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Nationals-Astros: Max Scherzer not starting World Series Game 5
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Max Scherzer's World Series return unclear after cortisone shot
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Cole pitches Astros to 3-2 Series lead over Nats
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Nationals' Max Scherzer healthy and ready to pitch in World Series: 'I'm good
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Nationals Top Astros to Win First World Series
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Max Scherzer scratched for World Series Game 5
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Astros swat Nats in Game 5, take 3-2 World Series lead
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Nationals' Max Scherzer grinds out five innings in Game 7 start - ESPN
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Scherzer cools off Rays, Nats win 6-1 with makeshift lineup
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World Series Game 7: Astros Zack Greinke vs Nationals Max Scherzer
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Mets' Scherzer misses start against Reds due to neck spasms National News - Bally Sports
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Dave Martinez breaks down timeline on Max Scherzer injury and effect on World Series
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Max Scherzer scratched from World Series Game 5 start with neck spasms
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World Series Game 5: No Max Scherzer and No Offense for Washington - The Ringer