Cole went seven innings to win his 19th straight decision despite walking five batters for the second time in his career.
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Schilling helped the Arizona Diamondbacks to its only World Series championship in 2001.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 12 batters and finishing off each one with an off-speed pitch.
Las Vegas Ballpark is hosting a clinic to teach kids and teens about baseball.
The fast-food chain’s “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promotion will allow bettors in three states to wager real money on which baseball player they believe will steal the first base of the World Series, which kicks off Oct. 22.
Gerrit Cole, who is 18-0 in his last 24 starts and led the majors in strikeouts, starts for the Astros against Luis Severino in Game 3.
Gleyber Torres, 22, became the youngest AL player to drive in five runs during a postseason game.
Max Scherzer, a St. Louis native who played college ball for the University of Missouri, struck out 11 and walked two in seven innings.
Houston furniture store owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale won more than $600,000 on money line bets placed on his hometown Astros in the American League Division Series.
The Astros advanced to their third straight ALCS, and are aiming for their second World Series crown in that span.
Police arrested San Diego Padres pitcher Jacob Nix after he was accused of breaking into a suburban Phoenix home through a doggie door and was shot with a Taser by the homeowner.
The Westgate took money line bets of $50,000, $26,000 and $25,000 on Los Angeles in Wednesday’s 7-3, 10-inning loss to Washington in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.
Gabe Kapler was fired Thursday, nearly two weeks after a disappointing finish to a season of big expectations highlighted by Bryce Harper’s arrival.
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw blew a 3-1 lead by allowing homers to Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto on consecutive pitches in the eighth.
Before many fans had reached their seats, the Cardinals were already booking their plans for the NL Championship Series.