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Yet, there they were back at Globe Life Field on Wednesday getting ready to host Game 1 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Political Cartoons View All 1218 ImagesGame 1 is Friday night in the retractable-roof stadium that hosted MLB’s neutral-site World Series in 2020, the first year the ballpark opened. Texas and Arizona both had to win Games 6 and 7 of their respective League Championship Series on the road to get to the World Series. But it set up the third World Series matching wild-card teams. The Rangers have home-field advantage in the World Series because their 90 wins in the regular season were six more than Arizona had.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner had the moment that could have pushed the Phillies toward the World Series waiting for him. Harper, though, lined a 2-1 fastball to center to end the scoring threat, the inning — and Philadelphia's last, best chance to return to the World Series. The Diamondbacks used a walk-off Game 3 single and a tying two-run homer late in a Game 4 win that wiped out an 0-2 NLCS hole. Castellanos struck out — one of 11 in the NLCS — and, after a walk to Brandon Marsh, Thomson let the light-hitting Rojas take his cuts. The Phillies have not won a World Series since 2008.

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☆ Astros manager Baker retiring - report
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

FILE PHOTO:Oct 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) before game seven of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 25 (Reuters) - Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, one of the most successful and beloved figures in Major League Baseball, has informed the team that he plans to retire, USA Today Sports reported on Wednesday. He went on to manage five different teams over 26 seasons and won the World Series at the helm of the Astros last November. The Astros were eliminated from the postseason when they lost to the Texas Rangers in Game Seven of the ALCS on Monday. A press conference at which Baker will announce his departure is scheduled to be held at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.

Persons: Dusty Baker, Erik Williams, Baker, I've, Rory Carroll, Ed Osmond Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, USA, Major League Baseball, Sports, Atlanta Braves, Star, Dodgers, Astros, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Los Angeles

☆ Gavin Newsom's Senate appointee won't run for a full term in 2024. With the top 3 Democratic contenders looking to make their mark, where does the race stand?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

With Sen. Laphonza Butler not running for a full term, the California race remains wide open. Former MLB All-Star Steve Garvey, a Republican, jumped into the Senate race earlier this month. Sen. Laphonza Butler, center, will not run for a full Senate term in 2024. There will be two Senate races on the November 2024 ballot: a special election to fill the Senate term through January 2025 and a general election for the full Senate term ending in January 2031. Given the Democratic lean of the state, there's a strong chance of a Senate race between two Democrats.

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Abreu was suspended Saturday by MLB senior vice president Michael Hill, a day after the incident. The reliever appealed, allowing him to pitch in Game 6, and the hearing was held Monday before John McHale Jr., a special assistant to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. He was pleased with the resolution since it allows him to pitch this postseason despite the suspension not being reduced. “That was kind of what I was hoping for when I didn’t use him in a down game two innings yesterday,” Baker said. Abreu, García and Baker were ejected.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston reliever Bryan Abreu has appealed the two-game suspension he was given by Major League Baseball for what the league said was intentionally throwing at Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Because of the appeal, Abreu will be eligible to pitch in Game 6 on Sunday night, when the Astros can advance to the World Series for a third straight season with a win. MLB said Saturday that all six umpires decided Abreu’s pitch was intentional. Abreu, who was also fined for the incident, is one of Houston's top relievers and has a 1.42 ERA in seven appearances this postseason. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesIf the suspension is upheld and the Astros remain in the postseason, they would have to play a player short, with 25 men on their roster instead of 26.

Persons: — Houston, Bryan Abreu, Adolis Garcia, Abreu, “, ___ Organizations: HOUSTON, Major League Baseball, Texas Rangers, Astros, MLB

☆ Kyle Schwarber sets HR mark, Phillies down D-backs in Game 5
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 22 - PHOENIX -- Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and J.T. Schwarber snapped the string leading off the sixth inning with his fifth home run of the series, increasing the Phillies' lead to 3-0. He broke the record for most home runs in NLCS history with his 11th, a solo blast that went 461 feet to right field. Harper and Schwarber are tied with Jayson Werth with the most home runs in Phillies postseason history with 11. Realmuto hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning after reliever Luis Frias entered the game.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Mark J, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Zac Gallen, Schwarber, Albert Pujols, Reggie Jackson's, Harper, Jayson Werth, Alek Thomas, Realmuto, Luis Frias, Javier Morales Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase, National League, Chase Field, Phillies, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Philadelphia . Arizona, Arizona

