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Nats will go as far as Scherzer can take them

ANALYSIS/OPINION

Bret Boone watches his share of Washington Nationals games since his father, Bob Boone, is vice president of player development.

The former Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman believes that the Nationals chances for postseason success rides on the right arm — and the shoulders — of Friday’s game one starter, Max Scherzer.

That’s no surprise. But Boone invoked a name that is now spoken with reverence when it comes to post season baseball – San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner.

“The key is Scherzer,” Bret Boone said.