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Max Scherzer caps off NLDS win, 10/14/2021
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Max Scherzer pulled in 5th inning of NL Wild Card Game
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Crawford's snag, Longoria's blast give SF Giants NLDS lead over Dodgers, Scherzer – Times Herald Online
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Highlight] Max Scherzer shuts the door on a controversial check swing strikeout, picking up his first professional save, eliminating the Giants from championship contention and moving the Dodgers on to the NLCS
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Max Scherzer records save vs. Giants in NLDS Game 5 2021
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Dodgers defeat rival Giants in NLDS Game 5, will play Braves - Los Angeles Times
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Dodgers eliminate Giants on controversial check swing by Wilmer Flores
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Max Scherzer pulled in 5th inning of NL Wild Card Game
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Dodgers' Max Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Atlanta - The Boston Globe
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Hernández: Max Scherzer gets save as plan pans out for Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
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Jon Gray looks solid in return, but gives up run - The Athletic
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Max Scherzer celebrates after Dodgers' Game 5 win in NLDS - True Blue LA
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Dodgers beat Giants in epic NLDS Game 5, advance to play Braves - Sports Illustrated
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