ALCS Announcer Joe Davis Says Astros Could Face ‘Psycho’ Version Of Max Scherzer

It has been over a month since Max Scherzer has thrown for the Rangers, however ALCS announcer Joe Davis says the Astros nonetheless higher be cautious of the ace … telling TMZ Sports activities the man may flip into “a psycho” in Recreation 3 on Wednesday evening.

“I mean this in the best way I could,” Davis mentioned of the time period with a smile, hours earlier than Texas and Houston kick-off.

“I wouldn’t be shocked if he found a way to go five innings and they couldn’t touch him.”

Of course, Davis says he may see issues going the opposite method for the 39-year-old too … as Scherzer’s been away from the mound for such a prolonged time period whereas making an attempt to get his shoulder wholesome.

“I think it’s the most fascinating storyline of this series,” Davis mentioned. “What are they going to get from Scherzer?”

If final week’s ALDS celebration confirmed something, it is that Scherzer can be fired as much as take the bump Wednesday evening regardless … significantly with the Rangers already up 2-0 within the collection.