Urías homers and Blue Jays beat Nationals 3-2 in Scherzer’s return to Washington

Luis Urías hit a home run, and Myles Straw contributed with a double and a run-scoring single, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. This game marked Max Scherzer’s return to Washington, where he started on his 42nd birthday after coming off the injured list. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits and throwing 75 pitches. He received a standing ovation from the crowd, acknowledging his significant contributions to the Nationals, including their 2019 World Series win. Toronto’s bullpen was effective, with Mason Fluharty earning the win and Louis Varland securing his 22nd save. Andrés Chaparro homered for the Nationals, while Eddy Yean took the loss. The Blue Jays, who had been struggling since the All-Star break, managed to secure this win as they continue their series against the Nationals. QUESTION: How might Max Scherzer’s return to Washington impact the morale of both the Nationals and their fans?