Max Scherzer took a perfect game into the eighth inning on Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres 8-0, completing a weekend series sweep. Before being pulled from the game, Scherzer threw eight full scoreless innings allowing just the one hit while striking out nine batters.
In the bid for his third career no-hitter, Scherzer allowed a double to Eric Hosmer down the right field line that Betts had no chance of tracking down. He threw 92 pitches and did not allow a walk.
Scherzer’s effort lessened his ERA to a league-leading 2.