"The first rule of Game 7, as manager John Schneider said immediately after Game 6, is that everyone is available. He said even Kevin Gausman, who just threw 93 pitches in Game 6, will be available. No, it wouldn't be unprecedented for him to pitch: Randy Johnson started Game 6 in 2001 for the Diamondbacks and then got the final four outs to win Game 7."
"with Fluharty likely to be tasked at some point to get through the Shohei Ohtani- Will Smith- Freddie Freeman part of the lineup. Bassitt didn't pitch in the postseason until the ALCS but has now reeled off 7⅔ scoreless innings while allowing just one hit. Schneider has to consider him a multi-inning option. Game 4 starter Shane Bieber will be an option pitching on three days of rest after throwing 81 pitches."
Max Scherzer is lined up to start Game 7 with a likely quick hook and significant bullpen support. Jeff Hoffman is on two days' rest and could cover multiple innings. Four other top relievers — Louis Varland, Mason Fluharty, Seranthony Dominguez and Chris Bassitt — threw fewer than 17 pitches in Game 6 and remain available. Chris Bassitt has posted 7⅔ scoreless postseason innings and is a multi-inning option. Shane Bieber can pitch on three days' rest after an 81-pitch outing. Kevin Gausman is also available despite throwing 93 pitches in Game 6.
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