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Marlins go for series win against White Sox
It's fitting.,The Chicago White Sox and the host Miami Marlins -- the two worst teams in the major leagues -- have split the first two games of their three-game series and will play the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago has the worst record in the majors (26-65). On the road, it's just as ba...
In search of rare sweep, Tigers take on Reds
The Detroit Tigers have a chance Sunday to do something they haven't done in a while -- sweep a series. They'll look to do it with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds.,Detroit, which can win three straight for only the fifth time this season, has not swept a series since o...
Surging Orlando City roll past slumping D.C. United
Martin Ojeda, Robin Jansson and Ivan Angulo scored in the first half and host Orlando City won for the third time in their past four matches, defeating D.C. United 5-0 on Saturday night.,Facundo Torres and Ramiro Enrique tallied goals in the second half as Orlando City (7-9-6, 27 points) maintained ...
Tigers explode against Reds' bullpen in 5-3 win
The Detroit Tigers scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,The Tigers have won consecutive games for the first time since winning three straight from June 2-4.,Reliever Shelby Miller (5-6) tossed scoreless two innings with three str...
Gyasi Zardes scores twice as Austin FC edge NYCFC
Gyasi Zardes recorded a brace, with the second goal in the 69th minute proving to be the game-winner, as host Austin FC outlasted New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday in the first-ever meeting between the teams.,Zardes' goals were his first of the season and gave him 105 for his career, moving him past ...
Diego Luna, Real Salt Lake pour it on in victory vs. Atlanta United
Diego Luna collected a goal and three assists as Real Salt Lake recorded a 5-2 win over Atlanta United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah. ,Salt Lake is 11-1-6 in its past 18 matches, and it improved to 8-2-1 at home this season. RSL (12-3-7, 43 points) have as many points as Los Angeles FC in the Western C...
Formidable at home, Rapids eager to add to St. Louis' road woes
Good luck trying to take down the Colorado Rapids on their home pitch.,The Rapids (10-8-4, 34 points) are 6-2-2 as the hosts this season and enter the match against visiting St. Louis City on Sunday undefeated in their past five (4-0-1). They haven't lost at home since May 11.,"With our fans, with a...
Galaxy hope to prolong Minnesota United's futility
Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy look to rebound from disappointing defeats when they meet on Sunday night in Southern California.,Minnesota's 3-1 home loss to Vancouver on Wednesday was its fifth in a row after a promising start to the season.,Meanwhile, the Galaxy (11-4-7, 40 points) were appall...
SKC hope recent home trend continues vs. FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City has struggled this season, but their recent home success could be a good sign ahead of their match Sunday against visiting FC Dallas. , ,After a seven-match losing streak, Kansas City (4-13-5, 17 points) has two wins in its past three home matches. However, FC Dallas (6-10-5, 23...
Orlando City turn 3-0 lead into 5-0 rout of D.C. United
Martin Ojeda, Robin Jansson and Ivan Angulo scored in the first half and host Orlando City won for the third time in its last four matches, defeating D.C. United 5-0 on Saturday night.,Facundo Torres and Ramiro Enrique tallied goals in the second half as Orlando City (7-9-6, 27 points) maintained it...
CF Montreal pull even late, come away with draw vs. Whitecaps
Matias Coccaro's goal in the 79th minute canceled out Brian White's first-half tally as CF Montreal rallied for a 1-1 draw against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.,Montreal (5-9-8, 23 points) bounced back from a 2-0 road loss against New York City FC on Wednesday by extending its home u...
Shane van Gisbergen captures battle-tested NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago victory
CHICAGO -- Shane van Gisbergen put on a master class Saturday afternoon, winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Race. ,The New Zealander led early and, again, led late to claim his third consecutive series road course win and second race win on the 2.2-mile downtown Ch...
Tigers explode against Reds' bullpen in 5-2 win
The Detroit Tigers scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,The Tigers have won consecutive games for the first time since winning three straight from June 2-4.,Reliever Shelby Miller (5-6) tossed scoreless two innings with three str...
Mets closer Edwin Diaz earns save in return vs. Pirates
Luis Torrens had three hits and three RBIs and Edwin Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning in his return from suspension as the visiting New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday.,Diaz returned after serving a 10-game suspension for violating MLB's policy on foreign substances. He hi...
Dane Myers' big day lifts Marlins over White Sox
Dane Myers slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon.,Myers went 3-for-4 with three RBIs as Miami broke a five-game losing streak. The Marlins still own the worst overall record in the National...
Atlanta United gets MLS-record fee in Thiago Almada transfer
Atlanta United completed its transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada to Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo on Saturday for an MLS-record fee, the club announced.,While the club confirmed the fee is a record, it didn't attach a monetary figure. The Athletic reported Atlanta United stands to receive $21 ...
With rumors swirling, White Sox send Garrett Crochet to face Marlins
For Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, his outing against the host Miami Marlins on Saturday is not just another start -- it's an audition. ,With 141 strikeouts in 101 1/3 innings, Crochet (6-6, 3.02 ERA) is the subject of a lot of trade rumors due to the White Sox's major-league worst r...
White Sox edge Marlins for rare road victory
Rookie Drew Thorpe pitched 6 1/3 strong innings as the Chicago White Sox defeated the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.,The contest was the opener of a three-game series featuring the team with the worst road record in the majors, the White Sox, and the team with the worst home record in the m...
Road goal drought haunts NYCFC ahead of visit to Austin FC
New York City FC have struggled on the road and will need to show an improved attack when they travel to play struggling Austin FC on Saturday for the first-ever meeting between the clubs.,Austin FC have been tough to beat at home, with five wins and three draws in their 10 contests this year, while...
Opportunistic Real Salt Lake set to face Atlanta United
Real Salt Lake look to build their next unbeaten streak when they host Atlanta United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,RSL's single-season club record of 15 matches without a loss (9-6-0) ended with a 1-0 defeat to the Los Angeles Galaxy on June 22. After a bye week gave Salt Lake extra time to rest and ...