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Aces Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer set for first showdown - ESPN
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Yesterday, we got a matchup between 2 former teammates who are future
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Justin Verlander Seeking Max Scherzer-Like Contract in Free Agency, Says Astros Owner, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Justin Verlander faces former teammate Miguel Cabrera one more time as Astros rout Tigers 17-4 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Justin Verlander vs. Max Scherzer: Three things to know as aces square off for first time in storied careers
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Justin Verlander signs with Mets: Biggest winners and losers from deal
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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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Max Scherzer Can Eclipse Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw's Legacy in Game 7
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Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer and Aníbal Sánchez & the Houston Astros' Justin Verlander on their Detroit Tigers past - Federal Baseball
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS, Sports
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Max Scherzer looks like vintage self as Mets top Astros
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Houston Astros light up Max Scherzer in high-profile pitching matchup
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Justin Verlander's age is not a Mets worry
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How the Detroit Tigers Super-Rotations That Failed to Win a Title Explain Playoff Baseball Today - The Ringer
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Max Scherzer gets another chance for the Rangers, who return home in control of the ALCS - The Boston Globe