Playoff stakes, late-game tension and a shootout finish brought the highlights Wednesday. The Brewers made the biggest statement, while the Capitals and Stars had to sweat out hard-fought hockey wins.
Top Games
- The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in a playoff matchup, moving to the brink of their first World Series appearance in 44 years with a 3-0 NLCS lead. Cooper Pratt went 3-for-4, while Dodgers starter Blake Snell struck out nine over six innings.
- The Washington Capitals edged the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a high-scoring nail-biter decided by one goal. Alex Tuch powered Washington with two goals and an assist.
- The Dallas Stars topped the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a one-goal thriller, with Roope Hintz scoring in the fourth round of the shootout to seal it.
- Missouri State held off Kennesaw State 24-21 in a nail-biter, with the three-point margin making this one a tight finish.
- Western Kentucky defeated Sam Houston 16-3 in a noteworthy result, keeping the game firmly in the defensive column.
Standout Performances
Blake Snell struck out nine across six innings against Milwaukee. Cooper Pratt went 3-for-4; he is batting .281 with three home runs in 74 games.
Alex Tuch posted two goals and an assist in Washington’s win, bringing him to three goals on the season.
That’s the Wednesday wrap: a playoff statement in Los Angeles and a pair of hockey finishes that went right down to the wire.
