after a win against the tampa bay rays on june 28, 2013, scherzer became the first tigers pitcher to ever start a season 12–0, surpassing the 11–0 start from george mullin in 1909. with a win against the toronto blue jays on july 3, scherzer also became the first major league starter to begin a season 13–0 since roger clemens in 1986. the streak ended with a loss to the texas rangers on july 13.