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Max Scherzer Makes His Opinion of Yankees Clear After Blue Jays’ Loss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh E. Valdez | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 1:12 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, but he didn't look like one against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The 40-year-old allowed four runs on five hits in five innings, ending with a no-decision in the 5-4 loss.

Scherzer gave up a three-run homer to Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the first inning before allowing a solo shot by outfielder Cody Bellinger in the fifth. First baseman Ben Rice hit a solo homer of his own off of Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the ninth, giving New York a 5-4 lead that it didn't relinquish.

Scherzer gave his honest thoughts about the Yankees postgame, via Hazel Mae.

The future Hall of Famer said he got punished for not locating his pitches well.

“I tip my hat to the Yankees. They're a great lineup," he said. "They're tough as nails. This isn't taking anything away from them. This shows you how good they are. You make mistakes like that, they punish you.”

Scherzer said if you don't locate you pay the price in the major leagues.
“I tip my hat to the Yankees. They're a great lineup.
They're tough as nails. This isn't taking anything away from them. This shows you how good they are. You make mistakes like that, they punish you.”
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) July 23, 2025

Scherzer now has a 5.14 ERA across six starts this season. The former World Series champion went down with a thumb injury during his first outing of the year on March 29 and didn't return until June 25.

The Blue Jays are still three games ahead of the Yankees atop the AL East ahead of Wednesday's rubber match. New York southpaw Max Fried (11-3, 2.43 ERA) will face Toronto right-hander Chris Bassitt (10-4, 3.89 ERA).

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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