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1982 World Series - Game 7St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee BrewersOctober 20, 1982 - Busch Stadium, St. LouisFinal Score: Cardinals 6, Brewers 3ContextThe series was tied 3–3. Milwaukee, known as “Harvey’s Wallbangers” for their power-heavy lineup, faced a Cardinals club built on speed, defense, and pitching Whitey Herzog’s “Whiteyball” philosophy. It was the Brewers’ first World Series appearance; St. Louis was seeking its first title since 1967.Starting PitchersBrewers: Pete Vuckovich (Cy Young Award winner in 1982)Cardinals: Joaquín AndújarBoth managers had short leashes, knowing the bullpen would likely decide it.Early Innings (Brewers Strike First)Milwaukee opened aggressively. In the top of the 1st, Paul Molitor singled, advanced, and scored on a Cecil Cooper RBI single. The Brewers added another in the 2nd, taking a 2–0 lead and briefly silencing Busch Stadium.Andújar settled in after the shaky start, preventing further damage and keeping the Cardinals within reach.St. Louis began chipping away:In the 4th inning, Keith Hernandez singled home a run, cutting it to 2–1.The Cardinals tied it in the 6th.Then came the decisive swing: George Hendrick’s two-run home run off Vuckovich gave St. Louis a 4–2 lead and ignited the crowd.Milwaukee managed to trim it to 4–3 in the 7th, but their offense stalled against the Cardinals’ bullpen.In the 8th inning, St. Louis manufactured insurance:Aggressive baserunning and situational hitting added two crucial runs.Milwaukee’s power bats — Robin Yount, Gorman Thomas, and Cooper — could not deliver the tying blow.In the 9th, closer Bruce Sutter took the mound. True to form, he induced weak contact and secured the final outs. The last batter grounded out, and the Cardinals celebrated on the field.Darrell Porter (Cardinals): Series MVP; reached base consistently and handled the pitching staff expertly.George Hendrick: 2-run HR that flipped the game.Bruce Sutter: Multi-inning save under maximum pressure.Cecil Cooper (Brewers): Early RBI but lineup faded late.Middle Innings (Momentum Turns)Late Innings (Cardinals Pull Away)

1982 World Series - Game 7St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee BrewersOctober 20, 1982 - Busch Stadium, St. LouisFinal Score: Cardinals 6, Brewers 3ContextThe series was tied 3–3. Milwaukee, known as “Harvey’s Wallbangers” for their power-heavy lineup, faced a Cardinals club built on speed, defense, and pitching Whitey Herzog’s “Whiteyball” philosophy. It was the Brewers’ first World Series appearance; St. Louis was seeking its first title since 1967.Starting PitchersBrewers: Pete Vuckovich (Cy Young Award winner in 1982)Cardinals: Joaquín AndújarBoth managers had short leashes, knowing the bullpen would likely decide it.Early Innings (Brewers Strike First)Milwaukee opened aggressively. In the top of the 1st, Paul Molitor singled, advanced, and scored on a Cecil Cooper RBI single. The Brewers added another in the 2nd, taking a 2–0 lead and briefly silencing Busch Stadium.Andújar settled in after the shaky start, preventing further damage and keeping the Cardinals within reach.St. Louis began chipping away:In the 4th inning, Keith Hernandez singled home a run, cutting it to 2–1.The Cardinals tied it in the 6th.Then came the decisive swing: George Hendrick’s two-run home run off Vuckovich gave St. Louis a 4–2 lead and ignited the crowd.Milwaukee managed to trim it to 4–3 in the 7th, but their offense stalled against the Cardinals’ bullpen.In the 8th inning, St. Louis manufactured insurance:Aggressive baserunning and situational hitting added two crucial runs.Milwaukee’s power bats — Robin Yount, Gorman Thomas, and Cooper — could not deliver the tying blow.In the 9th, closer Bruce Sutter took the mound. True to form, he induced weak contact and secured the final outs. The last batter grounded out, and the Cardinals celebrated on the field.Darrell Porter (Cardinals): Series MVP; reached base consistently and handled the pitching staff expertly.George Hendrick: 2-run HR that flipped the game.Bruce Sutter: Multi-inning save under maximum pressure.Cecil Cooper (Brewers): Early RBI but lineup faded late.Middle Innings (Momentum Turns)Late Innings (Cardinals Pull Away)

