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World Series: Nationals' Max Scherzer cleared for possible Game 7 start
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Washington Nationals Win the World Series - WSJ
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New pitch clocking shortening MLB games in spring training
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS, National Sports
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MLB playoffs: Cardinals vs. Nationals NLCS preview, prediction
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Max Scherzer works 5 innings in Game 7 start
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Max Scherzer, Anibal Sanchez win 2019 World Series with Washington Nationals
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Max Scherzer scratched for World Series Game 5
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Max Scherzer won't hit in Game 1 of the World Series. That's perfect for the Nationals' plans. - The Washington Post
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Max Scherzer won't start for Nationals in World Series Game 5 - Los Angeles Times