Scores for August 20th, 2012

NFL

Final   

NY Giants «    36

Carolina           7

Quarterback Eli Manning was an efficient 27-of-35 passing for 288 yards and a touchdown for the New York Giants, who are now 2-1 after losing their first game of the season to the Dallas Cowboys. Carolina Quarterback Cam Newton threw three interceptions and completed just 16-of-30 passes for 242 yards.

 

College Football

Final

BYU                            6

(24) Boise State «       7

The only points Boise State scored came on an interception returned for a touchdown, but that was enough to take care of BYU.

 

MLB

Final    R

Los Angeles                1

Washington «  4

The Washington Nationals became the second team to clinch a spot in the playoffs yesterday. It is the first time they have reached the postseason since 1981 when the franchise was located in Montreal. The Magic Number for the Nationals to clinch the National League East is 8, with 13 games left for Washington to play and 12 left for the Braves.

Final    R

Philadelphia « 16

NY Mets           1

Final    R

Houston           4

St. Louis «       5

Final    R

Cincinnati «       5

Chicago Cubs 3

The Cincinnati Reds were the first team to clinch a playoff spot yesterday afternoon.

Final    R

Toronto            7

NY Yankees « 10

Final    R

Boston 4

Tampa Bay «  7

Final(10)         R

Minnesota       3

Cleveland «     4