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Another big Boston sports doubleheader, another pair of wins.
The Red Sox took a 2-1 lead over the Houston Astros in the American League Championship on Tuesday night behind Reviews another stellar Game 3 start by Nathan Eovaldi. But it was the towering 8th-inning big slam by Jackie Bradley Jr. – who also With the bases loaded in Game 2 – that broke the game open.
Bases loaded?
JBJ delivers AGAIN. #ALCS pic.twitter.com/0pSQ7GAwwO
– MLB (@MLB) October 17, 2018
As the Sox closed out their 8-2 victory, the Celtics opened the NBA season with a command 105-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While the game was marked by Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving (who both struggled from the field), it was Jayson Tatum who led the team with 23 points.
Here's the latest from the victorious night.
What exactly are the Astros up to?
The MLB says it's launched on an internal investigation following a report Tuesday night by Metro Boston that an Astros employee who had a small camera and was "texting frequently" had to be removed from the media-credentialed photo pit near the Red Sox dugout at Fenway Park during Game 1 of the ALCS.
It turns out that, according to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians also complained to the MLB about their filming during their American League Division Series against the Astros. While nothing has been raised, the reports have raised questions about potential cheating or sign-stealing. And as Yahoo's Jeff Passan, who has identified the Astros as Kyle McLaughlin, reported late Tuesday night A source told Passan that the Indians even warned the Red Sox prior to the ALCS.
However, it seems Houston also had their suspicions.
An "industry source" told The Boston Globe'S Alex Speier that the MLB' s investigation found that McLaughlin was trying to see if the Red Sox, who were late last season for sign – stealing, were using video surveillance to steal signs from the Astros. The "spy vs spy" mission, as Speier it, ended in the third inning after McLaughlin was removed from the pit. The source also said that the behavior had not provided a competitive advantage for the Astros.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora downplayed the incident Tuesday night, but both the MLB and the team have been taking precautions. According to Passan, the league has taken its security presence before Game 3 and Red Sox players told Speier that they have been using multiple signs throughout the playoffs, making them harder for opponents to steal.
"Every club thinks the other club is cheating," Passan's source told him.
Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday night that he had not been briefed on the situation: "I'm worried about the game."
Speaking of which, here's the latest news from Game 3 from Boston.com:
MLB Network's Lauren Shehadi learns what Guerin Austin knows all too well: Always watch out for incoming Gatorade
What the … pic.twitter.com/kaifFEtqOl
– Lauren Shehadi (@LaurenShehadi) October 17, 2018
Joel Embiid says 76ers-Celtics is "not a rivalry"
Sixers center Joel Embiid may have a budding rivalry with Jayson Tatum, but the 24-year-old All-Star says 76ers-Celtics is anything but. And his reasoning is fair enough. "I do not know our record against them, but it's pretty bad," he told reporters after Tuesday's loss to Boston. "They always kick our ass. So this is not a rivalry. " [ESPN]
Danny Ainge knows there are high expectations for his team
With a healthy roster and the league's top coaching, the Celtics should be a favorite to reach the Finals. Goal Danny Ainge, the team's president of basketball operations, is not writing them in yet. "There is some uncertainty that we can reach our potential and reach the expectations," he said. "I think that we all – our fans, our players, our coaches – have high expectations for us, and, with expectations, come a lot more difficult mental battle to overcome." [Boston.com]
Was it actually a catch?
The filming incident was not only Red Sox-Astros controversy Tuesday. Astros left fielder Tony Kemp made what appeared to be an incredible leaping wrestling against the wall, robbing first basemen Steve Pearce of an extra-basic hit. HOWEVER, close-ups replays Kemp may have trapped the ball after it. The Red Sox challenged the game during the game, but the catch was upheld. For what it's worth, Kemp's grab after the game. [MassLive]
Tuukka Rask says he is still warming up
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask may be just 31 years old, but he's a bit like a old man after a little slow start to the season. "Once you get older, the diesel does not warm up that quick," he told the Boston Herald. Rask's save percentage through three starts is just .881, though that number is slightly skewed by the team's 7-0 loss to the Capitols Washington in the season opener. [Boston Herald]
Highlight of the night: A very scary Terry block.
Rozier STUFF. pic.twitter.com/PBN0zods2f
– Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 17, 2018
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