LEADING OFF: García youngest Yankees postseason starterLEADING OFF: García youngest Yankees postseason starter
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Day: October 6, 2020
Division Series Monday: Yankees, Astros romp to take series leadsDivision Series Monday: Yankees, Astros romp to take series leads
The ALDS started with a bang as New York piled on the power to beat Tampa Bay, while Houston doubled up Oakland.
Carlos Correa, Astros embrace postseason role as MLB bad guysCarlos Correa, Astros embrace postseason role as MLB bad guys
The Astros notched another October win to answer those still angry over Houston’s sign-stealing scandal.
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over FalconsRodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
The Green Bay Packers needed someone to step forward when injuries left their top two wide receivers unavailable. Tonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za’Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. ”I just had to continue to do what I’ve been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,” Tonyan said.
No Adams, no Lazard, no problem: Packers still blowout FalconsNo Adams, no Lazard, no problem: Packers still blowout Falcons
The Packers rolled past the Falcons despite not having WRs Davante Adams and Allen Lazard.
Aaron Rodgers, Robert Tonyan all Packers need to top FalconsAaron Rodgers, Robert Tonyan all Packers need to top Falcons
Aaron Rodgers and Matt LeFleur are a potent combination for the 4-0 Packers.
Will 0-4 Falcons make Texans-like move with Dan Quinn?Will 0-4 Falcons make Texans-like move with Dan Quinn?
Falcons owner Arthur Blank retained Quinn with playoff expectations and made clear that mediocrity would not be tolerated.
Falcons WR Jones leaves with injured hamstringFalcons WR Jones leaves with injured hamstring
Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the first half and was ruled out to return.
Falcons safety Kazee carted off with Achilles injuryFalcons safety Kazee carted off with Achilles injury
Falcons starting free safety Damontae Kazee was carted off the field in the second quarter with an Achilles injury.
Referee defends sack call that benefited ChiefsReferee defends sack call that benefited Chiefs
Referee Tony Corrente defended the ruling of a sack instead of a fumble, which allowed the Chiefs to punt rather than give the Patriots a short field in the first half of Kansas City’s win Monday.