PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- A Chicago Fire Department ambulance was involved in a crash with an SUV Friday morning in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
The ambulance was northbound on Cumberland about 8:30 a.m. when it collided with the SUV, which was eastbound on Belle Plaine, according to Park Ridge Police Deputy Chief Louis Jogmen.
The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time, and had its emergency lights and siren activated, Jogmen said. It slowed down before proceeding into the intersection, which is a four-way stop.
The SUV also slowed but did not stop before proceeding into the intersection, Jogmen said. The ambulance hit the SUV's front end on the passenger side, and sent it into the parkway on the northeast side of the intersection.
There were no injuries as a result of the crash, Jogmen said. A Park Ridge ambulance responded to the scene to finish transporting the CFD ambulance's patient to a hospital.
The driver of the SUV was cited for failure to yield at an intersection, failure to yield for emergency equipment, and an equipment violation.
via ABC 7 Chicago/Sun Times.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Bicylist fatally struck by car in Humboldt Park
CHICAGO -- A bicyclist was struck and killed by a car Wednesday night in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side, police said.
At 10:38 p.m., a Chevrolet Cruze was driving north on Sacramento when the car struck a man riding a bicycle west on Division, according to Chicago police.
The 34-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he later died. His name has not yet been released.
The driver of the Cruze, a 36-year-old man, stayed at the scene of the crash, police said. As of late Wednesday, no citations or charges had been issued. No other injuries were reported.
The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
via ABC 7 Chicago.
At 10:38 p.m., a Chevrolet Cruze was driving north on Sacramento when the car struck a man riding a bicycle west on Division, according to Chicago police.
The 34-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he later died. His name has not yet been released.
The driver of the Cruze, a 36-year-old man, stayed at the scene of the crash, police said. As of late Wednesday, no citations or charges had been issued. No other injuries were reported.
The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
via ABC 7 Chicago.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Chicago Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am CST Sunday
Today, Chicago will experience some sleet or freezing rain possible early. There will be cloudy skies with afternoon snow showers with a high of 23F. Winds will be NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow will be 80%. Snow accumulations should be less than one inch.
Tonight, it will be windy. Snow this evening will transition to snow showers overnight. Record low temperatures are expected with a low of 7F. Winds will be NW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow is 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory, Wind Chill Advisory
Statement as of 3:06 am CST on December 17, 2016
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Sunday...
... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 6 am Sunday to
10 am CST Monday...
* timing... there is slight chance of freezing drizzle early this
morning. Snow will develop early this evening and end overnight
tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is expected tonight. Wind
chills of 20 to possibly briefly lower than 30 below are
expected late tonight through Monday morning.
* Accumulations... snow of 1 to 4 inches is likely tonight... with
the highest amounts north of I-88 and I-290.
* Other impacts... northwest winds gusting over 30 mph tonight will
cause blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities making
travel very hazardous in open areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling in open areas. Be
prepared for snow covered roads.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
Tonight, it will be windy. Snow this evening will transition to snow showers overnight. Record low temperatures are expected with a low of 7F. Winds will be NW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow is 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory, Wind Chill Advisory
Statement as of 3:06 am CST on December 17, 2016
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Sunday...
... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 6 am Sunday to
10 am CST Monday...
* timing... there is slight chance of freezing drizzle early this
morning. Snow will develop early this evening and end overnight
tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is expected tonight. Wind
chills of 20 to possibly briefly lower than 30 below are
expected late tonight through Monday morning.
* Accumulations... snow of 1 to 4 inches is likely tonight... with
the highest amounts north of I-88 and I-290.
* Other impacts... northwest winds gusting over 30 mph tonight will
cause blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities making
travel very hazardous in open areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling in open areas. Be
prepared for snow covered roads.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Cubs win World series; Post-Game Notes
CUBS WIN FIRST WORLD SERIES SINCE 1908
• The Chicago Cubs claimed their third World Series title in franchise history, joining 1907, when they defeated the Detroit Tigers (4-0-1), and 1908, when they defeated the Tigers (4-1).
• The 107-season drought without a World Series title had been the longest drought without a championship in the four major sports.
BEN ZOBRIST NAMED WORLD SERIES MVP
• Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist was named the winner of the World Series Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet.
• Zobrist, who was part of Kansas City's 2015 World Series-winning team, becomes the first Cubs player to win the MVP Award, which originated in 1955.