Oakland A’s vs Los Angeles DodgersDate: October 15, 1988Venue: Dodger StadiumAttendance: ~55,000Final Score: Dodgers 5, A’s 4Series: Dodgers lead 1–0Pre-Game ContextOakland entered as heavy favourites: a dominant 104-win team featuring Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Dave Stewart, Dennis Eckersley.The Dodgers were underdogs and had just lost Kirk Gibson to serious leg injuries (both hamstrings), leaving him unavailable to start the game.Oakland started Dave Stewart, who had already beaten the Dodgers twice in the regular season.Game Flow SummaryOakland jumped ahead early, capitalising on Dodgers starter Tim Belcher, building a 4–3 lead by the 8th inning.Dave Stewart pitched effectively, and Oakland appeared in control heading into the late innings.In the bottom of the 9th, with Dennis Eckersley (arguably the most dominant closer in baseball) on the mound, the Dodgers trailed 4–3.With two outs and a runner on, an injured Kirk Gibson was sent up to pinch-hit.Gibson could barely run, visibly limping between pitches.After fouling off several Eckersley sliders, Gibson hit a 2-2 backdoor slider into the right-field pavilion.Walk-off, two-run home run. Dodgers win 5–4.National TV (NBC):Vin Scully – play-by-playJoe Garagiola – colour commentaryIconic Vin Scully call:“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.”Scully’s restrained, poetic delivery — followed by extended silence and crowd noise — became one of the most famous moments in sports broadcasting history.Gibson’s home run completely flipped the emotional and psychological tone of the series.The Dodgers, previously written off, gained belief.Oakland never recovered momentum.The Dodgers went on to win the World Series 4–1.The Defining MomentCommentary / BroadcastWhy This Game Matters

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees — ALCS Game 4 - Pt2Date: October 17, 2004Venue: Fenway ParkSeries status entering game: Yankees lead 3–0Boston entered the night facing elimination, having lost the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees took an early lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Gary Sheffield, quieting Fenway and putting Boston in immediate trouble.The Red Sox chipped away slowly. David Ortiz drove in a run in the third inning, and Boston tied the game in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Mark Bellhorn. From there, the game settled into a long, tense stalemate, marked by careful pitching changes and conservative offense.New York regained the lead in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Alex Rodriguez, making it 4–3. That score held into the ninth, with Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on the mound and Boston down to its final outs.With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kevin Millar drew a walk. Pinch-runner Dave Roberts was sent in and stole second base on the next pitch — a pivotal moment that kept Boston alive. Moments later, Bill Mueller lined a single into center field, scoring Roberts and tying the game.The contest moved into extra innings, stretching late into the night. Both bullpens held firm until the bottom of the 12th inning, when David Ortiz hit a walk-off home run into the right-field seats, giving Boston a 6–4 victory.The win kept the Red Sox alive in the series. Boston would go on to win the next three games, completing the first 0–3 comeback in postseason history, and eventually winning the 2004 World Series.

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees — ALCS Game 4 - Pt1Date: October 17, 2004Venue: Fenway ParkSeries status entering game: Yankees lead 3–0Boston entered the night facing elimination, having lost the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees took an early lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Gary Sheffield, quieting Fenway and putting Boston in immediate trouble.The Red Sox chipped away slowly. David Ortiz drove in a run in the third inning, and Boston tied the game in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Mark Bellhorn. From there, the game settled into a long, tense stalemate, marked by careful pitching changes and conservative offense.New York regained the lead in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Alex Rodriguez, making it 4–3. That score held into the ninth, with Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on the mound and Boston down to its final outs.With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kevin Millar drew a walk. Pinch-runner Dave Roberts was sent in and stole second base on the next pitch — a pivotal moment that kept Boston alive. Moments later, Bill Mueller lined a single into center field, scoring Roberts and tying the game.The contest moved into extra innings, stretching late into the night. Both bullpens held firm until the bottom of the 12th inning, when David Ortiz hit a walk-off home run into the right-field seats, giving Boston a 6–4 victory.The win kept the Red Sox alive in the series. Boston would go on to win the next three games, completing the first 0–3 comeback in postseason history, and eventually winning the 2004 World Series.

