9/21/22 Hometown Broadcasting Sports Wednesday
21 September 2022 Sports
Wednesday Sports
From Wayne Mausser
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the seventh inning to put New York ahead for good as the Mets rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 on Tuesday.
Pete Alonso hit his second three-run homer in as many nights as the Mets maintained their one-game lead in the NL East over Atlanta and dealt a devastating blow to the Brewers’ wild-card hopes. The Mets won with just four hits, a night after they clinched their first playoff appearance since 2016 with a 7-2 triumph at Milwaukee.
The Brewers remained 2 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the race for the NL’s last wild-card spot. Milwaukee’s loss clinched a playoff spot for Atlanta.
Willy Adames went 4 for 5 with two RBIs and a pair of doubles for the Brewers.
Milwaukee had retired 14 straight batters and led 4-0 with one out in the sixth when the Mets began their charge.
Brad Boxberger entered at that point and hit Mark Canha with a pitch before allowing a single to Lindor. Alonso then hit a 425-foot drive off a 1-1 slider that easily cleared the center-field wall and extended his NL-leading RBI total to 121. Boxberger regrouped to get out of the sixth and then retired the leadoff man in the seventh before giving way to Taylor Rogers, who walked the bases loaded before striking out Canha.
That brought up Lindor, who sent a first-pitch sinker over the left-field wall to put the Mets ahead 7-4.
Rogers (4-8) has allowed 14 runs in 19 innings for a 6.63 ERA since joining the Brewers as part of the package they received in the trade that sent four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. Rogers has given up six homers since joining the Brewers after allowing just one in 41 1/3 innings with the Padres.
The Brewers brought the tying run to the plate in the seventh, but pinch-hitter Jace Peterston sruck out swinging on a 3-2 pitch from Trevor May. Adames’ two-out RBI single enabled the Brewers to again bring the tying run to the plate in the eighth, but Edwin Diaz came in and struck out Rowdy Tellez.
Díaz closed in the ninth for his 31st save. Joely Rodríguez (2-4) earned the win with one inning of shutout relief.
RHP Taijuan Walker (12-4, 3.42) pitches for the Mets and RHP Adrian Houser (6-9, 4.85) starts for the Brewers as this series concludes Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is at 1:10 and the game can be heard on AM 1100/98.3 FM, WISS.
Elsewhere in the NL Central Tuesday the Cubs nipped the Marlins 2-1, Boston downed Cincinnati 5-3, the Yankees edged the Pirates 9-8 and the Padres shutout the Cardinals 5-0. The Brewers trail the Phillies by 2 ½ games and the Padres by four games for the final Wild Card spot.
Judge hit his Major League-leading 60th home run on Tuesday, launching a solo shot to deep left-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning. Not just historic, the homer sparked the Yankees to a 9-8 walk-off win over the Pirates when Giancarlo Stanton crushed a grand slam into the left-field seats four batters later.
With his blast off Wil Crowe, Judge is within one big swing of Roger Maris’ 61-year-old American League record for home runs in a single season. Two of Maris’ sons, Kevin and Roger Jr., were on hand Tuesday, witnessing Judge become one of only three Yankees to slug 60 homers in a single season.
Babe Ruth established a then-Major League record with 60 home runs in 1927, which stood until Maris surpassed “The Sultan of Swat” in 1961.
Judge also leads in his quest to win a Triple Crown. He has 60 homers, 128 RBI’s and is hitting .316.
The Packers (1-1) return to the practice field today as they get ready for the Buccaneers Sunday in Tampa Bay (2-0). Green Bay is coming off a 27-10 home victory over the Bears while Tampa Bay picked up a 20-10 road win at New Orleans.
The Packers made some roster moves Tuesday by signing LB DQ Thomas to the practice squad and releasing WR Travis Fulgham from the practice squad.
Thomas (6-2, 216) originally signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee State on May 6, was released on Aug. 30 and then spent a week on the Jets’ practice squad. He finished his college career as the school’s all-time leader in tackles for a loss (53.0) and tied for No. 3 all-time in sacks (20.5).
The newest group of players in their first year of eligibility for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement has heavy representation within the trenches and on defense.
Along the line, first-year hopefuls vying for a spot in the Class of 2023 include Browns ironman offensive tackle Joe Thomas and longtime Saints guard Jahri Evans, who share 10 All-Pro seasons between them, and defensive end Dwight Freeney, a sack artist who compiled 107.5 of his 125.5 career sacks for the Colts.
Safety Kam Chancellor and cornerback Darrelle Revis have been tabbed as first-time nominees, as well. The former paved his way to stardom as a member of Seattle’s “Legion of Boom,” while the latter stymied star wideouts in isolation for years on the dreaded “Revis Island.”
Chris Johnson, one of eight running backs in league history with a 2,000-yard rushing season, is the lone skill player among the nine nominees entering their first cycle of eligibility.
In order to be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, individuals must have last played in the NFL at least five full seasons ago.
The Badgers are gearing up for Saturday night’s matchup at #3 Ohio State against the Buckeyes. Wisconsin (2-1) is coming off a 66-7 win over New Mexico State while Ohio State (3-0) demolished Toledo 77-21. Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz said he’s excited about Saturday’s game and said it’s an opportunity to see just where Wisconsin stands in the Big Ten.
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