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Max Scherzer will start for the Rangers in Game 3 of the series, Bruce Bochy said Monday. Scherzer last pitched on September 12. The Astros will counter with Cristian Javier.
The Rangers will enter the game up 2-0 in the series
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets plan to intensify their search for a manager over the next two weeks. It’s been widely speculated that David Stearns will bring in Craig Counsell once his contract expires at the end of the month.
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The Rangers attacked Framber Valdez for four runs in the first inning and survived two home runs by Yordan Álvarez to win Game 2 of the ALCS, 5-4. They now lead the series 2-0 heading back to Arlington. Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine over six innings to earn the win, and he escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the fifth inning.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos all hit home runs, and the Phillies’ bullpen held off the D-Backs for a 5-3 win in Game 1 of the NLCS. Zack Wheeler allowed just two runs and three hits, walking none and striking out eight over six innings.
Yordan Álvarez is reportedly dealing with a virus, which is why he wasn’t a part of the pre-game introductions on Sunday. Dusty Baker said Álvarez felt better on Monday.
Kim Ng declined her mutual option to remain the general manager of the Marlins on Monday. Ng’s decision came after the organization told her they were looking to hire a president of baseball operations. Ng helped the Marlins reach the playoffs in a full season for the first time since 2003 this year.
Former Mets reliever Trevor May announced his retirement from baseball on his Twitch livestream on Monday. May spent the 2023 with the A’s, racking up a career-high 21 saves with a 3.28 ERA.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes declined an interview for the Red Sox’s opening for that role. Gomes has been the Dodgers’ GM since 2022.
Twins GM Thad Levine is interviewing for the Red Sox GM job, and the two sides reportedly have a mutual interest in each other. Levine has been Minnesota’s GM since 2016.
Aaron Nola is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he spoke highly of the Phillies when asked about the possibility of re-signing with the team. Nola said it’s been special to be a part of the team’s recent success after their long rebuild.
The International Olympic Committee announced that baseball and softball will return to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles. Baseball was in the 2020 Olympics, where the U.S. took silver.
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This Date in Mets History
2015: Daniel Murphy and Travis d’Arnaud both homer off Jon Lester, and Matt Harvey strikes out nine in 7 2/3 strong innings as the Mets take Game 1 of the NLCS from the Cubs, 4-2. Jeurys Familia records a four-out save to seal the victory. Murphy has now homered in three consecutive games.
Birthdays: Rich Folkers (77), Mark Johnson (56), Rafael Montero (33).
