Max Scherzer’s audition for a postseason start did not go well against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander was removed in the first inning after allowing seven earned runs on seven hits, including two homers.
Salvador Perez career home run No. 303!
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Scherzer was replaced by Braydon Fisher after the Royals batted around and he gave up an extra-base hit to leadoff hitter Carter Jensen for a second time.
The three-time Cy Young winner had allowed seven or more earned runs in a game 12 times before Friday’s outing.