☆ ALCS: Houston Astros narrowly beat Texas Rangers in Game 5 as benches cleared in tense matchup
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Both benches cleared as tempers flared in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers on Friday. García immediately dropped his bat and turned to confront Houston catcher Martín Maldonado, with the pair exchanging words. Although no punches were thrown, Abreu, García and Houston manager Dusty Baker were all ejected after a delay of almost 12 minutes. They now hold a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series, having won the last three games, and are one win from a spot in the World Series. The winner will face either the Philadelphia Phillies or the Arizona Cardinals in the World Series.

Persons: García, Bryan Abreu, Martín Maldonado, Maldonado, Abreu, Dusty Baker, ” García, Jose Altuve’s Organizations: CNN, American League, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Texas, Houston, Globe, Astros, Sunday, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, National, Chase Field, Diamondbacks, Phillies Locations: García, Houston, Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmulto homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 NL Championship Series lead. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesRealmuto added a two-run homer in the eighth against Luis Frías for 6-1 lead. Umpires ruled Harper couldn’t have avoided the collision because Marte’s throw drew Moreno down the third-base line. RARE THEFTHarper’s steal of home was the first in Phillies’ postseason history and just the 22nd in MLB postseason history.

Persons: — Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Realmulto, ” Schwarber, ” Bryson Stott, Harper, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Schwarber’s, roughed, Gallen, Luis Frías, Wheeler, “, Rob Thomson, Alek Thomas, Thomas, Schwarber, Moreno, Ketel Marte, Harper couldn’t, Houston's Jose Altuve, It’s, Randy Arozarena, Torey Lovullo, Pavin Smith, Tommy Pham, Smith, Chase, Michael Phelps, Aaron Nola, Merrill Kelly, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia, Chase, Phillies, ” Phillies, Diamondbacks, Umpires, MLB, Tampa, NEXT Locations: Philadelphia, Arizona, Phoenix

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Police arrested two people, including a former professional baseball player, Friday in Nevada in connection to a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left a man dead and his wife in critical condition. Authorities say they knew each other and the victims — Robert Gary Spohr and his wife, Wendy Wood. Spohr, 70, was killed and Wood survived the shooting at their home in an unincorporated community in California off the shore of Lake Tahoe, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said. “Today, justice was served,” Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo said in a statement. Police records don't list an attorney, and a spokesperson with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said the department has no information on her representation.

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Baseball’s League Championship Series are producing solid ratings after seeing declines during the first two rounds. The late afternoon window on Fox averaged 26.09 million, including the New York Jets’ upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Division Series on TBS, Fox and FS1 were off 8.8%. The Phillies-Atlanta Braves series averaged 4.6 million viewers, making it the most watched NLDS on TBS in eight years. The Phillies’ 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Tuesday’s second game of the NLCS averaged 5.3 million on TBS, TruTV and Max.

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Tune into this playoff baseball faceoff for the answer—we'll show you where to watch the Astros vs. Rangers game live. Where to watch Astros vs. Rangers live streams in the USIn the US, all ALCS games (Astros vs. Rangers) will be broadcast on Fox and FS1, while the NLCS games (Phillies vs. Diamondbacks) will air on TBS. How to watch Astros vs. Rangers from anywhereDon't live in the US? Sign in and watch the Astros vs. Rangers game. ET, TBSWorld SeriesFriday, Oct. 27 — World Series Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Saturday, Oct. 28 — World Series Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Monday, Oct. 30 — World Series Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Tuesday, Oct. 31 — World Series Game 4: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 4: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Wednesday, Nov. 1 — World Series Game 5*: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 5*: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Friday, Nov. 3 — World Series Game 6*: TBD vs. TBD, Fox— World Series Game 6*: TBD vs. TBD, Fox Saturday, Nov. 4 — World Series Game 7*: TBD vs. TBD, Fox* = Only if necessaryNote: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Javier set a franchise record for the defending champion Astros by extending his postseason scoreless streak to 20 1/3 innings. He threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings six days later, on Sept. 12 at Toronto, before going on the injured list because of the shoulder strain. LOT OF ZEROESJavier's 20 1/3 innings passed Joe Niekro's 18 innings for the longest scoreless streak in Astros history, for starters or relievers. It is the second-longest MLB scoreless streak for a starter in his first postseason starts, behind Christy Mathewson's 28 innings from 1905-11.

