At Chicago:
Stephen Strasburg pitched seven innings of shutout ball, striking out a franchise postseason record 12 batters on Wednesday while Michael Taylor delivers the club's first-ever postseason grand slam home run as the Washington Nationals blanked the Chicago Cubs 5-0 on the road to deadlock their National League divisional playoff series at two games apiece.
The series is set to be decided in Washington on Thursday, starting a 5:00 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
NLDS: Cubs Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Nats; Dodgers Complete Series Sweep Of Diamondbacks
Both National League divisional playoff series resumed on Monday.
At Chicago:
Anthony Rizzo delivered the game-winning single with two outs in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs overcame the visiting Washington National 2-1 for a two-games-to-one divisional playoff series advantage.
The defending World Champions can advance to a third successive National League Championship Series with a game-four home victory on Tuesday.
At Phoenix, Arizona:
Cody Bellinger homer and drove in two runs while Yu Darvish pitched five innings of solid baseball as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed their three-game divisional playoff series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with their 3-1 road win in game three.
The Dodgers will have home-field advantage in the National League Championship series against the Chicago-Washington series winner.
At Chicago:
Anthony Rizzo delivered the game-winning single with two outs in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs overcame the visiting Washington National 2-1 for a two-games-to-one divisional playoff series advantage.
The defending World Champions can advance to a third successive National League Championship Series with a game-four home victory on Tuesday.
At Phoenix, Arizona:
Cody Bellinger homer and drove in two runs while Yu Darvish pitched five innings of solid baseball as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed their three-game divisional playoff series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with their 3-1 road win in game three.
The Dodgers will have home-field advantage in the National League Championship series against the Chicago-Washington series winner.
Monday, October 09, 2017
ALDS: Astros Finish Off Sox In Beantown, Advance To ALCS; Yanks Down Indians To Force Game Five
Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Monday.
At Boston:
Alex Bregman hit a home run in the eighth inning while Josh Reddick delivered the game (and series)-winning run with his RBI single with two out in the same inning as the Houston Astros knocked off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on the road in game four of their divisional playoff series and eliminated the hosts three games to one to advance to the American League Championship Series.
The series victory was the Astros' first since winning the National League pennant in 2005.
At New York:
With Gary Sanchez hitting a home run and Aaron Judge contributing a two-run double, the New York Yankees leveled their divisional playoff series with the Cleveland Indians at two games apiece following their 7-3 game-four home victory.
The series will be decided on Wednesday back in Cleveland.
At Boston:
Alex Bregman hit a home run in the eighth inning while Josh Reddick delivered the game (and series)-winning run with his RBI single with two out in the same inning as the Houston Astros knocked off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on the road in game four of their divisional playoff series and eliminated the hosts three games to one to advance to the American League Championship Series.
The series victory was the Astros' first since winning the National League pennant in 2005.
At New York:
With Gary Sanchez hitting a home run and Aaron Judge contributing a two-run double, the New York Yankees leveled their divisional playoff series with the Cleveland Indians at two games apiece following their 7-3 game-four home victory.
The series will be decided on Wednesday back in Cleveland.
Ducks' Support In Both Polls Evaporate
Following Saturday's home defeat at the hands of Washington State, support in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches college football polls for the Oregon Ducks evaporated.
Success With Badgers Didn't Translate Into Success With Beavers As OSU And Gary Andersen Part Ways
After a record of 7-23 overall and 3-18 in Pac-12 Conference play over the course of two and one-half seasons (1-5 and 0-3 respectively this season to date), Oregon State parted ways with head football coach Gary Andersen on Monday.
Assistant Cory Hall takes over as the Beavers' interim coach.
Assistant Cory Hall takes over as the Beavers' interim coach.
Y.A. Tittle, Hall Of Fame Pro Football Quarterback, R.I.P.
Yelberton Abraham (Y.A.) Tittle, Hall of Fame quarterback whose career in professional football spanned 17 seasons (1948-64), passed away early Monday morning at age 90.
The Texas-born Mr. Tittle played his college ball at Louisiana State. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the Cotton Bowl game after the 1946 season. The Tigers' game with Arkansas ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Despite being the sixth overall pick in the 1948 National Football League by the Detroit Lions, Y.A. signed on with the Cleveland Browns, who originally held his All-America Football Conference rights.
