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Mets aiming to keep Max Scherzer fresh — and sharp
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Mets' Max Scherzer will celebrate his birthday on the mound vs. Yankees in Subway Series
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Max Scherzer on being hit hard in Mets loss: 'Gotta locate the ball better with two strikes
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Max Scherzer throws eight dominant innings, Francisco Lindor goes yard as Mets thump Astros
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Max Scherzer throws eight dominant innings, Francisco Lindor goes yard as Mets thump Astros
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Mets aiming to keep Max Scherzer fresh — and sharp
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WATCH: Max Scherzer Throws First Pitches In Gear As A New York Mets Player - EssentiallySports
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