In a pivotal game, the Mets defeated the Padres 8-3 with Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea successfully executing a piggyback strategy, contributing four and five innings, respectively. Both pitchers showcased strong performances, with Holmes emphasizing the team’s focus on winning as they aim for a National League Wild Card spot, while Manaea expressed determination to maintain his recent improvement.
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After an exhausting 18-inning Game 3, the World Series continues with Game 4 just hours away, featuring key betting picks. Notable bets include Over 8.5 runs (-105) due to fatigued bullpens, Over 14.5 outs recorded for Shane Bieber (-190), and Over 2.5 walks allowed (+135) as the Blue Jays may intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani again. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Toronto Blue Jays plan to continue walking Shohei Ohtani after his record-setting performance of reaching base nine times in an 18-inning game against the Dodgers, where he hit two doubles and two home runs. Following a game-tying homer in the seventh inning, Jays manager John Schneider stated they aim to minimize Ohtani's impact at the plate, resulting in multiple intentional walks. Want More Context? 🔎
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George Springer left the Jays' Game 3 loss with a right side injury after fouling a pitch, prompting concerns of a possible oblique strain that could end his postseason. If sidelined, Toronto may shift Bo Bichette to DH, possibly bringing back Joey Loperfido to replace Springer on the roster, significantly impacting the team's chances in the series. Want More Context? 🔎
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