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☆ NFL roundup: Colts use big 4th quarter to storm past Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

[1/5] Aug 19, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) after the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Beathard completed 12 of 20 passes for 138 yards with one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars (2-0). Nate Sudfeld completed 9 of 18 passes for 80 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Lions (1-1). Teammate John Wolford was 4-for-4 for 57 yards before leaving the game with a neck injury in the third quarter. With Aaron Rodgers sitting out the game, Jets backup quarterback Zach Wilson completed 9 of 13 passes for 70 yards.

Persons: Sam Ehlinger, Trevor Ruszkowski, Ehlinger, Jake Funk's, Matt Gay, Daurice Fountain, Nathan Peterman, Justin Fields, Isaiah Bolden, Bolden, Calvin Munson, Malik Heath, Bailey Zappe, Jordan Love, D'Ernest Johnson, Tank Bigsby, Beathard, Trevor Lawrence, Parker Washington, Teddy Bridgewater, Nate Sudfeld, Skylar Thompson, Tua Tagovailoa, Thompson, Salvon Ahmed, C.J, Stroud, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Kenny Pickett, Matt Barkley, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, Josh Allen, Barkley, Joey Porter Jr, Chandon Sullivan, Elijay Riley, Kyle Allen, Justin Shorter, Trey Palmer, Kyle Trask, Trask, John Wolford, Wolford, Greg Zuerlein, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Blaine Gabbert, Shane Buechele, Buechele, Chris Oladokun, Matt Prater's, Clayton Tune, Malik Willis, Julius Chestnut, Willis, Nick Mullens, Jake Moody's, Trey Lance, Cameron Latu, Francisco, Lance, Jarrett Stidham, Ben DiNucci, Jaleel McLaughlin, Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell, Isaiah Pola, Daniel Carlson's, Stetson Bennett, SaRodorick Thompson Jr, Drew Lock, Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Rush, Rico Dowdle Organizations: Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Lucas Oil, NFL, Colts, Indianapolis, Bears, Patriots, Packers, Pats, Jaguars, Lions, Detroit, Jacksonville, Dolphins, Texans, Miami, Houston, Steelers, Bills, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Buccaneers, Jets, Tampa Bay, Chiefs, Cardinals, Kansas City, Vikings, Tennessee, Minnesota, Titans, 49ers, Broncos, Denver, The 49ers, Raiders, Rams, Las Vegas, The Raiders, Seahawks, Cowboys, Dallas, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, New England, Green, England, Jacksonville, Pickett, Tampa, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Arizona, Glendale, Ariz, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Santa Clara, Calif, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Vegas, Seattle

☆ MLB roundup: Julio Rodriguez strikes again for Mariners
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

August 19 - Julio Rodriguez homered during his third consecutive four-plus-hit game and rookie Bryce Miller pitched 6 1/3 sharp innings as the visiting Seattle Mariners topped the Houston Astros 2-0 on Friday. In six innings, he allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts. Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff allowed four runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking two. Jhony Brito (4-6) allowed seven runs (six earned) and nine hits in 2 1/3 innings. Ryan McMahon hit a three-run homer and scored three runs, while Brendan Rodgers had two hits, two runs and two RBIs for Colorado.