Persons: — Jose Altuve, Cristian Javier, Cy Young, Max Scherzer, Javier, Josh Jung, El, ” Javier, Ryan Pressly, Martín Maldonado, Yordan Alvarez, Jung, Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Mauricio Dubón, Scherzer, Jonah Heim's mitt, Maldonado, José Abreu, Bruce Bochy, Evan Carter's, Hector Neris, Michael Brantley, Leody Taveras, Joe Niekro's, Christy Mathewson's, David Wells, ___ Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Texas, Astros, Rangers, instate AL West, Minnesota, AL, Life, The Rangers, Mets, NL, Star, MLB, Detroit, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Yankees Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Arizona, Houston, New York, San Diego, Toronto, Detroit , Washington, Cincinnati, Boston

☆ Netflix to launch first ever live sports event with ‘Netflix Cup’ golf tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the stars of the greens. Teeing off on November 14, “The Netflix Cup” will see four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour players compete in a golf tournament streamed live from Wynn Golf Club near the Las Vegas strip. And Sainz is no stranger to competitive golf, having taken part in the celebrity All-Star event prior to the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy, earlier this month. Brendan Moran/Sportsfile/Getty ImagesMcIlroy, Kelce, Joshua invest in AlpineThe reveal of the Netflix Cup coincided with the announcement that several high-profile athletes – including golfer Rory McIlroy – are set to invest in Alpine’s F1 team. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is,” Liverpool and England star Alexander-Arnold said.

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The youthful playoff infusion is the continuation of one of the best regular seasons for rookie hitters in MLB history. Five rookies — Carter, Carroll, Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Minnesota’s Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien — had OPS totals over 1.000, and Jung wasn’t far behind at .947. “I’d say adrenaline-wise, it’s probably felt about the same as the regular season, maybe a tiny bit more,” Carroll said. It's probably no coincidence that the Rangers started to struggle around the time he got hurt — the third baseman hit 23 homers during the regular season. Texas had a 73-49 record in games he played during the regular season and a 17-23 mark when he didn't.

Persons: Johan Rojas, Corbin Carroll, Evan Carter, Josh Jung, — Carter, Carroll, Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson, Minnesota’s Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien —, Jung wasn’t, Randy Arozarena, Jeremy Peña, —, Peña, Rojas, Ronald Acuña Jr, Rob Thomson, “, he’s, ” Arizona's Carroll, hasn't, it’s, ” Carroll, I’ve, ” They'll, they're, there's Jung, Carter, Jung, It's, Bruce Bochy, They’re, Corey Seager, Jung's, ” Seager, it's, — Henderson, Lewis, Julien, ” Rojas, Stephen Hawkins, ___ Organizations: Citizens Bank, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, MLB, Phillies, NL, Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rangers, AL, ” Rangers, Houston Astros Locations: Texas, Arlington , Texas

Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his retirement Monday in an empassioned video message. ... Sell it, man,″ May said in a video posted on his Twitch stream. Take mommy and daddy’s money somewhere else, dork.”Fisher's parents founded Gap, Inc., and Fisher became majority owner of the A's in 2005. “If you’re going to be a greedy f---, own it,” May said. ... Do what you’re going to do, bro.

Persons: Trevor, John Fisher, “, ″, There’s, ”, Fisher, you’re, haven’t, ___ Organizations: Oakland, Inc, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets Locations: Las Vegas, Bay, Oakland

Realmuto had two hits and three RBIs as Philadelphia improved to 7-1 in the playoffs, moving closer to a second straight World Series appearance. The Texas Rangers also hold a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the ALCS headed into Wednesday’s game. The one in May when Turner hit a grand slam for the United States that lifted them into the tournament’s semifinals. Nola, eligible for free agency after the World Series, has only fattened the numbers for his impending contract. Against Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker and the Diamondbacks, Nola again was spotless.