• He is just the seventh outfielder (eighth time overall) to be named MVP, joining Hall of Famer Frank Robinson of the Orioles (1966); Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente of the Pirates (1971); Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson of the Athletics (1973) and for the Yankees (1977); Pedro Guerrero of the Dodgers (1981); Boston's Manny Ramirez (2004); and Jermaine Dye of the White Sox (2005).
• Zobrist went 1-for-5 in Game 7 tonight and put the Cubs on top with his his RBI-double in the top of the 10th inning.
• The Illinois native went 10-for-28 (.357) with two doubles, a triple, two RBI and five runs scored in the series.
• For his career, he is now batting .293 (17-for-58) in the World Series. He has hit safely in nine of his last 10 World Series games, and in 10 of his last 12 dating back to Game 1 of last year's Fall Classic.
WINNING GAME 6 AND 7
• The Cubs became the 20th team to come back from down 3-2 in the Fall Classic under the current seven-game format.
• Prior to tonight, the last team to turn the trick was the 2011 Cardinals, who trailed the Rangers 3-2 before taking both games back in St. Louis. The others include the 2002 Angels (over SF); 2001 Diamondbacks (over NYY); 1991 Twins (over ATL); 1987 Twins (over STL); 1986 Mets (over BOS); 1985 Royals (over STL); 1982 Cardinals (over MIL); 1979 Pirates (over BAL); 1973 Athletics (over NYM); 1968 Tigers (over STL); 1958 Yankees (over MIL); 1952 Yankees (over BRO); 1946 Cardinals (over BOS); 1940 Reds (over DET); 1934 Cardinals (over DET); 1926 Cardinals (over NYY); 1925 Pirates (over WSH); and 1924 Senators (over NYG).
• The last team to win Games 6 and 7 of the World Series on the road after trailing 3-2 was the 1979 Pirates, who won Games 6 and 7 at Baltimore. In addition, the 1968 Tigers, the 1958 Yankees, the 1952 Yankees, the 1934 Cardinals and the 1926 Cardinals all won Games 6 and 7 on the road to win the World Series.
COMING BACK FROM DOWN 3-1
• The Cubs became the seventh team in World Series history to come back from down 3-1 to win the series. The previous six teams to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the World Series include the 1985 Royals, 1979 Pirates, 1968 Tigers, 1958 Yankees, 1925 Pirates and the 1903 Pilgrims (best-of-9).
• This is the first time that the Cubs came back to win a best-of-seven series in which they trailed 3-1. In the previous five instances, Chicago lost each series, including the 1910 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost series in five); the 1918 World Series vs. Boston (lost series in six); the 1929 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost series in five); the 1935 World Series vs. Detroit (lost series in six); and the 1989 NLCS vs. San Francisco (lost series in five).
IN GAME SEVEN
• The road team has now been victorious in 20 of the 38 (52.6%) best-of-seven Game 7s.
• The Cubs are just the second road team in the last 11 Game 7s to come out on top, joining the 2014 Giants, who defeated the Royals in Game 7 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Prior to the Giants, the last road team to win a Game 7 of the World Series was the 1979 Pirates at Baltimore.
GAME 7 RESULTS
• The Cubs are now 1-2 in Game 7s overall, includ- ing 1-1 in the Fall Classic. Prior to tonight's win, the losses came in Game 7 of the 1945 World Series against Detroit, and Game 7 of the 2003 NLCS against Florida, both of which were played at Wrigley Field.
• The Indians are now 0-3 in Game 7s overall, inlcuding 0-2 in the World Series. In addition to tonight's loss, the previous losses came in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series against Florida, and Game 7 of the 2007 ALCS against Boston, both of which took place on the road. (Note - Cleveland defeated Brooklyn in Game 7 of the 1920 best-of-nine Fall Classic to clinch the title).
THIS SCENARIO
• This is the third time in World Series history that a series has followed the following scenario: home team wins Game 1; road team wins Game 2; road team wins Game 3; road team wins Game 4; home team wins Game 5; road team wins Game 6; and road team wins Game 7.
• The other occurrences were in 1968, when the Tigers defeated the Cardinals in Game 7 on the road, and in 1979, when the Pirates defeated the Orioles in Game 7 on the road.
EXTRA EXTRA
• Tonight was the 60th extra-inning game in World Series his- tory, and just the fifth in a decisive game in the World Series. The others include Game 7 of the 1997 World Series (Florida overa Cleveland); Game 7 of the 1991 World Series (Minnesota over Atlanta); Game 7 of the 1924 World Series (Washington over New York); and Game 8 of the 1912 World Series (Boston over New York).
• The Cubs became the first road team to win an extra-inning game in the decisive game of the Fall Classic.
