World Series Game 7 Dodgers vs. Blue Jays live updates
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The San Francisco Giants acquire veteran shortstop Alvin Dark from the Milwaukee Braves and then sign Dark to a two-year contract as team manager. The Giants send infielder Andre Rodgers to the Braves as compensation for Dark.
Scherzer is no stranger to this particular situation. In fact, his Game 7 start will mark his record-breaking ninth appearance in an winner-take-all game. According to MLB's Sarah Langs, Scherzer will in turn ellipse veteran closer Aroldis Chapman for the most winner-take-all appearances for a pitcher in league history.