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After delivering a knockout blow in the late innings of Game 6 following a controversial interference call, the Washington Nationals looked to emerge victorious in Game 7 and complete a road team sweep in the World Series. Nationals 6, Astros 2 (box score) W: Patrick Corbin L: Will Harris The starting pitching matchup featured two…
After losing two home games to begin the National League Championship Series, the Cardinals started José "Cafecito" Martínez in right field in an effort to give their anemic offense a lift. Cafecito went 2-4 with one run scored, but it wasn't nearly enough as the Nats exploded for eight runs, four against St. Louis ace…
The semifinal round of the MLB Playoffs, better known as the League Championship Series, opened on Friday with the National League matchup. Here is the breakdown of the results as of the final game on Sunday: American League Championship Series #2 New York Yankees at #1 Houston Astros Series tied 1-1 National League Championship Series…
Continue reading ➞ League Championship Series Weekend Roundup
As a distraction from the Cubs' poor play on Friday, I decided to ask my Twitter followers their opinion on the best pitcher out of some of MLB's active strikeout leaders. They overwhelmingly voted for Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals. https://twitter.com/farnorthsider/status/1155321987281108992 But is he really the best? Let's put this to the test by…
Continue reading ➞ Who’s Your Ace? Let’s Rank the Active Strikeout Leaders
Former Montréal Expos mascot Youppi!, who transitioned to representing the Montréal Canadiens NHL franchise after the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. following the 2004 season, celebrated his 40th birthday over the weekend. Various mascots from around the NHL and MLB sent well wishes, and former rival mascot Mr. Met was on hand for the festivities…
The Chicago Cubs came into the rubber match of the weekend series with the Washington Nationals with a tough row to hoe, as three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2018 MVP candidate SP Max Scherzer was scheduled to start for the visiting Nats. The Washington ace was faced by new Cubs acquisition Cole Hamels, making…
Continue reading ➞ Cubs Outlast Scherzer and Gut-Punch Nats in Epic Walkoff Victory