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Fatigued Max Scherzer exits after five innings; Mets fall to Nats
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New York Mets' Max Scherzer leaves after 5 innings due to 'fatigue
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Game #20 and Nats face old foe Pablo Lopez on a new team
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Mets Strengthen First Place Hold as Scherzer Shines in Mets Win
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Mets' Max Scherzer nears 200 wins, wants the stat to matter
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Mets Split Series After 10-3 Blowout Loss to Nationals
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MLB expert picks -- Who will win the Cy Young? - ESPN
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NLDS debate -- Los Angeles Dodgers or Washington Nationals? - ESPN
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Scherzer exits for side fatigue, says he's OK; Nats top Mets
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