Who would object if we just declared the winner of Game 5 of the National League Division Series as the World Series winner? I’d guess fans of the Red Sox, Astros and Braves. But other than them? No one.
- The Astros eliminated the White Sox by beating them 10-1 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series and White Sox manager Tony La Russa accused the Astros of a “character shortage” for what he felt was intentionally throwing at first baseman José Abreu late in the game.