Game 1 to Game 316
10/27/2021By: Jeff Yoder
Welcome Back,
Game 1 goes to the Braves, but the Fall Classic has plenty of drama left to unfold. Tuesday also marked the sendoff of a USWNT icon. Goodbyes are never fun, but we’ll say hello to another day of sports.
Letter Rip!
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MLB
Braves Break Out in Game 1
Photo: Patrick Smith / Getty Images
Braves def. Astros (6-2) to Take Game 1 of the World Series
Chop it up for a one-game lead in the Fall Classic! The Braves were 6-2 winners over the Astros on Tuesday night in Houston. And once again, the bats of Eddie Rosario and company were churning for Atlanta. The Braves erupted for a five-run breakout in the first three innings en route to a 5-0 lead that held up. Rosario, Ozzie Albies and Jorge Soler all went 2-for-5 with 1 RBI while every batter in the starting lineup recorded a hit. Adam Duvall also added a home run to the mix.
Soler got the World Series started with a historic moment as he raked the third pitch of the game for the first true leadoff home run in World Series history. It’s the first time the first batter of Game 1 has ever homered in the Fall Classic.
Despite the victory in Game 1, the Braves lost starting pitcher Charlie Morton to a fractured fibula from a line drive in the second inning. Morton finished the inning — a perfect inning — before exiting.
It’s 1-0 Atlanta, but we’re just getting started.
Watch: Braves Win Game 1 of World Series (6-2)
Tonight (World Series)
Gm 2: Braves at Astros (8:00 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
CBS Sports: Braves Jump on Astros to Win Game 1 of World Series
USA Today: Atlanta Weathers Loss of Charlie Morton to Win Game 1
MLB: Jorge Soler Makes World Series History With First True Leadoff HR
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SOCCER
Carli Lloyd Signs Off for USWNT
Photo: Brad Smith / Getty Images
USWNT Smashes South Korea (6-0) in Carli Lloyd’s Sendoff
That’s a wrap for the historic career of USWNT’s star Carli Lloyd. The 39-year-old announced her retirement in August before finishing out the fall slate of friendlies for the squad, ending with 17 years, 316 international caps and a magical moment of recognition. Lloyd went off in the 66th minute before passing the captain’s arm band to Megan Rapinoe. A standing ovation on the pitch, both during the game and after, gave way to a touching tribute.
“It’s been emotional. But there’s just a sense of peace and contentment that I feel — it’s just joy and happiness. It’s been an amazing journey and I gave it all I had, and now I can walk away into the next chapter.” — Carli Lloyd
Lloyd’s Career (By the Numbers)
134 International Goals (3rd Most in USWNT History)
316 International Games (2nd Most in the World)
10 Goals in 4 Different Olympics (USWNT Record)
Watch Highlights
Carli Lloyd Leaves the Field for the Final Time
Carli Lloyd’s Farewell Speech to USWNT
Additional Storylines
NBC Sports: Carli Lloyd Removes Boots, Tearfully Subs Off Final USWNT Match
CBS Sports: USWNT Cruise to Blowout Win in Carli Lloyd’s Final International Game
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NBA
Highlights & Hot Starts
Photo: Gregory Shamus / Getty Images
Three Teams (Bulls, Warriors & Jazz) Are Last Unbeatens After Week 1 of the NBA Season
After a full week of NBA action, only three teams still hold a zero in the loss column. The Chicago Bulls (4-0), Golden State Warriors (4-0) and Utah Jazz (3-0) are the last undefeated squads after just four games or less. Both the Warriors and Jazz were winners on Tuesday. And while it’s way too early to call anything, there’s a growing sense that a revival season for Golden State and Chicago are no flukes.
Tuesday Night Highlights
Warriors def. Thunder (106-98)
Mavericks def. Rockets (116-106)
Lakers def. Spurs (125-121, OT)
Additional Storylines
B/R: Anthony Davis & Russell Westbrook Combine for 68 in Win Without LeBron James
Yahoo! Sports: Nuggets MVP Center Nikola Jokic Exits Game With Knee Injury
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THE STORYLINES
10 NFL Trade Deadline Deals That Should Happen
The 2021 NFL trade deadline is right around the corner, on Nov. 2. Some teams are already all but guaranteed to be sellers. Others are confirmed as potential buyers. Either way, we could see a slew of big names moved — or at least shopped — in the coming days. (CBS Sports)
The owners of Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team announced Tuesday they plan to build a $70 million stadium for the team. The stadium for Kansas City NWSL will be the first built in the U.S. specifically for a women’s soccer team. (USA Today)
36 Takeaways: A New College Basketball Season
Five of the top six conferences in men’s college basketball held in-person media days in October. Andy Katz attended all of them. So, as we get ready for the start of the season on Nov. 9, here are some of his observations after three weeks of travel. (FOX Sports)
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THE HEADLINES
Chicago Blackhawks President Stan Bowman Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
(ESPN)
Former Patriots Safety Patrick Chung Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
(Bleacher Report)
Texas Governor Greg Abbot Signs Bill Restricting Transgender Participation in School Sports
(Yahoo! Sports)
Tom Brady Gives Bitcoin to Bucs Fan Who Returned 600th TD Ball
(CBS Sports)
Shohei Ohtani Receives Rare ‘Historic Achievement’ Award From MLB Commissioner
(SI)
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