Persons: — Kyle Schwarber, Merrill Kelly, Trea Turner, Realmuto, Aaron Nola, Kelly, Turner, ” Kelly, Phillies diehards, Rob Thomson, Nola, Phillie, Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker, Bryce Harper, Carroll, Alec Bohm, Gabriel Moreno, Joe Mantiply, Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, Schwarber, Stott, Brandon Pfaadt, Suárez, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase Field, The Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Citizens Bank, Team USA, ”, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami, Braves, Diamondbacks, MLB, NEXT Locations: Philadelphia, Philly, United States, Miami, Arizona, Nola, Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer has pitched only once since a miserable night in early September that saw the Houston Astros complete an overwhelming three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers. The Rangers acquired the 39-year-old right-hander from New York in a deadline deal in hopes of starts just like this. Scherzer was dealing with forearm tightness six weeks ago when he allowed seven runs — all on three homers — over three innings in the Astros' 12-3 win. This time, the Astros need to win at least two of three games to extend the series and get back home. “The way we look at it, we were one hit in each game away from winning those games.

Persons: — Max Scherzer, Cy Young, ” Scherzer, “, That’s, Scherzer, Bruce Bochy, “ He's, ” Bochy, Justin Verlander, ” Cristian Javier, Martín Maldonado, Javier, Dusty Baker, we’re, ” Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Rangers, Astros, Detroit, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, The Rangers, Houston, Texas, AL, Minnesota, MLB, Kansas City, Royals, San Francisco, AL West, Life, Labor, Yankees, ” Astros Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, ” Texas, Detroit , Washington, New York, Toronto, Texas, Arlington

The Philadelphia Phillies slugger said it would be a dream to play for Team USA when baseball returns for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. He would be 10 years into the contract and 35 years old, should he get the chance to play for Team USA in LA. The WBC is operated by MLB and takes place during spring training, meaning players do not need to miss regular season games to participate. Cricket, flag football, softball, lacrosse and squash also were confirmed Monday by the International Olympic Committee to be held at the Los Angeles Games. Phillies manager Rob Thomson, raised in Corunna, Ontario, was part of the Canadian squad that competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles when baseball was a demonstration sport.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Harper, texted, ” Harper, “, they’ll, it’s, Rob Thomson, ”, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Olympics, The Philadelphia Phillies, Team USA, Los Angeles Games, Major League Baseball, NHL, USA, Baseball, MLB, Phillies, Arizona, WBC, Winter, Cricket, International Olympic Committee, IOC, Canadian, Venezuela, Dodger Locations: Japan, LA, Mumbai, India, Corunna , Ontario, Los Angeles

HOUSTON (AP) — Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. They swept the Rays in the Wild Card Series and the Orioles in the Division Series, and then posted a 2-0 win at Houston in the ALCS opener. The Astros, who went 39-42 at home in the regular season, continued to struggle at Minute Maid Park. Valdez bobbled a chopper hit by Grossman for an error that allowed him to reach first and Semien to score. Alex Bregman also connected for the Astros, who went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position.

Persons: — Jonah Heim, Nathan Eovaldi, Framber Valdez, Adolis García, Mitch Garver, Nathaniel Lowe, José Leclerc, Yordan Alvarez, Eovaldi, Alvarez, Aroldis Chapman, Leclerc, José Abreu, Michael Brantley, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Peña flied, Yainer Diaz, Jose Altuve flied, Corey Seager, Valdez, Robbie Grossman, Grossman, Seager, García, Garver, Heim, Lowe, Alex Bregman, Brantley, McCormick, Peña, Josh Jung, Diaz, Altuve, Bregman, Max Scherzer, Cy Young, ___ Organizations: HOUSTON, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Valdez, Rangers, Astros, Houston, The Rangers, Rays, Orioles, Minnesota, Max, Texas, Astros haven’t Locations: Texas, Arlington, Valdez, Semien

Cricket is an Olympic sport again. Five sports were finally added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee on Monday with baseball-softball, lacrosse and squash also confirmed for the program. All five were voted in as a single package with two “no” votes from about 90 IOC members in the room. “We want L.A. 2028 to have the same springboard effect for our five sports,” Los Angeles organizing committee chairman Casey Wasserman told IOC members. Football in its full-contact form was a demonstration sport at the 1932 Olympics when Los Angeles first hosted the Summer Games.

