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Reynaldo Lopez aims to pitch Braves to sweep of Rockies
The Atlanta Braves will send right-hander Reynaldo Lopez to the mound as they look for a sweep when they host the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game series on Thursday.,The Braves (76-63) won the first two games 3-0 and 5-2, and they lead the series 3-2 over the Rockies (51-89).,Atlanta ...
Pirates stumble home to face Nats after getting no-hit
Two rebuilding teams eager to finish the season on a positive note meet when the visiting Washington Nationals begin a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.,The Pirates (65-74) were no-hit for the first time in four years when they lost 12-0 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. S...
After breaking out on offense, Mariners seek split vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners set aside their offensive struggles for at least one night and now look to gain a split of a four-game series when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon.,The Mariners scored 12 runs during a four-game losing streak before exploding for 16 hits and registering a ...
Reds eager to continue dominance over Astros
The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to continue their improbable domination of the Houston Astros on Thursday when the two clubs conclude their three-game series with a matinee in Cincinnati. , ,The Reds blistered Houston rookie Spencer Arrighetti for nine first-inning runs Wednesday and rolled to a 12...
Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks shoot for sweep of Giants
Two pitchers on opposite ends of the support spectrum go head to head Thursday afternoon when Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks try for a three-game road sweep of Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants.,The Diamondbacks have ridden strong outings from starting pitchers Ryne Nelson and Zac...
Twins going for split of series with Rays
The Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays will close out their four-game series Thursday with a matinee affair in St. Petersburg, Fla., that will feature two top pitchers trending in opposite directions.,Tampa Bay (69-70) earned a season-series win, four games to two, by crafting its best inning of 202...
Phillies look to close in on division title vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be closing in on what would be their first division title since 2011.,Philadelphia, which will open a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Thursday, has an 83-56 record. The Phillies lead the National League East by seven games over the Atlanta Brave...
3B Matt Chapman, Giants agree to 6-year, $151M extension
Matt Chapman, who is putting up solid numbers in his first season with the Giants, will be staying in San Francisco long term.,The third baseman agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with the team on Wednesday.,Starting next year, Chapman, 31, will make $25 million annually through 2...
MLB roundup: Cubs combine to no-hit Pirates
Shota Imanaga threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter as the host Chicago Cubs recorded a 12-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge each tossed a perfect inning to complete the 18th no-hitter in franchise history.,Imanaga (12-3) struck out sev...
Trio of teams go 2-0 to kick off The International 2024
Xtreme Gaming, Team Spirit and Team Liquid swept their two matches Wednesday, the first day of The International 2024, a $2.4 million tournament being played in Copenhagen, Denmark.,The field for the Dota 2 evet contains 16 teams -- six invited teams and 10 teams who made it via regional qualifiers ...
Vikings' Sam Darnold eager to prove himself in opener vs. Giants
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Sam Darnold have a few things in common -- and some key differences -- heading into a Sunday afternoon season-opening matchup in East Rutherford, N.J.,Jones is trying to prove that he deserves to keep his job as the Giants'...
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 10th-inning RBI single caps Padres' rally past Tigers
Fernando Tatis Jr. singled with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday night to score Jackson Merrill as the San Diego Padres rallied from a 5-0 deficit to edge the visiting Detroit Tigers 6-5.,Merrill was placed on second to start the inning. After Elias Diaz grounded out and Mason McC...
Eternal Fire, NaVi advance at ESL Pro League Season 20
Eternal Fire and Natus Vincere are each one win away from qualifying for the ESL Pro League Season 20 playoffs after registering upper-bracket semifinal wins in Group A on Wednesday at Saint Julian's, Malta.,Both teams posted 2-0 wins on Wednesday, with Eternal Fire sweeping Sangal Esports and Natus...
Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner move into U.S. Open semis
No. 25 seed Jack Draper swept his way into his first career Grand Slam semifinal by ousting No. 10 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open on Wednesday in New York.,His semifinal foe will be top-seeded Jannik Sinner, as the Italian downed fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6...
Zac Gallen exits no-hit bid as D-backs down Giants
Zac Gallen threw no-hit ball for six innings, Eugenio Suarez and Pavin Smith hit home runs and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.,Having allowed five runs in five innings in his previous start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Gall...
Mariners score seven runs in seventh to overwhelm A's
Luis Urias homered and had four RBIs and Mitch Garver also drove in four as the Seattle Mariners pounded the host Oakland Athletics 16-3 on Wednesday night.,Victor Robles had three hits, three RBIs and three runs, and Urias also had three hits for the Mariners, who bounced back after losing the firs...
Angels overpower Dodgers to gain series split
Griffin Canning allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings and was backed by three home runs in the Los Angeles Angels' 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,The teams split two games this week and split their four-game season series.,Mickey Moniak's three-run homer highlig...
Cowboys back Dak Prescott, begin season with rugged Browns
Cleveland crumpled quarterbacks on the regular last season, but the Browns couldn't keep theirs healthy.,The Cowboys had the MVP runner-up under center, but Dallas was destroyed by an up-and-comer in another playoff disappointment.,Retooled and driven to get back to the postseason, the Cowboys trave...
Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers cruise to win over Yankees
Nathan Eovaldi was solid through seven innings while Wyatt Langford and Ezequiel Duran each went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to help the Texas Rangers earn a 10-6 win against the New York Yankees on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Eovaldi (11-7) struck out six while allowing two runs on four hits and three...
Spirit star Croix Bethune, hurt at baseball game, out for season
An honor at a Washington Nationals game proved costly for standout Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune.,The U.S. national team player was placed on the season-ending injury list on Wednesday after sustaining a torn meniscus away from training last week, the team announced.,Spirit coach Jonata...