"The Blue Jays are turning to their only starting pitcher with the World Series experience entering this postseason in 41-year-old Max Scherzer. While the biggest question surrounding the game is, " Will the Blue Jays win tonight?", the second biggest question is arguably, " What does Max Scherzer yell at John Schneider when he goes to take the ball from him tonight? " Tonight will mark Scherzer's second start this postseason."
"He pitched 5 2/3 frames against the Mariners in Game 4 of the ALCS, allowing three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and five strikeouts. While Scherzer failed to record a three-up-three-down inning, he did a great job stranding three baserunners, as well as inducing an inning-ending double play and picking off a runner at first. He generated six whiffs on his curveball, while also getting four whiffs on his four-seamer that reached as high as 96.5 mph."
"Mad Max faced the Dodgers earlier this season in a matchup against fellow vet Clayton Kershaw. He churned out a solid start, going six innings and allowing just two earned runs with five strikeouts. Despite allowing six hits and three walks throughout his start, he was able to stay out of the "big inning", however, he allowed a two-run home run to Mookie Betts in the fifth inning that would wind up putting Scherzer in the loss column."
The World Series shifts to Dodger Stadium with the Blue Jays aiming to reclaim the series lead after Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Game 2. Max Scherzer, the Blue Jays' only starter with World Series experience, takes the mound at age 41. Scherzer pitched 5 2/3 innings in ALCS Game 4, allowing three hits, two earned runs, four walks and five strikeouts while stranding baserunners, inducing a double play and picking off a runner. He generated multiple whiffs with his curve and four-seamer reaching 96.5 mph. His World Series numbers include a 3.26 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across four games.
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