The week that was … the “Field of Dreams” game, played in a cornfield, was so successful that MLB is considering playing next year’s game in a leek and artichoke field after the White Sox’s and Yanks’ ‘leeky’ pens choked away late leads. … Gov. Kathy Hochul is going to “fight like hell.” Last time someone said that all the windows at the Capitol had to be replaced. Hochul added, “no more toxic work environment,” so Ellen DeGeneres is a goner. … Once proud “Cuomosexual” Trevor Noah turned on the soon-to-be ex-gov faster than the Dodgers turned on Trevor Bauer.
The Chisox won in Dyersville, but lost twice to the Yankees in Chicago. A’s are in. Both teams are 68-50. Frankie Montas (9-8, 3.98 ERA) against Dallas Keuchel (7-6, 4.51 ERA). Play 20 units on Big D and the White Sox.
Steve Matz pitched five scoreless innings, the Jays hit four homers and beat the Mariners 8-3. W takes us back to -615 barfields.