Persons: Julio Rodriguez, Bryce Miller, Rodriguez, Miller, Carlos Santana, William Contreras, Willy Adames, Brice Turang, Brandon Woodruff, Andrew Heaney, Nathaniel Lowe, Mitch Garver, Bobby Witt Jr, Witt, Nico Hoerner, Masataka Yoshida, Brayan Bello, Justin Turner, Rafael Devers, Bello, Aaron Judge, DJ, Jhony Brito, Tarik Skubal, Gavin Williams, Akil Baddoo, Williams, Riley Greene, Xzavion Curry, Andy Ibanez's, Brayan Rocchio, Will Brennan, Gabriel Arias, Jose Cisnero, Enyel De Los Santos, Emmanuel Clase, Christian Encarnacion, Jordan Hicks, Alexis Diaz, Brett Kennedy, Kennedy, CJ Abrams, Jake Alu, Blake Rutherford, Jose Ferrer, Kyle Finnegan, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Cave, Schwarber's, Michael Lorenzen, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris II, Strider, Harris, Austin Riley, Kai Correa, Gabe Kapler, Pablo Lopez, Michael A, Taylor, Lopez, Donovan Solano, Bryan Reynolds, Endy Rodriguez, Ji Hwan Bae, Jeff McNeil, Louis, Brandon Nimmo, Joey Lucchesi, Richie Palacios, Zack Thompson, Elias Diaz, Ezequiel Tovar, Ryan McMahon, Brendan Rodgers, Elvis Andrus, Seong Kim, Fernando Tatis Jr, Miguel Castro, Brandon Pfaadt, Juan Soto, Pfaadt, Seth Lugo, Robert Suarez Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Mariners, Astros, Seattle, Brewers, Rangers, Milwaukee, Texas, Royals, Cubs, Kansas City, Chicago, Red Sox, Yankees, Boston, Tigers, Detroit, Cleveland, The Tigers, Reds, Blue Jays, Cincinnati, Toronto, Nationals, Phillies, Washington, Braves, Giants, San, Pirates, Twins, Pittsburgh, Mets, Cardinals, White Sox, Colorado, Padres, Diamondbacks, San Diego, Arizona, The Padres, Diego, Thomson Locations: Houston, France, Arlington , Texas, Milwaukee, Texas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Francisco, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, New York, Colorado, Chicago, Denver, San

☆ MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Brewers for 11th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After seven scoreless innings from Lance Lynn, Dodgers left-hander Caleb Ferguson (7-3) pitched a scoreless eighth inning. Brewers starter Corbin Burnes gave up two hits over seven scoreless innings while walking two and striking out nine. Mariners 6, Royals 4Julio Rodriguez went 5-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs, leading Seattle's come-from-behind win at Kansas City. The victory was the Diamondbacks' third straight over the Padres and their fifth in six games since a nine-game losing streak. Padres starter Rich Hill (7-13) gave up three runs on two hits, both home runs, in five innings.

Persons: Austin Barnes, Jayne Kamin, Barnes, Joel Payamps, Lance Lynn, Caleb Ferguson, Evan Phillips, Corbin Burnes, Tyrone Taylor, Joey Meneses, Patrick Corbin, Keibert Ruiz, Stone Garrett, Corbin, Kyle Finnegan, Luis Urias, Rafael Devers, Triston Casas, Julio Rodriguez, Seattle's, Rodriguez, Carlos Hernandez's, Pete Alonso, Louis, Tim Locastro, Jose Quintana, Trevor Gott, Adam Wainwright, Tyler O'Neill, Zac Gallen, San, Padre Tommy Pham, Rich Hill Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Dodger, Dodgers, Brewers, Milwaukee, Red Sox, Washington, Boston, Nationals, Mariners, Royals, Kansas, Mets, Cardinals, New York, St, Diamondbacks, Padres, Arizona, Gallen, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Kansas City, San Diego

☆ Bryce Harper homers twice as Phillies pound Blue Jays
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Aug 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Bryce Harper hit two solo homers and Jake Cave added a solo shot as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday. Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer for the Blue Jays. Toronto took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second. The Phillies took a 5-4 lead in the fifth.

Persons: Aaron Nola, John E, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Kevin Gausman, Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Cavan Biggio, Varsho, Harper, Brandon Belt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer, grounder, Biggio, Kyle Schwarber, Castellanos, Santiago Espinal, Espinal, Matt Chapman, Realmuto, Tim Mayza, Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Jay Jackson, Bowden Francis, Matt Strahm, Craig Kimbrel, Gregory Soto Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Phillies, Blue Jays, Toronto, Cavan, Brandon, Philadelphia's, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto, Philadelphia

☆ Julio Rodriguez's 4-hit night propels Mariners past Royals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/43] Aug 16, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) watches batting practice against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Julio Rodriguez collected four hits and the Seattle Mariners took advantage of a rare error by Maikel Garcia to slide past the host Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday. The play was challenged by Kansas City but allowed to stand. Kansas City responded with single tallies in both the second and third, cutting the deficit to 4-3. The Mariners got their second win in a row and will look to take the four-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Persons: Scott Servais, Denny, Julio Rodriguez, Maikel Garcia, Seattle's Dylan Moore, Garcia couldn't, Moore, Teoscar, Dylan Coleman, Luis Castillo, James McArthur, Cal Raleigh's, Garcia, Michael Massey's, Rodriguez, Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel's, Melendez's, Salvador Perez, Melendez, Matt Beaty, Waters, Nelson Velazquez's, Alec Marsh, Velazquez, Matt Brash Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman, Kansas City, Mariners, Royals, Cal, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, Seattle

