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Rangers' Bochy Defends Max Scherzer After 5 ER in Astros Loss in Return from Injury

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy had a positive outlook Wednesday following potential future Hall of Fame starting pitcher Max Scherzer's struggles in an 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.

Pitching for the first time in over a month due to a strained throwing shoulder, Scherzer allowed five hits, one walk and five earned runs, while striking out four on Wednesday.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Bochy chose to look on the bright side of things, saying: "He's going to be a little rusty overall.