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“For every quarterback, there’s always a couple when you look at them, you say, ‘OK, hey, without trying to make a crazy good play, you get rid of the football,’” Nagy said. “The one that he would tell you probably that he wants back — now, there’s different reasons for some of the sacks. The one that I think is a little bit more common of the throwaway, just the easy throwaway, was the one where he took the sack earlier in the game. He rolled to the left, kind of sprinted out, he was waiting to see something happen and it wasn’t there instead of just dumping it out and saving a sack.
Carlos Correa doubled and scored the go-ahead run on Jason Castro’s two-out single in the ninth. But that was just the beginning for the Astros, who had seen the Red Sox bully their pitchers for 10 homers in the series, including a record-setting three grand slams that turned Games 2 and 3 into routs.
“We probably didn’t deserve to come out on top in any of the first three games, but today if a couple of those go our way early on, we feel it’s a different game,” Toews said. “You know, we’ll find that consistency as a team. We’ll settle in.”
Photos of the 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks home opener vs. the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez) Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) chases after Blackhawks left wing Henrik Borgström (13) while he handles the puck during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) pushes the Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson (90) against the glass while fighting for possession of the puck during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) falls on the ice near Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) and center Casey Cizikas (53) during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Will Connolly, 10, yells while watching the Blackhawks warm up before facing the Islanders in the home opener at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks forwards Alex DeBrincat (12), Jonathan Toews (19) and Tyler Johnson (90) chase after the puck during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) handles the puck during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) hits Blackhawks left wing Henrik Borgström (13) in the face with his stick during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates during the first period. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) takes the ice next to right wing Patrick Kane (88) during player introductions before the home opener against the Islanders at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
“I was on the line of scrimmage to the left, came on a blitz on the outside,” Ogletree said. “They pulled, the guard tried to knock me upfield, but I sped back. Obviously he likes to step up in the pocket. So I got to the level of the quarterback, spun back around and he fell right into my arms. I wish I would’ve gotten the ball out, but it was a good sack for sure.”
“I know I was drafted out west, but I think I stayed consistent with those Midwestern values,” Parker said. “Those Midwestern values are that grit, grind and that blue collar, and this team demonstrated all of that this year coming in and working hard.”
“This is my fifth year, so it’s not my first opening night,” Ball said Tuesday. “I think a lot of guys are going to have butterflies because they’re so excited to play and finally get the year started, especially after all the COVID stuff. For me, being in my fifth year, (I’m) kind of like a vet in today’s game because guys are so young now. I’m just glad to get the year going.”
“Every day, every single moment, I’m going to give Ben a chance to join the team and be part of the team,” Rivers said. “He’s under contract to be part of the team, and that’s not going to change. Sometimes it happens quick and guys join back in. Sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve been in both situations and I’m fine with that.”
Chicago Sky player Allie Quigley, right, poses for a photo with Natasha Parker, mother of Sky player Candace Parker, inside Wintrust Arena on Oct. 19, 2021. The Chicago Sky team was gathering for a parade through downtown Chicago and a rally to celebrate their WNBA championship title. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)
Hendriks also led AL relievers in strikeouts (113), WHIP (0.73) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (16.14). He earned AL Reliever of the Month honors in May and September/October, finishing a phenomenal regular season with scoreless streaks of 15 games and 15⅔ innings.