Scherzer first to 17 wins in NL with CG

Max Scherzer racked up 11 strikeouts and logged an RBI single as the Nationals cruised in Game 1 of a doubleheader that started after a rain delay of 2 hours, 10 minutes. Scherzer became the first National League pitcher to 17 wins with his second complete game of the season. Lefty Jaime Garcia labored in a short Cubs debut as he exited in a tone-setting three-run first inning, fueled by Juan Soto’s two-run single.