Share this: The even-year magic already is in full force for the San Francisco Giants. The Giants, who have won the last three World Series in even years, beat the New York Mets 3-0 on Wednesday in the National League Wild Card Game thanks to a likely and unlikely hero. Madison Bumgarner continued his postseason dominance with a complete-game shutout of the Mets. He allowed only four hits and two walks while striking out six. He’s the likely hero, but the same can’t be said for Giants third baseman Conor Gillaspie, whose three-run home run in the top of the ninth was the difference. Gillaspie only had six homers during the regular season, but there was no doubt about his ninth-inning blast Wednesday. And now we get
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Drew Pomeranz Trade Improves Red Sox In Present But Puts Future In Doubt
The Boston Red Sox were in desperate need of a starting pitcher, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski delivered the goods Thursday by trading for San Diego Padres All-Star Drew Pomeranz. The move gives Boston a solid No. 4 starter and fills a major void in the back end of the rotation. But the cost was high, as the Red Sox sent highly-touted pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza to San Diego in return. So, was trading for Pomeranz a shrewd move that can help Boston make a serious playoff push or a short-sighted gamble on a largely unproven pitcher that could backfire if the 27-year-old left-hander doesn’t pan out? First, the good news: ...
Best a doubt for quarter-final with Wales
Rory Best's participation in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday is in serious doubt. Best sprained the AC join in his right shoulder during yesterday's 36-6 victory over Italy at Otago Stadium and is receiving treatment. A replacement for the Ulster hooker, who has been playing the best rugby of his Ireland career, has yet to be summoned and a clearer picture over his condition will emerge tomorrow. "Rory's doubtful for the weekend but we haven't written him off just yet," said manager Paul McNaughton. "We'll assess it tomorrow and have more information then. He's definitely doubtful. "He's getting manipulation at the moment. We'll have a better idea tomorrow after a morning's treatment." Ireland have already lost one hooker during the World Cup after
Clijsters US Open title defence in doubt
Kim Clijsters' US Open title defence is in doubt after she pulled out of the WTA Toronto hardcourt tournament on Tuesday with a stomach muscle injury. Clijsters was leading 6-3, 1-2 in her second-round match against China's Zheng Jie when she hit a forehand, shook her head and departed. It was another setback for the Australian Open champion from Belgium, who injured her right ankle in April and then pulled out of tournaments in Rome and Madrid with right shoulder and wrist injuries. Clijsters said she still