However, before the start of the 1948 season, with the Browns having won the AAFC's first two league titles, and with concerns that Cleveland's unsurpassed domination was hurting the league, the league office wanted Paul Brown to surrender some of his players to the other, less fortunate clubs in the eight-team circuit.
That's how Y.A. ended up with the Baltimore Colts, a team that suffered through a dismal 1947 campaign.
But Mr. Tittle helped lead the Colts to a 7-7 record in '48, and into a tie-breaking playoff at home against the Buffalo Bills for the Eastern Division title, a game the Colts lost.
Despite a bad 1949 season, the Colts, along with the Browns and the San Francisco 49ers was admitted into the NFL when the two leagues agreed to a "merger."
The 1950 season was a disaster on the field and the gate for the Colts, who went 1-11 that year.
The Colts closed up shop on the eve of the 1951 NFL college draft, and Y.A. and the other Colts veterans were put in the hopper for the college draft. That's how he ended up with the San Francisco 49ers.
During his ten season with the Niners, Y.A. posted a record of 45-31-1. For much of that time, he was in the backfield with outstanding running backs Joe Perry, Hugh McElhenny, and John Henry Johnson.
But after ten years in Frisco, Y.A. was traded to the New York Giants. It was during his time with the Giants that Y.A. reached the pinnacle of his career as he quarterbacked the Giants to three straight NFL Championship Game appearances (1961-63), though, alas, the Giants ended up on the short end of the stick each time.
In 1962 and '63, Mr. Tittle threw for 32 and 36 touchdown passes, respectively, becoming the first NFL quarterback to throw for 30 or more TDs over two consecutive seasons.
Y.A. retired after the 1964 season and was elected to and enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
Y.A. threw for 242 touchdowns and 33,070 passing yards.
The Texas-born Mr. Tittle played his college ball at Louisiana State. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the Cotton Bowl game after the 1946 season. The Tigers' game with Arkansas ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Despite being the sixth overall pick in the 1948 National Football League by the Detroit Lions, Y.A. signed on with the Cleveland Browns, who originally held his All-America Football Conference rights.
However, before the start of the 1948 season, with the Browns having won the AAFC's first two league titles, and with concerns that Cleveland's unsurpassed domination was hurting the league, the league office wanted Paul Brown to surrender some of his players to the other, less fortunate clubs in the eight-team circuit.
That's how Y.A. ended up with the Baltimore Colts, a team that suffered through a dismal 1947 campaign.
But Mr. Tittle helped lead the Colts to a 7-7 record in '48, and into a tie-breaking playoff at home against the Buffalo Bills for the Eastern Division title, a game the Colts lost.
Despite a bad 1949 season, the Colts, along with the Browns and the San Francisco 49ers was admitted into the NFL when the two leagues agreed to a "merger."
The 1950 season was a disaster on the field and the gate for the Colts, who went 1-11 that year.
The Colts closed up shop on the eve of the 1951 NFL college draft, and Y.A. and the other Colts veterans were put in the hopper for the college draft. That's how he ended up with the San Francisco 49ers.
During his ten season with the Niners, Y.A. posted a record of 45-31-1. For much of that time, he was in the backfield with outstanding running backs Joe Perry, Hugh McElhenny, and John Henry Johnson.
But after ten years in Frisco, Y.A. was traded to the New York Giants. It was during his time with the Giants that Y.A. reached the pinnacle of his career as he quarterbacked the Giants to three straight NFL Championship Game appearances (1961-63), though, alas, the Giants ended up on the short end of the stick each time.
In 1962 and '63, Mr. Tittle threw for 32 and 36 touchdown passes, respectively, becoming the first NFL quarterback to throw for 30 or more TDs over two consecutive seasons.
Y.A. retired after the 1964 season and was elected to and enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
Y.A. threw for 242 touchdowns and 33,070 passing yards.
Sunday, October 08, 2017
ALDS: BoSox, Yanks Stay Alive, Force Game Fours
Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Sunday.
