Let’s start with baseball…where the Phillies crushed the Diamondbacks last night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series…ten to nothing. Kyle Schwarber slugged two home runs in the game for the Phillies. Schwarber, by the way, now has 18 postseason home runs — matching Reggie Jackson for the most ever by a left-handed batter. Starter Aaron Nola looked great on the mound as he picks up the win for the Phillies…who are now up two games to none.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a home run while playing the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Phillies are now just two games away from getting to back-to-back World Series. They also won two straight National League pennants in 2008 (when they beat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series) and 2009 (when they lost to the New York Yankees in the Series). And this year, they look pretty unstoppable. Their hitting has been off the charts…and it’s been backed up by excellent pitching. That’s a recipe for a championship run.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Give credit to the Phillie organization. They’ve made the right deals in acquiring superstars and also keeping great talent on the team. Between Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, the aforementioned Schwarber, Aaron Nola, and more…this club has the talent where it counts.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 06: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 6, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
But there’s still two more games left to the Phillies. Arizona has been quite resilient all year…so we’ll see what happens. Whoever comes out on top plays the winner of the Texas Rangers – Houston Astros matchup in the American League Championship Series. It should be fun! Now on to the Scoreboard!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Nick Castellanos #8, Brandon Marsh #16 and Johan Rojas #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate a 10-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
ALCS Game 3: Texas Rangers Vs. Houston Astros
Tonight, the American League Championship Series resumes between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. Texas has a surprising two games to none in the series…and since these next two games are at home…they could end the Astros’ season right now.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 16: Jose Leclerc #25 and Leody Taveras #3 of the Texas Rangers celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Flyers Shut Out Canucks
Where the Flyers shut out the Canucks…two to nothing. Flyers goalie Carter Hart had 25 saves to pick up the shutout victory.
ELMONT, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers prepares to play against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on April 08, 2023 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders shut out the Flyers 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Predators On Thursday
The Devils and Rangers were inactive. The Rangers face the Predators tomorrow night in Madison Square Garden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 16: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers skates against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden on October 16, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Coyotes 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Islanders On Friday
Meanwhile, the Devils next play on Friday when they take on the Islanders.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 16: Michael McLeod #20 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers of a game at Prudential Center on October 16, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Panthers defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Knicks Lose To Boston In Preseason
The Knicks lost to the Celtics in NBA Preseason…123 to 110. Quentin Grimes did score 22 point for the Knicks. Jayson Tatum had 28 points for the Boston.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 17: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second quarter of the Celtic’s preseason game against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Eagles Sign Julio Jones
The Eagles have signed seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones to a one-year contract. Jones will be reunited with former Tennessee Titans teammate A.J. Brown, who pushed for Tennessee to trade for him in 2021.
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 15: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
T.O. Hit By Car
NFL Hall Of Fame receiver and former Eagle Terrell Owens got into an argument with a guy during a pickup basketball game . . . so the dude hit T.O. with his car…as reported by TMZ Sports. It couldn’t have been too bad because he didn’t require medical treatment. Last year, Owens got into a fight outside of a CVS with a heckler.
IRVING, TX – OCTOBER 9: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Dallas Cowboys on October 9, 2005 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 33-10. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Brady Says NFL Refs Calling Too Many Penatlies
Finally…Tom Brady thinks NFL football as we know it will eventually turn into flag football over time because the refs are calling too many penalties. He says, quote, “You throw a 15-yard flag for something that, you know, 20 years ago maybe wouldn’t have had a flag. That affects the game in a big way.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Tom Brady attends Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” at Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
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