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The Latest: Soto homers, doubles and Nats win Game 1
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Rangers top Astros in ALCS Game 1, perfect in MLB playoffs: highlights
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Rangers vs. Orioles ALDS Game 1 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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Dodgers-Braves NLCS Game 6 is LA's 87th playoff elimination game - Los Angeles Times
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Washington Nationals 3-1 over Philadelphia Phillies in what could by Max Scherzer's final start for the Nats - Federal Baseball
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World Series won, what's motivating Max Scherzer now?
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MLB playoffs: Max Scherzer dominates, Nationals take 2-0 NLCS lead
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Max Scherzer dominates Phillies in possible final start with Nationals
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LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
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Another walk-off: Dodgers fall to Braves 5-4, trail NLCS 2-0
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Scherzer's one-hit gem sparks Rangers past Ohtani, struggling Angels
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LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
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