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Tigers Injury News: Max Scherzer Scratched

Found October 03, 2012 on MLB Injury News: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Detroit Tigers thought they’d be getting right-hander Max Scherzer back from a shoulder injury to pitch the final game of their regular season Wednesday. While Scherzer’s shoulder is good to go, his ankle will keep him from making today’s start, reports Tom Gage of the Detroit News: #Tigers Scherzer was hurt during on field celebration Mon night - twisted right ankle - won't pitch Wed — Tom Gage (@Tom_Gage) October 2, 2012 Scherzer injured his ankle while celebrating the clinching of an American League Central title with his teammates on Monday. Manager JimLeyland wanted to make it clear that the injury occurred on the field when someone stepped on Scherzer’s ankle and not later during the night’s festivities. While Scherzer was penciled in to pitch today, the Tigers could have decided to scratch him even if he was healthy. Since Detroit has already clinched the division, there were reports that they would simply hold him back until the postseason. Now it’s unclear ...
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