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From his crouch behind home plate, Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez said he heard what dozens of video replays would soon confirm: Indians pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall’s bat was struck by Chad Green’s sixth-inning fastball, which could have changed the on-field ruling of a hit-by-pitch to an inning-ending foul-tip strikeout.
Gio Gonzalez and Washington face Jon Lester and Chicago, which won the opener of the best-of-five series at Nationals Park.
The Cubs are once again limiting Washington’s usually potent offense as Chicago close in on a 2-0 series lead.
Kershaw allows 4 HRs, gets 1st home playoff W
Facing an 0-2 deficit during any postseason series makes for a difficult road ahead, but that’s especially the case in a best-of-five Division Series. Only seven teams have reeled off three consecutive wins to complete a series comeback.
Joe Girardi ruined Yankees’ chance to tie ALDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Arizona Diamondbacks  9-5 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series (GameTracker). The Dodgers now possess a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series, with Game 2 scheduled to take place on Saturday evening from Los Angeles. Kershaw rides the seesaw Clayton Kershaw
Justin Turner hit a three-run homer run in the first inning of a victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series presented by T-Mobile. Turner knocked in five runs and Yasiel Puig and Corey Seager each drove in two runs. Clayton Kershaw allowed four home runs in 6 1/3 innings and had seven strikeouts. The D-backs got their homers from A.J. Pollock, J.D. Martinez, Ketel Marte and Jeff Mathis.
The Yankees skipper failed to challenge a pivotal call in Friday’s Game 2 loss against the Indians, and his explanation didn’t help his cause.
Yan Gomes’ RBI single to left field in the 13th inning scored Austin Jackson as the Indians rallied for a thrilling 9-8 walk-off win to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five AL Division Series presented by Doosan.
