Blue Jays Max Scherzer to Start Second Career World Series Game 7 vs Dodgers

Max Scherzer is set to start Game 7 of the 2025 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to secure his third championship ring. Scherzer, 41, brings a record-breaking ninth appearance in a winner-take-all game, marking him as the only living pitcher to start two winner-take-all Game 7s in the World Series, joining a rare group of historic pitchers. Despite a challenging regular season with a 5.19 ERA, Scherzer's postseason experience and leadership, including his willingness to question and strategize, have been invaluable to the Blue Jays. The Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts is considering starting Shohei Ohtani on short rest or Tyler Glasnow, adding unpredictability to the pitching matchup. Scherzer’s veteran presence and the high stakes of the game emphasize the significance of this decisive final matchup, with both teams vying for a historic title. The game promises an epic showdown between legendary players and strategic pitching decisions.