TEAM EFFORT
The Cubs had eight different players record an RBI in tonight's game, the most of any team in Game 7 of a World Series. The previous mark of seven was set by the Cardinals in Game 7 of the 1934 World Series against Detroit.
ROSS HOMER
• David Ross homered in the top of the sixth inning to extend Chicago's lead to 6-3, becoming the oldest player in history to homer in Game 7 of the World Series at 39 years, 228 days old. Hall of Famer Willie Stargell was 39 years, 225 days old when he homered in Game 7 of the 1979 Fall Classic.
• Ross became the oldest player to homer in a World Series game since Hall of Famer Eddie Murray homered in Game 2 of the 1995 World Series for Cleveland at 39 years, 240 days old.
LESTER OUT OF THE PEN
• Tonight marked Jon Lester's fourth career relief appearance. Each of his previous three came with Boston during the 2007 season, with the last two coming during the Posteason. Lester tossed 2.0 perfect innings on September 30, 2007 vs. Minnesota; pitched 0.2 innings in Game 2 of the 2007 ALCS; and tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in Game 4 of the 2007 ALCS.
• Lester tossed 3.0 innings out of the bullpen tonight, matching his career-high in relief, done in Game 4 of the 2007 ALCS.
HATS OFF
• Kyle Schwarber capped an impressive series under unusual circumstances with three hits in tonight's game.
• Schwarber went 3-for-5 tonight and finished this World Series 7-for-17 (.412) with a double and two RBI.
• For his career in the Postseason, Kyle is now batting .364 (16-for-44) with a double, five home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored.
TOP OF THE ORDER PRODUCTION
Cubs leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler and number two hitter Kyle Schwarber each had three hits in tonight's game. It marked just the fourth time that a pair of teammates each had at least three hits in a decisive Game 7 of the World Series. The others to do so inlcuded Larry Doyle and Chief Meyers (three hits each) for the 1912 Giants, Omar Moreno (three hits) and Willie Stargell (four hits) for the 1979 Pirates, and George Brett (four hits) and Darryl Motley (three hits) for the 1985 Royals.
OFFENSIVE OUTBURST
• The Cubs hit three home runs tonight, marking the fourth time that a team has hit at least three homers in Game 7 of the Fall Classic. The others to do so were the 1956 Yankees (four homers); the 1960 Pirates (three homers); and the 1964 Yankees (three homers).
• The four home runs hit overall tonight marked the fifth Game 7 in World Series history with at least four homers. The others came in 1956 (Yankees hit four, Dodgers hit zero); in 1960 (Pirates hit three, Yankees hit two); in 1964 (Yankees hit three, Cardinals hit two); and in 1986 (Mets hit two, Red Sox hit two).
• Tonight's 8-7 final was the highest scoring decisive World Series game since 1960, when the Pirates beat the Yankees, 10-9.
JOE MADDON
Joe Maddon, the 53rd manager in Cubs history since their last World Series title, joins Frank Chance as the only managers in Cubs history to lead the Cubs to a World Series title.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT...
When the Indians scored two runs on Jon Lester's wild pitch, it was the second time in Indians Postseason history that two runs scored on a wild pitch or passed ball. In Game 6 of the 1995 ALCS, Ruben Amaro and Kenny Lofton both scored on a passed ball in the eighth inning at Seattle.
UNUSUAL NIGHT FOR MILLER
Andrew Miller allowed four hits in his 2.1 innings pitched tonight. It was just the fifth time in his career that he allowed at least four hits in a relief appearance, and the first time since August 4, 2011 with Boston against the Indians, when he allowed four hits over 2.2 innings of relief.
BRANDON GUYER
Brandon Guyer became the first player ever to enter as a substitute and have two hits in a deciding game of the World Series. Frank “Home Run” Baker in 1921 and Charley Hall in 1912 each did so in Game 7s of a best-of-nine series.
LATE AND GREAT
• Rajai Davis hit a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning off Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman. It marked the latest game-tying or go-ahead homer in the eighth inning-or-later of a deciding World Series game since Alfonso Soriano in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.
• The homer tied for the latest deficit-erasing home run ever in Game 7 of the World Series. In 1960, Hal Smith's three-run homer gave the Pirates a 9-7 lead over the Yankees.
INDIANS STAFF
• The Indians surrendered a total of 17 runs over the last two games of this series (nine runs in Game 6 and eight runs in Game 7). The staff allowed just 23 total runs over the first 13 games of the Postseason before Game 6 of the Fall Classic.
