Maxwell Scherzer, who missed just over a month due to a shoulder muscle strain, is set to return to the mound Wednesday night, hoping to help the Rangers secure a 3-0 lead against the Astros in the AL Championship Series.
Maxwell Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has faced quite the journey since his last outing in early September when the Houston Astros dominated the Texas Rangers in a three-game series
Maxwell Scherzer‘s initial diagnosis of a teres strain, with a recovery timeline of four to six weeks, brought relief, but the past month has been a relentless grind to regain pitching form. The 39-year-old right-hander joined the Rangers from the New York Mets in a deadline deal, with high hopes for his contributions.
During his previous encounter with the Astros, Maxwell Scherzer was dealing with forearm tightness, surrendering seven runs, all from three homers, in a 12-3 loss. The Astros finished the series with 16 homers and a staggering 39-10 lead. Maxwell Scherzer subsequently landed on the injured list due to a shoulder strain.
Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy expressed optimism about Maxwell Scherzer’s performance, stating the pitcher’s hunger to contribute to the team
Maxwell Scherzer admitted to improved physical health but remained uncertain about his pitch count for the playoffs. In contrast, the Astros will send Cristian Javier to the mound, a 26-year-old right-hander with an impressive playoff record. The Rangers, currently on a seven-game postseason winning streak, aim to maintain their momentum, while the Astros strive to recover from an 0-2 deficit in the series.
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