1st walk-off this October turns NLCS sideways

Plus: Astros roll, even ALCS at 2 games apiece

Friday, October 20 View In Browser Good morning! José Abreu barely lifted a finger tagging Marcus Semien. TOP NEWS 'This is our house': Red-hot Marte delivers walk-off hit in Game 3   Ketel Marte provided the D-backs' first postseason walk-off since Game 7 of the 2001 World Series (yeah, that one), and it thrust Arizona right back in the thick of this NLCS against the Phillies. Astros rock Rangers early, often to pull even in ALCS Houston flexed its muscles while also owning the pivotal moments in a 10-3 win over Texas that tied the ALCS at two games apiece. Batting gloves the difference in bizarre out call in Game 4 Texas seemed primed to rally in the fourth inning -- until Houston first baseman José Abreu caught a line drive and nicked the batting gloves in Marcus Semien's back pocket as he dove back to the bag for a double play. As both series tighten, this is what October's all about Can the Astros continue taking the road less traveled and steal all three games in Arlington? Will the D-backs build off their walk-off victory and even the NLCS? Here are today's burning questions. From boos to cheers: Why Lovullo's hook of Pfaadt made sense A sold-out Chase Field crowd booed Arizona manager Torey Lovullo heavily as he pulled Brandon Pfaadt after 5 2/3 impeccable innings. But it was the right move. Skippers might need GPS to navigate 27 outs in NLCS Game 4 Neither the Phillies nor D-backs will rely on a traditional starting pitching model in Game 4 tonight, leaving a wide path to victory for both teams.  ALCS all tied up after Rangers stumble at home again Texas was 50-31 at Globe Life Field in the regular season -- but just 1-6 against Houston. Big hit -- and a 3-0 NLCS lead -- eludes Phillies The Phils are not rattled. They are not worried. The dream of a series sweep might be done, but they remain in the driver's seat. MORE TOP NEWS TOP PERFORMANCES Jose Altuve: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2 2B, BB 1.872 OPS at Globe Life Field since Sept. 4 Ketel Marte: 3-for-5, 2 2B, RBI Has 12-game postseason hit streak to start career Ranger Suárez: 5 1/3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 7 K 0.94 career postseason ERA lowest all-time (min. 5 starts) Yordan Alvarez: 2-for-4, 3 RBI Batting .419 in 8 games this postseason Brandon Pfaadt: 5 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 9 K Set career highs in Ks and whiffs (17) Corey Seager: 2-for-4, HR, RBI 15 postseason homers are third most by SS MORE STATS PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ! MUST-SEE PLAY Jose Altuve's got RANGE! STAFF PICKS Say hello to 'Baby Papi' Game recognize game. David Ortiz paid Yordan Alvarez a major compliment for his postseason exploits, dubbing him "Baby Papi." MLB Virtual Ballpark makes postseason debut Fans who log into the virtual ballpark will be able to experience a three-dimensional version of the game via MLB's Gameday3D technology, as well as watch the TBS television broadcast of the game on the virtual ballpark's Jumbotron. Judge to have number retired by Fresno State Aaron Judge is going back to school. Fresno State has announced that they will retire the Yankees slugger's No. 29 baseball jersey on Nov. 18. Hall of Fame announces 8-person ballot for next Era Committee vote Four managers, two executives and two umpires will be considered in December by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for Hall of Fame election in the Class of 2024. Béisbol de Postemporada NLCS Watch Phillies vs. D-backs Game 4 in Spanish exclusively on MLB Network 8 p.m. ET. MORE STORIES © 2023 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You (gahleexholly.hdhask@blogger.com) received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@mail.mlblists.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.