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World Series: Max Scherzer delivers with gutsy outing after injury
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Max Scherzer won't start for Nationals in World Series Game 5 - Los Angeles Times
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Nationals Overcome Astros in Game 6 to Extend World Series - The New York Times
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Leaning on Max Scherzer-Stephen Strasburg duo, Nationals conjure up win-now magic - ESPN
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World Series: Nationals scratch Max Scherzer from Game 5 start due to neck and back spasms
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This Is Why the Rangers Can't Have Nice Things
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Max Scherzer scratched for World Series Game 5
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Max Scherzer on Washington Nationals' team effort in Game 1 of the World Series; Houston Astros grinding - Federal Baseball
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MLB playoffs: LCS chaos for Dodgers, Braves, Astros, Red Sox - Sports Illustrated
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Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World Series
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World Series: How the Nationals fell apart in D.C. and lost their grip on a title upset vs. the Astros
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Washington Nationals' ace Max Scherzer named starter for NL in 2018 MLB All-Star Game - Federal Baseball
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What Max Scherzer's injury means for Game 5 and the rest of the World Series - ESPN
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Report: Mets finalizing blockbuster deal with Max Scherzer
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Washington Nationals Win the World Series - WSJ