Baseball – Page 95

ALCS: Justin Verlander Dominates for Astros in Win Over Yankees

Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters and Houston beat up on the Yankees’ bullpen in a convincing Game 1 victory.

By James Wagner

Baseball Nola, Aaron (1993- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games San Diego Padres Snell, Blake (1992- )

NLCS: Big Inning Gives Padres Win Over Phillies in Game 2

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.

By Scott Miller

Baseball Harper, Bryce (1992- ) Nola, Aaron (1993- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games San Diego Padres Schwarber, Kyle (1993- ) Wheeler, Zack

How the Phillies Used ‘Stupid Money’ to Rebuild Their Roster

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.

By Tyler Kepner

Baseball Darvish, Yu Harper, Bryce (1992- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games San Diego Padres Schwarber, Kyle (1993- ) Wheeler, Zack

NLCS: Zack Wheeler and Phillies Beat Padres in Game 1

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.

By Scott Miller