There was a lot going on for Max Scherzer on Monday. His first opening-day start in the majors, his first game for the Washington Nationals, his first chance to begin earning that $210 million contract. ''My adrenaline was flowing,'' Scherzer acknowledged. ''Let's just say that.'' Pitching ''as advertised,'' to use Nationals manager Matt Williams' phrasing, Scherzer took a no-hitter into the sixth inning but was unable to overcome two costly errors by shortstop Ian Desmond, and the Nationals lost 3-1 to the New York Mets. More...