• The club's 80 strikeouts in relief this Postseason ranked second all-time by any team in a single Postseason, trailing only the 2015 Kansas City Royals (89).
• Cleveland pitchers recorded 145 strikeouts overall this Postseason, which was the fourth-most in a single Postseason, trailing the 2015 Royals (160); the 2010 Rangers (150); and the 2013 Cardinals (149).
• Cleveland pitchers had a combined 64 strikeouts in this World Series, which was second-most in a single Fall Classic, behind the 2001 Yankees (70).
• The Chicago Cubs claimed their third World Series title in franchise history, joining 1907, when they defeated the Detroit Tigers (4-0-1), and 1908, when they defeated the Tigers (4-1).
• The 107-season drought without a World Series title had been the longest drought without a championship in the four major sports.
BEN ZOBRIST NAMED WORLD SERIES MVP
• Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist was named the winner of the World Series Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet.
• Zobrist, who was part of Kansas City's 2015 World Series-winning team, becomes the first Cubs player to win the MVP Award, which originated in 1955.
• He is just the seventh outfielder (eighth time overall) to be named MVP, joining Hall of Famer Frank Robinson of the Orioles (1966); Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente of the Pirates (1971); Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson of the Athletics (1973) and for the Yankees (1977); Pedro Guerrero of the Dodgers (1981); Boston's Manny Ramirez (2004); and Jermaine Dye of the White Sox (2005).
• Zobrist went 1-for-5 in Game 7 tonight and put the Cubs on top with his his RBI-double in the top of the 10th inning.
• The Illinois native went 10-for-28 (.357) with two doubles, a triple, two RBI and five runs scored in the series.
• For his career, he is now batting .293 (17-for-58) in the World Series. He has hit safely in nine of his last 10 World Series games, and in 10 of his last 12 dating back to Game 1 of last year's Fall Classic.
WINNING GAME 6 AND 7
• The Cubs became the 20th team to come back from down 3-2 in the Fall Classic under the current seven-game format.
• Prior to tonight, the last team to turn the trick was the 2011 Cardinals, who trailed the Rangers 3-2 before taking both games back in St. Louis. The others include the 2002 Angels (over SF); 2001 Diamondbacks (over NYY); 1991 Twins (over ATL); 1987 Twins (over STL); 1986 Mets (over BOS); 1985 Royals (over STL); 1982 Cardinals (over MIL); 1979 Pirates (over BAL); 1973 Athletics (over NYM); 1968 Tigers (over STL); 1958 Yankees (over MIL); 1952 Yankees (over BRO); 1946 Cardinals (over BOS); 1940 Reds (over DET); 1934 Cardinals (over DET); 1926 Cardinals (over NYY); 1925 Pirates (over WSH); and 1924 Senators (over NYG).
• The last team to win Games 6 and 7 of the World Series on the road after trailing 3-2 was the 1979 Pirates, who won Games 6 and 7 at Baltimore. In addition, the 1968 Tigers, the 1958 Yankees, the 1952 Yankees, the 1934 Cardinals and the 1926 Cardinals all won Games 6 and 7 on the road to win the World Series.
COMING BACK FROM DOWN 3-1
• The Cubs became the seventh team in World Series history to come back from down 3-1 to win the series. The previous six teams to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the World Series include the 1985 Royals, 1979 Pirates, 1968 Tigers, 1958 Yankees, 1925 Pirates and the 1903 Pilgrims (best-of-9).
• This is the first time that the Cubs came back to win a best-of-seven series in which they trailed 3-1. In the previous five instances, Chicago lost each series, including the 1910 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost series in five); the 1918 World Series vs. Boston (lost series in six); the 1929 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost series in five); the 1935 World Series vs. Detroit (lost series in six); and the 1989 NLCS vs. San Francisco (lost series in five).
IN GAME SEVEN
• The road team has now been victorious in 20 of the 38 (52.6%) best-of-seven Game 7s.
• The Cubs are just the second road team in the last 11 Game 7s to come out on top, joining the 2014 Giants, who defeated the Royals in Game 7 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Prior to the Giants, the last road team to win a Game 7 of the World Series was the 1979 Pirates at Baltimore.
GAME 7 RESULTS
• The Cubs are now 1-2 in Game 7s overall, includ- ing 1-1 in the Fall Classic. Prior to tonight's win, the losses came in Game 7 of the 1945 World Series against Detroit, and Game 7 of the 2003 NLCS against Florida, both of which were played at Wrigley Field.
