The New York Times – Sports:
Invasive insects and batter preferences have led to the elimination of the wood that dominated the sport for generations. There may not be a single ash bat used in this postseason.
Category: Playoff Games
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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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NLCS: Big Inning Gives Padres Win Over Phillies in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
A 37-minute half-inning turned a two-run deficit into a three-run lead, letting San Diego salvage a split at home before the series heads to Philadelphia.
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How the Phillies Used ‘Stupid Money’ to Rebuild Their Roster
The New York Times – Sports:
Looking to revamp his struggling team, Philadelphia’s owner spent wildly on stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber. Those stars led the team to an N.L.C.S. win.
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NLCS: Zack Wheeler and Phillies Beat Padres in Game 1
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both went deep, and Zack Wheeler and Philadelphia’s bullpen combined to allow only one hit in a hard-fought Game 1.
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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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NLCS: Philadelphia Embraces Bryce Harper as Leader of Phillies
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryce Harper is on a roll for the Phillies, and is deeper into the playoffs than he has ever been. The bond between him and his team’s home city continues to deepen.
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NLCS: Manny Machado Has Been a $300 Million Bargain for San Diego Padres
The New York Times – Sports:
Manny Machado is a star on and off the field, and his unflinching presence, day in and day out, helped lead the Padres past the Dodgers and into the N.L.C.S.