• The Oakland Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers to stay alive in their AL Division Series. The A’s were aided by an over-the-wall catch by centerfielder Coco Crisp, and a diving catch by leftfielder Yoenis Cespedes both robbing Tigers hitters of extra base hits. These defensive plays aided a strong pitching performance by Brett Anderson to help the A’s play another game.
• The San Francisco Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds taking advantage of two mistakes by the Reds in the 10th inning. A passed ball by Ryan Hanigan and an error by Scott Rolen gave the Giants the lead they would not relinquish, as they were finally able to win a game. The Reds are still without ace Johnny Cueto who left in the first inning of Game 1 with back spasms.
• The Yankees and Orioles are tied at one game apiece, as are the Cardinals and Nationals. Both of these series are playing their third games today.
Vilma suspension stands
• Saints Linebacker Johnathan Vilma's season long suspension was upheld in an appeal Tuesday night, meaning he will miss the entire season (but will be paid for the first 6 games since he was placed on PUP list with an injury, which guarantees pay for those games).
• Vilma took to Twitter, immediately blasting NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, saying: "This is not news to me pride won't let him admit he's wrong." Goodell did reduce the suspension lengths of Browns LB Scott Fujita and Packers DE Anthony Hargrove, each of whom was with the Saints during the bounty program.
• It is a big blow for the Saints defense, who could have used one of their best players as they try to recover from a 0-4 start to make the playoffs, something only one 0-4 team has done in NFL history.
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