Good morning, Sports fans and Athletics aficionados! It’s Davey Mac here back with another Sports Report and I’m hurting this morning. Not gonna lie. I’m hurtin’ bad.
And that’s because the Yankees lost to the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS (4 to 2) and the defeat (and the three to five IPA’s that were ingested) have me feeling queasy today.
Future Hall-Of-Famer Justin Verlander was solid on the mound for Houston…as he picked up the win.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros reacts are a strike out during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Harrison Bader hit yet another home run for the Yanks…as Bader has been incredible in this 2022 MLB Postseason for the Bronx Bombers.
Hopefully his bat can remain hot for the rest of the series…because you need all the offense you can muster against Houston.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Harrison Bader #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Yankee starter Jameson Taillon was not bad. Taillon gave up just the one run but also was pulled in the 5th inning. Reliever Clarke Schmidt got out of the 5th by inducing an inning-ending double play. But Schmidt let up a couple of homers in the next inning.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Jameson Taillon #50 of the New York Yankees leaves the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Aaron Judge was 0 for 4 with a strikeout. If the Yanks are gonna get past the Astros…they’re gonna need Judge to heat up.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
All in all…it’s just one game. But the Yankees cannot afford to go too deep into the hole in this series. Houston is just too good of a team. Luis Severino is on the mound tonight for the Yanks. Hopefully he can shut down the Astros and tie up this series. In any event, I’ll be watching every pitch while pacing nervously with a nerf Yankee bat in my hands! Go Yanks! I’m Davey Mac. That’s my two cents.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros celebrates a win over the New York Yankees with their team in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Yanks lose to Astros
- Phillies fall to Padres
- Knicks and Nets both lose season openers
- Flyers defeated by Panthers
- Tua speaks to media
- Saints Vs. Cardinals on TNF
Yanks Lost To Astros In Game 1 Of ALCS
The Yankees lost to the Astros last night in Game 1 of the ALCS…final score…Astros 4…Yankees 2. Justin Verlander was good on the mound for Houston as he picks up the win. The Yanks did get home runs from Anthony Rizzo and Harrison Bader but it wasn’t enough. Game 2 between the Yankees and Astros is tonight at 7:37 in Houston. Luis Severino is on the mound for the Yankees…Framber Valdez gets the start for the Astros.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Matt Carpenter #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Phillies Fall To Padres In Game 2 Of NLCS
It was Game 2 in the NLCS yesterday as the Padres evened up their series with the Phillies by getting a big win…..Padres 8…Phillies 5. San Diego’s Manny Machado slugged a home run in the game. That series is now tied at one game apiece with Game 3 in Philadelphia on Friday.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 19, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Knicks Defeated By Grizzlies
Over to basketball! Where it was the season debuts for the Knicks and Nets last night in the NBA. The Knicks lost to the Grizzlies…115 to 112…despite 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists from Julius Randle.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Nets Dominated By Pelicans
The Nets were dominated by the Pelicans…130 to 108. Zion Williamson had 25 points and 9 rebounds for New Orleans. Ben Simmons’ Net debut was not an impressive one…Simmons fouled out with only 4 points and little impact on the game.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 19: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles against Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center on October 19, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Bucks This Evening
The Sixers were off. They play the Bucks tonight in Milwaukee.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 29: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 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)
Flyers Fall To Panthers---Devils & Rangers Play Tonight
The Flyers fell to the Panthers…4 to 3. The Devils and Rangers were inactive. This evening the Devils face the Islanders on the road. The Rangers go against the Sharks at Madison Square Garden.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Tua Meets Media
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the media for the first time since that awful hit a few weeks ago. Tua says that he lost consciousness after he was hit in the Dolphins game against the Bengals and he doesn’t remember what happened after that. Tua cleared concussion protocol on Saturday and is preparing to play this week against the Steelers.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 16: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the Minnesota Vikings at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
'TNF' Tonight: Saints Vs. Cardinals
Tonight kicks off Week 7 of the NFL regular season with Thursday Night Football! You’ve got the Saints (2-4) taking on the Cardinals (2-4) in Arizona.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 16: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field on October 16, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a fantastic day!
