In the World Series, the Dodgers led 3-0 over the Yankees. Steelers beat Giants in “MNF”

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los angeles dodgers

Game 1 became an instant classic. The second match was a thrilling affair. Game 3? Well, Game 3 was a real domination. The Dodgers lead the World Series 3-0 after a 4-2 win over the Yankees, and the Fall Classic looked like they could achieve the best record ever, with just one game remaining.

This score makes things look closer than before. For the second game in a row, the Dodgers outplayed the Yankees’ starting pitching and had an impressive win of their own.

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Mookie Betts added an RBI, and Clark Schmidt was ejected after just 2/3 innings. Walker Buehler continued his tough postseason resurgence by pitching five great innings. The Dodgers were one hit away from their first World Series shutout since 1988 when Alex Verdugo hit a home run off Michael Kopech. However, Kopech grounded out Gleyber Torres, preventing any late drama.

Freeman hit home runs in all three games of this series and had home runs in five consecutive games in the World Series overall, tying George Springer’s record. Despite suffering a serious ankle injury, Freeman emerged as the star of the serieswrites Matt Snyder.

Snyder: “The home run was also dramatic. Obviously the walk-off home run in Game 1 was the biggest blow, and if the Dodgers win the World Series, it will be remembered as one of the most famous home runs in history.” The explosion in Game 2 occurred in the second half when the Yankees were tied 1-1, with consecutive shots by Teoscar Hernandez in Game 3 on Monday night, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. He gave them the lead. Just as the Yankees stepped up to bat, the atmosphere in Yankee Stadium was blown away.

As for Shohei Ohtani, another injured star, He was 0-for-3 with a walk and a hit by pitch.. Let’s see what he can give tonight.

👍 Honorable Mention

😕 And no such good morning…

new york yankees

The Yankees may have finally made it to the World Series for the first time since 2009, but Such a disappointment is similar to all recent playoff failureswrites Mike Axisa.

Aksisa: “The Yankees are about to be swept by the team they’re supposed to be, but they’re not. They’re not as good as the Dodgers at developing players, identifying free agency and trade targets, and positioning their defense. Regular season. No matter what their records are, basically these two teams are not in the same class…this has been going on long enough every year that the sample size and postseason randomness of 2017 means the Yankees can’t take it lightly anymore. It’s what we’ve done every year since 2011 after they were sent home. Today is Groundhog Day.”

When Giancarlo Stanton was forced out at home, his painfully slow trot was no match for Hernandez’s laser from the left side, and it almost felt like a tease. Aaron Judge was 0-for-4 in the series, but is now 1-for-13 with eight strikeouts and no walks. New York’s starting pitching, which should clearly have an advantage, slumped. As Mike said, these are two different weight classes. It’s not a fair fight, and the Yankees haven’t shown much fight either.

👎 Not really an honorable mention

🏈 Steelers hold on against Giants, improving to 6-2

Things got more interesting than expected, but the Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18 thanks to some great defense.

After a Giants field goal made the score 26-18, Russell Wilson scrambled and fumbled, putting New York back in business. But in the red zone, TJ Watt came up with a monster strip sack of Daniel Jones and recovered the fumble. New York regained the ball and quickly moved into Pittsburgh territory. But Jones overshot Devin Singletary and Beanie Bishop made a battered interception along the sideline to seal it.

This is the Steelers formula. Wilson had some strong moments, but struggles in the red zone kept the game close and a fumble jeopardized what should have been an easy win. Then others also stood up.

Najee Harris had his third consecutive 100-yard rushing game. Calvin Austin III became the fifth Steeler in history to score a receiving and punt return touchdown in the same game. Watt’s 22 career strip sacks are the most in the NFL since entering the league in 2016. 2017. Bishop has three interceptions in Pittsburgh’s last two games.

Brian Diardo explains why. The Steelers could be a strong contender..

Diardo: “The secondary gives up plays at times (Jones made a few big throws downfield Monday night). Wilson doesn’t have Fields’ mobility and still needs to get off to a strong start. …The Steelers aren’t perfect,” but they are a perfect team in all three phases, a team that often doesn’t outdo itself, and has a knack for making game-deciding plays. They have proven that they are a capable team. ”

Regarding Wilson in particular, I was one of those who doubted moving on from Justin Fields. But as I wrote, “5 Things I Liked and Disliked about Week 8.” Wilson diversified Pittsburgh’s offense in one important aspect.

Pereles: “Wilson is 14-of-18 on play-action throws under center this year for 268 yards in two games. Fields has only gained 208 yards on those plays in six games. last week We praised Wilson’s deep perimeter throws. This week, add another layer to Wilson proving Mike Tomlin right. ”

Finally primetime Daniel Jones attack again.

🏀 Paolo Banchero scores his first 50-point game in the NBA this season

The Magic have quietly been one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams this season, and if Paolo Banchero continues to play like this, they’ll be more than “intriguing.” orlando’s young star He scored 51 points — the NBA’s first 50-point game this season. They defeated the Pacers 119-115.

However, this was no ordinary 50 point score.

Banchero had 13 rebounds and nine assists, making him the 11th youngest player in NBA history to reach 50 points at age 21 years and 351 days. He is also the second-youngest player to record 50/10/5 games, behind LeBron James, who did so at age 20. Most of Banchero’s performance (37 points, seven rebounds, six assists) came in the first half. He became the third player in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97) to hit 35/5/5 halves, joining James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.

🏈 CBS Sports 134 and College Football Power Rankings

Were they caught ahead or are they simply not as good as we thought? In any case, Ohio State fell from second to fourth place on CBS Sports 134 after defeating Nebraska 21-17 before facing Penn State. The top five are:

Oregon (Previous: 1)Georgia (4)Pennsylvania (3)Ohio (2)Miami (5)

Here are the risers and the fallers.

Ohio State and Penn State have all the ingredients to be a really great matchup, especially if Drew Allard (lower body) can play, starting with an interesting quarterback proving battle. he will make a decision during the gameand on the other hand, Will Howard Looking for revenge after the Nittany Lions didn’t scout him As a domestic product.

Both teams are participating Brad Crawford’s College Football Playoff predictions — The first actual announcement is a week from today — and the top five are Brandon Marcello Power Rankings.

Colorado joins Brandon’s rankings for the first time this year. Big 12 Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week Travis Hunter Just keep making historyand the Buffaloes not only qualified for a bowl for the first time since 2020, but were also in the conference title hunt.

Of course, they have to catch BYU and Iowa State, two of the eight undefeated teams in the FBS. They are The probability of finishing the regular season undefeated is 12% and 9%, respectively. According to Sportsline. Richard Johnson is both lowdowns.

📺 What I’m Watching on Tuesday

🏀 Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m. TNT
🏒 Rangers at Capitals, 7:30pm on ESPN
🏈 Louisiana State vs. Texas State, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
🏈 Louisiana Tech at Sam Houston, 8pm on ESPNU
⚾ World Series Game 4: Dodgers vs. Yankees, FOX 8:08 p.m.
🏀 Pelicans vs. Warriors, 10pm TNT
🏒 Kings at Sharks, 10pm on ESPN