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Sports Update: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024

Tuesday MLB Playoffs Recap:
The American League Wildcard matchups wrapped up on Tuesday with decisive wins. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 5-2, clinching the series 2-0. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals edged out the Baltimore Orioles 2-1, also sweeping their series 2-0.

In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers kept their postseason hopes alive with a 5-3 win over the New York Mets, tying the series at 1-1. The San Diego Padres advanced after a tight 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves, winning their series 2-0.

Thursday Night NFL Matchup:
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons (2-2) this Thursday night. Kickoff is at 8:15 PM on Prime Video.

High School Football Preview for Friday:

  • Breathitt Co. Bobcats (2-4) at Somerset Briar Jumpers (3-3). Tune in for live coverage starting at 6:45 PM, with kickoff at 7:30 PM on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
  • Pulaski Co. Maroons (3-2) at Madison Central Indians (4-1), kickoff at 7:30 PM.
  • Southwestern Warriors (2-3) at Harlan Co. Black Bears (1-3), kickoff at 7:30 PM.

College Football:
Both UK and WKU have bye weeks. Kentucky returns to action on Saturday, October 12 at home against Vanderbilt. WKU will face UTEP on Thursday, October 10, with kickoff at 8 PM ET. Live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.

Sunday NFL Showdown:
The Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) host division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens (2-2), on Sunday. Baltimore leads the regular season series 30-26, though Cincinnati holds an 18-11 advantage in games played at home. Baltimore has won the last two matchups. Kickoff is at 1 PM, with live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.