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AP Sports Writer7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS leadBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) David Freese wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series. Neither was Kike Hernandez or Chris Taylor.All are right-handed batters, and...

AP Sports WriterCole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved and the Houston Astros survived a wild ninth inning to beat...

AP Sports WriterSánchez, not Scherzer, starts for Nats vs. Dodgers in Game 3By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer was held back by the Washington Nationals for Game 4 of their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Anibal Sanchez replacing him as the starter for Game...

Carpenter starting for St. Louis in Game 3 of NLDSST. LOUIS (AP) Matt Carpenter is in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Sunday.Carpenter got the start at third and was hitting sixth in the order against the Atlanta Braves. He...

LEADING OFF: All 4 Division Series matchups could be decidedBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:REMEMBER ME?Charlie Morton helped Houston achieve the ultimate prize in 2017, winning Game 7 of the AL Championship Series with a sharp start against the Yankees and then winning...

Carpenter starting for St. Louis in Game 3 of NLDSST. LOUIS (AP) Matt Carpenter is in the Cardinals' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series.Carpenter got the start at third and was hitting sixth in the order for the matchup against Atlanta. He made a pinch-hitting...

AP Sports Writer7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS leadBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Justin Turner's homer capped a startling and record-setting seven-run rally in the sixth inning as the Dodgers roughed up starter-turned-reliever Patrick Corbin, and Los Angeles beat the Washington Nationals...

Sánchez, not Scherzer, starts for Nats vs. Dodgers in Game 3WASHINGTON (AP) Anibal Sanchez, not Max Scherzer, will be the Washington Nationals' starting pitcher for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Nationals announced the switch Sunday morning, less than nine hours before...

LEADING OFF: All 4 Division Series matchups could be decidedBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Monday:REMEMBER ME?Charlie Morton helped Houston achieve the ultimate prize in 2017, winning Game 7 of the AL Championship Series with a sharp start against the Yankees and then winning...

AP Sports WriterCole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins.Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty...

AP Sports WriterCole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved and the Houston Astros survived a wild ninth inning to beat...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Wainwright to face Braves in Game 3 of NLDSBy JAY COHENST. LOUIS (AP) When October baseball returns to St. Louis on Sunday, Adam Wainwright will get the ball for the Cardinals again. Just like he has for so many big games over the past 14...