National Sports

Freddie Freeman swinging onto baseball’s biggest stage for the first time, Jose Altuve & Co. back for more. Luis Garcia, Framber Valdez and a fresh set of Houston arms facing Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and these eager, young Atlanta bats.

ATLANTA (AP) — Eddie Rosario capped a remarkable NL Championship Series with a three-run homer, sending the Atlanta Braves to the World Series for the first time since 1999 with a 4-2 victory over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturda

BARRIE, Ont. — Will Cranley made 28 saves to lead the Ottawa 67's to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League on Saturday. Jack Beck scored his seventh goal of the season for Ottawa (4-3-0).

MONTREAL — A week ago, Mathieu Perreault was a healthy scratch for the Montreal Canadiens. Saturday night, he became a hat trick hero in front of his home fans.

TORONTO — The Raptors knew Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic would be a handful. But trying to limit the offensive machine on the second evening of back-to-back nights was one gigantic headache.

WINNIPEG — Jets veteran forward Paul Stastny keeps proving his worth to Winnipeg.

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Jet Greaves made 40 saves and the Cleveland Monsters downed the Belleville Senators 2-1 in the American Hockey League on Saturday. Jake Christiansen and Tyler Sikura each scored one and assisted the other for the Monsters (3-1-0).

TORONTO — In a season with little to celebrate, Toronto FC got to enjoy a Jozy Altidore goal Saturday and the chance to hinder CF Montreal's playoff push.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael McNiven made 29 saves for the shutout in a Laval Rocket 4-0 victory against the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League on Saturday.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Drew O’Connor scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-1 on Saturday night. O’Connor got his second and third goals of the season.