ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer has pitched only once since a miserable night in early September that saw the Houston Astros complete an overwhelming three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers acquired the 39-year-old right-hander from New York in a deadline deal in hopes of starts just like this.
Scherzer was dealing with forearm tightness six weeks ago when he allowed seven runs — all on three homers — over three innings in the Astros' 12-3 win.
This time, the Astros need to win at least two of three games to extend the series and get back home.
“The way we look at it, we were one hit in each game away from winning those games.
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