The New York Times – Sports:
A three-run homer by Alex Bregman was all the scoring Houston needed to support Framber Valdez and the Astros improved to 5-0 this postseason.
Category: New York Yankees
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How Pitchers Are Lasting Deeper Into Games This Postseason
The New York Times – Sports:
While not exactly a return to the days of complete games, starters in this year’s postseason have completed at least six innings more than twice as often as they did in last year’s playoffs.
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ALCS: Justin Verlander Dominates for Astros in Win Over Yankees
The New York Times – Sports:
Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters and Houston beat up on the Yankees’ bullpen in a convincing Game 1 victory.
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On Short Rest, Nestor Cortes Pitches Yankees Past Guardians
The New York Times – Sports:
Nestor Cortes’s gutsy performance on short rest helped the Yankees get past Cleveland and has the bullpen rested ahead of the American League Championship Series.
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Yankees Beat Guardians in Game 5, Advancing to ALCS
The New York Times – Sports:
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge gave the Yankees an early lead in Game 5 of their division series and Nestor Cortes and the bullpen made it last. Next up: the Houston Astros.
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Underdog Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres Head to NLCS
The New York Times – Sports:
The 111-win Dodgers and defending champion Atlanta are gone, and Cleveland hopes to outlast the Yankees. The Astros’ doing what was expected of them makes them the outlier.
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ALDS: Yankees Even Series With Game 4 Win Over Cleveland Guardians
The New York Times – Sports:
Once again the Yankees took an early lead on the road, but this time it held up, forcing a decisive Game 5 on Monday in New York.
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ALDS: Guardians Beat Yankees to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
Cleveland trailed by two runs entering the ninth inning but five singles led to a three-run rally, which put the Guardians one win away from the A.L.C.S.
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ALDS: Guardians Triston McKenzie Will Start Game 3 Against Yankees
The New York Times – Sports:
Triston McKenzie grew up rooting for Derek Jeter and the Yankees, and he’s been mentored by CC Sabathia, but that’s all on hold for now. “I’m out there to win.”