Tigers spoil Scherzer’s homecoming en path to DH sweep

DETROIT — Tigers followers have an appreciation for nice gamers in historical past, so it was no shock to see followers at Comerica Park on their ft to present Mets ace Max Scherzer an ovation on his means off the mound he as soon as dominated as a Cy Young winner for Detroit. The shock was that it occurred with one out within the fourth inning Wednesday evening.

What was anticipated to be a visit down reminiscence lane with probably the greatest pitchers in Tigers historical past as an alternative turned a drubbing by a younger, aggressive lineup of Tigers hitters who would love to guide this group again to the success they loved behind Scherzer a decade in the past. Eric Haase’s second house run of the day and Matt Vierling’s two-run blast led a six-run Tigers onslaught on Scherzer en path to an 8-1 win and a doubleheader sweep.

The final time Scherzer gave up this many runs at Comerica Park, the soon-to-be American League champion Royals tagged the then-Royals for 10 runs in four-plus innings on June 17, 2014. It was one of many uncommon blemishes of his contract yr, when his 18 wins tied for the AL lead and helped Detroit land its most up-to-date postseason berth.