• The Indians are now 0-3 in Game 7s overall, inlcuding 0-2 in the World Series. In addition to tonight's loss, the previous losses came in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series against Florida, and Game 7 of the 2007 ALCS against Boston, both of which took place on the road. (Note - Cleveland defeated Brooklyn in Game 7 of the 1920 best-of-nine Fall Classic to clinch the title).
THIS SCENARIO
• This is the third time in World Series history that a series has followed the following scenario: home team wins Game 1; road team wins Game 2; road team wins Game 3; road team wins Game 4; home team wins Game 5; road team wins Game 6; and road team wins Game 7.
• The other occurrences were in 1968, when the Tigers defeated the Cardinals in Game 7 on the road, and in 1979, when the Pirates defeated the Orioles in Game 7 on the road.
EXTRA EXTRA
• Tonight was the 60th extra-inning game in World Series his- tory, and just the fifth in a decisive game in the World Series. The others include Game 7 of the 1997 World Series (Florida overa Cleveland); Game 7 of the 1991 World Series (Minnesota over Atlanta); Game 7 of the 1924 World Series (Washington over New York); and Game 8 of the 1912 World Series (Boston over New York).
• The Cubs became the first road team to win an extra-inning game in the decisive game of the Fall Classic.
TEAM EFFORT
The Cubs had eight different players record an RBI in tonight's game, the most of any team in Game 7 of a World Series. The previous mark of seven was set by the Cardinals in Game 7 of the 1934 World Series against Detroit.
ROSS HOMER
• David Ross homered in the top of the sixth inning to extend Chicago's lead to 6-3, becoming the oldest player in history to homer in Game 7 of the World Series at 39 years, 228 days old. Hall of Famer Willie Stargell was 39 years, 225 days old when he homered in Game 7 of the 1979 Fall Classic.
• Ross became the oldest player to homer in a World Series game since Hall of Famer Eddie Murray homered in Game 2 of the 1995 World Series for Cleveland at 39 years, 240 days old.
LESTER OUT OF THE PEN
• Tonight marked Jon Lester's fourth career relief appearance. Each of his previous three came with Boston during the 2007 season, with the last two coming during the Posteason. Lester tossed 2.0 perfect innings on September 30, 2007 vs. Minnesota; pitched 0.2 innings in Game 2 of the 2007 ALCS; and tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in Game 4 of the 2007 ALCS.
• Lester tossed 3.0 innings out of the bullpen tonight, matching his career-high in relief, done in Game 4 of the 2007 ALCS.
HATS OFF
• Kyle Schwarber capped an impressive series under unusual circumstances with three hits in tonight's game.
• Schwarber went 3-for-5 tonight and finished this World Series 7-for-17 (.412) with a double and two RBI.
• For his career in the Postseason, Kyle is now batting .364 (16-for-44) with a double, five home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored.
TOP OF THE ORDER PRODUCTION
Cubs leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler and number two hitter Kyle Schwarber each had three hits in tonight's game. It marked just the fourth time that a pair of teammates each had at least three hits in a decisive Game 7 of the World Series. The others to do so inlcuded Larry Doyle and Chief Meyers (three hits each) for the 1912 Giants, Omar Moreno (three hits) and Willie Stargell (four hits) for the 1979 Pirates, and George Brett (four hits) and Darryl Motley (three hits) for the 1985 Royals.
OFFENSIVE OUTBURST
• The Cubs hit three home runs tonight, marking the fourth time that a team has hit at least three homers in Game 7 of the Fall Classic. The others to do so were the 1956 Yankees (four homers); the 1960 Pirates (three homers); and the 1964 Yankees (three homers).
• The four home runs hit overall tonight marked the fifth Game 7 in World Series history with at least four homers. The others came in 1956 (Yankees hit four, Dodgers hit zero); in 1960 (Pirates hit three, Yankees hit two); in 1964 (Yankees hit three, Cardinals hit two); and in 1986 (Mets hit two, Red Sox hit two).
• Tonight's 8-7 final was the highest scoring decisive World Series game since 1960, when the Pirates beat the Yankees, 10-9.
JOE MADDON
Joe Maddon, the 53rd manager in Cubs history since their last World Series title, joins Frank Chance as the only managers in Cubs history to lead the Cubs to a World Series title.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT...
When the Indians scored two runs on Jon Lester's wild pitch, it was the second time in Indians Postseason history that two runs scored on a wild pitch or passed ball. In Game 6 of the 1995 ALCS, Ruben Amaro and Kenny Lofton both scored on a passed ball in the eighth inning at Seattle.
