Even with a protective mask, getting hit in the face with by a pitch would be jolting. But that’s one of the hazards of working behind home plate, which umpire James Hoye was reminded of during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night.
Facing the Rangers’ Nathaniel Lowe in the bottom of the seventh inning, Astros pitcher Hector Neris threw a 93-mph fastball that catcher Martin Maldonado didn’t quite get. The ball ricocheted off Maldonado’s mitt and into Hoye’s mask.
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The Rangers have found some inspiration from an unlikely source during their postseason run—the rock band Creed, who had quite a run in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Texas has been playing Creed songs before games, and they had seemed to help motivate the team to win. Well, until Wednesday night, that is, as they lost their first game of the 2023 playoffs, falling at home to the Astros, 8–5, in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Questions on a wide spectrum of topics this week. Let’s dive into those …
From Ronnie (@Tray4o): Should we expect to see Kyler Murray back on the field sooner rather than later this season?
Ronnie, the fact that the Cardinals’ quarterback returned to practice Wednesday is a good sign. I’ve heard he still may need a couple of weeks to be ready for games, but it won’t be too long.
Earlier this year, I’d heard a fair estimate was Nov. 1. So it seems he’s on target to hit his markers, which is good news for both the player and the team.
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I can’t say I’m surprised James Harden is trying to force his way out of another city.
In today’s SI:AM:
🏆 The Aces make it two in a row
😔 Scherzer’s rough night
🏀 The Lakers’ plans for AD
The first repeat champion in two decades
In the much-anticipated matchup of WNBA superteams, it was the Aces who proved they’re still head and shoulders above the rest of the league with a resounding victory over the Liberty to secure their second straight championship.
Over the past several seasons, Donna Kelce, the mother of All-Pros Jason and Travis, has been thrusted into the spotlight and is universally loved by NFL fans. However, her youngest son divulged some earth-shattering information from his childhood that very well might cost his beloved mother some points.
Yes, he was a leash kid.
During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis shared how he was a bit of an unruly child and forced his mom to go as far as to make him wear a harness attached to a leash so he’d stop sneaking off unsupervised when the family was out and about.
Caleb Williams’ reaction to a Notre Dame student heckling him was worse than his actual play against the Fighting Irish.
The Trojans were absolutely dismantled and destroyed in South Bend 48-20 last weekend, and an ND student became an overnight legend when he rushed the field, came up to Williams and boldly stated, “Let me see those nails now, bro!”
It was one of the funniest moments of the season, and despite the outrage mob needing a reason to be upset about everything, everyday sports fans loved the young man’s swagger and energy after the massive home win.
Talk about leaving a bad taste in your mouth.
The Las Vegas Aces are your WNBA champions, but not for lack of effort by the Liberty. This included guard Sabrina Ionescu, who hit a big three, threw up in a trash can, and went right on playing.
Sabrina hits a three, pukes, and heads back out there pic.twitter.com/m1ZiCaKB4Q
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) October 19, 2023
Not gonna lie, I’m a sucker for stuff like this.
It was a scene out of a movie when Tennessee beat Alabama last year, and pieces from that epic night can be found all over Knoxville. These are their stories.
How they got from Neyland Stadium to … well, everywhere is quite the story.
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals his category-league draft rankings for 2023-24!