AP Sports Summary for October 19th, 2024:
Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series. New York got three singles in the ninth off Clase, who gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3 but got bailed out when the Guardians got a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats. Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer and Juan Soto hit a two-run shot for the Yankees, who can advance to their 41st World Series with a win in Game 5 on Saturday.
Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. Starling Marte had three doubles, four hits and three RBIs for New York. Francisco Alvarez broke out of a slump with three hits — including an RBI single in a five-run third. Francisco Lindor and Jesse Winker each laced an RBI triple. After getting blown out in three of the first four games, including the past two at home, the wild-card Mets saved their season for the second time in these playoffs — both with the help of a three-run shot by Alonso. Game 6 is Sunday in Los Angeles.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut. Kayla McBride scored 19 points and Courtney Williams added 15 for Minnesota, which forced Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu into poor shooting nights. Ionescu's heave at the buzzer didn't hit the rim. Friday night's game was tight throughout, with 14 ties and 13 lead changes.
No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 years
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jordan James ran for two scores and Dillon Gabriel threw for two more, leading No. 2 Oregon to a 35-0 rout at Purdue. The undefeated Ducks showed no signs of a hangover after making a cross-country road trip on a short week following last week's win against Ohio State. The Boilermakers now head into a bye week with six straight losses. Oregon scored on its first three possessions to take a 21-0 halftime lead. The Boilermakers only gave up two more scores to the Big Ten's No. 3 scoring offense, both in the fourth quarter.
No. 13 BYU outlasts Oklahoma State to remain undefeated, winning 38-35 on TD with 10 seconds left
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with 10 seconds left and No. 13 BYU remained undefeated, outlasting Oklahoma State 38-35 on Friday night. Retzlaff threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12). He also ran for 81 yards and a score. Lassiter had a season-high 129 yards on six catches, and LJ Martin ran for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns. Oklahoma State (3-4, 0-4) has lost four straight. The Cowboys took the lead on Alex Bowman's 6-yard pass to Brennan Presley with 1:13 left.
Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasn't suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball. Bennett told those gathered at his exit news conference Friday that name, image and likeness money and the transfer portal have brought elements to the job that he's "not great at." He said "the game and college athletics is not in a healthy spot." Bennett is the latest and youngest high-profile coach to walk away citing a measure of burnout with the modern realities of the profession. He led Virginia to the 2019 national championship.
Cleveland closer Clase stumbles again as Yankees score 2 runs in ninth off All-Star in 8-6 ALCS win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Unchallenged and nearly unhittable for six months, Emmanuel Clase hasn't been close to being the same closer in October. The Guardians haven't been able to count on him when it matters most. For the second straight night, the New York Yankees got to the All-Star in the late innings and now have Cleveland on the edge of elimination following an 8-6 win in Game 4 of the ALCS. Clase gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3, but was saved by his teammates as the Guardians ripped a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats to stop from falling into a 3-0 deficit. Clase gave up five runs the entire regular season. He's allowed seven in innings in the postseason.
Guardians starting Tanner Bibee in Game 5 against Yankees after short outing earlier in ALCS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee is getting a second crack at the Yankees in the AL Championship Series. His first one didn't go so well. The right-hander will start for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 on Saturday after he was pulled from Game 2 in the second inning by manager Stephen Vogt. Vogt said bringing back Bibee on short rest was an easy choice in what could be an elimination game based on his solid season and because he threw just 39 pitches in Game 2. Bibee wasn't happy about Vogt's decision to pull him so soon but understood and respected the decision.
The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations' "My Girl" has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May. Fans continue singing the lyrics even after Lindor's plate appearance is underway. The Temptations detoured to New York on an off day from their tour to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "My Girl" before Game 5 of the NL Championship Series between the Mets and Los Angeles. Otis Williams, the group's 82-year-old founder, says: "It's the highest compliment you can get."
Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day ahead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas. Taylor Pendrith of Canada remains in the lead but he only had to play six holes late in the afternoon because of the delay. That means Pendrith and others face a long Saturday as the tournament tries to get caught up. Rico Hoey made eagle on his seventh and last hole and was one shot behind. A group including Kurt Kitayama faced the wind all day and posted at 8-under par. Kitayama managed to play without a bogey.
AP-Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:
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AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Final N.Y. Yankees 8 Cleveland 6
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NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Final N.Y. Mets 12 L.A. Dodgers 6
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON
Final Orlando 114 Philadelphia 99
Final Washington 118 New York 117
Final Toronto 116 Brooklyn 112
Final Miami 114 Memphis 109
Final OT Chicago 139 Cleveland 137
Final Portland 124 Utah 86
Final Golden State 132 L.A. Lakers 74
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Carolina 4 Pittsburgh 1
Final Winnipeg 8 San Jose 3
Final OT Colorado 4 Anaheim 3
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TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Final (2)Oregon 35 Purdue 0
Final (13)BYU 38 Oklahoma St. 35
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WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Final Minnesota 82 New York 80
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TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
N-Y Yankees at Cleveland 8:08 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Tampa Bay at Ottawa 1 p.m.
Detroit at Nashville 2 p.m.
Edmonton at Dallas 4 p.m.
Vegas at Florida 6 p.m.
Carolina at St. Louis 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Columbus 7 p.m.
Montreal at N-Y Islanders 7 p.m.
N-Y Rangers at Toronto 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Washington at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Buffalo at Chicago 8 p.m.
Boston at Utah 9 p.m.
Calgary at Seattle 10 p.m.
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TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
(5)Georgia at (1)Texas 7:30 p.m.
(7)Alabama at (11)Tennessee 3:30 p.m.
(24)Michigan at (22)Illinois 3:30 p.m.
East Carolina at (23)Army 12 p.m.
Nebraska at (16)Indiana 12 p.m.
Virginia at (10)Clemson 12 p.m.
Auburn at (19)Missouri 12 p.m.
(6)Miami at Louisville 12 p.m.
(12)Notre Dame at Georgia Tech 3:30 p.m.
Charlotte at (25)Navy 3:30 p.m.
(14)Texas A&M at Mississippi St. 4:15 p.m.
(8)LSU at Arkansas 7 p.m.
UCF at (9)Iowa St. 7:30 p.m.
(17)Kansas St. at West Virginia 7:30 p.m.
(21)SMU at Stanford 8 p.m.
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Nashville at Chicago 6 p.m.
Charlotte FC at D.C. United 6 p.m.
New England at Miami 6 p.m.
New York City FC at CF Montréal 6 p.m.
Columbus at New York 6 p.m.
Atlanta at Orlando City 6 p.m.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia 6 p.m.
Colorado at Austin FC 9 p.m.
Sporting Kansas City at FC Dallas 9 p.m.
LA Galaxy at Houston 9 p.m.
San Jose at Los Angeles FC 9 p.m.
St Louis City at Minnesota 9 p.m.
Vancouver at Real Salt Lake 9 p.m.
Portland at Seattle 9 p.m.
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