Category: Playoff Games

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Padres Eliminate Dodgers and Advance to N.L.C.S.

The New York Times – Sports:
In front of a wild crowd at Petco Park, San Diego topped their Southern California rival, advancing to the N.L.C.S.
Astros Eliminate Mariners and Advance to ALCS

The New York Times – Sports:
“I feel like this is just the beginning for all of us,” Julio Rodríguez said after the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time since 2001 but were swept by Houston.