As Max Scherzer heads to Texas and continues to grimace and stomp and swear his way through the most inconsistent season he has endured in more than a decade, it is as understandable to wonder if age is catching up to him.
, down from 95.0 at the peak of his powers. But Scherzer, who dominated despite a tendency to allow more homers than most, is allowing homers at a higher rate than ever and is striking out batters at a lower rate than he has in 10 years. It all adds up to an 4.01 ERA that is his highest since 2011.“It’s not all health. Right now, I’m healthy. That’s why I wish I could tell you — I mean, there was a streak in there where I was battling a back ailment.
“I haven’t been on the IL this year, knock on wood. As much as you can sit here and say I’m not consistent, tear my season apart — and it’s all fair game; I’m completely accountable for that. At the same time, you have to peek your head around the corner and say, ‘Look, starting pitchers are getting hurt left and right, and I’m avoiding the IL,’ ” Scherzer said. “I’m making my [starts]. It could be worse.
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