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Scherzer's World Series Stint Ends, Future Uncertain

11/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Max Scherzer, the 41-year-old pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitched in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one run over 4.1 innings.
He is a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer who becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.
The Blue Jays lost Game 7.
Scherzer said, "I can’t see how that’s the last pitch I’ve ever thrown."

History

Historical Context

The 1986 World Series marked a historic clash between the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, culminating in a dramatic Game 7 victory for the Mets on October 27. This series is renowned for its Game 6, where the Mets rallied from a two-run deficit in the 10th inning, aided by an infamous error from Bill Buckner, which contributed to the Red Sox's long championship drought known as the Curse of the Bambino.

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Story summary

Max Scherzer, the 41-year-old pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitched in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one run over 4.1 innings.
He is a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer who becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.
The Blue Jays lost Game 7.
Scherzer said, "I can’t see how that’s the last pitch I’ve ever thrown."

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