LEADING OFF: Scherzer’s All-Star tuneup, Brewers visit Bronx

Washington Nationals All-Star pitcher Max Scherzer speaks during a press conference before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, July 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

By Associated Press July 7, 2017 4 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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SCHERZER’S TUNEUP

Max Scherzer makes his final start for the Nationals before possibly starting Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Miami. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner leads his league in strikeouts (163) and ERA (1.94), and he’s a strong candidate to pitch first for the NL next week, especially with Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw holding out because he’s pitching Sunday. Scherzer (10-5) is slated to pitch for Washington against Atlanta knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (6-5, 4.44).

FIRST-PLACE BREWERS IN THE BRONX