Persons: Casey Wasserman, “, Greg Barclay, Roger Goodell, Tidjane, William Blick, Niccolo Campriani, ” Wasserman, Wasserman, ”, Syed Shahid Ali of Pakistan, Guy Drut, Drut, ___ Organizations: Flag football, Los Angeles Games, International Olympic, IOC, Olympic, India, ” International Cricket, Flag, NFL, MLB, Football, Los Angeles, Lacrosse, Summer, French IOC Locations: Olympic, Mumbai, India, Los Angeles, Paris, Africa, Ivory Coast, Uganda, U.S, Angeles, Ukraine, Israel, Russia, Gaza

☆ Trump dominates GOP money race, DeSantis spends heavily, George Santos goes negative: Takeaways from new campaign finance reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Fredreka Schouten David Wright Alex Leeds Matthews | Fredreka Schouten | David Wright | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Eyes on the SenateCalifornia hosts a high-profile 2024 Senate race, as a crowded field vies to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Porter’s report showed her campaign collected $3.4 million and had amassed nearly $12 million in cash on hand by September 30. One of Sinema’s top challengers, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, had a strong fundraising quarter by contrast. And in Pennsylvania, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey raised $3.2 million and had nearly $7.4 million on hand for another top race. Kim outraises MenendezFederal prosecutors last month lodged bribery-related charges against Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, just days before the end of the fundraising quarter.

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MIAMI (AP) — Kim Ng is leaving the Miami Marlins after three seasons as general manager, Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman announced Monday. The Marlins exercised their team option for her to return for the 2024 season, Sherman said in a statement, but Ng declined her mutual option. I wish to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Marlins family and its fans for my time in South Florida. The last full season in which the Marlins made the playoffs was in 2003, when they won the World Series. “We thank Kim for her contributions during her time with our organization and wish her and her family well,” Sherman said.

Persons: — Kim Ng, Bruce Sherman, Ng, Sherman, Bruce, “, ” Ng, Skip Schumaker, Kim, ” Sherman, ___ Organizations: MIAMI, Miami Marlins, Marlins, North, Baseball Operations, Athletic, Miami, Philadelphia Phillies Locations: North American, South Florida, Miami

Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Taveras provided a two-run lead with his solo homer in the fifth. The playoff-tested Astros, in the ALCS for a seventh straight year, had a tough time getting anything going against Montgomery. Jose Leclerc struck out one in a perfect ninth for the save and the Rangers' second shutout of the playoff. John Jung singled with two outs, Taveras walked to load the bases and Verlander limited the damage by retiring Marcus Semien on a fly ball. Heim walked to open the seventh and a two-out single by Taveras chased Verlander.

Persons: — Jordan Montgomery, Leody Taveras, Justin Verlander, Montgomery, Taveras, Evan Carter, Slugger Yordan Alvarez, Verlander, he’s, Cy Young, Josh Sborz, Jose Altuve, Aroldis Chapman, Carter, Alex Bregman, Altuve, Alvarez, Jose Leclerc, Jonah Heim, John Jung, Marcus Semien, Martín Maldonado, Chas McCormick, Mauricio Dubónand Jeremy Peña, Montgomery wriggled, Maldonado, Heim, Hector Neris, Bregman, Framber Valdez, Nathan Eovaldi, Eovaldi, Nolan Ryan, “, ” Eovaldi, “ I’m, ” Organizations: HOUSTON, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, The Rangers, Rays, Orioles, Toronto, Astros, Rangers, Verlander, MLB, Houston, Alvin High School, Hall of Fame Locations: Houston, Montgomery, Texas

☆ The Dominant Teams Flamed Out of the MLB Playoffs. The Phillies Are Built to Thrive.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Lindsey Adler | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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