KMAQ Daily Sports Update – Thursday, October 9th

Tonight in Local High School Volleyball as regular season play wraps up in Class 1A’s Tri-Rivers East Conference:

Midland visits Prince of Peace

Easton Valley plays at Lisbon 

Calamus-Wheatland is on the road against North Cedar

Today in Local High School Cross-Country:

Central DeWitt is hosting a very large meet. Maquoketa, Northeast, Marquette Catholic, Easton Valley and Calamus-Wheatland are among local teams competing. 

Last night in the MLB playoffs: 

The Toronto Blue Jays punch their ticket to the ALCS, eliminating the Yankees by winning Game 4 5-2.

The Detroit Tigers tie their series up 2-2 after routing the Mariners 9-3. The win-or-go-home Game 5 is set for tomorrow night at 7.

The Chicago Cubs live to see another day and avoid the sweep as they beat the Brewers 4-3. Chicago trails the series 2 games to 1 , Game 4 is tonight at 8.

The Phillies keep themselves alive as well, beating the Dodgers 8-2. LA still leads the series 2 games to 1. Game 4 is today at 5. 

Tonight in the NFL for Thursday Night Football: It’s an NFC East showdown as the New York Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams come off of upset losses.