WILL SMITH NEWS

After NLCS heartbreak, Braves' hope rests on young starters

There were pained admissions of heartbreak and declarations of hope from players and manager Brian Snitker after the Atlanta Braves fell one win shy of the World Series

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Baserunning gets Braves again, NLCS slips away in Game 7

The Baby Braves still have some growing up to do, although they’re getting closer

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta B...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Seager homers again, Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win

Corey Seager and Justin Turner hit back-to-back homers in the first, Walker Buehler threw six scoreless innings and the Dodgers forced a Game 7 in the National League Championship...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS

Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off the Atlanta reliever with the same name and Los Angeles avoided elimination with a 7-3 win over the Braves in Game 5...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Ozuna mishap costs Braves as World Series wait continues

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves got a little ahead of themselves

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2

The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, Texas

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCS

Max Muncy’s grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves that cut their National League Cham...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers score record 11 runs in 1st inning vs Braves in NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers posted the highest-scoring inning in postseason history with an 11-run first in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Issues pile up with Dodgers in 0-2 NLCS hole against Braves

Former ace Clayton Kershaw is having more back issues, Kenley Jansen hasn’t seen the mound yet with his closing role unclear and baseball’s highest-scoring offense stayed silent un...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead

Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener

Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run rally, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 20...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to win ALDS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0

Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw another playoff shutout, beating the Mi...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Acuña HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with a leadoff homer, then was hit by a pitch once again by the Marlins as the Atlanta Braves opened their NL Division Series with a 9-5 win over Miam...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Deep Braves bullpen preparing for biggest test against Miami

The deep Atlanta Braves bullpen is preparing for its biggest test

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves, Dodgers, Athletics advance to division series

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves beat Reds 1-0 in historic 13-inning postseason opener

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Braves face Reds in playoffs; Red Sox win Roenicke finale

Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and made a leaping catch as the last-place Boston Red Sox won their final game under manager Ron Roenicke, beating the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 9-1

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press