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Marlins' Sandy Alcantara aims to outduel Phillies' Aaron Nola again
Just over three weeks ago, Sandy Alcantara and Aaron Nola squared off in a classic pitchers' duel.,The veteran right-handers are back on the mound Wednesday when the Miami Marlins conclude their three-game road series against the surging Philadelphia Phillies, who will be after a sweep and their six...
Cardinals continue marathon road trip with another one in Cincinnati
The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping a warming Masyn Winn is a sign of a coming hot streak as they continue their season-long 11-game road trip with the fourth game of their five-game set in Cincinnati on Wednesday night.,Winn came into the series in Cincinnati riding an 0-for-15 slump but the strong-...
Yankees set sights on rare 3-game win streak vs. Orioles
The New York Yankees haven't cranked up much offense lately, but that hasn't stopped them from managing a couple of recent victories.,They look to build on that against the host Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night, when the Yankees will try to secure a three-game winning streak for just the second ...
Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox
Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.,The Cubs, who hold the top National League wild-card spot, have defeated the American League Central-leading White Sox in their final at-bat...
Resurgent Red Sox aim to derail Brandon Pfaadt's strong run for D-backs
Something has to give when one of the hottest pitchers in baseball faces a smoldering Boston offense in Wednesday afternoon's series finale between the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and Red Sox. , ,Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.11 ERA) has allowed no earned runs in his last four starts...
Josh Bell making impact on, off field for Twins, who seek sweep of Braves
Josh Bell is providing value far beyond the box score for the Minnesota Twins.,Bell will try to keep leading the way when Minnesota squares off against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Twins are looking to complete a three-game sweep after beating the Braves 4-2 on Monda...
Paul Skenes still looking to get mojo back as he prepares to face Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping Paul Skenes can pitch like their ace once again and help them make one last push for a playoff berth.,Skenes returns to the mound on Wednesday afternoon when the Pirates host the Detroit Tigers in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA) was ...
MLB roundup: Brewers match club record with 22 runs, blank Mariners
Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, Jake Bauers and Luis Lara hit home runs for the host Milwaukee Brewers, who tied a franchise record for runs in a game in a 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.,The Brewers also tied a modern-day record in MLB for the largest margin of victory in a s...
Athletics OF Tyler Soderstrom (hip) to have season-ending surgery
Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is done for the season and will undergo season-ending left hip surgery on Friday.,Soderstrom has been dealing with an impingement in the hip and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. It marked the second time this season he had gone on the IL due to t...
Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single
Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,The Cubs clinched a series victory against the American League Central-leading White Sox by winning in their last at...
Reports: Saints RB Alvin Kamara sidelined but avoids serious knee injury
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara left Tuesday's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys with a knee injury, according to multiple media reports.,He avoided serious injury but is still expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, NewOrleans.football additionally reported.,Kamara, 31, has spen...
Shohei Ohtani homers again, Dodgers hold off Rockies
Shohei Ohtani homered, Teoscar Hernandez tripled and doubled and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off a late surge to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 in Denver on Tuesday night.,It was Ohtani's third home run in the first two games of the series. Tommy Edman doubled twice and Freddie Freeman also had two ...
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advances to third round in Cincinnati with ease
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka needed just 54 minutes to rout China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday, coasting into the third round of the Cincinnati Open.,It was a dominant showing on all fronts for the Belarusian, who won 93.3% of her second-serve points and 80% of her second-return points. She lost j...
Shohei Ohtani homers again, Dodgers hold off Rockies in Denver
Shohei Ohtani homered, Teoscar Hernandez tripled and doubled, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off a late surge to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 in Denver on Tuesday night.,It was Ohtani's third home run in the first two games of the series. Tommy Edman doubled twice and Freddie Freeman also had two...
Rhyne Howard, Dream game behind Aces after road win
Rhyne Howard scored 23 points while leading the Atlanta Dream to a crucial 97-82 road victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.,With the win, Atlanta is one game back of Las Vegas in the WNBA standings.,Howard shot 7 of 19 from the floor but was 7 of 7 from the free-throw line and also had f...
Natasha Cloud's career night leads Sky past Liberty
Led by a career-high 35 points and season-high nine rebounds from Natasha Cloud, the Chicago Sky hung on to beat the visiting New York Liberty 93-86 on Tuesday night after blowing a 13-point lead.,With the game tied at 32-32 just past the halfway mark of the second quarter, the Sky went an 11-0 run ...
George Klassen throws 7 shutout frames, leading Angels past Astros
George Klassen twirled a career-best seven shutout innings in his fifth career start, and the visiting Los Angeles Angels recorded two-out RBIs in three successive innings to defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday.,Klassen (2-1) surrendered four baserunners - one hit and three walks - and recorded...
Cal Quantrill's strong start, Justn Foscue's HR lead Rangers past Nats
Cal Quantrill pitched seven strong innings, Justin Foscue homered and the Texas Rangers opened a six-game homestand with a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington.,Corey Seager had a double and a single, and Wyatt Langford had two hits, a walk and two runs scored for Texa...
Brewers tie club mark with 22 runs while blanking Mariners
Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, Jake Bauers and Luis Lara hit home runs for the host Milwaukee Brewers, who tied a franchise record for runs in a game in a 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.,The Brewers also tied a modern-day record in MLB for the largest margin of victory in a s...
Bobby Witt Jr. caps Royals' late comeback win vs. Athletics
Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the game-winning RBI in the ninth as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 4-3 win against the visiting Athletics on Tuesday.,Down by two and unable to capitalize with the bases loaded in the eighth, the Royals made no mistake in the ninth. With pinch runner John Rave and Mic...