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Scherzer fans 11 to lead Nationals to 4-1 win over Cubs

Published Jun. 13, 2016 11:59 p.m. ET

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WASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer retired the first 16 batters he faced and threw seven innings of two-hit ball, striking out 11 in a pitching masterpiece that carried the Washington Nationals past the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Monday night.

Scherzer's bid for his third career no-hitter ended with one out in the sixth when Addison Russell hit a 3-2 pitch into the left-field seats. The only other batter to reach against Scherzer (8-4) was Anthony Rizzo, who doubled in the seventh.

Facing the team with the best record in the majors, Scherzer became the 26th pitcher in baseball history to have 40 games with at least 10 strikeouts. He has won three straight starts, allowing only three runs over 22 innings.

Kyle Hendricks (4-6) gave up four runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Shawn Kelley got five outs for his first save.

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