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Scherzer Shuts Down Royals to Halt Blue Jays’ Pitching Slump

His first one-run outing since returning from a three-month thumb issue delivers stability for a rotation that had surrendered 15 homers in six games

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws against the Kansas City Royals during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
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Overview

  • Max Scherzer pitched six innings of one-run ball in a 4–2 win over the Royals, striking out five before leaving after 85 pitches due to right-hand fatigue from his lingering thumb injury.
  • Toronto opened the scoring with a three-run third inning powered by Davis Schneider’s two-run bloop single and Bo Bichette’s RBI hit.
  • Scherzer’s only mistake was a two-out solo homer by Salvador Perez in the sixth, as he allowed five hits with no walks.
  • Backup catcher Ali Sanchez stepped in seamlessly after Tyler Heineman exited with a sore jaw, highlighting the depth behind the plate.
  • Manager John Schneider said Scherzer’s return has reset Toronto’s rotation and provided a momentum boost as the team defends its American League East lead.