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Astros' Hunter Brown set to return vs. Tigers' Framber Valdez
The second contest of a three-game series between the Houston Astros and visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday will present an intriguing confluence relative to the opposing starting pitchers.,Ace right-hander Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.84 ERA) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday to ma...
Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates
Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz had two homers and five RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh and leads the majors with eight blasts in June. Overa...
Twins' Byron Buxton carries Energizer Bunny role into rematch vs. Rangers
Byron Buxton is off to another blistering start this week.,Buxton, the reigning American League Player of the Week, will try to stay hot for the visiting Minnesota Twins when they meet the Texas Rangers in the second contest of their three-game series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,After going 11-f...
Dodgers' Kyle Tucker aims to build on successful outing vs. Rays
After he delivered an all-around game Monday, Kyle Tucker will be out to add to his recent success when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the middle contest of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and threw out a runner at home plate from righ...
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong aims to remain hot vs. Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong will be hard-pressed to hit for the cycle again this season, never mind in reverse order in his first four at-bats as he did Monday night.,But the Chicago Cubs won't mind as long as he maintains the focus he displayed in his final at-bat.,The Cubs will look to build upon a walk-o...
Padres' search for offense continues against Cardinals, Andre Pallante
The host St. Louis Cardinals will look to continue to take advantage of the San Diego Padres' offensive futility in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday.,The Padres own the worst batting average in the major leagues by a wide margin, and their mark declined further in the series opener....
Phillies rookie Gabriel Rincones Jr. aims for encore against Marlins
Please forgive Gabriel Rincones Jr. if he seems tired when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,The rookie outfielder likely will be on cloud nine for the near future after notching his first career hit -- a home run -- in the Phillies' 7-0 victory on Monday.,"I don't think I...
After erupting for 12 runs, Reds hope bats stay hot against Mets
The Cincinnati Reds broke out of their offensive slumber Monday night in a 12-0 rout of the visiting New York Mets. The hosts will look to continue that momentum Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game set.,The Reds, who scored just seven runs in their three-game series against the visiting...
Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory
The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are...
G2 Esports grab final IEM Cologne playoff spot in nail-biter
With one playoff spot left, G2 Esports and Natus Vincere played like two teams on the brink of elimination -- which they were -- providing one of the best matches of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Monday in Germany.,And despite dropping the first map, it was G2 emerging with the win, tak...
MLB roundup: Cardinals' Dustin May fires 1-hit shutout vs. Padres
MLB roundup: Monday,Dustin May threw a one-hit shutout on Monday to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a 3-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres.,May (5-6) threw six perfect innings before Fernando Tatis Jr. walked in the seventh. The St. Louis starter struck out nine and walked one in the fir...
Valkyries hold cold-shooting Kelsey Plum in check, blow out Sparks
Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 on Monday night in a Commissioner's Cup game in San Francisco.,Kaila Charles chipped in with 13 points, Veronica Burton 12 a...
Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit blast caps Dodgers' comeback against Rays
Pinch hitter Miguel Rojas delivered a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory on Monday.,Kyle Tucker hit a three-run home run and threw out a runner at the plate as the Dodgers won a duel bet...
Valkyries blow out cold-shooting Kelsey Plum, Sparks
Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries won a matchup of teams battling to stay alive in the Western Conference portion of the Commissioner's Cup chase with an 78-58 romp over the visiting Los Angeles S...
Athletics continue offensive surge with demolition of Pirates
Nick Kurtz smacked two homers and knocked in five runs while Jeff McNeil had one blast and drove in four to help the Athletics roll to an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz and McNeil each had three hits as the Athletics won for the sixth time in the ...
Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Diamondbacks edge Angels
Pavin Smith had two hits, including a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, to help lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Phoenix.,Geraldo Perdomo had an RBI double, walked twice and also scored a run for Arizona,...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who mis...
Pete Crow-Armstrong's cycle helps Cubs rally for win over Rockies
Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday night and the host Cubs overcame a late two-run deficit to earn a 5-4 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Matt Shaw's bases-loaded walk gave Chicago the victory after Pedro Ramirez leveled the score one b...
New Zealand's Elijah Just scores twice, but Iran rally for draw
Elijah Just scored a brace and Chris Wood had a pair of assists to help New Zealand, ranked 85th by FIFA, garner a 2-2 draw with 20th-ranked Iran in both teams' Group G opener Monday night in Inglewood, Calif.,Max Crocombe made two saves for the Kiwis, who took a 2-1 lead early in the second half bu...
Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Tigers over Astros
Colt Keith produced his first career three-homer game as the visiting Detroit Tigers slugged five home runs en route to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,Keith finished 3-for-4 with two two-run homers, a solo shot and a career-high six RBIs. Kevin McGonigle and Spencer Torkelson also ...