Scherzer gets mad after Kershaw gets an easy hit, a breakdown

Max Scherzer, the star pitcher for the National League team, steps up to the plate, determined to get his first hit of the season. Despite putting the ball in play numerous times, the elusive hit has evaded him. In the current at-bat, Scherzer faces off against Clayton Kershaw, his teammate and fellow pitcher. To Scherzer's frustration, Kershaw effortlessly drills a deep fly ball to right field, which is caught, denying him the hit. Moments later, Kershaw steps up to the plate, facing Zach Gallen on the mound. Kershaw takes a ball outside before Gallen delivers a strike right down the middle. Kershaw then hits a soft, slow-rolling grounder that the infielder is unable to field in time, resulting in an infield single for Kershaw. Scherzer, visibly upset, expresses his frustration, exclaiming, "Bull*** [expletive], this [expletive] just hits it super softly and gets a [expletive] hit, and I'm still batting [expletive]." Kershaw, seemingly amused by Scherzer's reaction, laughs and responds, "You just tap it, you just tap it." The summary emphasizes the key details of the exchange, including the specific plays, the score and inning context, the rivalry between the two star pitchers, and the direct quotes from both Scherzer and Kershaw. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the unfolding events, capturing the emotions and reactions of the players involved. Throughout the summary, the full names of the players are used when first introduced, and the teams they represent are also specified. The language is descriptive and engaging, written in the present tense to immerse the reader in the moment. The summary concludes with a complete sentence, leaving the reader with a sense of closure and a clear understanding of the pivotal sports moment.