CHICAGO -- Dusty Baker called it “hero time” and Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer was heroic. Still, the Chicago Cubs found a way to win.
Prior to Game 3 of the NLDS, with the series tied 1-1 and Scherzer making his first start since tweaking his hamstring in his final regular-season outing, Baker said it was hero time. Then the Nats skipper watched as his ace allowed just one hit over six-plus innings before leaving with a 1-0 lead. But it wasn’t enough, as Chicago found a way to claw its way back for a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their National League Division Series.