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Dodgers' Jack Flaherty aims for continued success in Miami
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jack Flaherty should feel right at home Thursday afternoon.,Flaherty will get the start against the host Miami Marlins in the decisive contest of a three-game series.,The Marlins, who dropped an 8-4 decision on Wednesday, will counter with right-hander Edward Cabrera...
Guardians bring never-say-die attitude into series finale vs. Twins
The Cleveland Guardians already seem geared up for the postseason. ,Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins haven't looked like a playoff contender for some time. ,With the postseason in sight, the host Guardians look to win this four-game series from the reeling Twins on Thursday. ,Josh Naylor hit a pair of...
Playoff-hopeful Braves look to take series from Reds
The Atlanta Braves will try to improve their playoff chances when they conclude a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds with a Thursday matinee.,Marcell Ozuna doubled twice and hit his first home run in 27 games as Atlanta won 7-1 in the second game of the series on Wednesday. Ozuna dro...
MLB roundup: Brewers win NL Central, then walk off Phillies
Jake Bauers lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series between division leaders after the Brewers clinched the National League Central earlier on Wednesday., ,Rookie Jackson Ch...
Late goal gets Earthquakes a point against Sounders
Paul Marie's late second-half goal helped the San Jose Earthquakes earn a point with a 2-2 draw against the host Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.,Marie tipped in a cross from Jeremy Ebobisse for his third of the season in the 89th minute to level the score 2-2.,Amahl Pellegrino also scored for t...
Evander tallies twice as Timbers take down Galaxy
Evander had two goals and an assist in the Portland Timbers' 4-2 win over the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday.,The Timbers (12-10-7, 43 points) are 8-0-2 in their last 10 regular-season home matches. The victory allows eighth-place Portland to keep pace in the congested Western Conference p...
Lions QB Jared Goff looks to be ‘better’ in visit to Arizona
Jared Goff signed a giant four-year extension during the offseason. But so far, the three-time Pro Bowler hasn't played anything like a $212 million quarterback.,The Detroit Lions won their season opener in overtime against the Los Angeles Rams despite Goff being limited to 217 passing yards. Goff w...
Sporting KC hammer Rapids, keep playoff hopes going
Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each had a brace as Sporting Kansas City earned a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Kan., to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Pulido scored SKC's first two goals and Thommy scored the last two.,Sporting (8-15-7, 31 points) had a s...
FC Cincinnati edge Minnesota United for 10th road win
Yuya Kubo had a goal and an assist and Luca Orellano also scored to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn., ,Roman Celentano finished with four saves for Cincinnati (17-8-4, 55 points), which remained two points ahead of third-place Columbus...
Jordan Walker's 3-run double propels Cardinals past Pirates
Jordan Walker hit the game-breaking three-run double in the seventh inning as the Cardinals rallied past the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 Wednesday night.,Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and Masyn Winn hit a solo shot for the Cardinals (77-75), who have won the first three games of this four...
Second-half goals lift Orlando City past Charlotte FC
Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire scored second-half goals as host Orlando City beat Charlotte FC on Wednesday. , ,Orlando (12-10-7, 43 points) pulled ahead in the 52nd minute off a free kick. While Charlotte's defenders were trying to get on the same page, Orlando sent a pass down the left sideline...
Raiders look to avoid 'shocker' vs. Andy Dalton-led Panthers
The Las Vegas Raiders will experience a role reversal Sunday as heavy favorites against a visiting Carolina Panthers squad that is making a major change to a key position.,"There are shockers each and every week," Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said. "Last week, it was us (winning). We don't want to b...
Atlanta United earn draw with Inter Miami on late goal
Alexey Miranchuk leveled the match with an exceptional 84th-minute strike from beyond the penalty area and Atlanta United twice fought from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi and visiting Inter Miami on Wednesday night.,The first MLS goal for Miranchuk, who completed a summer move from s...
Guardians had Twins tough blow in extras
Josh Naylor hit a pair of tying solo homers and Brayan Rocchio's RBI single capped a three-run 10th as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-4 in 10 innings Wednesday night.,Carlos Correa's two-run single with the bases loaded in the 10th off Hunter Gaddis (5-3) capped a four-R...
Shohei Ohtani closer to 50-50 mark as Dodgers sink Marlins
Shohei Ohtani got closer to the historic 50-50 milestone as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the host Miami Marlins 8-4 on Wednesday night.,Ohtani stole his 49th base. He has 48 home runs this season as he attempts to become the first major leaguer to produce 50 homers and 50 steals in the same seas...
Red Sox get to Rays' bullpen, eke out win
Jarren Duran drove in the winning run in a small-ball eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox evened their three-game series with Tampa Bay on Wednesday, edging the Rays 2-1 in St. Petersburg, Fla.,After Trevor Story (2-for-3, homer, two runs) opened the eighth with a weak single past Drew Rasmussen (0-...
Marcell Ozuna ends HR drought as Braves eliminate Reds
Marcell Ozuna doubled twice and snapped a tie with a towering home run in a three-run seventh inning as the visiting Atlanta Braves finally beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday night. , ,Ozuna had been in a 26-game homerless drought before driving a 3-0 pitch from reliever Tony Santillan (2-3) ...
Dylan Cease dominant as Padres hit 4 HRs, blank Astros
Dylan Cease allowed just two hits in 8 1/3 innings on Wednesday and Manny Machado homered twice as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Houston Astros 4-0 to win a tight, well-played interleague series between playoff contenders.,Cease (14-11) mowed down the first 15 hitters he faced before Jas...
Surprising Saints hunting 3-0 start vs. Eagles
Arguably no team has been a bigger surprise during the first two weeks of the NFL season than the New Orleans Saints., ,The Saints (2-0) are one of nine undefeated teams as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) on Sunday afternoon., ,Expectations for New Orleans (9-8 last season), which...
Looking to avoid 0-3 start, Giants shift focus to Browns
The New York Giants are already in must-win territory when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.,The Giants (0-2) lost their first two games of the season to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders. If they lose to the Browns (1-1), things really get dicey. New York then has a short wee...