It was a short night for Max Scherzer.
The Texas Rangers veteran pitcher was removed before the bottom of the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series due to back tightness.
FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOXMax Scherzer left tonight's game with back tightness <a href="https://t.co/JQOP6WvlkC">pic.twitter.com/JQOP6WvlkC</a>
He threw just 36 pitches in his short outing, giving up two hits and two walks while striking out one batter. He didn't allow a run.
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