UNUSUAL NIGHT FOR MILLER
Andrew Miller allowed four hits in his 2.1 innings pitched tonight. It was just the fifth time in his career that he allowed at least four hits in a relief appearance, and the first time since August 4, 2011 with Boston against the Indians, when he allowed four hits over 2.2 innings of relief.
BRANDON GUYER
Brandon Guyer became the first player ever to enter as a substitute and have two hits in a deciding game of the World Series. Frank “Home Run” Baker in 1921 and Charley Hall in 1912 each did so in Game 7s of a best-of-nine series.
LATE AND GREAT
• Rajai Davis hit a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning off Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman. It marked the latest game-tying or go-ahead homer in the eighth inning-or-later of a deciding World Series game since Alfonso Soriano in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.
• The homer tied for the latest deficit-erasing home run ever in Game 7 of the World Series. In 1960, Hal Smith's three-run homer gave the Pirates a 9-7 lead over the Yankees.
INDIANS STAFF
• The Indians surrendered a total of 17 runs over the last two games of this series (nine runs in Game 6 and eight runs in Game 7). The staff allowed just 23 total runs over the first 13 games of the Postseason before Game 6 of the Fall Classic.
• The club's 80 strikeouts in relief this Postseason ranked second all-time by any team in a single Postseason, trailing only the 2015 Kansas City Royals (89).
• Cleveland pitchers recorded 145 strikeouts overall this Postseason, which was the fourth-most in a single Postseason, trailing the 2015 Royals (160); the 2010 Rangers (150); and the 2013 Cardinals (149).
• Cleveland pitchers had a combined 64 strikeouts in this World Series, which was second-most in a single Fall Classic, behind the 2001 Yankees (70).
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Artem Anisimov lifts Blackhawks past Devils in OT
By TOM CANAVAN
AP Sports Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Down by a goal and late in a four-minute power play in the closing minutes of the third period, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville took a chance and pulled his goaltender with more than two minutes to play.
It didn't take long for Marian Hossa to make the gamble pay off, setting the stage for Artem Anisimov to be a hero in overtime.
Hossa tied the score with 2:11 remaining in regulation and Anisimov scored on a rebound at 1:15 of overtime as the Blackhawks rallied to beat New Jersey 3-2 on Friday night, handing the Devils their first home loss.
"Time was running out and 6-on-4 is a pretty dangerous look," Quenneville said. "Fortunately, we had a quick little play at the net. We had an ordinary 5-on-4 and it was running out, and I still figured with 2 1/2 (minutes) or two and change, you'd like that 6-on-4."
Hossa was the player who came off the bench with about 35-to-40 seconds left in the four-minute high-sticking penalty to Vernon Fiddler, and it only took about 10 seconds for him to score.
Jonathan Toews sent the puck from the right circle through the crease and Richard Panik and Hossa swept their sticks at it simultaneously with Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid on the other side of the net.
"It was a free lane at the far post and I put everything I had just to make sure I put it in the net," Hossa said. "I know Richard put his stick there also, and we just shoveled everything into the net. It doesn't matter who got the goal as long as it was the tying goal."
Artemi Panarin, who also scored for Chicago, took a shot from the right circle on Anisimov's fifth goal of the season. Kinkaid, who made 26 saves, stopped the shot but he no chance on the rebound.
"The puck came to me in the right position, and I just put it in," Anisimov said.
Crawford had kept the Blackhawks in the game in the first two periods, stopping 25 of 26 shots, including all 16 in the second period.
Chicago outshot New Jersey 17-4 in the third period and overtime.
PA Parenteau and John Moore scored for New Jersey, which was 3-0 at home. Kinkaid made 26 saves in his first start of the season.
"If you break this game down, we controlled the play, we played hard, dictated the play of the game," Devils coach John Hynes said. "We played hard enough to earn a point, and didn't play smart enough to earn two points."
Moore had given the Devils the lead early in the third period with a slam dunk in front.
Taylor Hall did all the work on Moore's first goal of the season. He carried the puck into the Blackhawks zone, skated into the right circle and sent a backhand pass toward the net. The puck hit off the skate of Devils forward Kyle Palmieri and went right to a wide-open Moore.
Panarin, who hit a goalpost in the first period, tied the score 1-1 in the second period with a power-play goal just 13 seconds after Devils defenseman Damon Severson was called for hooking.
Patrick Kane found last year's rookie of the year in the left circle and he beat Kinkaid with a shot to the top corner with Anisimov screening the goaltender.
