Good morning, you rabid and fantastic Sports fans! It’s your ambassador of athletics here…Davey Mac…and today’s Report is jam-packed with action on the field!
But before we get to the Scoreboard…if you’re a Yankees fan…you’re waking up whistling…the sun is shining…the Universe is smiling.
Because ace Gerrit Cole delivered the biggest start of his Yankee career and earned his pinstripes in the process. Seven innings…110 pitches…picking up the desperately-need ‘W.’
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts after a strikeout against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning in game four of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Yankee outfielder Harrison Bader continues to impress as Bader slugged his third home run of the series…helping the Yanks get out to a 3 to nothing lead.
Bader is hitting .286 in the series with three homers and four RBI’s. He’s been good.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Harrison Bader #22 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning in game four of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The bullpen did their job as well. And with the Yanks getting clutch hits last night as well…it was a very balanced and excellent victory in an elimination game.
The Yankees now have a decisive Game 5 tonight at Yankee Stadium. The Cleveland Guardians will bring their A-game. But the mojo is with the Yanks. If they can win this evening…this could be a magical postseason. But it starts tonight. Go Yankees!
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Gerrit Cole #45 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game four of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Coming up on Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Yanks beat Cleveland
- Phillies advance to NLCS to play Padres
- Giants upset Ravens
- Jets shock Packers
- Eagles defeat Cowboys
- MNF is Chargers Vs. Broncos
- Rangers play tonight—Devils & Flyers play tomorrow
- NBA season begins tomorrow with 76’ers Vs. Celtics
Yanks Beat Cleveland---Force Decisive Game 5
The Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians last night…4 to 2…to force a do-or-die Game 5 tonight at Yankee Stadium. Gerrit Cole was fantastic on the mound…throwing seven strong innings…giving up two earned runs…striking out eight…all on 110 total pitches…Cole picks up his second win of the series and none was bigger than last night. Cole earned his pinstripes last night. Harrison Bader hit a home run in the victory.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning in game four of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Yankees Vs. Guardians Tonight
So the Yankees will be in action against Cleveland this evening…Jameson Taillon in on the mound for the Yankees…Taillon had a good year with a 14 and 5 record and a 3.91 ERA. Meanwhile, Aaron Civale is scheduled to start for Cleveland…he’s 5 and 6 with a 5.92 ERA. The game starts at 7:07. The winner advances to the American League Championship Series to face the Astros.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 14: Jameson Taillon #50 of the New York Yankees pitches during the tenth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Phillies Win---Padres Win---NLCS Starts Tuesday
Meanwhile, the National League Championship Series will start on Tuesday…and it’ll be the Padres versus the Phillies. The Padres upset the Dodgers. And the Phillies upset the Braves. Both L.A. and Atlanta had won over 100 games and the Dodgers had the best record in all of baseball…so good on the Phillies and Padres.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 15: Members of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves to win the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Giants Take Down Ravens
Over to football. Where the Giants took down the Ravens yesterday to improve to 5 and 1 for the season! Final score: Giants 24…Ravens 20. The Giants’ Saquon Barkley rushed for 83 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown. Daniel Jones played a clean game…throwing for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Giants, at 5 and 1, now in second place by themselves in the NFC East.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jets Get Past Packers
The Jets defeated the Packers…27 to 20…as the Jets are now 4 and 2 in the AFC East. The Jets’ Breece Hall ran for 116 yards and a touchdown…as the Jets are now in second place in their division.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 16: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets avoids a tackle from Kingsley Enagbare #55 of the Green Bay Packers before scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Eagles Defeat Cowboys
The Eagles defeated the Cowboys…26 to 17…to remain undefeated in 6 and 0. The Eagles are the ONLY undefeated team in the league. Philly QB Jalen Hurts threw for 155 yards, two TD’s, and zero picks.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles shakes hands with a Dallas Cowboys player following his teams 26-17 win at Lincoln Financial Field on October 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Monday Night Football---Chargers Vs. Broncos
Tonight on Monday Night Football you’ve got the Broncos (2-3) going against the Chargers (3-2) in L.A. Justin Herbert tries to lead his talented L.A. squad to a 4 and 2 start.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 09: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers plays against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Hockey---Rangers Play Tonight
The Rangers face the Bruins this evening at the Garden. The Devils and Flyers hit the ice tomorrow.
ST PAUL, MN – OCTOBER 13: K’Andre Miller #79 and Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers celebrate a goal by teammate Chris Kreider #20 against the Minnesota Wild in the third period of the game at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Rangers defeated the Wild 7-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
NBA Returns Tomorrow!
The NBA returns tomorrow when the 76’ers go against the Celtics in Boston. Then the Lakers take on the Warriors in Golden State.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers elevates for a dunk during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on January 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Let’s have a great week!
