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Carlos Correa Must Cut Down On Strikeouts
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa struggled in Game 1, striking out three times and stranding three men on base in the Astros 5-4 loss to the Nationals in the World Series. Correa has popped two home runs during this season's postseason run but, for the most part, it has been a struggle offensively. The 25-year-old […]
Joey C 5 years agoGeorge Springer Slugging 1.094 Career In World Series
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer made history in Game 1, hitting a home run in his fifth straight World Series game in the team's 5-4 loss to the Nationals. Springer went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two walks, two runs scored and two runs batted in. There are few as dangerous as Springer […]
Joey C 5 years agoRyan Zimmerman Slugging .515 Lifetime In Playoffs
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman hit his fifth career postseason home run in the Nationals 5-4 Game 1 win over the Astros in the World Series. Zimmerman took the once-dominant Astros starter Gerrit Cole deep in the second inning of Game 1 and is a strong bet to make the starting lineup against Justin […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Looking To Build Off Game 1
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will try and build off his 2-for-3 performance in Game 1 of the World Series. Alvarez also drew a walk and reached base three times for the first time in the postseason. The rookie is coming off an ALCS where he hit only .045 and is hitting .205 over […]
Joey C 5 years agoAdam Eaton Has Five-Game Hitting Streak
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton will take a five-game playoff hitting streak into Game 2 of the World Series against the Astros Wednesday night. Eaton came up huge in Game 1, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, and creating a solid combo at the top of the lineup with Trea Turner. Eaton now is 6-for-21 (.285) […]
Joey C 5 years agoJuan Soto Ready For Encore
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto enjoyed a dominant Game 1 of the World Series, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three runs batted in. Soto was hitting lasers all over the field, pacing the Nationals to a 5-4 Game 1 win. After a dip in production during the NLCS against the Cardinals, […]
Joey C 5 years agoStephen Strasburg Takes Dominant Control Into Game 2
Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg will try and continue his fantastic postseason Wednesday night in Game 2 of the World Series. Strasburg is 3-0 this season in the playoffs with a 1.64 ERA and as 0.86 WHIP over 22 innings pitched. Strasburg has struck out 33 hitters to only one walk and has been a […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Verlander Out To Salvage Home Field Advantage
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will take the bump in Game 2 of the World Series as the Astros try and tie the series at 1-1. It has been a solid, if unspectacular, postseason for the 36-year-old veteran after a dominant first start. Verlander pitched seven shutout innings on October 4 but has allowed 10 […]
Joey C 5 years agoYuli Gurriel Posted .615 Slugging At Home In Regular Season
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will hit fifth in Game 1 of the World Series against Max Scherzer and the Nationals. Gurriel has been quiet in the postseason but has crushed opposing pitching at home this season. Gurriel is hitting only .261 in the playoffs at Minute Maid Park but the slugger slashed .311/.351/.615 […]
Joey C 5 years agoMichael Brantley Hitting .346 Over Last Seven Games
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is starting and will hit third Tuesday night in Game 1 of the World Series against the Nationals. Brantley got off to a slow start to begin the playoffs but has turned it on over the last seven games. The veteran is hitting .346 during that span with five walks […]
Joey C 5 years agoHowie Kendrick Looks To Stay Hot In World Series
Washington Nationals designated hitter Howie Kendrick will start and hit fifth in Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros. Kendrick will try to stay hot against some elite starting pitching and will face the dominant Gerrit Cole Tuesday night. Kendrick is coming off a NLCS MVP award and is slugging .474 in the […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman Hitting .227 Against RHP In Playoffs
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will start and hit cleanup against the Nationals in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night. Bregman hit only .157 in the ALCS and now will face Nationals ace Max Scherzer to open up the Fall Classic. The 25-year-old will be a top contender for the AL MVP […]
Joey C 5 years agoJuan Soto Will Be X-Factor In World Series
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto will try and turn his mediocre postseason around when the team plays the Astros Tuesday night in Game 1 of the World Series. Soto enjoyed an elite offensive season but has struggled in the postseason. Through 38 playoff at-bats, Soto is slashing only .237/.326/.421 with only three extra-base hits. Soto […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve White-Hot Heading Into Game 1
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been fantastic throughout the playoffs and now will take his white-hot production into Game 1 of the World Series. Altuve is building upon an already impressive postseason career and is slashing .349/.417/.767 through 43 playoff at-bats with three doubles, five home runs, eight runs batted in and 10 […]
Joey C 5 years agoGeorge Springer Leading Off In Game 1
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will start and leadoff in Game 1 against the Nationals in the World Series. Springer is hitting only .152 in the playoffs but always is a threat when he's at the dish. The slugger will go up against the Nationals starter Max Scherzer Tuesday night and Springer has thrived against […]
