on may 5, scherzer struck out nine houston astros batters in eight innings of a 2–0 victory. it was his seventh straight game from the start of the season with at least seven strikeouts, establishing a detroit tigers franchise record. the streak ended on may 10 against the minnesota twins, when he struck out six batters in six innings. the major league record for consecutive 7+ strikeout games to start the season is nine, accomplished by bob feller in 1946.