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Nationals unsure of ace Scherzer's postseason start

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer did not throw the bullpen session that he was expected to on Wednesday to test his bothersome right hamstring, and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team hasn’t determined when the two-time Cy Young Award winner will start against the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs.

Neither Scherzer, who tweaked his leg during his last start, nor manager Dusty Baker was available to the media Wednesday.

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