Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, who has pitched 432 games in his career, had never recorded a save until NLDS Game 5 against the Giants.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
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Did the strong winds cause Max Scherzer to stumble off the mound at Dodger Stadium?
The wind was so strong at Dodger Stadium that it caused Max Scherzer to stumble off the mound before throwing his second pitch of the game.