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Marlins, Nationals right back at it after late-night ending
The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will have a quick turnaround for the middle game of their series on Saturday.,A 2-hour, 14-minute rain delay coupled with loads of offense pushed the completion of the Friday game past midnight. Miami built a six-run lead and held on for an 11-9 win.,The te...

Christian Moore, Angels seek bounce-back effort vs. Orioles
While the Los Angeles Angels have a new piece for their lineup, the Baltimore Orioles are trying to build momentum any way they can.,The teams meet Saturday in Baltimore in the second game of a three-game series.,The Orioles won 2-0 on Friday night, waiting through two weather delays to do so. Now, ...

Jacob deGrom in vintage form as Rangers face White Sox
The Texas Rangers will send the closest example of a sure thing to the mound when they battle the improving Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Rangers ace right-hander Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.12 ERA) will get the start. The White So...

Jays have faith Bowden Francis can rebound vs. Phillies
It's been almost two months since Toronto starter Bowden Francis picked up a victory, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he still has trust in the 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander heading into Saturday afternoon's road start against the Philadelphia Phillies., ,Francis (2-8, 6.12 ERA) has dro...

Tigers' Jack Flaherty looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
Following a slow beginning, Jack Flaherty has regained the form that made the Detroit Tigers want to re-sign him in free agency.,The right-hander will face a familiar foe when he starts the middle game of a three-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.,Flaherty has made f...

Cubs out to boost run production vs. improving Pirates
There has been a common theme in the Chicago Cubs' recent losses: an inability to produce with runners on base. It's something the Cubs will look to rectify on Saturday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third matchup of a four-game set.,The Cubs stranded nine runners and went 0-for-10 wit...

FURIA, Spirit charge into BLAST.tv Austin Major playoffs
FURIA and Team Spirit swept into the BLAST.tv Austin Major playoffs with victories on Friday in Texas.,In second-round high matches of Group Stage 3, FURIA routed Virtus.pro 2-0 and Team Spirit downed Natus Vincere 2-0.,Four second-round mid matches were contested, with FaZe Clan defeating Legacy 13...

Braves rally, blast Rockies thanks to pair of 3-run HRs
Michael Harris II and Marcell Ozuna both hit three-run homers to help the Atlanta Braves come back and defeat the visiting Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.,Atlanta has won three of four and Colorado has lost six of its last seven. Atlanta leads the season ser...

MWCS: Oregon State recovers from blown lead, edges Louisville
OMAHA, Neb. -- Gavin Turley doubled home Aiva Arquette in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving Oregon State a walk-off 4-3 over Louisville in a Men's College World Series opening-round game on Friday night.,The Beavers (48-14-1) needed the late dramatics after blowing a 3-1 lead in the top of the ...

Oregon State recovers from blown lead, edges Louisville at MWCS
OMAHA, Neb. -- Gavin Turley doubled home Aiva Arquette in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving Oregon State a walk-off 4-3 over Louisville in a Men's College World Series opening-round game on Friday night.,The Beavers (48-14-1) needed the late dramatics after blowing a 3-1 lead in the top of the ...

Braves blast Rockies thanks to HRs from Michael Harris II, Marcell Ozuna
Michael Harris II and Marcell Ozuna both hit late-inning three-run homers to help the Atlanta Braves come back and defeat the visiting Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.,Atlanta has won three of four and Colorado has lost six of its last seven. Atlanta leads th...

Aces' A'ja Wilson sitting out vs. Paige Bueckers, Wings
Paige Bueckers missed four consecutive games and didn't even need to wipe off any rust.,Bueckers is fresh off the top outing of her short pro career as she leads the Dallas Wings into a Friday night battle against the host Las Vegas Aces.,Bueckers poured in 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting in Dallas' ...

Short-handed Real Salt Lake takes aim at visiting DC United
Real Salt Lake will try to end their seven-match winless streak when they host D.C. United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake (4-10-3, 15 points) is 0-4-3 with just five goals scored over its last seven matches and stands as one of the lowest-scoring clubs in MLS with only 16 goals in 17 regular-...

Sam Burns shoots 65, leads demanding U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Sam Burns fired a 5-under-par 65, the lowest round of the week thus far, and took over the second-round lead at the U.S. Open on Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Burns had six birdies, one bogey and a key par save at his final hole to wrap up the low round. When he headed to the clubh...

Slumping Colorado Rapids set to host former manager, Orlando City
The Colorado Rapids hope for a better result in their second of three consecutive home games on Saturday night when they host an Orlando City side managed by one-time Rapids boss Oscar Pareja.,Both Colorado and Orlando (7-4-6, 27 points) have lost consecutive games, with the Rapids (6-7-4, 22 points...

Tiger-Cats look to put opening week behind them against Roughriders
After opening the season last weekend with a 38-26 loss at Calgary, Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Scott Milanovich quickly identified the problems.,"We, I thought, got outplayed in all three phases," he said. "We've got to improve in every area.",In other words, Hamilton needs to step up its game in all...

San Diego FC, Minnesota United square off in battle for No. 2 in West
Second place in the Western Conference will be up for grabs when San Diego FC and Minnesota United kick off the second half of their MLS seasons on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,San Diego (9-5-3, 30 points) and Minnesota United (8-3-6, 30 points) enter the contest tied for the No. 2 spot in th...

Sporting KC looks to leapfrog FC Dallas in West standings
Sporting Kansas City will look to pick up points for a fifth time in six matches when they play host to FC Dallas on Saturday.,Kansas City (4-9-4, 16 points) opens a three-match homestand looking to leapfrog Dallas (4-6-6, 18 points) in the Western Conference table.,Sporting KC is coming off a 3-1 l...

Oilers look to ride momentum into Game 5 vs. Panthers in even series
The Edmonton Oilers could have returned home a loss away from falling to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for a second straight year.,Instead, they have a chance to put themselves one win away from a championship when they host the Panthers for Game 5 on Saturday.,It didn't look like th...

CF Montreal looking to right ship vs. Dynamo after international break
CF Montreal is hoping the two-week international break will be just what the doctor ordered and help them right their floundering season when they visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.,Montreal (1-11-5, 8 points) remains last in the Eastern Conference and is just one point out of the basement in the...