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John Schneider explains decision to pull Max Scherzer in final start

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

John Schneider explains decision to pull Max Scherzer in final start

Summary

Max Scherzer pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays in what could be his final Major League Baseball game on September 27 against the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer, on short notice, delivered a solid performance, going seven innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out seven batters. Manager John Schneider pulled Scherzer after a leadoff walk in the seventh to allow fans at Rogers Centre to give him a standing ovation. Schneider praised Scherzer's career, calling him a 'psychopath' and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to coach him.

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By the Numbers

•Scherzer allowed one earned run over seven innings pitched.
•He struck out seven batters while throwing 114 pitches.
•Schneider said it was important for Scherzer to receive an ovation.
•The game concluded with the Blue Jays defeating the Reds 5-1.
•Scherzer's next steps for his career remain unclear.

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1:12 AMYahoo Sports — John Schneider on Decision to Pull ‘Psychopath’ Max Scherzer

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider explained his decision to pull “psychopath” Max Scherzer from possibly his final MLB start. The 42-year-old Scherzer took the mound on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds on three days’ notice, but he had great stuff and was able to go 7 IP while throwing 114 pitches, allowing just 1 […] The post John Schneider on Decision to Pull ‘Psychopath’ Max Scherzer appeared first on HEAVY.
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