Max Scherzer Scratched from World Series Game 5 with Injury; Joe Ross to Start

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer will not start Sunday's Game 5 of the World Series because of spasms in his trapezius muscle.

Eric Stephen of SB Nation reported the news, noting manager Dave Martinez said Joe Ross will take the ball instead.

"He was in a bad place. He’s really upset about it," Martinez said, per Mark Zuckerman.

Ross has at least pitched well of late:

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Joe Ross since rejoining the rotation in August: 4-1, 2.75 ERA in eight starts. 32 BB, 20 SO, 2 HR in 39.