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Joe Maddon says Max Scherzer deserves to start

MIAMI — Clayton Kershaw can’t start Tuesday’s All-Star Game because the rules prohibit anyone who started Sunday from pitching on one day’s rest.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-hander wouldn’t have started anyway, as it turns out.

National League manager Joe Maddon said Washington’s Max Scherzer would have been his starter regardless. Scherzer will oppose Boston’s Chris Sale, the American League’s starter

“Truth be told, I looked at it pretty closely,” Maddon said. “I have a ton of respect for Mr.