At Boston:
A four-hit, three-RBI performance from Hanley Ramirez helped the Boston Red Sox crown the visiting Houston Astros 10-3 in game four of their divisional playoff series, thus avoiding elimination.
The Astros, who still lead the series two games to one, can advance to the American League Championship Series with a game-four win in Boston on Monday.
At New York:
Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of shutout ball while Greg Bird hit a home run to produce the game's lone score in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 at home in game three of their divisional playoff series.
Aroldis Chapman produced a five-out save to preserve the victory and keep the Yankees alive in the series.
The Indians can still close out the Yanks with a game-four win in the Bronx on Monday.
At Boston:
A four-hit, three-RBI performance from Hanley Ramirez helped the Boston Red Sox crown the visiting Houston Astros 10-3 in game four of their divisional playoff series, thus avoiding elimination.
The Astros, who still lead the series two games to one, can advance to the American League Championship Series with a game-four win in Boston on Monday.
At New York:
Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of shutout ball while Greg Bird hit a home run to produce the game's lone score in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 at home in game three of their divisional playoff series.
Aroldis Chapman produced a five-out save to preserve the victory and keep the Yankees alive in the series.
The Indians can still close out the Yanks with a game-four win in the Bronx on Monday.
Niners Drop Another Tough Decision, This Time At Indy In OT
At Indianapolis:
Adam Vinatieri kicked four field goals on Sunday, including the overtime game winner from 51 yards out as the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) defeated the visiting (and snakebit) San Francisco 49ers (0-5) 26-23.
Adam Vinatieri kicked four field goals on Sunday, including the overtime game winner from 51 yards out as the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) defeated the visiting (and snakebit) San Francisco 49ers (0-5) 26-23.
T2 Fall To Galaxy II At The Death
At Carson, California:
Jeffrey Payeras scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday night as Los Angeles Galaxy II defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 3-2 in United Soccer League action.
T2 will visit San Antonio FC this coming Wednesday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
Jeffrey Payeras scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday night as Los Angeles Galaxy II defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 3-2 in United Soccer League action.
T2 will visit San Antonio FC this coming Wednesday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
Saturday, October 07, 2017
Riders Come Back To Knock Off Argos In Toronto
At Toronto:
Quarterback Brandon Bridge came off the bench on Saturday to complete 20 of 23 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-6) came from behind to upend the Toronto Argonauts (7-8) 27-24 on the road in Canadian Football League action.
Quarterback Brandon Bridge came off the bench on Saturday to complete 20 of 23 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-6) came from behind to upend the Toronto Argonauts (7-8) 27-24 on the road in Canadian Football League action.
Cougs Manhandle Ducks In Eugene
At Eugene, Oregon:
Quarterback Luke Falk threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns while Erik Powell kicked four field goals on Saturday as the Washington State Cougars (#11 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches polls; 6-0 overall, 3-0 in Pac-12 play) clinched bowl eligibility by dominating the Oregon Ducks (4-2, 1-2) 33-10 on the road.
Quarterback Luke Falk threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns while Erik Powell kicked four field goals on Saturday as the Washington State Cougars (#11 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches polls; 6-0 overall, 3-0 in Pac-12 play) clinched bowl eligibility by dominating the Oregon Ducks (4-2, 1-2) 33-10 on the road.
Trojans Too Much For Beavers In LA
At Los Angeles:
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Southern California Trojans (#14 in the Associated Press poll, #15 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches rankings; 5-1 overall, 3-1 in Pac-12 play) dominated the visiting Oregon State Beavers 38-10 (1-5, 0-3).
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Southern California Trojans (#14 in the Associated Press poll, #15 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches rankings; 5-1 overall, 3-1 in Pac-12 play) dominated the visiting Oregon State Beavers 38-10 (1-5, 0-3).
NLDS: Nats Square Series With Cubs At 1-1; Dodgers Down Diamondbacks Again, Stretch Series Lead To 2-0.
Both National League divisional playoff series resumed on Saturday.
At Washington:
Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman each hit an eighth inning home run (for two and three runs, respectively) as the Washington Nationals squared their divisional playoff series at a game apiece after their game-two 6-3 home win over the Chicago Cubs.
