Day: June 9, 2025

MONTREAL — You could forgive fans at Olympic Stadium for being caught off guard Tuesday night. The Montreal Expos came into the postseason not just hot—but historically dominant. Winners of 110 games, a league-best .679 winning percentage, and an 18–4 closing sprint through September. They were second in the United League in runs, average, and hits. First in OBP. First in bullpen ERA. First in strikeouts. First in swagger. And now? Down...

Senators 5, Expos 0 — Burkett Outduels Martinez in a Stunner Forget the hype. Forget the records. On a night when Pedro Martinez struck out 17 and made history in front of nearly 60,000 fans at Olympic Stadium, it was John Burkett who walked off with the win. Burkett was masterful, tossing a complete-game shutout and scattering six hits over nine innings to silence a Montreal lineup that never found its footing. The Senators' bats were quiet...