Game One: Rays at Red Sox, 1:07 PM PDT, TV: MLBN
RHP Drew Rasmussen (0-1, 4.24 ERA) pitches for the Rays and RHP Nathan Eovaldi (11-9, 3.75 ERA) does so for the Sox.
Game Two: Astros at White Sox, 5:07 PM PDT, TV: FS1
The Astros send RHP Luis Garcia (11-8, 3.30 ERA) to the hill to face RHP Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.91 ERA) of the White Sox.
On this date in baseball history Bill Wambsganss pulled off an unassisted triple play in the World Series (against Brooklyn, of course) in 1920. Lew Burdette is named MVP of the 1957 World Series for winning three complete games in the Braves’ defeat of the Yankees. Mickey Lolich of the Tigers outdueled Bob Gibson of the Cardinals to win the Series for his team in 1968. There’s a lot more to be seen at the link.
Lineups when available.
Rays:
#RaysUp pic.twitter.com/pMeiO5iidn
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 10, 2021
Red Sox:
At home with these guys. pic.twitter.com/Ls3chDpoxn
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 10, 2021
Astros:
Astros announce lineup for #ALDS Game 3: #ForTheH #Postseason pic.twitter.com/kNLp3QeOr9
— StatStros (@StrosStat) October 10, 2021
White Sox:
Back at home for Game 3!
⏰: 7:07 p.m. CT
📺: FS1
📻: @ESPN1000 pic.twitter.com/ZF75GkoSjN— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) October 10, 2021
It’s weird baseball day. https://twitter.com/Ned2point0/status/1447387889491382274?s=20
Usually if the runner’s hit by the throw inside the line he’s called out. Not sure why Grandal wasn’t this time.
That’s only if there’s an attempt to throw him out. Also, the runner establishes his own lane (until, of course, he reaches the demarcated lane).
Is it a ground rule double if it hits the fence, bounces back and hits the outfielder and then goes over the fence?
Edit: Apparently, yes it is!
Yeah, and there’s no ambiguity about the rule; it’s clearly stated.
Rule 5.05(a)(8) Any bounding fair ball is deflected by the fielder into the
stands, or over or under a fence on fair or foul territory, in
which case the batter and all runners shall be entitled to
advance two bases;
Here’s an even more thorough explanation. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1447378466765217792?s=20
https://twitter.com/bobtimmermann/status/1447371759330549763?s=20
The Astros – White Sox game is in the second inning; Astros scored three in the top of the 2nd after the Sox got one in the bottom of the 1st.
Erase the Asterisks!
NPUT @ 0500 HST, 0800 PDT, 1100 EDT
A run fest in chicago
Win or go home for the Chisox, so…
We maybe should have kept Kiké. Now an HR.
For better or worse, he wasn’t going to be an everyday player in LA. His overall numbers have been very good, but not unworldly (except in this series).
Oh, I know.
That said, he’s a joy to watch.
Quique qontinues to tear it up for the Sawx.
Why you should detest the Devil Rays – https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/tampa-bay-rays-playoffs-underdog-cheap-underpays-players.html