Contenders Clash: Clayton Kershaw vs. Max Scherzer in Potential Final Duel; Tyler Soderstrom Home Run Wager, Additional Predictions
In the world of Major League Baseball, few rivalries are as noteworthy as that between two future Hall of Fame pitchers, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer. Both debuted in 2008 and have since engaged in a remarkable head-to-head battle spanning 17 years.
Their first encounter took place on September 7, 2008, and over the years, they have met multiple times, a rare feat in MLB history. Their recent duel was on August 9, 2025, at Dodger Stadium, a venue where Scherzer has a 2.54 ERA in 15 career starts.
In this game, Kershaw pitched six strong innings for the Dodgers, allowing only one run and striking out four, earning the win. Scherzer, pitching for the Blue Jays, threw six innings, allowing two earned runs and taking the loss. The Dodgers emerged victorious, winning 5–1, with Mookie Betts contributing a two-run homer off Scherzer.
Kershaw has maintained a strong ERA of 2.65 over 17 innings against Scherzer, who has pitched an equal number of innings. Their careers are marked by multiple Cy Young Awards, no-hitters, and over 3,000 strikeouts each.
Unfortunately, there are no confirmed future head-to-head games announced after August 2025, given their advanced career stages and the rarity of their matchups. This August 9 game at Dodger Stadium marked another significant chapter in their careers, with both pitchers, at 78 combined, demonstrating their sustained elite skill nearly two decades after their first meeting.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the league, Tyler Soderstrom has hit home runs in two consecutive games, while the Cubs are offered at +200 to win the NL Central. The Brewers, who have been performing exceptionally well, may be due for a backslide, according to analysts, with suggestions to take the Cubs at these odds.
In other news, Andy Pages, the Dodgers' center fielder for the game, was just seven years old in 2008, the year Kershaw and Scherzer first faced each other. The Blue Jays' offense recently scored 45 runs in three games, while odds for the Blue Jays and Dodgers game is for under 4.5 runs in the first five innings. Joe Ryan's odds for under 5.5 strikeouts are (-115) in his next game.
References:
[1] MLB.com
[2] Baseball-Reference.com
[3] Fangraphs.com
[4] SportsReference.com
- Baseball fans worldwide continue to eagerly anticipate the next head-to-head battle between MLB's dominant pitchers, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer.
- Despite no confirmed future games between the two, the August 9, 2025, duel at Dodger Stadium was a memorable addition to their storied rivalry.
- In that game, Kershaw once again demonstrated his prowess, striking out four and allowing only one run in six strong innings for a win.
- Meanwhile, Scherzer, pitching for the Blue Jays, threw six innings but was saddled with the loss, giving up two earned runs.
- The Cubs, who have an odds of +200 to win the NL Central, could present a good betting opportunity, according to analysts, as the Brewers, performing exceptionally well, might face a potential backslide.
- In the world of sports, Tyler Soderstrom, having hit home runs in two consecutive games, is making news along with Kershaw and Scherzer.
- In the forthcoming game, Joe Ryan's odds for under 5.5 strikeouts are (-115), offering a possible betting opportunity for baseball fans.
