HOUSTON ASTROS (2-1) 3 BOSTON RED SOX (1-2) 10 BOSTON, MA-- Hanley Ramirez and Rafael Devers combined for six RBI on seven hits to help the Red Sox score 10 unanswered runs. Joe Kelly, David Price, Addison Reed and Carson Smith shut out the Astros over the final seven-and-two-thirds innings, allowing nine hits and one walk, striking out five. Devers drove in two of his … [Read more...] about Devers goes deep; Bird has final word
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MLB Playoff Roundup: Barnes, Drury earn firsts and Nats come back
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: 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