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elleng

(130,974 posts) Sun Oct 27, 2019, 04:49 PM Oct 2019

Max Scherzer Scratched from World Series Game 5 with Injury; Joe Ross to Start. [View all]

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer will not start Sunday's Game 5 of the World Series because of spasms in his trapezius muscle.

Eric Stephen of SB Nation reported the news, noting manager Dave Martinez said Joe Ross will take the ball instead.

"He was in a bad place. He’s really upset about it," Martinez said, per Mark Zuckerman.

Ross has at least pitched well of late:'>>>

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2847791-max-scherzer-scratched-from-world-series-game-5-with-injury-joe-ross-to-start

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Max Scherzer Scratched from World Series Game 5 with Injury; Joe Ross to Start. [View all] elleng Oct 2019 OP

That kind of takes the shine off of that game. too bad. dem4decades Oct 2019 #1

Oh no. underpants Oct 2019 #2

Right. Weird to look forward to playing in Texas. elleng Oct 2019 #4

Oh, no. Ohiogal Oct 2019 #3

Hummmm. JanetLovesObama Oct 2019 #5

Oh, COME ON!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Oct 2019 #6

I have it with good authority this is tearing him up inside Brother Buzz Oct 2019 #7

I'm sure it is; saw an interview. elleng Oct 2019 #8