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  "id": 10328102,
  "title": "Max Unlimited: Scherzer strikes out 7 on short rest for Blue Jays to beat Reds in season finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/max-unlimited-scherzer-strikes-out-7-on-short-rest-for-blue-jays-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T00:36:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/27/max-unlimited-scherzer-strikes-out-7-on-short-rest-for-blue-jays-to-beat-reds-in-season-finale"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Max Scherzer delivered an exceptional performance in the Blue Jays' season finale, pitching on just three days of rest to strike out seven batters and earn his 225th career victory. The 42-year-old ace, who is also a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, threw a season-high 114 pitches over seven-plus innings, walking one and allowing one run and six hits. Blue Jays manager John Schneider praised Scherzer's incredible display, calling it \"amazing\" and noting the \"adrenaline\" that kicked in when the crowd started to get involved. Despite receiving boos from some fans, Scherzer remained determined, staying in the game to retire Will Banfield on a popup in the eighth inning. The crowd responded with a standing ovation for the impressive pitcher, who ultimately handed the ball to his teammates in a gesture of camaraderie.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Max Scherzer strikes out 7 in 225th career win as Blue Jays beat Reds 5-1 in season finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/max-scherzer-strikes-out-7-in-225th-career-win-as-blue-jays-beat-reds",
        "published": "2026-09-27T21:59:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "SIMMONS: After lost season, Blue Jays can’t explain everything that went wrong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/simmons-after-lost-season-blue-jays-cant-explain-everything-that-went",
        "published": "2026-09-27T23:28:28.000Z"
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}