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Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World Series
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A look at Max Scherzer's insane dominance over Tigers since leaving Detroit
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Max Scherzer close to 2nd no-hitter of 2015, Nationals beat Reds 5-1 – The Denver Post
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Max Scherzer's top moments
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Max Scherzer's legend as a generational talent only grows - Sports Illustrated
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Max Scherzer helps Nationals secure series win
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2019 World Series: Nationals' Max Scherzer battles through five innings vs. Astros in return from neck injury
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Doc: Pitching performances like Nationals' Max Scherzer put on will be rare
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Nationals' Max Scherzer strikes out 13 in victory over Padres - The Boston Globe
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Nationals Pitching Puts an Old-School Tactic on the Cutting Edge - The New York Times
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Astros, Nationals World Series Could Be an Instant Classic