Five Things You Missed: Kershaw Dominates, Many World Series Records Smashed
The Dodgers ace gave a historical pitching performance in Game 1, while Game 2 set some offensive records.
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The Dodgers ace gave a historical pitching performance in Game 1, while Game 2 set some offensive records.
The Yankees took all three games at home to seize control of the ALCS, while the Dodgers lost their first playoff game last night.
The victory snaps a six-game winning streak for the Astros, who clinched the AL West on Sunday but are still making a push for the league's best record.
Chicago starter James Shields (4-7) allowed three runs on six hits with four walks and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.
The Houston Astros extended their winning streak to five games.
A baseball game won't fix Houston's problems. But it will help.
The Houston Astros are going to be spending a long time away from home.
Clippard has a 4.27 ERA in 51 appearances this season split between the White Sox and Yankees.
White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon tied a career-high with eight innings pitched, allowing two runs.
Gonzalez (6-10) allowed one run on five hits to record the 50th win of his career.
Rookie catcher Kevan Smith had a home run and drove in four runs for Chicago.
The Astros all wore black shirts to mark the occasion except for Brian McCann, who donned a black robe to officiate the service.
The Astros took a step back last season after a playoffs run in 2015, they hope to get back with some help from their young third baseman.
Jake Arrieta (17-6) allowed three runs on four hits with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
Collin McHugh combined with four relievers on a two-hitter.
The victory improved the Cubs to an MLB-best 90-50, after they won 97 games last year to give them consecutive 90-win seasons for the first time since doing it in three straight years from 1928-1930.
Jon Lester opposes Joe Musgrove tonight at Minute Maid Park.
Jose Quintana pitched seven solid innings to get his first win in almost two months.
Dioner Navarro drove in a season-high four runs to bolster Chicago's efforts.
Miguel Gonzalez opposes Mike Fiers tonight at Minute Maid Park.
No other pitcher has more than seven victories in the big leagues this season.
Collin McHugh opposes Chris Sale tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
Jose Altuve had three hits and two runs batted in, and Colby Rasmus and Jason Castro each had a solo home run.
Doug Fister opposes Mat Latos tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Astros and Cubs entered 2016 as World Series favorites. Only one team has played like it.
