Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-4-19: Max Scherzer Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Even on his day off, Max Scherzer strikes out the side.#Scherzday // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/VvKw2GgVLa

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 5, 2019

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two ground into double plays.

Houston beat Tampa Bay 6-2

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:6-2)(ir-s:1-0)

New York-A beat Minnesota 10-4

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Washington) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-11)

Washington beat Los Angeles 4-2