on august 12, scherzer pitched 7 strong shutout innings, striking out 11 while giving up just three hits and one walk during a primetime night game at wrigley field. once again however, he was awarded a no decision. up 3-0 in the bottom of the ninth, nationals pitcher ryan madson hit two batters and gave up an infield single before issuing a "golden homer" - a 2 out, 2 strike, walk-off grand slam to cubs rookie david bote. after the game scherzer spoke on the loss, saying "i mean, it's a gut punch".