Game: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Chicago CubsDate: June 4, 1957Location: Ebbets Field, BrooklynBroadcast: Original Dodgers radio network (WOKO), Vin Scully opened the game’s calls, then Jerry Doggett with help from Al Helfer; Tex Rickards on PA.Final Score:Dodgers 7, Cubs 5Pitching:Winning Pitcher: Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) — worked multiple innings and earned the win.Save: Clem Labine (Dodgers). Game Flow & Scoring Highlights:1st Inning: The Dodgers struck early when Roy Campanella hit a two-run double off the scoreboard, giving Brooklyn a quick 3–0 lead. 3rd Inning: Duke Snider belted a solo home run to extend the lead. 5th Inning: Gil Hodges added another home run for the Dodgers. 6th Inning: Cubs’ Randy “Hoot” Speake hit a home run to get Chicago on the board. 8th Inning: Ernie Banks contributed with a home run, keeping the Cubs competitive late. Noteworthy Moments / Storylines (Ambient Focus):Joe Pignatano made his major league debut during this game after Campanella was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning — something the broadcasters discuss (good for ambience and human detail). Vin Scully’s voice opens the broadcast, calling the first three innings and portions of the middle innings, providing calm, descriptive narration before turning over to Doggett later. Crowd, vendors, and PA announcements from Tex Rickards are audible throughout — adding to the period ambience your listeners appreciate. Line Score:Chicago Cubs: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 — 5 runs, 6 hits, 1 errorBrooklyn Dodgers: 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 x — 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errorsAmbient Characteristics:Flow of the game is steady without dramatic playoff tension; mid-week regular-season feel. Commentary is descriptive and relaxed — ideal for a sleep podcast. 

Welcome to the first episode of 2026, let's kick things off with a fairly chill game from Ebbets field featuring a young Vin Scully from 1957. Game: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Chicago CubsDate: June 4, 1957Location: Ebbets Field, BrooklynBroadcast: Original Dodgers radio network (WOKO), Vin Scully opened the game’s calls, then Jerry Doggett with help from Al Helfer; Tex Rickards on PA.Final Score:Dodgers 7, Cubs 5Pitching:Winning Pitcher: Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) — worked multiple innings and earned the win.Save: Clem Labine (Dodgers). Game Flow & Scoring Highlights:1st Inning: The Dodgers struck early when Roy Campanella hit a two-run double off the scoreboard, giving Brooklyn a quick 3–0 lead. 3rd Inning: Duke Snider belted a solo home run to extend the lead. 5th Inning: Gil Hodges added another home run for the Dodgers. 6th Inning: Cubs’ Randy “Hoot” Speake hit a home run to get Chicago on the board. 8th Inning: Ernie Banks contributed with a home run, keeping the Cubs competitive late. Noteworthy Moments / Storylines (Ambient Focus):Joe Pignatano made his major league debut during this game after Campanella was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning — something the broadcasters discuss (good for ambience and human detail). Vin Scully’s voice opens the broadcast, calling the first three innings and portions of the middle innings, providing calm, descriptive narration before turning over to Doggett later. Crowd, vendors, and PA announcements from Tex Rickards are audible throughout — adding to the period ambience your listeners appreciate. Line Score:Chicago Cubs: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 — 5 runs, 6 hits, 1 errorBrooklyn Dodgers: 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 x — 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errorsAmbient Characteristics:Flow of the game is steady without dramatic playoff tension; mid-week regular-season feel. Commentary is descriptive and relaxed — ideal for a sleep podcast. 