Joey C 5 years agoTrea Turner Hitting .300 Against Righties In Playoffs
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner will look to spark the team from the top of the lineup in Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros. Turner will go up against right-handed starter Gerrit Cole on Tuesday and Turner has produced against right-handed pitching in the playoffs. Turner is 9-for-30 (.300) with three extra-base […]
Joey C 5 years agoAnthony Rendon Hitting .389 In Road Playoff Games
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon will anchor a potent Nationals lineup in Game 1 of the World Series. Rendon and Co. will take on the Astros Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park and the veteran third baseman has delivered on the road in the postseason. Rendon is slashing .389/.522/.722 with one home run, three […]
Joey C 5 years agoMax Scherzer Posting 1.80 ERA In Playoffs
Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Nationals first World Series game in franchise history on Tuesday night against the Astros. The Nationals ace has been fantastic in the playoffs this season, going 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP with 27 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched. He even has […]
Joey C 5 years agoGerrit Cole 19-0 Since May 22
Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night against the Nationals. Cole has been an unstoppable force for months now, going 19-0 since May 22. That includes going 3-0 in the postseason, posting a 0.40 ERA with 32 strikeouts in only 22 2/3 innings pitched. Cole is holding […]
Joey C 5 years agoMohamed Sanu Should Jump Right Into Patriots Offense
New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will make his Patriots debut in Week 8 against a Browns Defense that is allowing the 14th fewest fantasy points to receivers. Sanu was acquired via trade from the Falcons and immediately brings size and physicality to a banged up wide receiving group in New England. Sanu caught […]
Joey C 5 years agoPatriots Defense Suffocates Jets On MNF
The New England Patriots Defense stifled the Jets from the opening drive as the team cruised to a 33-0 win on Monday Night Football. The Jets offense rarely stood a chance as the Patriots held Jets quarterback Sam Darnold to a 34% completion percentage, 86 passing yards and a quarterback rating of 3.6. New England […]
Joey C 5 years agoDamien Harris Contributes 12 Rushing Yards
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris carried the ball four times for 12 yards in the Patriots 33-0 blowout win over the Jets in Week 7. It was the rookie's first real game action of the season and received his carries after the victory was already sealed for the Patriots. Harris performed well, at […]
Joey C 5 years agoBenjamin Watson Debuts With 18 Receiving Yards
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson made his Patriots debut in Week 7, catching three passes for 18 yards in the Patriots 33-0 win over the Jets. It has been a roller coaster ride for Watson's time with New England but he is finally in uniform and contributing. The veteran still has the moxie […]
Joey C 5 years agoPhillip Dorsett Catches Touchdown In Romp
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught three passes for 46 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown, in the Patriots Week 7 blowout of the Jets 33-0. Dorsett came into the game questionable but was able to deliver in a game that was over from the beginning. Dorsett made a nice catch in the first […]
Joey C 5 years agoJakobi Meyers Chips In 47 Receiving Yards In Week 7
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught five passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 33-0 win over the Jets on Monday Night Football. With Josh Gordon held out with an injury, Meyers stepped in admirably by catching all five of his targets. The rookie now has 101 receiving yards over his last two […]
Joey C 5 years agoJulian Edelman Records Team-High 12 Targets In Week 7
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught seven passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 33-0 rout of the Jets in Week 7. Edelman saw a team-high 12 targets in the game and racked up 20 rushing yards on three carries. The Patriots built a huge lead and the need for explosive plays in […]
Joey C 5 years agoJames White Leads Patriots With Seven Receptions
New England Patriots running back James White caught seven passes for 59 yards in the team's 33-0 demolishing of the Jets in Week 7. White tallied zero yards on five rushes in the game but was his usual active self in the passing attack. The veteran is now averaging 7.5 receptions over his last four […]
Joey C 5 years agoSony Michel Posts Three Touchdowns In Blowout Win
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 19 times for 42 yards with three touchdowns in the Patriots 33-0 win over the Jets. Michel again struggled with consistency in the running game but found himself back in the mix in the Patriots red zone offense. Michel is averaging only 3.3 yards per […]
Joey C 5 years agoTom Brady Passes For 249 Yards In MNF Win
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 31 of 45 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Patriots 33-0 romp over the Jets in Week 7. It was a workmanlike performance for the future Hall of Famer as the Patriots offense cashed in on several touchdowns via Sony Michel. The Patriots […]
Joey C 5 years agoBears Defense Runs Out Of Gas In Loss To Saints
The Chicago Bears Defense fell apart in the team's disappointing 36-25 loss to the Saints in Week 7. The vaunted unit was once again gashed on the ground, allowing 151 rushing yards. The Bears special teams was able to post a touchdown on a kickoff return but the defense registered only one sack and zero […]
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