Bumgarner blasted Scherzer after taking issue with the latter’s words. Scherzer stated that “pitchers are not real hitters.” Speaking to ESPN, he said:
Bumgarner continued:
Bumgarner insisted that the uniformity of the rules should apply to both leagues and that pitchers were also vulnerable to injury. His comments came in the aftermath of Scherzer suffering a thumb injury, which kept him out for a few games.
Earlier, Scherzer claimed that fans did not pay to see pitchers hit. He went on to say that preventing them from batting could be a viable solution. He also referred to his batting stance as similar to swinging a “wet newspaper.”
Max Scherzer impresses after returning from long-term injury for the New York Mets
Max Scherzer returned to the fray as the Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 on Sunday to stay on top of the NL East division. This was Scherzer’s second appearance since returning from a long-term oblique injury. In his last game, Scherzer was pulled after six perfect innings and 68 pitches against the Brewers. He said:
Max Scherzer’s return will be crucial for the Mets as they head into the postseason this year. The Mets haven’t won a World Series title since 1968, but appeared in the finals in 2015. The 38-year-old has three Cy Young awards, eight All-Star selections and a World Series crown to his name and could be an important asset as he enters the final stages of his long career.
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