Friday was one of the most underrated sports days of the year thanks to four -- FOUR! -- playoff baseball games, including a thrilling Indians’ comeback over the Yankees, during which Joe Girardi didn’t challenge a HBP that was followed by Francisco Lindor’s grand slam. Aroldis Chapman liked an Instagram comment that called for Girardi’s contract not to be renewed. Yasiel Puig learned licking your bat is a dumb idea, and did you know Friday was Kershaw’s first-ever home playoff win?
Huge win for USMNT
The USMNT’s quest for a World Cup bid took a big step forward on Friday night with a 4-0 win over Panama.