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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Max Scherzer - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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The Rangers need Max Scherzer — and they need him to be better than he was in ALCS Game 3 - The Athletic
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Wire Taps: Max Scherzer scratched, Astros beat Joe Ross; Nationals one loss from elimination; Offense still sputtering - Federal Baseball
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Rangers' risky bet on a rusty Max Scherzer opens the door to Astros in ALCS, National Sports
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers' Scherzer hopes to push Astros to brink; Phillies in command, National Sports
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead – NewsNation
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Rangers' Max Scherzer optimistic he'll return from injury to pitch in ALCS