Max Scherzer made his Major League debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, the only problem was that the Diamondbacks were already down 6-0 when he entered the game. Starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez only lasted 2.2 innings as he gave up eight hits and six runs to put the Diamondbacks in a quick 6-0.
That is when the D-backs called on Scherzer to hold the deficit at six, and that is exactly what he did for 4.1 innings. Scherezer struck out seven Astros batters and did not allow a hit or a walk. That is lights out no matter if it is your debut, or your 1000th time in a game. Great job Mr. Scherzer.
Conor Jackson led the Diamondbacks at the plate with three RBI. Jackson had a two run home run and then a groundout that scored a run in the game. Miguel Montero also had a RBI single in the seventh inning.
The Diamondbacks just couldn’t come back from that 6-0 hole they were put in early in the game. I wonder how long before Scherzer is in the starting rotation? Any guesses?
