Max Scherzer struck out 15 for the Tigers last year in a home game against Pittsburgh.

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While Sabathia twirled his way past the Tigers, Max Scherzer was making things easy on the Yankee hitters.

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Max Scherzer (1-0) wasn't sharp, giving up four runs in five-plus innings, but he had plenty of run support.

WSJ: Banged-up Yankees lose 8-4 to Tigers, fall to 1-4

New York's David Phelps takes the mound against Max Scherzer on Saturday in the middle game of the three-game set.

WSJ: ALCS rematch on tap for Tigers' home opener

Detroit closer Jose Valverde (0-1) entered in the ninth with a 5-3 lead after starter Max Scherzer retired the final 16 batters he faced.

NPR: Dickerson Homer Gives Orioles 7-5 Win Over Tigers

Max Scherzer (1-0) gave up four runs in five-plus innings to pick up the win in a shaky start, his first of the season.

WSJ: Tigers' Cabrera has 4 hits in 8-4 win over Yanks

With the Yanks down 3-0 in the American League Championship Series and facing elimination Wednesday, A-Rod was not in the starting lineup against righty Max Scherzer before the game was eventually rained out.

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