Scherzer said his hamstring initially began breaking down during his previous start, last Wednesday against heaven Jays, however he felt well enough to pitch through it.
Scherzer was not as sharp as normal at the outset Wednesday, going 2-0 counts against each of New Yorks preliminary 2 batters, walking one and giving up a single to the other. He stated his mechanics were off as he attempted to make up for his sore hamstring.
After the inning, Scherzer said he talked with catcher Kurt Suzuki about the injury and if he need to continue pitching.
” [Suzuki] saw what my things was playing like,” Scherzer stated. “He didnt like it.” The Mets ultimately proceeded in the very first on Dominic Smiths sacrifice fly.
Scherzer entered the video game with an 0-1 record and 2.84 ERA this season.
” That was my limit today,” Scherzer stated. “I wasnt going to push past that limit. It wasnt going to loosen up any more by pitching.”
WASHINGTON– Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his start with a tweaked right hamstring after just one inning in the Nationals 3-1 loss to the Mets Wednesday night.
Scherzer grimaced as he hopped off the mound of a ground ball to the ideal side as he transferred to cover first base. The out was made, but Washingtons ace was ended up after permitting one run and throwing 27 pitches.
” That was my limitation today,” Scherzer stated. “I wasnt going to press previous that limitation. It wasnt going to chill out any more by pitching.”
