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Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener (Oct 13, 2017) — HOUSTON (AP) Dallas Keuchel dominated the Yankees again, striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings to lead the Houston Astros over New York 2-1 on Friday night in the AL Championship Series opener.
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Yankees manager Joe Girardi has no plans to drop Aaron Judge in order during ALCS — HOUSTON — Despite Aaron Judge's struggles in the ALDS, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he has no plans to move Judge down in the order during the ALCS. — “I never talked about moving him down,” Girardi said.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' missed opportunities let Dallas Keuchel off the hook in ALDS Game 1 — HOUSTON — On many a night against Dallas Keuchel, including the wild-card game two years ago, the Yankees have walked away whistling with admiration at the soft-tossing lefty's brilliance.
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Astros aces take first swing in one-two punch plan — HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel throws his fastball an average of 89 mph from the left side, then stares in for the catcher's next sign behind a Tom Hanks-in-Cast-Away beard that adds to his aura of anonymity.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Super utilityman Marwin Gonzalez quiet hero in Astros' ALCS Game 1 win over Yankees — HOUSTON — Shortstop Carlos Correa told him not to throw to home plate. Right fielder Josh Reddick, a former Gold Glover who likes to show off his accurate arm, said he wouldn't have attempted it.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Dallas Keuchel quiets Yankees' bats yet again as Bombers fall to Astros, 2-1, in Game 1 — HOUSTON - They have a problem. — The Yankees were no match once again for the Houston star named after that other Texas town, as puzzling lefty Dallas Keuchel continued his career-long domination …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez goes from Game 1 to wife's side for birth of third child — HOUSTON — Marwin Gonzalez delivered the biggest play Friday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. — And then, his wife was ready to deliver a baby boy. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Jose Altuve: Aaron Judge's power, humbleness makes him MVP favorite — HOUSTON — If it was up to Jose Altuve, Aaron Judge will be crowned MVP of the American League. — With the two leading MVP candidates converging Friday night for Game 1 of the AL Championship Series …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Marwin Gonzalez's versatility was big part of Astros' Game 1 win
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' fans forced to choose lesser of two evils in postseason
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
ALCS stacks up teams with MVP candidates
ALCS stacks up teams with MVP candidates
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Jose Altuve makes the case for Yankees rookie slugger Aaron Judge as AL MVP
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Keuchel looks to continue success against Yankees in ALCS
Keuchel looks to continue success against Yankees in ALCS
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Matt Holliday to make Yankees playoff debut in Game 1 of ALCS vs. Astros
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to Friday's Game 1: Astros-Yankees is closer than you think
Your guide to Friday's Game 1: Astros-Yankees is closer than you think
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers stick with division series rotation as they prep to face Cubs in NLCS — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced his rotation for L.A.'s National League Championship Series matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. — Roberts said that after Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw starts …
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LEADING OFF: Dodgers get weary Cubs; Verlander vs. Severino — A look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday: — RESTED DODGERS, WEARY CUBS — Los Angeles has been waiting comfortably at home since Tuesday to begin their NL Championship Series, while Chicago enters the opener fatigued and well-traveled.
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A capsule look at the Cubs-Dodgers playoff series — A look at the best-of-seven National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers: — Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Saturday, at Los Angeles, 8:08 p.m. (TBS); Game 2, Sunday, at Los Angeles, 7:38 p.m. …
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NLCS Game 1: Chicago Cubs arrive late in Los Angeles after unscheduled stop — The Chicago Cubs' overnight flight to Los Angeles lasted into Friday afternoon before arriving more than five hours behind schedule. — The United charter plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport at 12:09 p.m. PT …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers-centric observations from 2017 MLB postseason
Detroit Tigers-centric observations from 2017 MLB postseason
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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
No billy goat or ‘Bambino’ but Washingtonians wonder if baseball team is jinxed
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs-Dodgers in NLCS: Who has the edge?
Cubs-Dodgers in NLCS: Who has the edge?
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Jon Lester says he ‘blacked out,’ only saw last three outs of Cubs' win against Nationals
Jon Lester says he ‘blacked out,’ only saw last three outs of Cubs' win against Nationals
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs plane diverted to Albuquerque
Cubs plane diverted to Albuquerque
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
For vanquished Nationals, an inning that will live in infamy
Jeff Seidel / UPI:
NLCS: Chicago Cubs' bats come alive at right time
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Alex Rodriguez on PED suspension: ‘How stupid can you be?’ — Alex Rodriguez said his admitted use of steriods during his 23-year MLB career cost him millions of dollars and potential spot in Cooperstown. But the desire to put up big numbers and chronic pain in his hip pressured Rodriguez to take performance-enhancing drugs.
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
‘Jackass’ Alex Rodriguez makes lame excuse for using performance-enhancing drugs
‘Jackass’ Alex Rodriguez makes lame excuse for using performance-enhancing drugs
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels Notes: ‘Dialogue’ ongoing with Justin Upton — Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Friday he recently had a “positive conversation” with Justin Upton and agent Larry Reynolds and “there is dialogue going on,” although he wouldn't characterize the situation any further.
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