Fantasy Impact:

He allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out only one over two innings. This performance marks a notable dip in Scherzer's otherwise solid season, where he maintained a 3.99 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over six starts. The increase in his ERA and the hits allowed in such a short outing could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts to see if this game was just a bump in the road or a sign of a deeper issue. His strikeout rate has been lower this season, and games like this won't help his case in leagues where strikeouts carry a lot of weight.

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