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Max Scherzer update: Rangers star on roster for ALCS vs. Astros, and he's not Texas' only key arm returning
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
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Rangers' Max Scherzer optimistic he'll return from injury to pitch in ALCS
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Rangers' Max Scherzer was 'punished' in Game 3 return. Consider it a starting point
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss – KXAN Austin
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Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer Unsure How Deep He Can Go In ALCS Game 3 Wednesday - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Max Scherzer promised he could come back for the playoffs.
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Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 3 Probable Starting Pitching - October 18