Ranger Suarez tops players in World Series Game 3, as Phillies take a 2-1 series lead

Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Tuesday’s World Series Game 3.

The Philadelphia Phillies win 7-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven game series. Suarez struck out four over five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk.

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Phillies, Astros reset World Series pitching matchups after Monday’s rainout

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros have reset their World Series pitching matchups after rain postponed Game 3 in Philadelphia Monday.

The best-of-seven game series is tied at 1-1.

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Framber Valdez tops players in World Series Game 2, as Astros even series, 1-1

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Saturday’s World Series Game 2.

The Houston Astros win 5-2 to tie the Philadelphia Phillies 1-1 in the best-of-seven game series.

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Phillies’ Wheeler, Astros’ Pena top players in Sunday’s deciding LCS playoff games

Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler and Jeremy Pena of the Astros are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Sunday’s two deciding league championship series games.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros both win their series and advance to the World Series, which begins Friday in Houston.

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Astros’ Javier, Phillies’ Hoskins top players in Saturday’s LCS playoff games

Astros pitcher Cristian Javier and Rhys Hoskins of the Phillies are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Saturday’s two league championship series games.

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ALCS Preview: Astros favored because of pitching advantage, but Yankees have bats

Box-Toppers numbers favor the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees in the upcoming American League Championship Series.

Both teams were the two top seeds among AL postseason teams (Astros in first, Yankees in second) and both teams dominated the AL all season, with one or the other leading Box-Toppers team rankings nearly every week of the season.

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Astros’ Garcia tops players in Saturday’s league division series playoff games

Astros pitcher Luis Garcia tops players in Saturday’s four league division series playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Saturday’s league division series games: Padres closing pitcher Josh Hader, Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard and Guardians closing pitcher Eli Morgan.

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Phillies’ Nola tops players in Friday’s league division series games

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola tops players in Friday’s three league division series playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Friday’s league division series games: Padres closing pitcher Josh Hader and Guardians closing pitcher Emmanuel Clase.

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Diamondbacks’ Jameson tops players for Thursday, Sept. 15; Rays’ McClanahan rises to 8th

Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson is Thursday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Thursday, Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan rises to eighth place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors.

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Mets’ deGrom tops players for Saturday, Aug. 13; Astros’ McCullers tops AL players

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

deGrom struck out 10 over six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and no walks, in the 1-0 win over the Phillies.

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Red Sox hold Box-Toppers’ edge in AL Championship Series, but Astros have already beaten top AL team

The Boston Red Sox hold a slight Box-Toppers points advantage over the Houston Astros in the upcoming American League Championship Series.

But the Astros have already eliminated Box-Toppers’ top-ranked AL team, the Chicago White Sox, in the league division series.

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Astros’ Altuve, Braves’ Minter, Dodgers’ Betts top players in Tuesday’s divisional playoff games

In three league division series playoff games Tuesday, these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners: Jose Altuve of the Astros, Braves pitcher A.J. Minter and Mookie Betts of the Dodgers. The Astros and Braves advance to their league championship series. The Dodgers force Game 5 of their NLDS vs. the Giants on Thursday.

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Braves’ Anderson, Giants’ Wood, Red Sox’ Rodriguez top players in Monday’s 3 LDS games

In three league division series playoff games Monday, these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners: Braves pitcher Ian Anderson, Giants pitcher Alex Wood and Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.

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Astros’ McCullers, Rays’ Arozarena top players in pair of AL Division Series openers Thursday

Lance McCullers Jr. of the Astros and Randy Arozarena of the Rays are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Thursday’s pair of American League Division Series openers.

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Box-Toppers’ AL Division Series previews: White Sox vs. Astros, Red Sox vs. Rays

Both American League Division Series begin Thursday.

The AL Wild Card champion Boston Red Sox face the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays in one best-of-five game series and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros, champions of the AL West, in the other series.

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Diamondbacks’ Bumgarner tops players for Tuesday, May 11, rises to 6th in player rankings

Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner is Tuesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day and rises to sixth place in season player rankings.

Bumgarner struck out nine over seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks, in the 11-3 win over the Marlins.

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