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. Read more http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350406120