On May 7, 2019, Max Scherzer became the first pitcher in Major League history to strike out 15 or more batters in three straight starts. The Washington Nationals' ace fanned 15 Reds in seven innings on May 7, following up 15 strikeouts against the Marlins on May 2 and 16 whiffs against the Braves on April 29. Scherzer's dominance continued a historic stretch as he became the first pitcher ever to fan 15-plus in three consecutive outings.