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Cubs, in pursuit of playoffs, look to sweep Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs have had an impressive weekend against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,It started with Seiya Suzuki delivering a game-winning hit in extra innings on Friday. And in a win Saturday, Chicago received clutch extra-base hits from Ian Happ and Michael Busch, along with a solid effort fro...
Dodgers turn to Clayton Kershaw in bid for series win vs. Cards
With the Los Angeles Dodgers beset by injuries to their starting pitchers, Clayton Kershaw's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery has become even more crucial to the team's fortunes.,Kershaw's comeback will continue Sunday afternoon when the Dodgers play the rubber match of their three-game seri...
Brewers close series vs. Guardians with momentum on their side
Despite losing leading hitter Christian Yelich to season-ending back surgery, the Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of momentum and will try to finish a series sweep of the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.,Milwaukee, leader of the National League Central, enters the contest with four wi...
Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox
In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additional helping of good news along with a victory in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (neck discomfort) appears poised t...
Rays eye sweep of Diamondbacks before heading to West Coast
After losing three straight series, the Tampa Bay Rays have assured themselves not only of a winning weekend, but they are going for a sweep on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Adding to the accomplishment, the opponent is one of the hottest teams in baseball -- the Arizona Diamondbacks. SUP...
Looking to continue dominance, Phillies go for sweep vs. Nats
The Washington Nationals will look to avoid a four-game sweep by the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after being outclassed in the first three games.,Philadelphia has outscored the Nationals by a combined 21-6 in the series, including a 5-1 victory on Saturday.,The Phillies have won eight of th...
Royals go for sweep against reeling Reds
If all goes as the Kansas City Royals would like, the best game of Dairon Blanco's career will be looked back upon as a main reason the Royals snapped their playoff drought this fall.,The Royals will aim to complete a series sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon when the teams meet i...
Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates
What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn't been a good one.,On Aug. 11, the Mariners were tied with the Houston Astros for first in the American League West and were 2 1/2 back of the final wild-card berth.,Entering Sunday, they've lost five in a row, are four ...
Pair of strong starts puts Mets on track to sweep Marlins
Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings on Friday night. Then Luis Severino tossed the New York Mets' first nine-inning shutout in over three years on Saturday afternoon.,No pressure, Paul Blackburn.,The most recent addition to the Mets' rotation will look to help his new team complete a sweep on S...
Dricus Du Plessis gets Israel Adesanya to tap out at UFC 305
Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis pulled off a stunning victory and successful title defense on Saturday night, getting No. 2 contender Israel Adesanya to tap out in the fourth round of their championship fight at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.,In a highly anticipated main event that lived up to...
Red Sox set sights on another road win vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox might have found an unexpected venue to get their season to another level.,The Red Sox seek their third straight victory at Camden Yards when they take on the host Baltimore Orioles in the series finale Sunday afternoon.,Boston won 5-1 on Saturday night after a weather delay, rema...
Leagues Cup roundup: Crew shake off early deficit, beat NYCFC in PKs
The Columbus Crew fell behind in the first minute but rallied to defeat visiting New York City FC in penalties on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup.,A goal by Alonso Martinez staked NYCFC to the lead before Cucho Hernandez tied the match in the 41st minute to cap the reg...
MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's 2-hitter lifts Phils past Nats
Cristopher Sanchez pitched a two-hitter for his second career complete game to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.,Sanchez (9-8) struck out four with no walks for Philadelphia, which has won eight of the nine meetin...
Marcell Ozuna, Chris Sale lead Braves' rout of Angels
Marcell Ozuna had three hits, including a three-run homer in the first inning, sparking the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Ramon Laureano and Whit Merrifield also homered, and Michael Harris II chipped in with three hits for an Atla...
Marcel Ozuna, Chris Sale lead Braves' rout of Angels
Marcell Ozuna had three hits, including a three-run homer in the first inning, sparking the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Ramon Laureano and Whit Merrifield also homered, and Michael Harris II chipped in with three hits for an Atlanta...
Josef Newgarden overcomes spins, wins at WWTR again
On Lap 195 on Saturday, Josef Newgarden found himself spinning through the exit of Turn 2, losing control while trying to track down teammate and race leader Scott McLaughlin.,Sixty-five laps later, Newgarden found himself not only in front of his teammate but in front of the rest of the IndyCar fie...
Padres dispatch Rockies for 20th win in 25 games
Luis Campusano homered and singled, Manny Machado had four hits and the streaking San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 in Denver on Saturday night.,Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim and Bryce Johnson had two hits apiece to back another solid start from Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. San Dieg...
Red Sox score late, dump Orioles for 2nd straight night
Jarren Duran's two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning broke a tie and Rafael Devers added a two-run home run as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Saturday night.,Starter Brayan Bello (11-5) and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as Boston won its sec...
Astros beat White Sox for 9th win in past 10 games
Hunter Brown recorded his 14th quality start while matching his single-season high for victories to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.,Brown (11-7) logged seven innings for only the second time this season and allowed one run on four hits and two wa...
100 Thieves open playoffs with sweep at LCS Summer Split
100 Thieves opened the League Championship Series Summer Split playoffs with a bang on Saturday, sweeping Dignitas 3-0 in the upper-bracket quarterfinals.,With the victory, 100 Thieves will face Team Liquid in the semifinals. Liquid locked down the No. 1 seed by going 7-0 in group-stage action. ,100...