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
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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: Red Sox Clinch AL East, Andrew Romine plays all nine positions
TORONTO BLUE JAYS (75-86) 1 NEW YORK YANKEES (91-70) 2 NEW YORK, NY- Aaron Judge homered for the 52nd time on the year and CC Sabathia threw five-and-two-thirds scoreless innings as the Yankees topped Toronto. With the Red Sox win, the Yankees are locked into the first AL Wild Card spot and will host the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday with Luis Severino on the mound. Aroldis … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Red Sox Clinch AL East, Andrew Romine plays all nine positions
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