Parenteau had given New Jersey the lead with a power-play goal with 4:28 left in the first period. Crawford stopped defenseman Yohann Auvitu's point shot, but the puck popped in the air, hit off Devils forward Devante Smith-Pelly and Parenteau swatted in the rebound for his third goal.
Crawford was the difference in second period, stopping all 16 shots by New Jersey. His best were a snapping glove on a Hall power-play chance with New Jersey ahead 1-0 and point-blank rebound stop of Beau Bennett with the game tied 1-all.
NOTES: Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dineen turned 53. ... Nick Lappin, a Geneva, Illinois, native who grew up a Blackhawks' fan, make his NHL debut for the Devils. ... The Devils were 2-0 against Chicago last season. ... Anisimov leads the Blackhawk with 10 points.
UP NEXT
Blackhawks: Host Los Angeles on Sunday night to start a three-game homestand.
Devils: Host Tampa Bay on Saturday night to finish a four-game homestand.
AP Sports Writer
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| Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) collides with New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) as New Jersey Devils defenseman John Moore (2) helps defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) |
It didn't take long for Marian Hossa to make the gamble pay off, setting the stage for Artem Anisimov to be a hero in overtime.
Hossa tied the score with 2:11 remaining in regulation and Anisimov scored on a rebound at 1:15 of overtime as the Blackhawks rallied to beat New Jersey 3-2 on Friday night, handing the Devils their first home loss.
"Time was running out and 6-on-4 is a pretty dangerous look," Quenneville said. "Fortunately, we had a quick little play at the net. We had an ordinary 5-on-4 and it was running out, and I still figured with 2 1/2 (minutes) or two and change, you'd like that 6-on-4."
Hossa was the player who came off the bench with about 35-to-40 seconds left in the four-minute high-sticking penalty to Vernon Fiddler, and it only took about 10 seconds for him to score.
Jonathan Toews sent the puck from the right circle through the crease and Richard Panik and Hossa swept their sticks at it simultaneously with Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid on the other side of the net.
"It was a free lane at the far post and I put everything I had just to make sure I put it in the net," Hossa said. "I know Richard put his stick there also, and we just shoveled everything into the net. It doesn't matter who got the goal as long as it was the tying goal."
Artemi Panarin, who also scored for Chicago, took a shot from the right circle on Anisimov's fifth goal of the season. Kinkaid, who made 26 saves, stopped the shot but he no chance on the rebound.
"The puck came to me in the right position, and I just put it in," Anisimov said.
Crawford had kept the Blackhawks in the game in the first two periods, stopping 25 of 26 shots, including all 16 in the second period.
Chicago outshot New Jersey 17-4 in the third period and overtime.
PA Parenteau and John Moore scored for New Jersey, which was 3-0 at home. Kinkaid made 26 saves in his first start of the season.
"If you break this game down, we controlled the play, we played hard, dictated the play of the game," Devils coach John Hynes said. "We played hard enough to earn a point, and didn't play smart enough to earn two points."
Moore had given the Devils the lead early in the third period with a slam dunk in front.
Taylor Hall did all the work on Moore's first goal of the season. He carried the puck into the Blackhawks zone, skated into the right circle and sent a backhand pass toward the net. The puck hit off the skate of Devils forward Kyle Palmieri and went right to a wide-open Moore.
Panarin, who hit a goalpost in the first period, tied the score 1-1 in the second period with a power-play goal just 13 seconds after Devils defenseman Damon Severson was called for hooking.
Patrick Kane found last year's rookie of the year in the left circle and he beat Kinkaid with a shot to the top corner with Anisimov screening the goaltender.
Parenteau had given New Jersey the lead with a power-play goal with 4:28 left in the first period. Crawford stopped defenseman Yohann Auvitu's point shot, but the puck popped in the air, hit off Devils forward Devante Smith-Pelly and Parenteau swatted in the rebound for his third goal.
Crawford was the difference in second period, stopping all 16 shots by New Jersey. His best were a snapping glove on a Hall power-play chance with New Jersey ahead 1-0 and point-blank rebound stop of Beau Bennett with the game tied 1-all.
NOTES: Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dineen turned 53. ... Nick Lappin, a Geneva, Illinois, native who grew up a Blackhawks' fan, make his NHL debut for the Devils. ... The Devils were 2-0 against Chicago last season. ... Anisimov leads the Blackhawk with 10 points.
UP NEXT
Blackhawks: Host Los Angeles on Sunday night to start a three-game homestand.
Devils: Host Tampa Bay on Saturday night to finish a four-game homestand.
