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Rays stack lineup with righties against Urías in Game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays started four right-handed hitters at the top of their batting order and seven in all against Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Julio Urías in Game 4 of the World Series

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series Notebook: Urías, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4

Julio Urías is perfect in the postseason with a 4-0 record as the Los Angeles left-hander gets set to start Game 4 of the World Series against Tampa Bay

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: LA leads Series 2-1 after dominant Buehler start

Walker Buehler struck out 10 over six dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers showed off all their many talents, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the World...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

Brandon Lowe homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to square the World Series at one game apiece

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Brandon Lowe hit two home runs to break out of an extended postseason slump and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, tying the World Series at one game apiece

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No knocking Bellinger's homer celebration in World Series

Cody Bellinger bashed a home run in the World Series opener, and celebrated with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

Clayton Kershaw pitched six dominant innings, Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 to open a surreal World Series played...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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