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Nick Kurtz aims to remain hot as A's pursue series sweep of Astros
One night after becoming the first rookie to produce a four-homer game as part of a historic 6-for-6 performance, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz finished 2-for-4 with a walk in a 5-1 win Saturday over the host Houston Astros.,Kurtz will seek to continue his hot streak on Sunday afternoon as the ...
Elly De La Cruz, Reds heating up entering finale vs. Rays
The first two months of the season were a struggle offensively for Elly De La Cruz. ,The Cincinnati Reds' All-Star shortstop was slashing .239/.315/.406 over April and May and had struck out 68 times.,Then June hit, and De La Cruz has been in a groove ever since -- compiling a .327/.417/1.088 slash ...
Pirates star Paul Skenes vies for season milestone vs. D-backs
Pirates ace Paul Skenes will try secure pitching wins in back-to-back starts for the first time this season when he opposes Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Pittsburgh.,The Pirates dropped a 1-0 decision in 11 innings to the Dia...
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer on familiar ground with start vs. Tigers
Max Scherzer returns to the mound where the right-hander became a star in the finale of a four-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.,The American League East-leading Blue Jays have won four straight games and eight of nine since the All-Star break, wh...
Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler to experience a first in facing Dodgers
Nine months after helping his former team win the World Series, Walker Buehler will lead the host Boston Red Sox into the finale of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,Buehler (6-6, 5.72 ERA) spent the first seven seasons of his major league career with the Dodgers. He then joined t...
Orioles have momentum, while Rockies get fresh start in finale
Too bad for the Baltimore Orioles that they can't carry over some of their excess to the series finale against the Colorado Rockies.,The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, where the Orioles poured it on for an 18-0 romp Saturday night to even the series.,It's the type of feel-good situation t...
Judge-less Yankees set to face surging Phillies, ace Zack Wheeler in finale
In the first season of interleague play in 1997, a 94-loss edition of the Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees, the then-reigning World Series champions.,The current edition for the Phillies is jostling for first place in the National League East and another wi...
Mercury look to end skid against Mystics team on the rise
In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Phoenix Mercury aim to break out of the funk Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics.,Phoenix (15-9) let a second-half lead slip away in an 89-76 loss to the host New York Liberty on Friday but still maintain the third-best overall record in the ...
Sky aim for redemption against Fever without Caitlin Clark
The latest clash between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky may not include Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese.,Clark will miss the game due to her right groin injury while the health of Reese's back will determine whether she's on the floor when her Sky squad hosts the Fever on Sunday afternoon.,Reese mis...
Aces reeling after rough start to road swing, look to rebound in Dallas
The Las Vegas Aces' longest remaining road trip of the season is off to a bad start.,The four-game trip started with losses on both ends of a back-to-back: 80-70 at Indiana on Thursday night and 109-78 at Minnesota on Friday night.,The Aces (12-13) will try to get back on track when they visit the D...
Tiger-Cats, Kenny Lawler face stingy Lions secondary
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and star receiver Kenny Lawler look to continue their hot streaks Sunday against the host BC Lions in Vancouver., ,The Tiger-Cats (4-2) have won four straight games and Lawler already has eight touchdown catches through six games, including a 41-yard score in last weekend's 3...
Lynx look to keep rolling at home against strong Dream squad
Not only are the Minnesota Lynx winning consistently at home, their margins of victory are increasing.,Coming off a pair of blowout home wins, the Lynx attempt to improve to 15-0 in league home games Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Dream.,Minnesota (22-4) has won four straight since a six-po...
Valkyries visit Sun, continue quest to make WNBA history
After an emotional win over the Dallas Wings, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will continue their playoff push as they open a five-game road trip against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Sunday.,The Valkyries (11-12) took care of Dallas 86-76 Friday night, playing for the first time...
Mariners' George Kirby seeks another gem in encounter vs. Angels
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby will make his second start of the season against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,The first one went very well for Kirby, who struck out a career-high 14 batters and didn't walk one in seven innings of a 3-2 victory on June 8. He allowe...
David Peterson, Robbie Ray go head-to-head as Mets visit Giants
David Peterson will get an opportunity to personally thank Robbie Ray for his All-Star invitation when they go head-to-head on the mound as the New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series on Saturday evening.,Francisco Lindor hit his 20th home run of the season, and ...
True test for hot Sparks awaits as they meet Liberty
The Los Angeles Sparks, who have not qualified for the WNBA playoffs since 2020, are making a strong push.,Los Angeles, which will visit the defending league champion New York Liberty on Saturday, is 1 1/2 games outside the eighth and final playoff spot.,The Sparks (10-14), however, are on their big...
Padres looking for more pop from lineup in clash vs. Cards
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has made it clear he wants to acquire more offense before the trade deadline.,The Padres, for the time being, are trying to make do with what they have. That challenge continues when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the ...
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers look to build on success vs. Red Sox
Los Angeles' Teoscar Hernandez is trending in the right direction at the plate as the visiting Dodgers prepare to face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series. ,Hernandez missed two weeks in May with an adductor strain. When he returned to the Dodgers' lineup, ...
Royce Lewis, Twins look to keep Nationals in check
Royce Lewis is seeing results after starting a new pregame ritual. ,For the past week, the Twins' talented 26-year-old has sought out manager Rocco Baldelli for a conversation before the first pitch. Sometimes the discussions take place on the field while batting practice is underway, and sometimes ...
Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves
The Texas Rangers have won six of seven games since the All-Star break and will look to continue that roll when they clash with the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas., ,The contest will be a meeting of right-handed starter...