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Scherzer Scratched As Starter For NLCS Game 6

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer will not start against the Atlanta Braves because of arm fatigue. At this time it is unknown who will start in his place.

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Los Angeles, CA - September 29: Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The three-time Cy Young winner threw 79 pitches in about 4 1/2 innings in Game 2 on Sunday. After the game, Scherzer said his "arm was dead."

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