☆ Christopher Morel's walk-off homer powers Cubs past White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Aug 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (72) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Wrigley Field. The Cubs managed just three hits over seven innings, and struck out seven times, against White Sox starter Mike Clevinger. The Cubs split the two-game set and went 3-1 against the White Sox this season while improving to 19-8 since July 18. Gavin Sheets clubbed a two-run homer for the White Sox, who won the series opener 5-3 on Tuesday. It was Sheets' ninth homer of the season.

Persons: Javier Assad, Kamil Krzaczynski, Christopher Morel, Mike Clevinger, Nick Madrigal, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Cody Bellinger, Dansby Swanson, Morel, Drew Smyly, Gavin Sheets, Michael Fulmer, Luis Robert Jr, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Vaughn, Andrew Benintendi, Robert, Robert's, Ian Happ, Benintendi, Sheets, Assad Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Wrigley, Cubs, White Sox, Wrigley Field, Clevinger, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA

☆ Corbin Burnes, Brewers aim to end Dodgers' win streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 17 - On a roll since the start of July, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will now work on his spotty history against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers extended their season-best winning streak to 10 games. Over his last eight starts, Burnes is 4-1 with a 2.66 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 50 2/3 innings. In addition to their winning streak, they have gone 14-1 in August. "It takes everybody to put something together like this (winning streak), and it's fun."

Persons: Corbin Burnes, Burnes, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Betts, Miguel Rojas, Rojas, Gavin Lux, Lance Lynn, Lynn Organizations: Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, Brewers, Los, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, National League Central, SportsNet, Colorado Rockies, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, Burnes, Milwaukee

☆ Paul Blackburn, A's blank Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

August 17 - Paul Blackburn threw seven scoreless innings as the visiting Oakland Athletics blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday. Blackburn (3-3) held the Cardinals to six hits and a walk while striking out eight batters. Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (2-5) allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings. Nick Allen hit a single and was thrown out trying to score on Esteury Ruiz's double, but Gelof followed with an RBI single. Ruiz drew a walk, stole second and scored on Gelof's RBI double.

Persons: Paul Blackburn, Austin Pruitt, Zack Gelof, Jordan Diaz, Gelof, Diaz, Matthew Liberatore, Louis, Lars Nootbaar, Nootbaar, Tommy Edman, Liberatore, Carlos Perez's, Shea Langeliers, Blackburn, Alec Burleson, Jordan, Andrew Knizner, Taylor Motter, Nick Allen, Esteury, Brent Rooker, Seth Brown, Casey Lawrence, Ruiz, Tyler Soderstrom's, Oakland's Organizations: Oakland Athletics, Louis Cardinals, Blackburn, Cardinals, Athletics, Thomson

☆ Braves blank Yanks again, sweep series
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/42] Aug 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Right-hander Charlie Morton rediscovered his control and threw six shutout innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting New York Yankees 2-0 on Wednesday and sweep the three-game interleague series. The Braves have won six of their last seven and swept their 11th series of the season. The Braves are off Thursday and begin a three-game home series against San Francisco on Friday. The Yankees return home to start a three-game series against Boston on Friday.

Persons: Randy Vasquez, Brett Davis, Charlie Morton, Morton, Pierce Johnson, Kirby Yates, Raisel Iglesias, Iglesias, Marcell Ozuna, Eddie Rosario, Michael King, Keynan Middleton Organizations: New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, USA, Braves, Yankees, Cleveland, League, Rosario, Atlanta, Truist, San Francisco, Boston, Thomson Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, USA, Truist, Rosario . New York

☆ MLB roundup: Cubs earn walk-off win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The Cubs managed just three hits over seven innings and struck out seven times against White Sox starter Mike Clevinger. Rangers starter Jon Gray (8-6) gave up six hits and one run in seven innings. Nationals 6, Red Sox 2Keibert Ruiz broke a tie with a three-run homer in the eighth inning as Washington beat visiting Boston. Mariners starter Luis Castillo (9-7) surrendered four runs on nine hits in seven innings. Padres starter Blake Snell (10-8) gave up two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

