Archive for October, 2009
Rodriguez gains home run after video review
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The camera never blinked, but it did play a role in the two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez when video technology was used for the first time to reverse a call in World Series history. A-Rod hit a disputed drive in the right-field corner that clanked off the lens of a TV camera above the wall at Citizens Bank Park. Rodriguez, who also homered in the first regular-season use of replay last year, hit an opposite-field shot with the Yankees trailing Philadelphia 3-0 in the fourth inning.
Defense leads No. 3 Texas to rout of No. 13 OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A greedy Texas defense is making Colt McCoy’s life so much easier.
Yanks Win Third Game of Series 8-5 Over Phillies
Alex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia…
Hamels, Werth give Phillies early lead in Game 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels regained his October form in a hurry, Jayson Werth launched a long home run and the Philadelphia Phillies bolted to a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees after three innings Saturday night in the rain-delayed Game 3 of the World Series. Playing on Halloween in a ballpark where they are postseason monsters, the Phillies came dressed as big hitters.
Game 3 of World Series starts after rain delay
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies started Saturday night after a rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia. In a light mist, Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels threw the first pitch to Derek Jeter at 9:17 p.m.
Islanders Shut Out Sabres, 5-0
Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the…
