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Springer’s HR in 11th gives Astros 7-6 win, ties Series 1-1

LOS ANGELES – George Springer circled the bases after hitting a two-run homer off Brandon McCarthy in the 11th inning. Would it be enough? Was this the final plot twist in one of ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros in hot World Series opener

Bregman’s homer not enough for Astros

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

At long last, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to pitch in World Series

LOS ANGELES — In the Twilight Zone of October, the clock turns back at Dodger Stadium. To the mound, to the moments that defined World Series champions. Orel Hershiser, steely and...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baseball is hot! World Series opens in Los Angeles with high temps

LOS ANGELES — The fastballs aren’t the only things hitting triple digits at the World Series. This Fall Classic is going to feel like summer. The Los Angeles Dodgers an...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

Long before they made it to this year’s World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. For a quarter-century, they were in the NL W...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hot World Series on deck: Altuve, Astros vs Kershaw, Dodgers

Astros to meet Dodgers Tuesday in Game 1

DATE: Oct 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros reach World Series, top Yankees in Game 7 of ALCS

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve embraced Justin Verlander as confetti rained down. An improbable thought just a few years ago, the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series. Charlie Mor...

DATE: Oct 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dodgers sitting pretty at home, waiting for World Series foe

LOS ANGELES — No matter which opponent emerged from the seven-game AL Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers could watch from home knowing they’re sitting pretty. The Dodger...

DATE: Oct 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Justin Verlander, Astros beat Yankees to force Game 7 in ALCS

HOUSTON – Justin Verlander remained perfect with the Houston Astros, pitching seven shutout innings when they needed him most, and Jose Altuve homered and drove in three runs during a 7-1 vi...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dahlberg: These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close

These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close. Justin Turner was a 3-year-old then, wondering what all the fuss was about when watching Kirk Gibson’s home run on TV at his grandm...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dusty Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

WASHINGTON – Dusty Baker is done as manager of the Washington Nationals after two seasons, two NL East titles and zero playoff series victories. Nationals general manager Mike Riz...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports