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Mets clinch playoff spot behind Max Scherzer's perfect return from injured list
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Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinch
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Max Scherzer exits amid perfect game bid, still wins 200th of career as New York Mets return to playoffs for first time since 2016 - ESPN
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Perfect through 6 innings, Max Scherzer earns 200th win as Mets beat Brewers, clinch playoff berth
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Max Scherzer's perfect return powers Mets over Brewers to clinch playoff berth
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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB scores: Scherzer strikes out 17, leads Nationals to 2-0 win over Mets
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Max Scherzer is ejected in fourth inning; Dodgers lose to Mets - Los Angeles Times