ATLANTA (AP) — The World Series shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday after the Braves and Astros split the first two games in Houston.
Ian Anderson goes to the mound for the Braves in their first World Series home game since 1999. He’ll be opposed by Luis Garcia, the only pitcher to go eight innings in a game this postseason.
Each team has earned 7-2 victories so far. The Astros evened the Fall Classic on Wednesday as Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) homered and Jose Urquidy (ur-KEE’-dee) worked five strong innings.
Melvin heading down the coast
UNDATED (AP) — The San Diego Padres have hired Bob Melvin from the Oakland Athletics as their new manager.
That’s according to a person with knowledge of the deal who tells The Associated Press that Melvin will receive a three-year deal.
Melvin replaces Jayce Tingler, who was fired Oct. 6 after a brutal second-half collapse dropped the Padres out of contention.
Melvin became the winningest manager in Oakland team history this year, but the A’s missed the playoffs following three straight postseason berths.
The A’s were 853-764 under Melvin.
In other MLB news:
— Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas has accepted a two-year deal worth $5 million annually and runs through 2023. Rojas batted .265 this season for Miami with nine home runs and 48 RBIs. He leads all current Marlins with 730 games played for the team.