Game Date: June 21, 1964Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York MetsVenue: Shea Stadium, Queens, New YorkAttendance: 32,026Phillies: 6Mets: 0 This game featured one of the most historic pitching performances in Major League Baseball history. On Father’s Day, Phillies ace Jim Bunning delivered a perfect game — the seventh in MLB history and the first in the National League since 1880 — retiring every Mets batter he faced and allowing no hits, walks, or baserunners en route to a 6–0 Philadelphia victory. Bunning struck out 10 Mets hitters. Bunning also contributed offensively, driving in two runs during the contest. The Phillies scored single runs in both the 1st and 2nd innings, and then broke the game open with a four-run 6th inning. The Mets were unable to reach base at any point, marking a rare and dominant showing by Bunning and the Phillies defense.Jim Bunning’s perfect game was only the seventh in MLB history at that time and marked the first National League perfect game in over 80 yearsBunning became the first pitcher in major league history to throw no-hit / perfect games in both the American and National Leagues. 

What happened — 11 July 1965, Yankees at TwinsFinal Score: Twins 6, Yankees 5. Venue: Metropolitan Stadium (home of the Twins)Attendance: 35,263 spectators. Game Duration: 3:28 (three hours, 28 minutes).The game went down to the wire: after eight innings, the score was tied 4–4. In the top of the ninth, the Yankees scored one run to take a 5–4 lead. In the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the bases loaded (after a walk to Rich Rollins and the tying run on), the cleanup hitter Harmon Killebrew — famously — hit a two-run walk-off home run to win the game 6–5 for the Twins.That home run has endured as one of the most iconic in Twins history — dramatic, powerful, and emotionally resonant. This game came right before the All-Star break, and the win gave the Twins a strong momentum going into the break — they were leading the AL. sThe win contributed to what would be a championship-caliber season for the Twins.  Key Event — Walk-off Home Run📈 Context in the SeasonThis game came right before the All-Star break, and the win gave the Twins a strong momentum going into the break — they were leading the AL. The win contributed to what would be a championship-caliber season for the Twins. 

Final Score: Twins 8, Athletics 4. Location: Metropolitan Stadium (home of the Twins) Attendance: 4,130. The Twins put together enough offense to outscore the Athletics by 4 runs, winning 8–4. At this early point in the 1969 season, hits by Rod Carew stood out — he was already hitting very well. The win on April 21 helped the Twins build momentum early in the season. As per their season calendar, this was one of a string of wins around then. For the Athletics, this was one of their early losses of the 1969 campaign. What happened Context in the seasonThe win on April 21 helped the Twins build momentum early in the season. As per their season calendar, this was one of a string of wins around then. For the Athletics, this was one of their early losses of the 1969 campaign

