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'Efficient' Dodgers showing Rangers their pitching, hitting prowess
The National League-West leading Los Angeles Dodgers have 14 runs over two games against the visiting Texas Rangers and will try for a series sweep on Sunday afternoon.,The Dodgers have Major League Baseball's best record and have won seven of their past eight games. The defending World Series champ...
After 'gutsy, blue-collar win,' Pirates vie for rare sweep of Cubs
Konnor Griffin was 13 the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Chicago Cubs in a series.,The Pirates and their soon-to-be 20-year-old shortstop will look to leave Chicago with three straight wins when the National League Central rivals conclude their series on Sunday.,Griffin, who signed a nin...
Capitals fighting for playoff life in rematch with Penguins
The Washington Capitals kept their slight playoff hopes alive Saturday with a road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. ,Now, the Capitals need another victory against the Penguins, this time at home on Sunday afternoon, to stay in the race.,With 91 points and a 41-30-9 record, the Capitals are three p...
Brewers ask Brandon Woodruff to salvage series finale vs. Nationals
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they look to avoid a series sweep by the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.,Woodruff (1-0, 5.91 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Zack Littell (0-1, 3.60).,Foster Griffin and three relievers combined on a two-hi...
Red Sox eager to build momentum in finale vs. Cards
Brayan Bello will take the mound on Sunday afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals as the Boston Red Sox try to win their second consecutive series and first one on the road this season., ,Bello (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA in one career start against St. Louis. ,He'll oppose fellow righ...
Royals turn to Noah Cameron in series finale vs. White Sox
Dominance on the mound continues to fuel the Kansas City Royals in their extended home success against the Chicago White Sox. ,Following consecutive shutout victories, the Royals will aim for an eighth straight winning home series over the White Sox on Sunday afternoon. ,After its 14-game home winni...
Rays use speed to keep winning, strive to extend Yanks' skid
The Tampa Bay Rays got their first look at Chandler Simpson's speed in the majors last season, and his impact has helped clinch a series victory over the New York Yankees this weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Rays would like to see Simpson make a continued impact, while the Yankees hope to keep t...
Athletics finding reasons to celebrate while Mets looking for answers
The Athletics went viral with a new home run celebration Saturday as they locked up a winning road trip to New York.,The mood is decidedly more downbeat for the New York Mets.,The visiting Athletics will look to complete a three-game sweep of the reeling Mets Sunday afternoon when the teams close ou...
Marlins-Tigers finale features Cy Young Award matchup
The Detroit Tigers are hoping the third time's the charm early in the season.,After failing in their two previous attempts to sweep a three-game series, Detroit will attempt to do so Sunday at home against the Miami Marlins in a battle between former Cy Young Award winners.,Detroit lost at San Diego...
Angels turn to sizzling Jose Soriano in rubber game at Reds
The Los Angeles Angels are sending the right man to the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, when they'll rely on new-found ace Jose Soriano to try to win the finale and the three-game series.,The Angels' bats cooled off after Friday's 10-2 blowout win as they dropped Saturday's game 7-...
O's lineup takes another hit heading into rubber match with Giants
When the Baltimore Orioles try to capture the finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants in the rubber game of the three-game series Sunday afternoon, they might be doing with a bit of a makeshift lineup.,But at least they'll have some momentum following Saturday night's 6-2 victory.,The Oriol...
Missing George Springer, Jays send Max Scherzer vs. Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with another injury concern Sunday afternoon when they face the visiting Minnesota Twins in the decisive encounter of a three-game series.,Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe Saturday during the Twins' 7-4 victory. Sprin...
Phillies continue search for offense in series against Diamondbacks
The Philadelphia Phillies' bats have been scuffling in recent days, but Kyle Schwarber knows that a relaxed, focused approach is still the way to go.,Schwarber and the Phillies hope to escape with a series victory Sunday afternoon when they conclude their weekend set with the visiting Arizona Diamon...
Rose Lavelle records goal, assist in USWNT's victory over Japan
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th start with a goal and an assist to help the U.S. women's national team to a 2-1 win in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday to open a three-match series against Japan.,Lavelle, in her 119th match, scored in the 9th minute off a set piece then set up Lindsey Heaps in the 48...
Team Liquid 1st team to 2-0 at LCS Spring
Team Liquid moved to the top of the standings with a win over Shopify Rebellion as Week 2 of the regular season of the LCS Spring event began Saturday.,Team Liquid won 2-0 in a battle of 1-0 teams, while LYON beat Dignitas 2-1 in the other match of the day.,Eight teams will compete in best-of-three ...
Timo Baumgartl scores in 61st minute as St. Louis City tie FC Dallas
Timo Baumgartl's 61st-minute goal negated Louicius Deedson's opener as visiting St. Louis City SC earned a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.,The equalizer was the first goal in four matches at Toyota Stadium for St. Louis (1-3-3, 6 points), which has gone 1-0-2 in its last three matches after getting shut...
Dallas Fuel reach grand final of OWCS NA Stage 1 playoffs
Dallas Fuel downed Spacestation Gaming 3-1 on Saturday to advance to the grand final of the Overwatch Champions Series' North America Stage 1 playoffs.,Spacestation Gaming dropped to the lower-bracket final in the double-elimination playoffs on Sunday against Team Liquid, with the winner advancing t...
Union edge CF Montreal, end 6-game losing streak
Jesus Bueno scored the tiebreaking goal in the 70th minute, and the visiting Philadelphia Union earned a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal to snap a season-opening six-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.,Philadelphia (1-6-0, 3 points) ended its worst skid to open a season since going 0-4-4 to start...
NHL roundup: Jack Eichel's OT goal sends Knights to playoffs
Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff spot with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Saturday night.,Eichel grabbed the puck in the Colorado end, skated down the left boards and beat goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood with a shot from the cir...
Sharks' playoff plans take hit in shootout loss to Canucks
Macklin Celebrini tallied his 109th and 110th points of the season, but the San Jose Sharks couldn't win their home finale of the season, falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in a shootout on Saturday night.,Jake DeBrusk and Linus Karlsson found the back of the net for the Canucks in the shootout, w...