The LA Dodgers have been missing the services of reliever Tanner Scott throughout this postseason so far.
Scott last took the mound on September [insert exact date], and his absence has been felt by the team in critical relief situations.
The Dodgers will be hoping for his return to bolster their bullpen as they continue their playoff run.
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TORONTO (AP) — After back-to-back beatdowns in Toronto, the New York Yankees don’t have any margin for error as they head home for Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday night.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone put on a brave face after a 13-7 loss Sunday in Game 2 left his team facing elimination.
“Obviously, it feels like the world’s caving in around you, you lose two games like that in their building where it doesn’t go right,” Boone said. “But all of a sudden you go out there and win a ballgame on Tuesday, the needle can change. There’s been a lot of weird things that have happened in baseball this year. This would not be the weirdest, us rallying.”
New York was held hitless through 5 2/3 innings on Sunday, unable to get anything going against Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage. The Blue Jays thumped the Yankees 10-1 on Saturday in Game 1.
Toronto’s 23 runs in the ALDS so far are the most by any team in the opening two games of a postseason series. The Yankees scored 22 runs in the first two games of the 2020 Wild Card round against Cleveland.
New York has lost eight of nine in Toronto this season but is 4-2 at home against the Blue Jays.
“We haven’t lost any confidence,” Boone said. “Obviously, they’ve had our number and gotten the better of us so far this year, but I don’t think anyone in our room doesn’t feel like we can’t go out and beat them. We’ve got to play better. We’ve got to pitch and swing it better. But we’re certainly capable of it, and we’ll expect to do that on Tuesday night.”
New York was pushed to the limit by Boston in the Wild Card round and has seen its bullpen tested in the first two games of the ALDS, with seven relievers combining for 10 1/3 innings of work.
“We know where they’re at in terms of their bullpen and everything,” Toronto’s Ernie Clement said about the Yankees. “They just came off a really tough series. It’s really important for us to work them, just make it as tough as possible on them.”
Yankees left-hander Max Fried, who was chased after three-plus innings Sunday, credited the Blue Jays for making it tough on New York’s pitchers.
“They’ve put up good at-bats against us all year,” Fried said. “That’s a good ballclub. They don’t strike out and they put the ball in play and they play good defense. They’re playing their game and they’ve had a good series so far.”
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Having won their division, the NL East, for the second season running, Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies head into October with high hopes.
As one of the favorites to go all the way, the team is poised to make a deep postseason run. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the Phillies can capitalize on their momentum and secure a championship this year.
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The Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever faced off in Game 3 of their WNBA semifinal series on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The series is currently tied at one game apiece.
The Indiana Fever stunned the Aces in Game 1 on Sunday with an 89-73 victory. However, Las Vegas bounced back in Game 2 on Tuesday, securing a 90-68 win to even the series.
Game 4 of this best-of-five semifinal series is scheduled for Sunday in Indiana. If necessary, a decisive Game 5 will take place on Tuesday at the Las Vegas Michelob Ultra Arena.
### Game Summary: Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever
The Aces came out strong and led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter. Both Jackie Young of Las Vegas and Aliyah Boston of Indiana scored six points each during the opening period.
In the second quarter, the Aces struck first, scoring the opening six points to build a double-digit lead at 26-16. However, the Fever rallied and outscored Las Vegas for the remainder of the half. By halftime, the Aces held a slim 35-34 lead.
Jackie Young led the Aces with 10 points on 5-for-8 shooting by halftime. Meanwhile, reigning MVP A’ja Wilson struggled, managing just three points and five rebounds on 1-for-11 shooting.
For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell paced the team with 11 points in the first half. Lexie Hull also contributed significantly, adding 10 points and seven rebounds on 4-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc.
This page will be updated live as the game progresses. Stay tuned for the latest stats and highlights.
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