Cubs down 2-1 in World Series after 1-0 loss at Wrigley
CHICAGO – They lost Game 1 but then won Game 2, but the Chicago Cubs are in a 2-1 World Series deficit after a 1-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 on Friday night.
The Cubs dropped to 6-16 all-time in Game 3 of a Postseason series, including 4-11 in a best-of-seven. Chicago is now 3-8 overall in Game 3 of the World Series.
"There are no more series after this, so you've got to do everything you can to try to win right now and win today," said Cubs pitcher Josh Tomlin. "Regular season's probably a little bit different, but, you know, it's not regular season. It's a World Series game. When stuff starts happening, you go to guys that are probably a little more fresh, and that have maybe a little bit better stuff that can put a guy away in situations like when Andrew [Miller] (Indians pitcher) came in."
This is the eighth time that the Cubs trail a best-of-seven Postseason series, 2-1. They have lost the series in six of the previous seven instances, with the only exception coming in this year's NLCS against Los Angeles (won Game 4, won series in 6). The first six instances include the 1906 World Series vs. Chicago White Sox (won Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1918 World Series vs. Boston (lost Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1929 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost Game 4, lost series in 5); the 1935 World Series vs. Detroit (lost Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1945 World Series vs. Detroit (lost Game 4, lost series in 7); the 1989 NLCS vs. San Francisco (lost Game 4, lost series in 5); and the 2016 NLCS vs. Los Angeles (won Game 4, won series in 6).
Tonight's Game 3 was just the 25th 1-0 game in World Series history, as well as just the second in the past 20 seasons (The deciding Game 4 of the 2005 World Series was a 1-0 White Sox win).
The Cubs have now lost six of their last seven Game 3 contests overall, dating back to Game 3 of the 2007 NLDS. The lone win in that span came in Game 3 of the 2015 NLDS against St. Louis.
The Cubs dropped to 6-16 all-time in Game 3 of a Postseason series, including 4-11 in a best-of-seven. Chicago is now 3-8 overall in Game 3 of the World Series.
"There are no more series after this, so you've got to do everything you can to try to win right now and win today," said Cubs pitcher Josh Tomlin. "Regular season's probably a little bit different, but, you know, it's not regular season. It's a World Series game. When stuff starts happening, you go to guys that are probably a little more fresh, and that have maybe a little bit better stuff that can put a guy away in situations like when Andrew [Miller] (Indians pitcher) came in."
This is the eighth time that the Cubs trail a best-of-seven Postseason series, 2-1. They have lost the series in six of the previous seven instances, with the only exception coming in this year's NLCS against Los Angeles (won Game 4, won series in 6). The first six instances include the 1906 World Series vs. Chicago White Sox (won Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1918 World Series vs. Boston (lost Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1929 World Series vs. Philadelphia (lost Game 4, lost series in 5); the 1935 World Series vs. Detroit (lost Game 4, lost series in 6); the 1945 World Series vs. Detroit (lost Game 4, lost series in 7); the 1989 NLCS vs. San Francisco (lost Game 4, lost series in 5); and the 2016 NLCS vs. Los Angeles (won Game 4, won series in 6).
Tonight's Game 3 was just the 25th 1-0 game in World Series history, as well as just the second in the past 20 seasons (The deciding Game 4 of the 2005 World Series was a 1-0 White Sox win).
The Cubs have now lost six of their last seven Game 3 contests overall, dating back to Game 3 of the 2007 NLDS. The lone win in that span came in Game 3 of the 2015 NLDS against St. Louis.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Cubs, Dodgers look for edge in Game 3
The Chicago Cubs didn't necessarily have their best game on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NLDS as Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers shut them down to tie the series up at 1-1.
The Cubs, hiwever, are eager to get on the field for Game 3 on Tuesday night.
"It'll be fun,'' said Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who has gone 1-for-23 in six postseason games. "It'll be a great atmosphere. Those fans will bring it. It's so great. It will be a fun series.''
Jake Arrieta will get the start on the mound for the Cubs in the game.
"We know he's tough,'' Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley said. "He's got electric stuff. For every good pitcher, you try to capitalize on their mistakes. They all make mistakes, some more than others, and you have to try to be ready for those mistakes and try to take advantage of those."
Cubs batters will face Rich Hill in the third game of the series. Hill was 12-5 with a 2.12 ERA in 20 starts split between the A's and Dodgers this season. He struck out 10.5 per nine innings. The Dodgers gave up Jharel Cotton and two other pitching prospects to land him in a trade from Oakland on Aug. 1, but blisters limited him to six starts down the stretch.
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