CHICAGO CUBS (1-1) 3 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (1-1) 6 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Bryce Harper (two-run) and Ryan Zimmerman (three-run) smacked a home run apiece during a five-run eighth inning, helping the Nationals come back from down 3-1 to take a 6-3 lead. Gio Gonzalez lasted five innings for the Nationals, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out … [Read more...] about MLB Playoff Roundup: Barnes, Drury earn firsts and Nats come back
MLB Playoff Roundup: Gomes puts Yanks in corner, Houston shows strength and NLDS kicks off with bangs
BOSTON RED SOX (0-2) 2 HOUSTON ASTROS (2-0) 8 HOUSTON, TX-- Carlos Correa knocked in four runs for the Astros, matching his career playoff total. Dallas Keuchel struck out three while allowing one run on three hits and three walks over five-and-two-thirds innings. Correa maintained his discipline at the plate throughout a majority of the game, facing four or more pitches … [Read more...] about MLB Playoff Roundup: Gomes puts Yanks in corner, Houston shows strength and NLDS kicks off with bangs
MLB Playoff Roundup: Bauer, Altuve take center stage as Astros and Indians strike first
BOSTON RED SOX (0-1) 2 HOUSTON ASTROS (1-0) 8 HOUSTON, TX-- Jose Altuve hit three home runs for the Astros, tying a postseason record for home runs in a single game. Altuve is the first player in Astros' history and the first since Pablo Sandoval in 2012 to accomplish the feat. Justin Verlander pitched six innings for the Astros, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, … [Read more...] about MLB Playoff Roundup: Bauer, Altuve take center stage as Astros and Indians strike first
MLB Roundup: Bostick collects first career MLB RBI, Nats walk off and Astros have lift off
MINNESOTA TWINS (83-76) 2 CLEVELAND INDIANS (100-59) 5 CLEVELAND, OH-- Carlos Carrasco struck out 14 over eight-and-one-third scoreless innings for the Indians, allowing six hits and one walk to become tied with Clayton Kershaw, Corey Kluber and Jason Vergas for the league lead for wins with 18. Jason Kipnis and Roberto Perez each drove in two runs for the Indians. Mitch … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Bostick collects first career MLB RBI, Nats walk off and Astros have lift off
MLB Roundup: Judge sets rookie HR mark, Mets and Braves split, and Dodgers hit century mark
KANSAS CITY ROYALS (76-80) 3 NEW YORK YANKEES (87-69) 11 NEW YORK, NY-- Aaron Judge smacked two home runs for the Yankees, setting the single-season record for home runs by a rookie with 50. C.C. Sabathia earned a quality start for the Yankees, his 12th of the season, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in six innings. Salvador Perez hit a … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Judge sets rookie HR mark, Mets and Braves split, and Dodgers hit century mark