Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw speaks candidly about facing Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer and the careers they've had.

Seventeen years after their first head-to-head matchup, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer met for perhaps the last time in their storied careers on Friday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.

As of today, and keep in mind things can change in the many weeks to follow, Scherzer must start Game 1 in whatever playoff series the Jays happen to experience, whether it’s a best-of-three backdrop or a best-of-five matchup. The one mistake Scherzer made Thursday was a pitch Michael Busch launched for a homer.

BALTIMORE — Commissioner Rob Manfred, who has been touring MLB clubhouses to discuss the game’s economics directly with players, has yet to visit the Toronto Blue Jays. But veteran pitcher Max Scherzer said he’s excited for his turn to see the commissioner face-to-face.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer was outstanding on the mound during Thursday's outing against the Chicago Cubs. Scherzer threw five shutout innings before allowing a solo home run off the bat of Michael Busch.

Craig Counsell discusses struggling against Max Scherzer, Matthew Boyd having a good outing but giving up crucial hits in their 2-1 loss

After an uphill battle in the American League East standings, the Blue Jays are now cruising on top of the division. At the time of writing, the Jays have posted a 70-51 record and are 4.