At Milwaukee:
Yasiel Puig belted a three-run sixth-inning home run on Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on the road to take the deciding game of the National League Championship series and clinch the pennant in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1977 and 1978.
The Dodgers will face the Boston Red Sox in the World Series for the first time since 1916 when the BoSox (with a pitcher named Babe Ruth) won it. The Dodgers were in Brooklyn at the time, of course. The Fall Classic begins in Boston on Tuesday (5:06 PM Pacific Time on FOX).
Showing posts with label 2018 Major League Baseball Playoffs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2018 Major League Baseball Playoffs. Show all posts
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
NCLS: Brewers Overpower Dodgers At Home, Force Game Seven
At Milwaukee:
Jesus Aguilar hit a pair of two-out hits and produced three runs batted in on Friday as the Milwaukee Brewers squared the National League Championship Series at three games apiece following their 7-2 game-six home win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The series will be decided on Saturday with the winner advancing to the World Series against the Boston Red Sox.
Jesus Aguilar hit a pair of two-out hits and produced three runs batted in on Friday as the Milwaukee Brewers squared the National League Championship Series at three games apiece following their 7-2 game-six home win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The series will be decided on Saturday with the winner advancing to the World Series against the Boston Red Sox.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
ALCS: David Price Garners First Postseason Victory As Red Sox Lock Up First Pennant Since 2013; Boston To Get Home-Field Advantage In Fall Classic
At Houston:
David Price picked up his first career postseason victory on Thursday by pitching six solid innings while J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers each belted a home run as the Boston Red Sox won their first American League pennant in five years by beating the Houston Astros 4-1 on the road in game five and claimed the American League Championship Series four games to one.
The Red Sox will have home-field advantage in this year's World Series against the winner of the Los Angeles-Milwaukee National League Championship Series (which the Dodgers lead three games to two and can wrap it up with a victory in Milwaukee on Friday).
David Price picked up his first career postseason victory on Thursday by pitching six solid innings while J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers each belted a home run as the Boston Red Sox won their first American League pennant in five years by beating the Houston Astros 4-1 on the road in game five and claimed the American League Championship Series four games to one.
The Red Sox will have home-field advantage in this year's World Series against the winner of the Los Angeles-Milwaukee National League Championship Series (which the Dodgers lead three games to two and can wrap it up with a victory in Milwaukee on Friday).
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
ALCS: Red Sox One Win Away From Ousting Champs
At Houston:
Jackie Bradley hit a home run while left fielder Andrew Benintendi made a sensational catch with the bases loaded to end the game on Wednesday night as the Boston Red Sox held off the Houston Astros 8-6 on the road in game four of the American League Championship Series.
The Red Sox can lock up their first pennant since 2013 by winning game five in Houston on Thursday.
Jackie Bradley hit a home run while left fielder Andrew Benintendi made a sensational catch with the bases loaded to end the game on Wednesday night as the Boston Red Sox held off the Houston Astros 8-6 on the road in game four of the American League Championship Series.
The Red Sox can lock up their first pennant since 2013 by winning game five in Houston on Thursday.
NLCS: Clayton Kershaw Handcuffs Brewers, Put Dodgers One Win Away From NL Pennant
At Los Angeles:
Clayton Kershaw pitched seven innings of one-run, nine strikeout ball while Max Muncy hit the go-ahead single in the sixth inning on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 in game five of the National League Championship Series.
The Dodgers, who now lead the series three games to two, can wrap up their back-to-back National League pennants (for the first time since 1977-78) by winning game five in Milwaukee on Friday.
Clayton Kershaw pitched seven innings of one-run, nine strikeout ball while Max Muncy hit the go-ahead single in the sixth inning on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 in game five of the National League Championship Series.
The Dodgers, who now lead the series three games to two, can wrap up their back-to-back National League pennants (for the first time since 1977-78) by winning game five in Milwaukee on Friday.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
NLCS: Dodgers Outlast Brewers In 13 Innings To Level Series At 2-2
At Los Angeles:
Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run in the 13th inning on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers squared the National League Championship series at two games apiece after their 2-1 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run in the 13th inning on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers squared the National League Championship series at two games apiece after their 2-1 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
ALCS: BoSox Batter Astros In Houston For 2-1 Series Lead
At Houston:
Jackie Bradley, Jr. delivered a grand slam home run on Wednesday as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 in game three of the American League Championship Series, which the Red Sox lead two games to one.
Jackie Bradley, Jr. delivered a grand slam home run on Wednesday as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 in game three of the American League Championship Series, which the Red Sox lead two games to one.
Monday, October 15, 2018
NLCS: Brewers Blank Dodgers To Take 2-1 Series Lead
At Los Angeles:
Jhoulys Chacin pitched 5 and 1/3 innings of three-hit shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Orlando Arcia hit a two-run homer on Monday as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on the road in game three of the National League Championship Series, which the Brewers now lead two games to one.