1959 World Series — Game 2Date: October 2, 1959Venue: Comiskey Park (I), ChicagoAttendance: 47,653Final Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 3Series: Tied 1–1ContextThe 1959 World Series was steeped in nostalgia and novelty:The White Sox were in their first Series since 1919.The Dodgers, in only their second year in Los Angeles, brought West Coast flair to a very Midwestern setting.The OTR broadcast by Mel Allen and By Saam is a gem — calm pacing, ambient hum of Comiskey Park’s crowd, and that warm ribbon-mic tone that makes it ideal for your Sleep to Baseball series.Game Summary (as heard on radio)1st–3rd Innings — Early Sox EdgeChicago kept its Game 1 energy, scoring in the 1st: Nellie Fox singled and Ted Kluszewski lashed an RBI double off the left-field wall — 1-0 White Sox.The Comiskey crowd has a low, constant roar in the background of the broadcast; you can hear Mel Allen’s smile as he says, “They love their baseball here on the South Side.”Pitchers Bob Shaw (CHW) and Johnny Podres (LAD) settled in quickly, working fast. You hear By Saam gently noting the time of day and the light breeze over the microphone.Charlie Neal jolted the game open with a solo homer to left-center, tying it 1-1.Mel Allen, on the call: “And there she goes — deep to left center… and Neal has evened this ballgame!”The crowd quiets briefly, replaced by faint organ notes between innings.Neal struck again, doubling home two runs after Jim Gilliam reached on an error.The Dodgers led 3-1, and Mel Allen’s tone turned crisp but measured — you can hear vendors faintly shouting in the background as By Saam describes the “beautiful symmetry of Comiskey Park in the late afternoon light.”Ted Kluszewski, already a Game 1 hero, delivered again with a sharp single scoring Fox to make it 3-2.The old carbon microphones pick up the rhythmic clapping and brass band between innings — one of the warmest sound textures of any ’50s broadcast.The Dodgers answered in the top of the 7th: Charlie Neal again — a towering home run to deep left, his second of the day, putting L.A. up 4-2.In the bottom of the 8th, the Sox clawed within one: Al Smith singled, Aparicio doubled him home — 4-3.Larry Sherry, the Dodgers’ rookie reliever, came in and quieted the rally, his curveball heavy and low in the mix.In the 9th, Chicago put the tying run on first, but Sherry induced a double play — a soft grounder to Neal, flipped to Wills, over to Hodges to end it.You can hear Mel Allen’s classic “That’s all, folks!” echo through the static as the crowd’s murmur fades into applause.Charlie Neal (LAD): 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI — offensive engine.Johnny Podres: 5 ⅔ IP, steady early work before handing off to Sherry.Larry Sherry: 3 ⅓ IP, 1 R, closed it out and earned the save.Ted Kluszewski (CHW): 2 RBI, now with 7 RBI through two games.For your Sleep to Baseball format, the Mel Allen / By Saam radio feed is gold:Ambient hum: You can hear the Comiskey crowd breathing — a low, oceanic murmur.Mic hiss: Gentle, tape-warm, non-intrusive.Organ breaks: “Chicago That Toddlin’ Town” and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” between innings.Cadence: Mel Allen’s voice is smooth and deliberate; By Saam fills quiet stretches with weather and field observations — perfect for a calming listen.Los Angeles Dodgers 4 — Chicago White Sox 3Series tied 1–1.The Dodgers would go on to win the Series in six games, clinching in Los Angeles for their first championship since moving west.4th Inning — Dodgers Tie It5th Inning — Dodgers Go Ahead6th–7th Innings — Sox Fight Back8th–9th Innings — Tight Finish

And now back to something to sleep or relax to - the 1959 MLB All-Star Game — Game 11959 MLB All-Star Game — Game 1Date: July 7, 1959Venue: Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PAAttendance: 35,277Final Score: National League 5, American League 4Context1959 was the first year MLB held two All-Star Games, part of a short-lived plan to boost the players’ pension fund.This first game in Pittsburgh was defined by its soft summer atmosphere — a hazy afternoon at Forbes Field with distant organ music, the hum of a full crowd, and that unmistakable old-radio timbre. The National League snapped a four-year losing streak to the AL with a comeback win.Game Summary1st–3rd InningsThe game opened calmly, the crowd buzzing softly under the Forbes Field trees.Both Don Drysdale (NL) and Early Wynn (AL) traded scoreless frames early. You can almost hear the faint streetcar bells outside the park in the old broadcast recordings — a serene start.The American League took a 3–1 lead thanks to key hits from Nellie Fox and Al Kaline.Ted Williams drew a walk, Killebrew followed with a deep RBI fly, and Fox singled home another. The AL appeared in control.The National League began its comeback:In the 5th, Eddie Mathews doubled in a run.In the 6th, Willie Mays singled, stole second, and scored on Hank Aaron’s base hit.The crowd began chanting “Willie, Willie” — one of the most atmospheric audio moments from the surviving radio copy.The decisive frame: Ernie Banks lined a double off Jim Bunning, and Wally Moon (PH) delivered the go-ahead RBI single.The NL now led 5–4, and the park erupted with a low, rolling cheer that echoed under the broadcast canopy.National League reliever Elroy Face, pitching in his home park (Forbes Field), closed it out with two scoreless innings.His slider dipped under bats, and the gentle crowd noise rises and falls beautifully in the old recording — quintessential 1950s baseball ambience.Wally Moon (NL): Pinch-hit RBI single for the win.Willie Mays (NL): 2-for-3, two runs, a stolen base, and constant energy.Elroy Face (PIT, NL): Saved the game before his home fans.Luis Aparicio (AL): Sparked early rallies with sharp defense and a single.

