The Milwaukee Brewers hit three home runs on their way to a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers, taking a stranglehold on the NLCS. Jackson Courio opened the scoring with a home run on the first pitch of the game. Jake Bauers was the hero of the night, delivering a clutch two-run homer in the seventh inning. Garrett Mitchell followed with a homer of his own immediately after, prompting fans to question why Dave Roberts left Blake Snell in the game for so long.
Elsewhere in the NFL, Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown could return sooner than expected. The team has opened the practice window for Brown, who has spent four weeks on IR with an ankle injury. Caleb Williams and Lamar Jackson could also be back in action Sunday, offering welcome relief for injury-hit fantasy managers.
In managerial news, the Houston Astros will not renew the contract of Joe Espada after an 81-81 season and a brief postseason appearance. In contrast, the Phillies are sticking with Don Mattingly, who guided the club to the playoffs after a terrible start. In college football, Oregon ruled out Dante Moore against Nebraska due to concussion protocol.
CBS Sports also released its 2026-27 Preseason All-America teams. Florida forward Thomas Haugh stands out as a likely lottery pick in the 2027 NBA Draft. The 6-9 forward passed on a first-round grade from NBA decision-makers to return to college, and he could average 17 points and 6 rebounds again for a loaded Gators squad.
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