Jhoulys Chacin pitched 5 and 1/3 innings of three-hit shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Orlando Arcia hit a two-run homer on Monday as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on the road in game three of the National League Championship Series, which the Brewers now lead two games to one.
ACLS: BoSox Hold Off 'Stros, Level Series At 1-1
At Boston:
In Sunday's second game of the American League Championship Series, Mookie Betts produced a pair of doubles and had two runs batted in as the Boston Red Sox held off the visiting Houston Astros 7-5 to square the series at a game apiece.
Jackie Bradley delivered a three-run double off the Green Monster for the Red Sox's go-ahead runs.
In Sunday's second game of the American League Championship Series, Mookie Betts produced a pair of doubles and had two runs batted in as the Boston Red Sox held off the visiting Houston Astros 7-5 to square the series at a game apiece.
Jackie Bradley delivered a three-run double off the Green Monster for the Red Sox's go-ahead runs.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
ALCS: Astros Knock Off BoSox On Road In Series Opener
At Boston:
In Saturday's opening game of the American League Championship Series, Justin Verlander pitched six innings of two-run, six strikeout ball while Yuli Guirriel and Josh Reddick each hit a home run as the Houston Astros throttled the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on the road.
In Saturday's opening game of the American League Championship Series, Justin Verlander pitched six innings of two-run, six strikeout ball while Yuli Guirriel and Josh Reddick each hit a home run as the Houston Astros throttled the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on the road.
NCLS: Dodgers Level Series With Brewers At One Game Apiece After Game-Two Road Win
At Milwaukee:
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers leveled the National League Championship Series at a game apiece after their 4-3 road win in game two.
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers leveled the National League Championship Series at a game apiece after their 4-3 road win in game two.
Friday, October 12, 2018
NCLS: Brewers Hold Off Dodgers In Series Opener
At Milwaukee:
Relief pitcher Brandon Woodruff hit a home run as the Milwaukee Brewers held off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Friday's opening game of the National League Championship Series.
Relief pitcher Brandon Woodruff hit a home run as the Milwaukee Brewers held off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Friday's opening game of the National League Championship Series.
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
ALDS: BoSox Hold Off Yankees, Win Series, Get Shot At Astros
At New York:
Christian Vazquez hit a home run on Tuesday night and the Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 4-3 home win in game four of their American League divisional playoff series, which Boston won three games to one.
The Red Sox will take on the Houston Astros for the American League pennant in the Championship Series that opens in Boston on Saturday night.
Christian Vazquez hit a home run on Tuesday night and the Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 4-3 home win in game four of their American League divisional playoff series, which Boston won three games to one.
The Red Sox will take on the Houston Astros for the American League pennant in the Championship Series that opens in Boston on Saturday night.
Monday, October 08, 2018
NLDS: Dodgers Finish Off Braves, Get Crack At Brewers For National League Pennant
At Atlanta:
Manny Machado hit a home run and had four runs batted in on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in game four of their National League divisional playoff series and won the series three games to one.
The Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, set to open in Milwaukee on Friday.
Manny Machado hit a home run and had four runs batted in on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in game four of their National League divisional playoff series and won the series three games to one.
The Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, set to open in Milwaukee on Friday.
ALDS: Astros Finish Off Tribe, Return To ALCS; BoSox Bomb Bombers In Bronx To Come Within One Game Of Championship Series Affair With Houston
Both American League divisional playoff series resumed on Monday.
At Cleveland:
Marwin Gonzalez hit a two-run double as part of a three-run seventh inning as the Houston Astros added six more runs in the eighth inning as they finished a three-game divisional playoff series sweep of the Cleveland Indians 11-3 on the road in game three.
The Astros are heading for their second consecutive American League Championship Series, where they will face the winner of the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox series.
At New York:
Brock Holt became the first player to hit for the cycle in a postseason game as the Boston Red Sox buried the New York Yankees 16-1 in game three of their divisional playoff series.
The Red Sox, who now lead two games to one, can close out their archrivals on Tuesday with a game-four victory at Yankee Stadium.
At Cleveland:
Marwin Gonzalez hit a two-run double as part of a three-run seventh inning as the Houston Astros added six more runs in the eighth inning as they finished a three-game divisional playoff series sweep of the Cleveland Indians 11-3 on the road in game three.
The Astros are heading for their second consecutive American League Championship Series, where they will face the winner of the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox series.
At New York:
Brock Holt became the first player to hit for the cycle in a postseason game as the Boston Red Sox buried the New York Yankees 16-1 in game three of their divisional playoff series.
The Red Sox, who now lead two games to one, can close out their archrivals on Tuesday with a game-four victory at Yankee Stadium.
NLDS: Brewers Complete Sweep Of Rockies; Braves Hold Off Dodgers To Stay Alive
Both National League divisional playoff series resumed on Sunday.
