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Giants receiver Golden Tate says little on fight with Ramsey

(AP) — New York Giants re- after the final whistle in the broke up last year, reportedly
ceiver Golden Tate bobbed Rams' 17-9 victory over New while Breanna Tate was preg-
and weaved in discussing his York in Inglewood, Califor- nant with their second child.
post-game fight with Rams nia. Golden Tate made his dis-
cornerback Jalen Ramsey last "I don't want to backpedal pleasure with Ramsey known
weekend, saying he wants to and discuss that because I on social media, and it boiled
focus on helping the team fi- don't think, you know, going over in their first on-field
nally get a win. back to that is going to help meeting since then. They had
Speaking to the media for us this week," Tate said. "I re- already engaged several times
the first time since squaring ally don't want to draw any on the field during the game,
off with Ramsey on the field more attention or put any and Ramsey made a spectac-
after the Rams' win Sunday, more highlights out there ular, bone-crunching hit on
Tate refused to discuss the that don't have anything to do Tate on a key third down in
incident in detail on Thurs- with Dallas. So I just kind of the fourth quarter.
day. He insisted he has put it want to keep moving forward Tate said he has spoken with
behind him. and, you know, get a win this his sister about the event
Both players face possible week. " in detail. He did not reveal to tell who instigated it. week," Tate said. "I mean,
fines or suspension from Ramsey has not spoken about what was said and again said Now in his 11th season, Tate we're hungry for a win right
the NFL. Their teams have the incident. he wanted to move forward. is not sure whether the NFL now. That's all that matters.
indicated neither will face The two Nashville-area na- The 31-year-old receiver also will take action against him And I don't want to draw any
any disciplinary action from tives have a feud regarding refused to answer a question and Ramsey. A fine would be attention away from what's
them. Ramsey's former relationship about regretting the incident. more probable than a suspen- important, which is Dallas."
In a virtual news conference with Breanna Tate, the moth- Coach Joe Judge said his sion for an incident that was At the end of his virtual press
after the Giants (0-4) prac- er of Ramsey's two young players told him that Tate did quickly broken up by fellow conference, Tate was asked
ticed for Sunday's game in children and Golden Tate's not throw the first punch. players and coaches. about the lack of bruising on
Dallas (1-3), Tate said little sister. People in the stadium who "I'm just practicing trying his face
when asked what happened Ramsey and Breanna Tate saw the fight said it was hard to get ready for Dallas this "I had my helmet on," he said.

Slumping Sánchez benched for 3rd time in 4 games by Yankees

Kyle Higashioka was behind earning these opportuni- homers and 10 RBIs in 48 at-
the plate to catch left-hand- ties," Yankees manager Aaron bats during the regular sea-
er Jordan Montgomery on Boone said. "Feel like he's son and is a better defender
Thursday night. Higashioka, providing enough for us of- than Sánchez.
batting ninth, entered 2 for 7 fensively and doing a great Boone said he did not speak
in the series with a solo hom- job behind the plate. Honest- with Sánchez about the de-
er in New York's Game 1 win ly felt like I could have gone cision before announcing it.
and 3 for 12 with one RBI in with Gary, as well, and would He still views Sánchez as an
the postseason. have felt good about that. But important component.
Sánchez, a 27-year-old who is in the end after just contem- "If we're going to go on and
a two-time All-Star, hit .147 plating it, talking with some win a world's championship,
this season, which would coaches a little bit, felt like Gary's going to play a big role
have been lowest in the ma- this was the way I want to go and have a big moment or
jors by far if he had enough today." a big at-bat or a big perfor-
at-bats to qualify. He was 0 Higashioka caught ace Ger- mance behind the plate for
for 4 with three strikeouts in rit Cole in the opener as the us," Boone said. "And I view
(AP) — Slumping catcher New York facing elimination Game 2, dropping to 1 for 9 Yankees won 9-3 and Ma- that as as the case moving
Gary Sánchez was benched from the postseason in Game in the postseason. sahiro Tanaka in Game 3 as forward, if and when we're
by the Yankees for the third 4 of the AL Division Series "Another close call for me. New York lost 8-4. able to advance."
time in four games, with against Tampa Bay. It comes down to more Kyle Higashioka hit .250 with four

Greinke gets the call for Astros in Game 4 of ALDS vs. A's

(AP) — Zack Greinke will start for gled down the stretch. He has pitched
the Houston Astros in their Game 4 five innings or fewer in each of his
AL Division Series matchup against last four starts, including the wild-
the Oakland Athletics. Manger Dusty card series opener against Minnesota,
Baker made the announcement on allowing 12 earned runs over 18 2/3
Thursday three hours before the innings in that span.
scheduled first pitch. Baker said he wasn't sure how long
The right-hander is Houston's most Greinke could go against the Athlet-
experienced starter but has been deal- ics. His other concern is Houston's
ing with arm soreness. Greinke threw bullpen, which has been taxed during
off flat ground after Tuesday's game the first three games.
and told Baker Thursday morning "We hope to get as many quality in-
he was ready to go. Houston is a win nings as Greinke can give us and not
away from reaching the AL Cham- have too many bullpen innings. The
pionship Series for the third straight longer your starter can go the less
year. mixing and matching you have to
"He had to hear from the doctor he do," Baker said.
didn't have anything structurally The bullpen had not allowed an
wrong with his arm, which eased his earned run in its first four postseason
mind. It made it easier for him to games, but gave up five runs and six
make the decision," Baker said. hits Wednesday.
The 36-year-old Greinke has strug-