named to his fifth mlb all-star game, scherzer was nl manager joe maddon's selection as the squad's starting pitcher, making him the oldest starter in that lineup. he became the fifth pitcher to start at least one all-star game for both the american and national leagues. at the time of his selection, he consolidated a 10–5 record and an nl-leading both of a 2.10 era and 173 strikeouts. played at marlins park in miami, he tossed 15 pitches over one scoreless inning and struck out aaron judge and george springer.