LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw went toe-to-toe for six innings in a vintage duel Friday night between the two most recent members of the 3,000-strikeout club.

The 41-year-old Scherzer, pitching for Toronto, made his 465th career start. Kershaw, 37, started his 443rd game — all for the Los Angeles Dodgers over 18 seasons.

Both have won three Cy Young Awards and are likely headed to the Hall of Fame.

“Two great competitors,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “I don’t know if you’re going to see this one again.”

Kershaw allowed one run and seven hits. He struck out four and walked one on 74 pitches, 54 strikes.

Scherzer gave up two runs and six hits. He struck out five and walked three on 98 pitches, 63 strikes.

Kershaw exited with the Dodgers leadi

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