Braves power past Philadelphia, Aces end Fever’s season, Jalen Duren lands $200M contract
Braves power past Philadelphia.
This is The Sports Reset for Friday October 2nd
In the MLB postseason, the Atlanta Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 2 in a decisive Game 3. Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ozzie Albies added a two-run shot, and Ray Kerr worked three and a third scoreless innings. Atlanta earned its first postseason series win since 2021 and advanced to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the WNBA playoffs, the Las Vegas Aces ended the Indiana Fever’s season 94 to 83 behind A’ja Wilson’s 36 points and 10 rebounds. In the NFL, the Cleveland Browns edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 27 to 24 when Andre Szmyt made a 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left. In the NHL, the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5 to 1 as Igor Shesterkin scored the first goalie goal in franchise history. In college football, the North Texas Mean Green slipped past the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 45 to 44.
Looking ahead, the WNBA first round closes Friday when the Golden State Valkyries host the Dallas Wings in a winner-take-all Game 3. Arike Ogunbowale forced the decider with a playoff-record 45 points Wednesday, including a tying three-pointer with 4.1 seconds left in regulation. In college football, the Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Northwestern Wildcats, the Pittsburgh Panthers meet the Virginia Tech Hokies, and the Liberty Flames travel to the Delaware Blue Hens. In the NHL, the Rangers visit the Detroit Red Wings, while the Washington Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins meet the Winnipeg Jets. Saturday’s MLB Division Series openers include the Braves against the Dodgers and the New York Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays. Off the court, All-Star center Jalen Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year 200 million dollar contract with the Detroit Pistons, ending a lengthy restricted-free-agent standoff.
