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Wire Taps: Max Scherzer won’t pitch Friday; Is this the real Wilmer Difo?; Shawn Kelley homer struggles continue...

I blame Orbit. And the offense. But mainly Orbit.

Here’s the beat from Southeast Texas.

Scherzer won't make Friday start due to sore neck
The Nats initially thought that Max Scherzer would be healthy in time for Friday's game against the Mets, but his neck is still tight, and he hasn't thrown a bullpen.

For Nats' bullpen, every pitch is an October audition
Dusty Baker has begun to audition relievers for October, instead of just holding on for dear life. Some (Doolittle, Kintzler, Madson, if healthy) are locks.