Max Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. The right-hander’s first start for the Texas Rangers in more than a month ended after four innings, and with the Astros leading 5-0.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks through the dugout after throwing against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball American League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer talks with manager Bruce Bochy after throwing against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball American League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
The right-hander’s first start for the Texas Rangers in more than a month ended after four innings and with the Astros leading 5-0 on Wednesday night. Houston took a 5-0 lead on Mauricio Dubón’s RBI single in the fourth, when Scherzer struck out Jeremy Peña and Maldonado with a man on.D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3Scherzer was dealing with forearm tightness six weeks ago when he allowed seven runs — all on three homers — over three innings in. He exited after 5 1/3 scoreless innings six days later, on Sept.
Scherzer has had second consecutive rough postseason start, allowing five runs and five hits with a walk, a hit batter and four strikeouts In the Wild Card Series with the New York Mets last season, he gave up seven runs and seven hits, including four homers, over 4 2/3 innings in a 7-1 loss to San Diego. Scherzer was acquired by Texas from a Mets in a deadline deal this summer.
The 39-year-old Scherzer became the second pitcher to start for five teams in the postseason following appearances for Detroit, Washington, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. He entered with a 7-7 postseason record.
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