Max Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. The right-hander’s first start for the Texas Rangers in more than a month ended after four innings, and with the Astros leading 5-0. Scherzer allowed a leadoff home run to Jose Altuve in the third inning after a giving up three runs in the second on a wild pitch and Martín Maldonado’s two-run single. It was Scherzer’s first start since Sept. 12 because of a right shoulder strain.