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The Detroit Tigers obliterated the Boston Red Sox 10-3, Saturday evening at Comerica Park.

Everything went right for the Tigers all night long.

Detroit wasted no time, striking early with a huge grand slam by way of Victor Martinez in the first inning. From that moment on, the hits kept coming.

The Tigers accumulated 15 hits on the night, shedding light on just how dominate their lineup has been throughout the year.

While the squad’s batting was phenomenal, Max Scherzer (11-0, 3.05 ERA) once again put on a marvelous display, showing why he is the best pitcher in baseball. Scherzer allowed two runs and struck out six in seven innings.

The win puts Scherzer at 11-0 on the year, becoming the first Tiger to achieve the feat.               

In addition, Scherzer became the first Major League pitcher to open a season 11-0 since Roger Clemens in 1997.  

For the Red Sox, Allen Webster (0-2, 11.25 ERA) struggled mightily, allowing five runs through 4.2 innings.

Although Webster’s performance was awful, the 23-year-old did some things throughout the evening that many may have overlooked.

Webster continually baffled batters with dynamite off-speed pitches early in the count. For instance, in the third inning, Miguel Cabrera struck out swinging on an 85-mph breaking ball.

Yes, Miguel Cabrera.

Many times throughout the evening, Webster faced a full count with men on base. More often than not, he was able to retire the side.

Patience is key for Boston in regards to Webster’s future. If given the proper instruction and support, Webster will become a formidable player for Boston.

Sitting atop the AL East at 45-31, the Red Sox are in good position to build on their lead in the division.

When Clay Buchholz returns to the rotation, it will be extremely difficult to contend with Boston. 

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The Washington Nationals answered the call Friday evening, defeating the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Friday night’s victory marks three-straight wins for the Nationals.

From the get-go, Stephen Strasburg was too much to handle.

Strasburg was a flamethrower all evening, striking out nine batters and allowing only one run. The lone run came by way of a ground ball into left from DJ LeMahieu.

While Strasburg was phenomenal, Tyler Chatwood showed why he is a rising star in baseball.

Prior to being replaced by Manny Corpas before the seventh, Chatwood allowed only four hits and one run. Subsequently—right after Corpas replaced Chatwood—Ian Desmond smashed one into the stands to put the Nationals up, 2-1.

Why did Walt Weiss pull Chatwood so early? Did he lack confidence in Chatwood after giving up a run in the sixth?

No doubt, the tide definitely shifted when he left the mound.

Although the Rockies now find themselves one game under .500, getting such a dominate contribution from Chatwood has to be heartwarming. In eight games this season, the 23-year-old has a stealth-like ERA of 2.22.

The Rockies have a gem on their hands in Chatwood, and they’d be smart not to let him go.

For the Nationals, their pitching staff is slowly but surely getting back to basics.

Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg pummeled opponents in their outings during the week, thus serving as a sign of good things to come for Nats fans.  

With outfielder Bryce Harper preparing for his upcoming rehab assignment, the Nationals’ lineup will soon be reinvigorated to levels that have been untapped this season.

With Ian Desmond slugging the way he has of late and the all-around efficient play of Ryan Zimmerman and Anthony Rendon, one thing is for certain—the Nationals will make a run before the all-star break.

If the past three games have been any indication, the best is yet to come. 

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