The Mets said that Max was leaving his start early because he was tired on his left side.
The score was tied at one and the pitcher, Max Scherzer, looked sharp, with his 96 mph pitch, but he lasted just five pitches and left with the score tied. TheNats won 7-1.
The left oblique strain that caused him to land on the injured list earlier this season was the reason for the precautionary move.
It wasn't anything specific. The left side was getting tired a lot quicker than usual and I don't have a strain.
I wanted to know if I could pitch the sixth and be okay. That could've beenfalled. I wouldn't be able to come in here and say that I made the right decision if I got hurt. It's better to be safe in this situation.
Mets manager Buck Showalter said the team is hoping for the best.
Showalter said that he didn't think it was a good idea for him to continue to pitch.
He didn't want to leave. Max isn't going to do that. It was not a good idea to push it.
After retiring the side in order in the fifth, the pitcher got the runner to tap the ball back to him for an out. He was seen walking down the tunnel toward the locker room with a trainer behind him.
The pitcher gave up one run on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk.
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