Astros' Max Scherzer struggles in return, Rangers lose Game 3

Max Scherzer struggled in his return to the mound after a 36-day absence due to a strained right shoulder, allowing five runs in four innings as the Texas Rangers lost 8-5 to the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS. Scherzer had difficulty commanding his slider, a pitch that has been a key weapon for him throughout his career, and the Astros capitalized on his struggles. Despite the loss, Scherzer remains optimistic about his arm strength and his role in the Rangers' postseason campaign.