Oct 30, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA;Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks to the dugout after the first inning in game three of the 2023 World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Dodger Max Scherzer Exits World Series Start Early with Apparent Injury

Clint Pasillas 10/30/2023

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Big news out of the World Series as former Dodgers starter Max Scherzer was forced to exit his Game 3 start with apparent back tightness. The current Texas Ranger just made it back to the mound after missing the final few weeks of the regular season with an oblique issue.

Max Scherzer is leaving Game 3 of the World Series with an apparent injury.

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 31, 2023

He was spotted in obvious pain while trying to come back out to pitch the bottom of the fourth. After being checked by training staff, the 39-year-old reluctantly came out of the game.

Max Scherzer left tonight's game with back tightness pic.twitter.com/JQOP6WvlkC

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2023

FOX MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared on the broadcast that Max was struck by a batted ball but was unsure if that was the cause of the issue at that time. He’d thrown just 39 pitches at that time.

We check in with @Ken_Rosenthal, who has more on Max Scherzer's back injury ?? pic.twitter.com/FyPNLc51wY
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2023

Jon Gray came on in relief of Scherzer with the Rangers holding a 3-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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