Final ScoreDodgers 10, Reds 5. With this win the Dodgers took a 1–0 lead in the best-of-3 series. The Dodgers got off to a fast start: In the bottom of the 1st inning, Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff solo home run off Reds starter Hunter Greene. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, the Dodgers broke things open: Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer, followed by a solo shot from Tommy Edman — turning it into a 5-0 lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Teoscar Hernández added his second home run of the game (solo) to make it 6-0.In the bottom of the 6th, Ohtani blasted his second home run of the game, pushing the lead to 8-0. The Reds began to respond: In the top of the 7th, Elly De La Cruz had an RBI single and Tyler Stephenson followed with an RBI double, cutting the deficit to 8-2. The Dodgers added two more runs in the bottom of the 7th to make it 10-2.In the top of the 8th inning the Reds scored three runs (via a walk-in and an RBI single) to make it 10-5. The Dodgers’ bullpen closed out → they held on despite the Reds’ late push. Blake Snell (Dodgers starter) went 7 innings, allowed 4 hits and 2 runs, struck out 9. Hunter Greene (Reds starter) had a rough outing: 3 innings, six hits, 5 runs allowed (including multiple home runs). Offensively for the Dodgers: Ohtani and Hernández each had two home runs.The five home runs by the Dodgers tied a franchise postseason record for a single game. The early offensive explosion by the Dodgers put the Reds in a deep hole from which they couldn’t fully recover.The Reds’ pitching plan (starting Greene) back-fired, giving the Dodgers momentum.Although the Reds mounted a partial comeback, the deficit was too large and the Dodgers’ early lead held.This win gave the Dodgers the commanding edge in a short best-of-3; psychological advantage going into Game

Mets @ Astros - October 15, 1986 – (NLCS Game 6)in one of the most iconic games in baseball history, the New York Mets triumphed over the Houston Astros 7–6 in a 16-inning marathon at the Astrodome, clinching their first National League pennant since 1973. The game featured a dramatic comeback, with the Mets scoring three runs in the ninth inning to tie the game, and later adding three more in the top of the 16th. Astros' Billy Hatcher responded with a solo home run in the bottom of the 16th, but Mets' reliever Jesse Orosco struck out Kevin Bass with the tying and winning runs on base to secure the victory.The broadcast was called by legendary sportscaster Keith Jackson, known for his distinctive voice and memorable catchphrases. This game marked one of Jackson's final baseball broadcasts, adding to its historical significance.1986 NLCS Game 6, Mets vs. Astros, 16-inning game, Keith Jackson broadcast, Jesse Orosco strikeout, Billy Hatcher home run, Astros vs. Mets 1986, NLCS history, baseball classics, October 1986 baseball

Game Summary — Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 1 (Series tied 1–1)The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back to take Game 2 by a 5–1 margin, evening the series at one game apiece. The performance of the night was Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who threw a complete game — four hits allowed, eight strikeouts, zero walks, and retired the final 20 batters he faced. This was the first complete game in a World Series since 2015. He became the first pitcher to throw multiple complete games in the same postseason since Madison Bumgarner in 2014, and the first to do so in back-to-back postseason starts since Curt Schilling in 2001. Los Angeles scoring breakdown:The Dodgers struck first in the 1st inning: Freddie Freeman doubled and later scored on a Will Smith RBI single to make it 1–0. The game remained tight until the 7th inning, when back-to-back solo home runs by Will Smith and Max Muncy put L.A. ahead 3–1.In the 8th inning, Toronto’s pitcher Jeff Hoffman threw a wild pitch that allowed a run to score, and then Smith grounded into a force, driving in another run to make it 5–1. Wikipedia+2AP News+2Toronto’s lone run came earlier: they scored via a sacrifice fly (hit by Alejandro Kirk) in the 3rd inning. On the mound for Toronto was Kevin Gausman, who allowed 4 runs (3 earned) over 6⅔ innings, striking out six and walking none. With that win, the Dodgers forced the series back to Los Angeles for Game 3, as the teams were now tied 1–1. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said:“He could have went another, you know, 30, 40 pitches tonight.”He also lauded Yamamoto’s composure: “I just feel that part of his DNA is to just perform at a high level in big spots, and control his heartbeat and just continue to make pitches.” From Roberts on Yamamoto’s mindset going into the series:“He said before the series, losing is not an option & he had that look tonight.”

