Scherzer, who turns 41 on Sunday, pitched for the Tigers from 2010-2014, going 82-35 with a 3.52 ERA as part of a famously elite rotation. During Scherzer’s tenure, the Tigers made the playoffs four times, including an American League title in 2012.

Despite the loss, Scherzer still delivered seven quality innings and struck out eleven batters. Manager John Schneider added via Keegan Matheson, “The Thumb-O-Meter is good right now,” referencing the injury that cost Scherzer most of the first half. Scherzer also acknowledged that his pitch count reaching 96 was a good sign.