Persons: Christopher Morel, Kamil Krzaczynski, Mike Clevinger, Nick Madrigal, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Cody Bellinger, Dansby Swanson, Morel, Drew Smyly, Gavin Sheets, Reid Detmers, Marcus Semien's, Detmers, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Thaiss, Jon Gray, Christian Walker, Kyle Lewis, Corbin Carroll, Walker, Tommy Pham, Tyler Kinley, Kyle Nelson, Paul Sewald, Ryan McMahon, Nolan Jones, Ezequiel Tovar, Clayton Kershaw, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Betts, Kershaw, Mark Canha, Wade Miley, DJ Stewart, Francisco Lindor's, Pete Alonso, Tylor, Bryan Reynolds, Alika Williams, Johan Oviedo, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Tyler Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Aaron Civale, Luke Raley, Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe, Ross Stripling, Ryan Walker, Keibert Ruiz, Stone Garrett, Jose A, Ferrer, Boston's Pablo Reyes, Jordan Weems, Garrett Whitlock, Charlie Morton, Morton, Randy Vasquez, Julio Rodriguez, Maikel Garcia, Seattle's Dylan Moore, Garcia couldn't, Moore, Teoscar, Dylan Coleman, Luis Castillo, Garcia, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Chas McCormick, Tucker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, Jake Burger, Paul Blackburn, Louis . Blackburn, Austin Pruitt, Zack Gelof, Jordan Diaz, Gelof, Diaz, Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Andrew Abbott, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Fernando Tatis Jr, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Wrigley, Cubs, White Sox, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Colorado, Dodgers, Brewers, Milwaukee, National League Central, NL West, Mets, Pirates, New, Pittsburgh, Tigers, Twins, Detroit, Minnesota, Giants, Tampa Bay, Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Bay ., Nationals, Red Sox, Washington, Boston, Braves, Yankees, The Braves, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, Astros, Marlins, Houston, Miami, Athletics, Cardinals, Oakland, Reds, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Phillies, Blue Jays, Philadelphia, Toronto, Padres, Orioles, Baltimore, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Los Angeles, Arlington , Texas, Texas, Denver, New York, Minneapolis, Francisco, Atlanta, York, Kansas, Diego

☆ Reid Detmers loses no-no in 8th as Angels blank Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

August 17 - Reid Detmers carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels prevailed in a 2-0 pitchers' duel against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas. Detmers (3-9), who recorded the Angels' most recent no-hitter on May 10, 2022, but did not allow a hit until Marcus Semien's one-out double in the eighth. After Angels reliever Reynaldo Lopez got the last two outs in the eighth, Angels closer Carlos Estevez took over in the bottom of the ninth. In the eighth, Semien's one-out double was followed by an intentional walk to Corey Seager. Thaiss gave the Angels an insurance run in the ninth, homering to center field off Josh Sborz.

Persons: Reid Detmers, Marcus Semien's, Detmers, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Thaiss, Reynaldo Lopez, Carlos Estevez, Mitch Garver, J.P, Martinez, Estevez, Jon Gray, Gray, Mickey Moniak, Ohtani, Semien's, Corey Seager, Lopez, Adolis Garcia, Nathaniel Lowe, Thaiss, homering, Josh Sborz Organizations: Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Angels, Rangers, American League, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, Los Angeles, Texas

☆ Astros flex power in victory vs. Marlins
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Aug 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) speaks to members of the press prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Miami scored twice in the bottom of the first thanks to a rally that started with singles by Luis Arraez and Josh Bell. With two outs, Burger stroked a two-run double that rolled to the wall in left center. Miami cut its deficit to 6-5 in the fifth when Burger singled and scored on Bryan De La Cruz's double. But Houston broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning that included a two-run double by Bregman and a two-run single by Tucker.

