Column: There’s so much to like about the Houston Astros Column: There’s so much to like about the Houston Astros:-There’s so much to like about the Houston Astros. We’re not even talking about how they’ve buoyed the spirits of a hurricane-ravaged city, though that certainly adds to the appeal now […]
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Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead:- A perfect fit in their own place, the Houston Astros are halfway home. George Springer and the Astros broke out the bats early this time and kept up […]
World Series: Takeaways from Astros’ wild Game 2 win World Series: Takeaways from Astros’ wild Game 2 win:- Five takeaways from the Astros’ wild, 11-inning, 7-6 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium: 1. Blastros come alive Hey, look: It’s […]
Column: A wild game and a bullpen that finally cracked Column: A wild game and a bullpen that finally cracked:- Smoke came drifting over Dodger Stadium in the extra innings of World Series Game 2, though it wasn’t because Houston bats were suddenly on fire. But it did seem an […]
Jansen blows save, Dodgers dominant ‘pen pummeled in Game 2 Jansen blows save, Dodgers dominant ‘pen pummeled in Game 2:- The Dodgers’ usually rock-solid bullpen was anything but in Game 2 of the World Series. Kenley Jansen allowed a tying homer to Marwin Gonzalez in the ninth — his first […]
Springer’s HR in 11th gives Astros 7-6 win, ties Series 1-1 Springer’s HR in 11th gives Astros 7-6 win, ties Series 1-1:- George Springer screamed with joy as he circled the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the 11th inning. Would it be enough? Was this the final plot […]
Justin Turner: The making of a Dodgers postseason legend Justin Turner: The making of a Dodgers postseason legend:- Every day he comes into Dodger Stadium, Justin Turner walks by a collection of trophies, photos, plaques, jerseys and magazine covers that highlight the franchise’s history. It would be easy to pay […]
LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 hole LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 hole:-A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: ___ ACE IN THE HOLE After dropping the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Astros are confident they can rebound […]
Dallas Keuchel on Dodgers’ leadoff homer: ‘Kind of hit us in the jaw’ Dallas Keuchel on Dodgers’ leadoff homer: ‘Kind of hit us in the jaw’:- Dallas Keuchel stepped on the rubber for the moment he had anticipated ever since he was a kid: throwing his first pitch of the […]
Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes:-Long before they made it to this year’s World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. For a quarter-century, they were in the NL West together, […]
