Scherzer strikes out 14 as Nationals top Tigers, 2-1

DETROIT (AP) — With 100 pitches thrown and warming up for his final inning of work, Max Scherzer noticed Miguel Cabrera coming into the on-deck circle on Sunday.
He knew Cabrera would be pinch-hitting next and was excited for an eight-inning showdown between future Hall of Famers.
“I knew this was going to be on, so you get excited in that moment,” Scherzer said. “That’s full adrenaline right there.”
Scherzer (8-5) struck out his former teammate on four pitche