Good morning, Friends! It's bright and early here on the home front, but that doesn't mean that we can't look ahead to see what is on tap for another sports-filled Saturday. Let's take a look at what is on the schedule today.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox
1:05 PM
David Price looks to rebound against the Yankees after his last attempt didn't go too well for him. Price gave up six runs on seven hits while working six innings. Inconsistency has been a common problem for Price ever since he came to Boston. Price sports a 4-0 record, but has given up at least 5 runs in half of his starts this season.
The Yankees are off to their worst start in the last 25 years (10-17). They have only won two in their last eight, and hold down the cellar of the AL East. Nathan Eovaldi (1-2, 5.46) was on the other end of the previous match-up with Boston and David Price. Eovaldi took the worst of the exchange by surrendering 10 hits and six runs over five innings of work.
NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3
Toronto at Miami (Series tied 1-1)
5:00 PM
With Chris Bosh being declared out for the playoffs, the Heat are in a tight spot in this second round match-up with the Raptors. The first two games saw overtime battles in which Miami took one on the road from Toronto. With home court advantage in their favor, Miami looks to take the series back home and set up the potential match-up that Lebron has wanted.
142nd Kentucky Derby
Post Time 6:34PM
The main event on the slate today is without a doubt the Kentucky Derby. The first Saturday in May is where everyone realizes that they love horse racing again. Last year, American Pharoah pulled off the Triple Crown; something I have never witnessed in my life. American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years (Affirmed was the last in 1978). The last time back-to-back Triple Crown winners? Seattle Slew in 1977 and Affirmed. Can history repeat itself? Well you have to win the first one. Nyquist is currently the favorite at 2-1, but I'm thinking that Gun Runner (9-1) is where you should put your money,
NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 3
Golden State at Portland (Golden State leads 2-0)
8:30 PM
The Warriors have been business as usual while Steph Curry has missed time in the playoffs with a knee injury. Curry, who before he became Superman, was plagued by ankle injuries that cost him a lot of time early in his career. Now with a bum knee, he is looking at returning to the lineup soon. He is "probable" for Saturday, but Steve Kerr says the reigning MVP is unlikely to play. The Warriors haven't seemed to need Curry, but for a deep run, they will need him healthy in order to repeat as champs.
NHL Western Conference Semifinals Game 5
Nashville at San Jose (Series tied at 2-2)
10:00 PM
Nashville took two clutch wins against San Jose at home to tie the series up before they head west. The Predators are looking to do something that they haven't been able to do in franchise history: Win a road playoff game in San Jose. After a thrilling 3 OT victory late Thursday night, it appears that the momentum has swung into Nashville's favor.
There is nothing like playoff hockey. Even if you do not like hockey, hold your judgement until you watch it in the playoffs. It's on the level of both NBA and MLB playoffs. If you have the time, and you are up that late, you won't regret it.
We'll be back for a recap later, but from me, enjoy this great sports Saturday!
-Dug
@chansm1th