At Denver:
D.J. LeMahieu and Trevor story each hit a double while the pitching staff gave up but four base hits as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of their divisional playoff series with the Colorado Rockies with a 6-0 game-three road win.
The Brewers will open the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles-Atlanta series winner at home in Milwaukee on Friday.
At Atlanta:
Freddie Freeman hit a home run as the Atlanta Braves staved off elimination by holding off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in game three of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers, who lead the series two games to one, can still knock out the Braves with a Monday game-four win in Atlanta.
At Denver:
D.J. LeMahieu and Trevor story each hit a double while the pitching staff gave up but four base hits as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of their divisional playoff series with the Colorado Rockies with a 6-0 game-three road win.
The Brewers will open the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles-Atlanta series winner at home in Milwaukee on Friday.
At Atlanta:
Freddie Freeman hit a home run as the Atlanta Braves staved off elimination by holding off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in game three of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers, who lead the series two games to one, can still knock out the Braves with a Monday game-four win in Atlanta.
Saturday, October 06, 2018
MLB Playoffs: Astros Put Indians On Brink Of Elimination; Yankees Square Series With Red Box
Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Saturday.
At Houston:
Alex Bregman hit a home run while Marwin Gonzelez contributed a double as the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Cleveland Indians 3-1 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Astros can finish off the Indians with a game-three Monday victory in Cleveland.
At Boston:
Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez each belted a home run as the New York Yankees leveled their divisional playoff series at a game apiece following their 6-2 game-two road win over the Boston Red Sox.
At Houston:
Alex Bregman hit a home run while Marwin Gonzelez contributed a double as the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Cleveland Indians 3-1 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Astros can finish off the Indians with a game-three Monday victory in Cleveland.
At Boston:
Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez each belted a home run as the New York Yankees leveled their divisional playoff series at a game apiece following their 6-2 game-two road win over the Boston Red Sox.
Friday, October 05, 2018
MLB Playoffs: Brewers, Dodgers Take 2-0 NLDS Series Leads, Can Lock Up Championship Series Berths On Sunday
Both National League divisional playoff series continued on Friday.
At Milwaukee:
Jhoulys Chacin pitched five solid innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
Erik Kratz had two base hits and two runs batted in the provide offense for the Brewers.
Milwaukee can lock up the series with a game-three victory in Denver on Sunday.
At Los Angeles:
Clayton Kershaw pitched eight innings of two-hit shutout ball Manny Machado slugged a two-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 3-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers can assure themselves of a return trip to the National League Championship Series by beating the Braves (who have yet to score a run in this series) again, this time in Atlanta on Sunday.
At Milwaukee:
Jhoulys Chacin pitched five solid innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
Erik Kratz had two base hits and two runs batted in the provide offense for the Brewers.
Milwaukee can lock up the series with a game-three victory in Denver on Sunday.
At Los Angeles:
Clayton Kershaw pitched eight innings of two-hit shutout ball Manny Machado slugged a two-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 3-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers can assure themselves of a return trip to the National League Championship Series by beating the Braves (who have yet to score a run in this series) again, this time in Atlanta on Sunday.
MLB Playoffs: 'Stros, BoSox Win AL Divisional Playoff Series Openers
Both American League divisional playoff series opened on Friday.
At Houston:
George Springer, Jose Altuve, Alex Bergman, and Martin Maldonado each hit a home run while Justin Verlander pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run, seven-strikeout ball as the Houston Astros overpowered the visiting Cleveland Indians 7-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
At Boston:
J. D. Martinez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox held off a furious comeback by the visiting New York Yankees and took the opening contest of their best-of-five divisional playoff series 5-4.
At Houston:
George Springer, Jose Altuve, Alex Bergman, and Martin Maldonado each hit a home run while Justin Verlander pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run, seven-strikeout ball as the Houston Astros overpowered the visiting Cleveland Indians 7-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
At Boston:
J. D. Martinez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox held off a furious comeback by the visiting New York Yankees and took the opening contest of their best-of-five divisional playoff series 5-4.
Thursday, October 04, 2018
MLB Playoffs: Brewers, Dodgers Take Divisional Playoff Series Openers
Both National League divisional playoff series opened on Thursday.
At Milwaukee:
A two-out tenth inning single by Mike Moustakas delivered the winning run, scored by Christian Yelich, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
At Los Angeles:
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven innings of shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Joc Pederson, Max Muncy, and Enrique Hernandez each belted a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers started their divisional playoff series by dominating the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-0.
At Milwaukee:
A two-out tenth inning single by Mike Moustakas delivered the winning run, scored by Christian Yelich, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
At Los Angeles:
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven innings of shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Joc Pederson, Max Muncy, and Enrique Hernandez each belted a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers started their divisional playoff series by dominating the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-0.
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