MLB in brief: Patrick Mahomes should be at Game #1 | Kevin Gausman wonders

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who grew up in East Texas, is expected to attend Game 1 of the World Series tonight.
Mahomes grew up a huge Rangers’ fan but is now a minority owner of the KC Royals.
Mahomes’ father, Pat Sr., pitched for the Rangers in 2001.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 27, 2023

so you mean to tell me….

– our ace hit a bird in 2001, and our ace hit a bird in 2023
– all the dates of the world series games in 2001 are the same as the dates in 2023
– the all star game was in seattle in 2001 and 2023
– george bush threw the first pitch in 2001 and 2023 pic.twitter.com/mTGa3TvKPp

— chris (@chriismiddleton) October 27, 2023

Arizona had a plan, but didn’t execute it until after Game 2. The Phillies then chased at a higher rate than any five-game span all season.

The blueprint to attack the Phillies will linger as they have an offseason to adjust. Some details: https://t.co/PWZNB0J5He

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 27, 2023

What is a hat trick in hockey comparable to in baseball? For a pitcher and for a position player #LetKevKnow

— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) October 27, 2023