Max Scherzer started in the NL Wild Card Game, a do-or-die matchup with Milwaukee, and he threw a scoreless inning in relief in Game 2 of the NLDS with Los Angeles, before taking the mound in Game 4 against the Dodgers with the season on the line. He warmed up late in Game 5 in Dodger Stadium in case he was needed, but didn’t have to pitch, so heading into this afternoon’s outing in Game 2 of the NLCS he was happy that he could get back to starting without having to worry about whether he’ll be needed in relief at some point.
Max Scherzer starts for Washington Nationals in Game 2 of NLCS with St. Louis Cardinals
