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Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander set for first-ever showdown in crucial Rangers-Astros game
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Astros lose to Max Scherzer and Mets 11-1
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Former New York Mets Teammate Says Justin Verlander Displayed 'Diva' Attitude - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Justin Verlander passes Max Scherzer, John Smoltz in all-time strikeouts
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Astros and Rangers meet for Texas-sized showdown in AL Championship Series
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Yesterday, we got a matchup between 2 former teammates who are future , texas rangers
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Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer to Make Amazing Baseball History with Matchup on Wednesday - Fastball
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
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Mets reunite Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer: A look at historic numbers for prolific teammates
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Aces Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer set for first showdown - ESPN
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Who Will Sign Justin Verlander? 5 Potential Free Agent Landing Spots - Fastball
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Are Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer Friends?
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Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander meet again in World Series - The Washington Post
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Justin Verlander Tips His Cap To Miguel Cabrera