The Twins fire manager Paul Molitor, just one year after winning the AL Manager of the Year Award.
The Twins fire manager Paul Molitor, just one year after winning the AL Manager of the Year Award.
The Rockies defeat the Cubs, 2 – 1, in 13 innings in the Wild Card Game. After scoring off Jon Lester in the 1st, the Rockies’ bats go quiet, while the Cubs tie it with two outs in the 8th when Javier Baez doubles off Adam Ottavino, scoring pinch-runner Terrance Gore. However, the Cubs, whose bat have gone stone cold of late, waste a number of other chances. Tony Wolters, the Rockies’ third catcher of the game, drives in Trevor Story with a two-out single off Kyle Hendricks in the 13th for the go-ahead run, and Scott Oberg preserves the win as Colorado will continue its travels, moving to Milwaukee, WI for Game 1 of the NLDS, its fourth city in four games.
The Rockies defeat the Cubs, 2 – 1, in 13 innings in the Wild Card Game. After scoring off Jon Lester in the 1st, the Rockies’ bats go quiet, while the Cubs tie it with two outs in the 8th when Javier Baez doubles off Adam Ottavino, scoring pinch-runner Terrance Gore. However, the Cubs, whose bat have gone stone cold of late, waste a number of other chances. Tony Wolters, the Rockies’ third catcher of the game, drives in Trevor Story with a two-out single off Kyle Hendricks in the 13th for the go-ahead run, and Scott Oberg preserves the win as Colorado will continue its travels, moving to Milwaukee, WI for Game 1 of the NLDS, its fourth city in four games.
Brewers clinch NL Central as Cubs slip to Wild Card
An unprecedented two one-game playoffs are played today to determine the winners of the NL Central and NL West division titles. In Wrigley Field, the Brewers crown an outstanding second half by defeating the Cubs, 3 – 1, their 8th straight win. They score twice in the 8th, with a single by unheralded SS Oswaldo Arcia, who goes 4-for-4, starting things off against Justin Wilson, one of six relievers used by Joe Maddon on the day. A double by Domingo Santana followed by Lorenzo Cain’s single drives in the go-ahead run and Ryan Braun adds another insurance run. Josh Hader then pitches the final two inning for the save, giving Milwaukee the best record in the National League.
Dodgers win one game plaoff
In the other playoff game, the Dodgers defeat the Rockies at home, 5 – 2, as rookie Walker Buehler outpitches German Marquez, who gives up two-run homers to Clay Bellinger and Max Muncy in consecutive innings. The Rockies will now head to Wrigley Field to take on the Cubs in the Wild Card Game.
All 15 Major League Baseball games are played simultaneously today as the season is scheduled to conclude, but the day begins with two division races still to be decided as the top two teams are tied in both the NL Central and the NL West. All four teams involved are winners, however, forcing an unprecedented two one-game playoffs tomorrow. Charlie Blackmon hits for the cycle as the Rockies pound the Nationals, 12 – 0, and the Dodgers crush the Giants, 15 – 0, setting up a meeting between the two teams at Dodger Stadium. In the NL Central, the Brewers also win big, 11 – 0 over the Tigers, and the Cubs complete the quartet with a 10 – 5 win over the Cardinals after coming back from an early deficit; those two teams will meet at Wrigley Field to decide who will post the best record in the NL, and who will be left to host the Wild Card Game against the loser of the other playoff.
All 15 Major League Baseball games are played simultaneously today as the season is scheduled to conclude, but the day begins with two division races still to be decided as the top two teams are tied in both the NL Central and the NL West. All four teams involved are winners, however, forcing an unprecedented two one-game playoffs tomorrow. Charlie Blackmon hits for the cycle as the Rockies pound the Nationals, 12 – 0, and the Dodgers crush the Giants, 15 – 0, setting up a meeting between the two teams at Dodger Stadium. In the NL Central, the Brewers also win big, 11 – 0 over the Tigers, and the Cubs complete the quartet with a 10 – 5 win over the Cardinals after coming back from an early deficit; those two teams will meet at Wrigley Field to decide who will post the best record in the NL, and who will be left to host the Wild Card Game against the loser of the other playoff.
Following the Angels’ last game of the season, manager Mike Scioscia announces he is stepping down after 19 years at the helm, joining Toronto’s John Gibbons, who made a similar announcement a few days earlier. Iconic Twins player Joe Mauer, who makes a token appearance at catcher today for the first time since 2013 before being pulled form the game, also appears to have played his last game.
Following the Angels’ last game of the season, manager Mike Scioscia announces he is stepping down after 19 years at the helm, joining Toronto’s John Gibbons, who made a similar announcement a few days earlier. Iconic Twins player Joe Mauer, who makes a token appearance at catcher today for the first time since 2013 before being pulled form the game, also appears to have played his last game.
2018 – The Yankees set a new record for home runs in a season with #265 hit by Gleyber Torres in the 5th inning against the Red Sox. It eclipses the mark set by the 1997 Seattle Mariners.
2018 – The Yankees set a new record for home runs in a season with #265 hit by Gleyber Torres in the 5th inning against the Red Sox. It eclipses the mark set by the 1997 Seattle Mariners.
2018 – The Rockies win their 8th consecutive game, 5 -2 over the Nationals, to clinch a postseason slot for the second straight year. David Dahl homers for a fifth game in a row in support of Kyle Freeland’s pitching.
2018 – The Rockies win their 8th consecutive game, 5 -2 over the Nationals, to clinch a postseason slot for the second straight year. David Dahl homers for a fifth game in a row in support of Kyle Freeland’s pitching.
The Yankees’ CC Sabathia is ejected in the 6th inning of his team’s 12 – 1 win over Tampa Bay, for throwing at Jesus Sucre in apparent retaliation for Andrew Kittredge throwing a pitch near C Austin Romine’s head in the top of the inning. The ejection is literally costly, as it leaves CC two innings short of 155 on the year, a total which would have netted him a bonus of $500,000 had he reached it. The gesture will also result in a five-game suspension for Sabathia, to be served at the start of the 2019 season. The Yankees will decide in December to pay him the bonus anyway.
The Yankees’ CC Sabathia is ejected in the 6th inning of his team’s 12 – 1 win over Tampa Bay, for throwing at Jesus Sucre in apparent retaliation for Andrew Kittredge throwing a pitch near C Austin Romine’s head in the top of the inning. The ejection is literally costly, as it leaves CC two innings short of 155 on the year, a total which would have netted him a bonus of $500,000 had he reached it. The gesture will also result in a five-game suspension for Sabathia, to be served at the start of the 2019 season. The Yankees will decide in December to pay him the bonus anyway.
German Marquez of the Rockies ties a modern major league record by striking out the first 8 batters he faces in a 14 – 0 win over the Phillies. Marquez now shares the mark with Jim Deshaies and Jacob deGrom. Colorado has won six straight and leapfrogs over the Dodgers in a tight NL West race.
German Marquez of the Rockies ties a modern major league record by striking out the first 8 batters he faces in a 14 – 0 win over the Phillies. Marquez now shares the mark with Jim Deshaies and Jacob deGrom. Colorado has won six straight and leapfrogs over the Dodgers in a tight NL West race.
