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Max Scherzer - Wikipedia
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Washington Nationals no longer the rotation to beat in NL East
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For Nationals, a crazy night ends with anguish and a season-ending
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Looking back at Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer signing
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Closer Role for Max Scherzer?, DFW Pro Sports
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Washington Nationals' first-half highlights - Federal Baseball
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Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8 - WTOP
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