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Blue Jays Honor Max Scherzer After 5–1 Win

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulled Max Scherzer in the seventh for a standing ovation.
Scherzer threw seven innings, 114 pitches, allowed one run and struck out seven as Toronto won 5-1.
He said he will decide on retirement after the offseason following talks with his inner circle.
Analysts suggest he could finish his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, his hometown team.

History

Historical Context

Randy Johnson closed his Diamondbacks career with a 2007 start that earned a standing ovation, capping a tenure that included a 2001 World Series title—won in the franchise’s fourth season—and four consecutive Cy Young Awards. His 300 career wins and 3,154 strikeouts cemented his legacy, a pattern that now shapes how teams handle the retirement of elite pitchers like Max Scherzer.

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Story summary

Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulled Max Scherzer in the seventh for a standing ovation.
Scherzer threw seven innings, 114 pitches, allowed one run and struck out seven as Toronto won 5-1.
He said he will decide on retirement after the offseason following talks with his inner circle.
Analysts suggest he could finish his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, his hometown team.

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