Persons: Dusty Baker Jr, Rich Storry, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Chas McCormick, Bregman, Tucker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, Jake Burger, Jesus Luzardo, Yordan Alvarez, McCormick, Jon Singleton, Mauricio Dubon's, Dubon, Luis Arraez, Josh Bell, Burger, Alvarez, Jon Berti's, Jeremy Pena's, Jesus Sanchez, Nick Fortes, Berti, Pena, Bryan De La, Houston Organizations: Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, Astros, Miami, Marlins, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, loanDepot, Miami, Houston

☆ Fernando Tatis Jr. steals show as Padres top Orioles
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/35] Aug 16, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Petco Park. Padres starter Blake Snell (10-8) gave up two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings. That catch proved doubly important because the next hitter, Ryan Mountcastle, homered off Snell to bring the Orioles within 3-2. Grisham's 12th homer of the season, off Shintaro Fujinami with one out in the seventh, boosted San Diego's lead to 4-2. Later in the seventh, Tatis singled to left with two outs, ending Fujinami's night.

Persons: Blake Snell, Ray Acevedo, Fernando Tatis Jr, Josh Hader, Trent Grisham, Ryan Mountcastle, Snell, Shintaro Fujinami, Tatis, Cionel Perez, Perez, Juan Soto, Soto, Rutschman, Anthony Santander's, Grisham, Dean Kremer, Seong Kim, Kremer, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Jake Cronenworth Organizations: San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, USA, Padres, Orioles, Tatis, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, Petco, Tatis

☆ Matt Wallner, Twins slam Tigers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Aug 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera, left, is honored by the Minnesota Twins along with former players Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau during a pre-game ceremony at Target Field before the game between the Tigers and Twins. Mandatory Credit: Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreAugust 16 - Matt Wallner hit a grand slam to highlight a five-run sixth inning and lead the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a two-game series on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. It was the third straight win for the Twins, who lead the American League's Central Division. Miguel Cabrera and Spencer Torkelson each homered and Matt Vierling doubled and had two hits for Detroit. The Twins rebounded to take a 5-2 lead in the sixth, with the first five batters reaching base.

Persons: Miguel Cabrera, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Matt Wallner, Dylan Floro, Jhoan Duran, Spencer Torkelson, Matt Vierling, Jose Cisnero, Alex Faedo, Cabrera, Kerry Carpenter, Gary Sheffield, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Vierling, Eric Haase, Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Wallner, Torkelson, Duran, Carpenter, Zach McKinstry Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Tigers, Twins, American League's Central Division, Detroit, The Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Polanco

☆ Rockies' Austin Gomber looks to keep it going vs. D-backs
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - The Colorado Rockies have not won consecutive games in August and haven't had a three-game winning streak since mid-June. It might help that the Rockies are sending a revitalized Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.33 ERA) to the mound in the finale while the Diamondbacks will counter with rookie Slade Cecconi (0-0, 2.84). The Diamondbacks also prevented Colorado from clinching its first series win against an NL West opponent this season. The Rockies' last series win within the division was Sept. 9-11, 2022, against Arizona. Gomber has been Colorado's best pitcher since June 25, going 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA in nine starts.

Persons: haven't, Austin Gomber, Slade Cecconi, Gomber, Nolan Arenado, Nolan, Cecconi, Bryce Jarvis, Kevin Jarvis Organizations: Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Austin, Diamondbacks, Colorado, NL West, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Thomson Locations: Denver . Colorado

☆ Jose Altuve (knee) exits, but Astros edge Marlins
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/28] Aug 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (53) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 16 - Kyle Tucker blasted a tiebreaking, 422-foot homer in the seventh inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was removed from the game in the first inning due to a contusion on his left knee, where he fouled off a pitch. Chas McCormick and Yainer Diaz also homered for Houston, which overcame a 3-0 deficit to end a two-game skid. Hunter Brown (9-8) pitched two scoreless innings out of the Astros' bullpen to earn the victory, snapping Miami's three-game win streak.

Persons: Cristian Javier, Sam Navarro, Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve, Tucker, A.J, Chas McCormick, Yainer Diaz, Hunter Brown, Ryan Pressley, Jesus Sanchez's, Avisail Garcia, Joey Wendle, Jorge Soler, Jazz Chisholm, Bryan De La, Wendle, Yordan Alvarez, Diaz, Chisholm, Houston, Jake Meyers, Mauricio Dubon, Alex Bregman, De La Cruz, Dubon, Altuve, Josh Bell's grounder, McCormick, Johnny Cueto, Javier Organizations: Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, USA, Astros, Miami, Houston, Marlins, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, loanDepot, Miami

☆ Luis Robert Jr.'s tiebreaking homer propels White Sox past Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/41] Aug 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 16 - Luis Robert Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the visiting Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night. The White Sox snapped their three-game skid and earned their sixth straight win at Wrigley Field. The White Sox loaded the bases against Hendricks in the first. White Sox star Tim Anderson was scratched from the lineup due to a stiff neck.

