Bizarre pickoff play contributes to wild finish
The 10th and 11th innings of Game 2 of the World Series included a combined five home runs, seven runs, eight hits, a stolen base, two lead changes … and…Read more
Monthly Archives: ottobre 2017
Astros notch club’s first World Series win
The Houston Astros have waited 55 years for this moment, so what's a few extra innings? With a thrilling 7-6 victory in 11 innings over the Dodgers in Game 2…Read more
Roberts’ plan doesn’t work out after pulling Hill
Dave Roberts trusted his bullpen, and how could he not? It had been brilliant on this postseason stage, often unhittable and always impenetrable. And so when the Dodgers' skipper pulled…Read more
Lupica: Say it ain’t Joe? Girardi out
Joe Girardi never had a losing season with the Yankees, but it was not enough for him to remain manager. Read more
Statcast of the Day: Puig’s near diving grab
Before Yasiel Puig struck out to end Game 2 on Tuesday night, and before he hit a leadoff home run in the 10th inning to draw the Dodgers within one…Read more
Leitch: A Game 2 for the ages
This was only Game 2? We're supposed to just move on after that? It felt like baseball at the end of time. Read more
McCarthy: No excuses for rough relief outing
Dodgers right-hander Brandon McCarthy had made only three appearances because of injuries since July 20 and none in the postseason until Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. And his performance in…Read more
Michy Batshuayi collides with goal post at Stamford Bridge, jokes on Instagram about it (VIDEO)
In-form Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi was involved in a seemingly horrific sollision with post in Carabao Cup win over Everton last night. The Belgium forward fortunately avoided injury and even…Read more
Astros coach helps security with unruly fan
Astros bullpen coach Craig Bjornson sprung into action to help subdue a fan who jumped the railing and landed in the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium in the 10th inning…Read more
Video: Gremio goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe produces miracle save vs Barcelona SC
Gremio ran out comfortable winners from the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final against Barcelona SC. The Brazilian side scored three to ease past the Ecuadorian side and will…Read more