Game 7 — Overview & Final LineDate / Time / Venue: October 20, 2025, at Rogers Centre, Toronto Final Score: Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3 Duration / Attendance: 2:50, 44,770 spectatorsGame Flow & Key MomentsEarly Innings: Back-and-ForthTop 1st: Julio Rodríguez doubled on the second pitch of the game. He scored on a one-out single by Josh Naylor, giving Seattle a quick 1–0 lead. Bottom 1st: The Blue Jays responded immediately. George Springer scored on an RBI single by Daulton Varsho, tying the game 1–1. Top 3rd: Rodríguez went deep — a solo home run off Shane Bieber — putting Seattle ahead 2–1.Top 5th: Cal Raleigh launched a solo homer to right, extending Seattle’s lead to 3–1. So after five innings, Seattle seemed in control, up two runs. Turning Point: 7th Inning DramaHeading into the bottom of the 7th, the score remained 3–1 in favor of Seattle. Toronto’s rally:Addison Barger drew a leadoff walk. Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed with a single to move the runner. Andrés Giménez executed a sacrifice bunt, pushing runners to second and third. Pitching change / at-bat: Seattle removed starter Bryan Woo and brought in Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer. On Bazardo’s second pitch, Springer launched a three-run, go-ahead home run to left-center. That blast put Toronto ahead 4–3 — and it would be the decisive swing. This homer by Springer has historical significance: it was the first time in MLB postseason history that a team trailing by multiple runs in the 7th inning or later hit a go-ahead home run in a Game 7Final Innings: Closing It OutIn the eighth, Chris Bassitt came in and threw a scoreless inning for Toronto, preserving the lead. In the ninth, closer Jeff Hoffman took over and struck out Julio Rodríguez on a foul tip to seal the 4–3 win and the pennant. ignificance & StorylinesBlue Jays’ first AL pennant since 1993 — they return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Mariners heartbreak: Seattle came within eight outs of their first-ever World Series berth but fell just short. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — ALCS MVP: He hit .385 (10-for-26) in the series, with three solo home runs and three doubles. Resilience: Toronto lost the first two games at home, but became the first team to win a League Championship Series after losing its first two home games (in a non-neutral-site scenario). Pitching and bullpen performance: Gausman, Bassitt, and Hoffman delivered in high-leverage spots to help Toronto close it out. 

Game Summary — October 17, 2025Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAttendance: 52,883Final Score: Dodgers 5 – Brewers 12025 NLCS: Dodgers Sweep BrewersThe Dodgers defeated Milwaukee 4–0 in the best-of-seven series to win the 2025 National League Championship Series and advance to the World Series.They allowed only 4 runs in the entire series, and the Brewers’ team batting average was just .118 — the lowest ever by a team in a postseason series (of at least 3 games) Shohei Ohtani was named NLCS MVP thanks to an awe-inspiring Game 4 performance: he struck out 10 and hit three home runs while pitching into the 7th inning, leading the Dodgers to a clinching 5–1 victoryGame 4 (Series-clincher): Dodgers 5, Brewers 1Key moments / highlights:Ohtani did it all: on the mound he struck out 10 and allowed just two hits over six-plus innings; at the plate he became the 12th player in MLB postseason history to launch three homers in a single game. His homers came in the 1st, 4th, and 7th innings. The Brewers’ lone run came in the 8th via an RBI fielder’s choice, off reliever Anthony Banda.In relief, Rōki Sasaki closed the 9th with a scoreless frame to seal the sweep. The game lasted 2h 41m at Dodger Stadium with attendance of 52,883. 

