Young guns Max Scherzer & Clayton Kershaw replace Greg Maddux & Randy Johnson -- and put on a show!

On Sept. 7, 2008, fans arrived at Dodger Stadium expecting to see a classic pitching showdown between Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson. When both Hall of Famers were scratched, those fans were treated to a battle between two of the next generation's premier aces: Max Scherzer (24 years old) and Clayton Kershaw (20).

With Vin Scully on the call, these young guns showed why they will likely have plaques of their own in Cooperstown. Kershaw struck out 4 D-backs and flashed his "Public Enemy No. 1" curveball. Scherzer punched out 11 Dodgers in only 5+ innings of work -- including K's of the last 6 straight hitters he faced!

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