All articles tagged with #playoff baseball
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in Game 3 of the ALCS, with Guerrero and Springer leading the offense with multiple home runs, cutting the series deficit to 2-1. The game featured a record-tying eight combined home runs and marked a significant comeback for Toronto, who responded strongly after losing the first two games at home.
Bryce Miller delivered an exceptional six-inning performance on short rest during the ALCS, overcoming injury setbacks and inconsistent regular season form to lead the Mariners to a significant Game 1 victory against the Blue Jays, earning praise for his resilience and skill.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs' season ended after a 3-1 loss to the Brewers in the NLDS, with Crow-Armstrong reflecting on the team's resilience and his desire to compete in October again, despite a disappointing offensive performance in the decisive game.
The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are set for a decisive Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park, with high energy, strategic pitching plans, and a packed crowd, as both teams aim to advance to the AL Championship Series, with key pitchers Tarik Skubal and George Kirby expected to play crucial roles.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 in Game 4 of the NLDS, thanks to strong pitching from Matthew Boyd and key home runs from Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and Michael Busch, forcing a decisive Game 5 back in Milwaukee to determine who advances to the NLCS.
The Dodgers won a dramatic 11th-inning game against the Phillies with a costly error by Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering, advancing to the NLCS in a series marked by strong pitching and clutch hitting, including a game-tying walk by Mookie Betts and a pivotal error that sealed the game.
In Game 3 of the NLDS, the Dodgers lost control after a strong start by Yamamoto, with Schwarber's long home run sparking the Phillies' comeback, leading to an 8-2 victory that shifted the series momentum in favor of Philadelphia, who now need just one win to advance.
Seattle Mariners dominated the Detroit Tigers 8-4 in Game 3 of the ALDS, putting the Tigers on the brink of elimination, with key moments including a home run by Cal Raleigh and a late rally by Detroit that fell short.
The article describes the subdued atmosphere and various sights around Cleveland during Game 2 of the Guardians-Tigers playoff series, highlighting sluggish pregaming, local business impacts, parking fluctuations, and fan traditions, with a focus on the overall mood and community engagement.
Joel Sherman discusses the Yankees' decision not to rely on ace Max Fried in a crucial game, questions the choice to face Ceddanne Rafaela with Luke Weaver based on statistics, and emphasizes that the Yankees can recover by winning the next two games.
The Cleveland Guardians are playing playoff baseball today, with a game on ESPN and WTAM 1100 AM, and there is speculation about Chase DeLauter joining the playoff roster. Several podcasts discuss Guardians' series and baseball chaos, while MLB coaching changes include firings of Rocco Baldelli and Bob Melvin, and rumors about Guardians' bench coach Craig Albernaz.