Scherzer takes over 10th on career Ks list and Semien homers as Rangers beat White Sox 2-1
Associated PressARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer struck out a season-high nine to take over 10th place on the career list, Marcus Semien homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Thursday. Scherzer pushed his career total to 3,400 after first passing former teammate and fellow three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander with his third strikeout of the game. I’m more focused on my stuff, and these things happen as a result of it.” The reigning World Series champion Rangers won their fifth game in a row to match their season-best streak and completed their first four-game sweep at home since 2017, three years before they moved into Globe Life Field. UP NEXT White Sox: After their 0-7 trip, the White Sox are back home for the first time since the All-Star break to open a three-game series Friday night against Seattle.