Texas Rangers star right-hander Max Scherzer left his World Series Game 3 start early with back tightness. Here’s what you need to know:
- Between the third and fourth innings, Scherzer was checked by a Rangers trainer on the mound and was later removed by manager Bruce Bochy.
- Jon Gray entered in relief with Texas leading 3-0 thanks to a three-run third capped by a two-run home run from Corey Seager.
- In three innings of work, Scherzer allowed two hits and zero runs with two walks and one strikeout.
- Scherzer, 39, suffered a strained teres major muscle in September and missed the rest of the regular season. After being left off Texas’ Wild Card Series and American League Division Series rosters, he returned in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros to make two starts.
Max Scherzer left tonight’s game with back tightness pic.twitter.com/JQOP6WvlkC
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2023
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