At Atlanta:
Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings, while Cody Ross belted a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves in come-from-behind fashion again on Monday by the scored of 3-2 to win their National League divisional playoff series, advancing to the league championship round for the first time in eight years. The Giants will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia for the opening game this coming Saturday. The loss drew to a climax Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial stint with the Braves, where he won five National League pennants and one World Series crown. He retires as the fourth winningest manager in Major League history with 2,504 in 29 years.
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Showing posts with label National League. Show all posts
Monday, October 11, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Giants Overtake Braves Again To Win Series
At Atlanta:
The San Francisco Giants scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Monday night to win their National League divisional playoff series three games to one. Rookie Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross hit a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh as the Giants advanced to the National League championship series for the first time since 2002. They'll face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series which is slated to start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia. The loss marks the end of Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial career with the Braves, where he won five pennants and one World Series title.
The San Francisco Giants scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Monday night to win their National League divisional playoff series three games to one. Rookie Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross hit a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh as the Giants advanced to the National League championship series for the first time since 2002. They'll face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series which is slated to start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia. The loss marks the end of Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial career with the Braves, where he won five pennants and one World Series title.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Cole Hamels Handcuffs Reds, Seals Series Sweep For Phillies
At Cincinnati:
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
MLB Playoffs: Late Rally Lifts Giants Past Braves For 2-1 Series Lead
At Atlanta:
The San Francisco Giants rallied for two runs with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on the road in game three of their National League divisional playoff series on Sunday to take a two-games-to-one lead. In the Giants' two-run ninth, Buster Posey's grounder skidded under the glove of second baseman Brooks Conrad, who committed his third error of the game, allowing Andres Torres to score the winning run from second base.
The San Francisco Giants rallied for two runs with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on the road in game three of their National League divisional playoff series on Sunday to take a two-games-to-one lead. In the Giants' two-run ninth, Buster Posey's grounder skidded under the glove of second baseman Brooks Conrad, who committed his third error of the game, allowing Andres Torres to score the winning run from second base.
Friday, October 08, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Braves Come Back From Four-Run Deficit To Square Series With Giants
At San Francisco:
The Atlanta Braves, thanks to Rick Ankiel's tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning, overcame a four-run deficit Friday night to top the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in 11 innings to even their National League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
The Atlanta Braves, thanks to Rick Ankiel's tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning, overcame a four-run deficit Friday night to top the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in 11 innings to even their National League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
MLB Playoffs: Phils Erase Four-Run Deficit To Take 2-0 Series Lead
At Philadelphia:
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Tim Lincecum Stirkes Out 14 In Two-Hit Shutout As Giants Take Series Opener
At San Francisco:
Tim Lincecum pitched a brilliant two-hit, 14-strikeout (a club single-game postseason record) shutout in his playoff debut as the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Thursday in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. Cody Ross singled in Buster Posey from second base in the fourth inning for the game's lone run.
Tim Lincecum pitched a brilliant two-hit, 14-strikeout (a club single-game postseason record) shutout in his playoff debut as the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Thursday in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. Cody Ross singled in Buster Posey from second base in the fourth inning for the game's lone run.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Not Bad For A Postseason Debut: Roy Halladay Pitches First Postseason No-Hitter Since '56
At Philadephia:
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
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