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Red Sox looking for more offense as series with White Sox continues
The Boston Red Sox will look to bank a second consecutive home win when they continue a three-game series against the lowly Chicago White Sox on Saturday evening.,Although Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer in the seventh inning was the difference in a 3-1 Friday win, the Red Sox (71-70) have managed ...
Tommy Pham aims to continue surge as Royals host Twins
If the Kansas City Royals hold on to a playoff spot, it likely will be a result of their late-season roster additions.,As they host the Minnesota Twins (76-65) on Saturday night in the second game of a weekend series, the Royals (77-65) have won back-to-back games for the first time in more than a w...
Red-hot Mets attempt to extend win streak to 9 vs. Reds
Mark Vientos sensed good things ahead for the New York Mets even during a subpar stretch in mid-August.,On Friday night, Vientos almost singlehandedly ensured the Mets' longest winning streak in five years would continue in the timeliest fashion possible.,Vientos and the Mets will look to remain red...
Astros aim to build on shutout of Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros welcomed back All-Star Kyle Tucker in the opener of an interleague series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, an 8-0 win highlighted by Yordan Alvarez blasting a pair of three-run homers.,After ending a three-game skid, the Astros will seek another victory on Satu...
With health concerns growing, Phillies take on Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies, who have won six consecutive games, appear headed to their first division title since 2011.,About the only thing that might derail the Phillies (85-56) is a barrage of injuries.,On Saturday, when the Phillies play the host Miami Marlins (52-89) in the third of four games i...
Hot hitters square off in Athletics-Tigers matchup
Two of the hottest hitters in the American League go head to head once again Saturday afternoon when Zach McKinstry and the Detroit Tigers visit Lawrence Butler and the Oakland Athletics in the continuation of a three-game series.,Butler finished with three hits while McKinstry had two as the two te...
Setting sights on bigger goals, Orioles take on Rays
The Baltimore Orioles have clinched a winning record, but there is quite a bit more in mind for the American League East leaders.,They will try to keep plugging away when facing the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game series.,The Orioles (82-60) are guaranteed to f...
Nationals, Pirates set for day-night DH after rainout
After pending thunderstorms in the Pittsburgh area led to the scheduled Friday night game being postponed, the Pirates and the visiting Washington Nationals will play a day-night doubleheader on Saturday.,It was the first game postponed at PNC Park this season.,The only action for the teams on Frida...
MLB roundup: Manny Machado ties Padres' career HR mark in win
Manny Machado went deep twice and tied the Padres' record for career homers as San Diego beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday.,Machado's second homer of the night, his 25th of the year, soared into the second deck in left field to start the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his 163...
Seth Brown lifts A's past Tigers in 13th inning
Seth Brown's second hit of extra innings, a one-out double in the bottom of the 13th, gave the Oakland Athletics a 7-6 walk-off win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday in the longest game of the season for each team.,On a night when Detroit's Tarik Skubal was denied a potential 17th win, a ga...
Yankees aim for second straight win over Cubs
The New York Yankees are hoping the series against the Chicago Cubs this weekend at Wrigley Field sparks a successful run into the postseason.,After winning the opener of the three-game series in impressive fashion, the Yankees (81-60) look to build on the victory on Saturday.,Luis Gil and three rel...
Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez (foot) likely bound for IL
Los Angeles Dodgers cleanup hitter Teoscar Hernandez is likely headed to the injured list with a foot injury sustained Friday night against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Hernandez got hurt in the first inning after he was hit on the left foot by a pitch from left-hander Matthew Boyd.,After takin...
Injury to Phillies C J.T. Realmuto viewed as minor
Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto bruised his left knee and left the Phillies' Friday game against the host Miami Marlins, but the injury isn't believed to be serious.,Realmuto got hurt fouling a second-inning pitch off his knee before delivering his second run-scoring single of the night. He staye...
Maalik Murphy leads Duke to 2-OT win over Northwestern
Maalik Murphy threw two touchdown passes after regulation and a dormant Duke offense suddenly clicked in a 26-20 double-overtime victory over Northwestern on Friday night in Evanston, Ill.,Northwestern's Cam Porter ran for a 10-yard touchdown to open the overtime scoring. One play later, Duke scored...
Reign edge Angel City, narrow standings gap
Tziarra King scored what proved to be the match-winner in the 58th minute and Claudia Dickey made five saves as the Seattle Reign won their third consecutive match, defeating Angel City 3-2 on Friday in Los Angeles.,Ji So-Yun and Sofia Huerta also scored goals for Seattle (5-9-5, 20 points) which ex...
Matthew Boyd, Guardians hold Dodgers in check
Matthew Boyd delivered another strong outing and Andres Gimenez hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning as the visiting Cleveland Guardians earned a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series between division leaders., ,In his fifth start since return...
Manny Machado ties Padres' career HR mark in win over Giants
Manny Machado went deep twice and tied the Padres' record for career homers as San Diego beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday.,Machado's second homer of the night, his 25th of the year, soared into the second deck in left field to start the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his 163...
Eagles emerge with win over Packers in wild Brazil opener
Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his Philadelphia debut and the Eagles opened the season with a back-and-forth 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo.,Barkley rushed for 109 yards and two scores and added a touchdown catch in the first NFL game ever played in ...
Angel Reese, Sky top Sparks, end seven-game skid
Angel Reese produced 24 points and 12 rebounds and Chennedy Carter added 15 points, nine boards and seven assists as the host Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 92-78 on Friday to stop a seven-game losing streak.,Reese paced the Sky with her WNBA-best 26th double-double of the season while ...
Will Ferrin's late field goal lifts BYU over SMU
Will Ferrin kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:58 left Friday night to give BYU an 18-15 non-conference win over SMU in Dallas.,The Mustangs' last gasp ended with 1:25 remaining when Kevin Jennings' fourth-and-10 pass from their 40, intended for Jordan Hudson, fell incomplete at the ,Cougars' 20. Th...