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The Blue Jays evened the ALCS series against the Mariners with an 8-2 win, highlighted by Max Scherzer's strong pitching and clutch hitting from Andres Giménez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., setting the stage for a decisive Game 5 in Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays are considering including Bo Bichette in the ALCS roster despite his knee injury, with his participation depending on his recovery, while also deciding whether to include pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt, who were left off the ALDS roster due to recent struggles and injury concerns.
The Toronto Blue Jays announced their ALDS roster against the Yankees, omitting key players like Bo Bichette, Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, and José Berríos due to injuries and performance considerations, with rookies set to start in upcoming games.
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, former teammates with the Tigers, will face off for the first time in a Texas-sized AL West showdown. Verlander, now with the Astros, has a 3.86 ERA in six starts since being traded, while Scherzer, now with the Rangers, has a 2.21 ERA in six outings. Both teams' offenses are strong, with the Astros leading the AL West and the Rangers close behind. The game is crucial for postseason positioning, and only one Texas team can come out on top.
The New York Mets lost their fifth straight game after the Atlanta Braves rallied to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso suffered a left wrist contusion in the first inning after being hit by a Charlie Morton fastball. Alonso's X-rays returned negative, and he is listed as day-to-day. Max Scherzer became third all-time in most career double-digit strikeout games with 111, after logging 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. Tommy Pham hit a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly, while rookie Francisco Alvarez smashed a 421-foot home run in the second.
The Mets' pitching rotation has struggled this season, but the return of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander this week could provide a boost. The two veteran pitchers were signed in the offseason for a combined $86.6 million and have a history of success, but questions remain about their health and effectiveness. The Mets also face concerns about the rest of their rotation, including the handling of rookie Kodai Senga. The returns of Scherzer and Verlander will offer some insight into the team's ability to achieve its goals.