Game Summary: September 11, 1983 Angels at White SoxOn Sunday, September 11, 1983, the Chicago White Sox secured a 5–4 victory over the California Angels in a thrilling 10-inning game at Comiskey Park. The game was highlighted by a dramatic walk-off single by Harold Baines in the bottom of the ninth inning, driving in Julio Cruz for the win. This victory completed a perfect 7–0 homestand for the White Sox, marking their third such homestand in franchise history. The win improved their record to 84–59, extending their lead in the American League West division. Commentators: The broadcast opened with Ken Wilson, with Joe McConnell calling play-by-play and Ken Wilsonproviding color commentary throughout the game.The highlight of the game came with Harold Baines’ walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th, driving in Julio Cruz for the decisive run.This victory capped off a perfect 7–0 homestand for the White Sox, marking a remarkable stretch in the 1983 season.With the win, the White Sox improved their record to 84–59, solidifying their lead in the American League West.

1986 World Series – Game 6: Boston Red Sox @ New York MetsOctober 25, 1986 – Shea Stadium, New YorkGame 6 of the 1986 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets is one of the most famous games in baseball history. Broadcast nationally on NBC with Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola, the game was filled with tension and unforgettable ambience.The Red Sox took the lead early and were just one strike away from their first championship since 1918. But in the bottom of the 10th at Shea Stadium, the Mets staged a legendary comeback. Gary Carter, Kevin Mitchell, and Ray Knight kept the inning alive with clutch hits. A wild pitch tied the game, and then came the moment that defined the Series: Mookie Wilson’s ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner’s legs. The error allowed Ray Knight to score, giving the Mets a stunning 6–5 victory.This “Buckner game” is remembered as the ultimate collapse for Boston and one of the greatest comebacks in Mets history. The crowd at Shea erupted, Vin Scully’s iconic call captured the moment, and baseball lore was forever changed.Final Score: Mets 6, Red Sox 5 (10 innings).

1989 World Series – Game 3: Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco GiantsOctober 17, 1989 – Candlestick Park, San FranciscoGame 3 of the ’89 Series was set to be a classic Bay Area matchup, but it will forever be remembered for what happened before the first pitch. At 5:04 PM local time, just minutes before the scheduled start, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area. The broadcast from ABC cut out mid-introduction, with commentators Al Michaels, Tim McCarver, and Jim Palmer initially thinking it was just technical difficulties—until the reality set in. The sound of the crowd, the shaking of Candlestick Park, and the stunned silence afterward created one of the most surreal ambiences in baseball history.The earthquake forced a 10-day postponement of the Series. When play finally resumed on October 27, 1989, the atmosphere was unlike any other World Series game—somber, reflective, but also filled with relief that baseball could provide a sense of normalcy.Al Michaels’ on-air reaction to the earthquake in Game 3 (“I’ll tell you what, we’re having an earthqua—”) is one of the most famous moments in sports broadcasting history.On the field:The Oakland A’s, already up 2–0 in the series, dominated again, winning 13–7.For Oakland: Dave Stewart gave another strong performance on the mound, and the lineup was relentless. José Canseco doubled in a pair of runs, Carney Lansford added key hits, and Terry Steinbach’s bat helped open the game wide. Dave Henderson made a highlight defensive play in right field, tracking down a deep fly.For San Francisco: The Giants showed fight with big swings late in the game—Matt Williams and Candy Maldonado both provided RBI hits, and Kevin Mitchell crushed a home run that gave the crowd a reason to roar despite the deficit.Though the A’s bats overpowered the Giants, the game is remembered less for the scoreboard and more for the unprecedented ambience: the tension of the earthquake’s aftermath, the resiliency of the Bay Area, and the unique commentary of Al Michaels, whose live reaction to the quake became one of sports broadcasting’s defining moments.Final Score: Oakland 13, San Francisco 7.The A’s took a commanding 3–0 lead, setting up what would become a Series sweep—forever marked as the “Earthquake Series.”