Max Scherzer will take fun over flawless in his first start for the Washington Nationals. Scherzer gave up a home run to John Mayberry Jr. in his two-inning debut for Washington, and Kila Ka'aihue hit a two-run shot in the seventh to lead the Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday. Starting the Nationals' spring opener after signing a seven-year, $210 million contract this winter, Scherzer needed just eight pitches in a perfect first. More...