Astros second baseman José Altuve was nearly hit by a pitch thrown by Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning during Thursday night’s Game 4 of the ALCS.
Dunning threw a 84 mph changeup in the fourth inning to Altuve, but the pitch went way left causing Altuve to react quickly to avoid being struck by the ball.
It almost looked like the second baseman was leaning backwards to walk under a limbo stick as he tilted his head back, but Altuve ended up falling completely over onto his back.
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The New Orleans Saints are at home for a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Former Saints QB and current NBC Sports analyst Drew Brees is in the house to watch current quarterback Derek Carr and the rest of the squad.
Brees works on NBC’s Sunday Night Football coverage, making it difficult for him to get to Saints games. But, with the team playing at home on a Thursday, the opportunity for his return presented itself.
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Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte came up clutch in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Phillies, delivering a walk-off single off Craig Kimbrel to secure a crucial victory on Thursday night.
Marte was fired up in the aftermath of his game-winning hit, celebrating in the outfield grass with his teammates.
When speaking to reporters after the win, Arizona’s first of the series, Marte confidently addressed his walk-off single.
“That’s the player I am. I’m not surprised,” said Marte, via ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants to be this generation’s Roald Dahl. LBJ is releasing a new children’s book, set to hit shelves in April 2024.
“I Am More Than” is the title of LeBron’s second children’s book and third book written. How much of these books were written by a handsomely paid ghostwriter is a different story.
The picture book’s synopsis reads, “I AM MORE THAN is an empowering and inspirational picture book that shows young readers they are more than one label, trait, or interest -that they can do anything they set their minds to.
The Giants RB has missed three of six games this season with an ankle sprain.
The current total of 30.5 is even lower than last year’s over/under in a game Iowa won 13-10.
With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching, Giants star Saquon Barkley offered some insight regarding his approach to his future in New York amid the club’s rough start to the season.
The Giants (1-5) currently sit as a potential seller, with teams eyeing deals ahead of the 4 p.m. ET cutoff on Oct. 31 to trade players. But while there may be interest around the running back, Barkley expressed on Thursday a desire to remain in New York.
“Sitting here, everyone knows how I feel. Everyone knows I don’t want to get traded,” Barkley told reporters.
Yes, this is the FCC speaking.
ESPN couldn’t look away quickly enough as a rabid fan at Marshall versus James Madison‘s football game.
In the first quarter of Thursday night’s game, ESPN’s cameras showed the animated fans at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, including a big hoss with a “GAME F**KIN DAY!” shirt.
Cameras lingered on the fan for a full second before a broadcast signal intrusion flashed on the screen. Even the broadcasters’ booth shared a laugh over the clear broadcasting foul that may or may not result in an FCC fine for the Mothership.
The Diamondbacks picked up a much-needed win in Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday night, courtesy of some late heroics from second baseman Ketel Marte.
With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Marte came up huge with a line drive into shallow center field, which drove in the game-winning run to give Arizona its first win in the series against the Phillies, 2-1.
Marte’s walk-off hit sent Chase Field into a frenzy, as the Diamondbacks chased him down in the outfield grass to celebrate the victory.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen may need to hit the streets of NY to recruit some guys to play O-line.
Another major injury has hit the G-Men as guard Shane Lemieux landed on the IR. Lemieux suffered a torn biceps injury on Wednesday that is expected to sideline him until 2024.
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