At Los Angeles:
Yasiel Puig hat three hits and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers, who now lead the series two games to none, can close out the Diamondbacks with a game-three victory on Monday in Phoenix.
At Washington:
Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman each hit an eighth inning home run (for two and three runs, respectively) as the Washington Nationals squared their divisional playoff series at a game apiece after their game-two 6-3 home win over the Chicago Cubs.
At Los Angeles:
Yasiel Puig hat three hits and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Dodgers, who now lead the series two games to none, can close out the Diamondbacks with a game-three victory on Monday in Phoenix.
Friday, October 06, 2017
NLDS: Cubs, Dodgers Take Series Openers
Both National League divisional playoff series opened on Friday.
At Washington:
Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings of two-hit shutout ball while Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles as the Chicago Cubs blanked the Washington Nationals 3-0 on the road in the opening match of their divisional playoff series.
At Los Angeles:
Justin Turner hit a three-run homer en route to a five RBI evening as the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
At Washington:
Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings of two-hit shutout ball while Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles as the Chicago Cubs blanked the Washington Nationals 3-0 on the road in the opening match of their divisional playoff series.
At Los Angeles:
Justin Turner hit a three-run homer en route to a five RBI evening as the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.
ALDS: Indians, Astros Win Again, Stretch Respective Series Leads To 2-0
Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Friday.
At Houston:
Carlos Correa homered, doubled, and drove in two runs as the Houston Astros again registered an 8-2 home win over the Boston Red Sox, this time in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Astros, who lead the series two games to none, can finish off the Red Sox with a Sunday victory in Boston.
At Cleveland:
Yan Gomes singled home Austin Jackson from second base with nobody out in the thirteenth inning as the Cleveland Indians came back from a five-run deficit to upend the visiting New York Yankees 9-8 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Tribe, who lead the series two games to none, can finish off the Bronx Bombers with a game-three Sunday victory at Yankee Stadium.
At Houston:
Carlos Correa homered, doubled, and drove in two runs as the Houston Astros again registered an 8-2 home win over the Boston Red Sox, this time in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Astros, who lead the series two games to none, can finish off the Red Sox with a Sunday victory in Boston.
At Cleveland:
Yan Gomes singled home Austin Jackson from second base with nobody out in the thirteenth inning as the Cleveland Indians came back from a five-run deficit to upend the visiting New York Yankees 9-8 in game two of their divisional playoff series.
The Tribe, who lead the series two games to none, can finish off the Bronx Bombers with a game-three Sunday victory at Yankee Stadium.
Thursday, October 05, 2017
ALDS: Astros, Indians Take Series Openers
Both American League divisional playoff series (best of five) opened on Thursday.
At Houston:
Jose Altuve hit three home runs as the Houston Astros demolished the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-2 in the opening contest of their divisional playoff series.
At Cleveland:
Pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit shutout ball (striking out slugger Aaron Judge three times) while the bullpen did the rest as the Cleveland Indians (with Jay Bruce batting in three runs) defeated the visiting New York Yankees 4-0 in game one of their divisional playoff series.
At Houston:
Jose Altuve hit three home runs as the Houston Astros demolished the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-2 in the opening contest of their divisional playoff series.
At Cleveland:
Pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit shutout ball (striking out slugger Aaron Judge three times) while the bullpen did the rest as the Cleveland Indians (with Jay Bruce batting in three runs) defeated the visiting New York Yankees 4-0 in game one of their divisional playoff series.
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
MLB Playoffs: Diamondbacks Outlast Rockies In NL Wild Card Slugfest For Crack At Dodgers
At Phoenix, Arizona:
In Wednesday's National League Wild Card playoff game, relief pitcher Archie Bradley delivered a two-run triple in the seventh inning---on of four triples hit by the Arizona Diamondbacks as they held off the visiting Colorado Rockies 11-8 to advanced to the National League divisional playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, set to open on Friday night in the City of Angels.
In Wednesday's National League Wild Card playoff game, relief pitcher Archie Bradley delivered a two-run triple in the seventh inning---on of four triples hit by the Arizona Diamondbacks as they held off the visiting Colorado Rockies 11-8 to advanced to the National League divisional playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, set to open on Friday night in the City of Angels.
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