Persons: Kyle Hendricks, Kamil Krzaczynski, Luis Robert Jr, Julian Merryweather, Touki Toussaint, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Tanner Banks, Lane Ramsey, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Ramsey, Robert, Elvis Andrus, Andrew Benintendi, Hendricks, Benintendi, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan, Mike Tauchman, Happ, Andrus, Suzuki, Tim Anderson Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Wrigley, White Sox, Cubs, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA

☆ Spencer Torkelson powers Tigers' comeback vs. Twins
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/38] Aug 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling (8) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 16 - Spencer Torkelson hit two home runs, Riley Greene hit a home run with four RBIs and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Minneapolis. Right-hander Griffin Jax (5-7) allowed four runs on three hits in an inning of relief. The Twins extended the lead to 4-0 in the second with four consecutive singles, the final a two-run hit by Julien. Torkelson and Carpenter followed with back-to-back solo home runs off Jax who had allowed just two home runs in 48 2/3 innings entering the game.

Persons: Matt Vierling, Jesse Johnson, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Greene, Kerry Carpenter, Akil Baddoo, Tyler Holton, Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Griffin Jax, Lewis, Reese Olson, Julien . Polanco, Torkelson, Vierling, Carpenter, Jax, Torkelson's, Julien, Polanco, Kepler, Matt Wallner, Foley, Donovan Solano Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, USA, Tigers, Minnesota, Twins, The Tigers, Detroit, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Detroit, Greene, . Minnesota

☆ For Cubs, game with White Sox about more than city bragging rights
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

That means avoiding a two-game home sweep at the hands of the lowly crosstown-rival White Sox on Wednesday night. "We've just got to move on to (Wednesday)," Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks said. Assad didn't allow a baserunner over 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief against the White Sox on July 26. Despite an overall rough season for the White Sox, Clevinger seems content with his current situation. It's uncertain if White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will be available after he was scratched before Tuesday's game due to a stiff neck.

Persons: Tuesday's, We've, Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman, David Ross, Javier Assad, Assad, I'm, He's, Star Luis Robert Jr, Robert, Mike Clevinger, Clevinger, It's, Tim Anderson Organizations: Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Cubs, National League Central, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, American League Central, Detroit, Toronto, Star, New York Yankees, San Diego, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh

☆ Jorge Soler hopes to extend power trip as Marlins, Astros meet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - The Houston Astros will try to slow down Jorge Soler on Wednesday night when they face the host Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series. "I think he's becoming a better hitter, too. I think he's becoming a complete hitter the way he's hitting to (the) opposite field, he's hitting pull, dead center. So I think he's more of a complete hitter than just a power hitter, and it's been great to watch." The Marlins are 15-9 this year when Luzardo starts, though he has lost his past two outings.

Persons: Jorge Soler, Soler slugged, Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna, Skip Schumaker, he's, Luis, Arraez, It's, it's, Soler, Jesus Luzardo, Justin Verlander, Luzardo, Verlander, Jose Altuve, Altuve, We've, Dusty Baker, you've, Jazz Chisholm, Bryan De La Cruz, Chisholm Organizations: Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, Astros, Marlins, Miami, Wednesday, Veteran, Houston, New York Mets, Thomson Locations: Miami's, Luzardo, Houston, Miami

☆ Pirates, Mets vie for series victory in matinee
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - It took 16 innings, but the Pittsburgh Pirates finally got rewarded for their patience against the New York Mets. The Pirates and Mets will each be looking to earn a series win Wednesday afternoon when Pittsburgh visits New York in the finale of a three-game set. Johan Oviedo (6-12, 4.42 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Pirates against the Mets' Tylor Megill (6-6, 5.64) in a battle of right-handers. The Pirates earned a 7-4 win on Tuesday, when pinch hitter Jack Suwinski drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning. Megill also lost a start on Friday after surrendering six runs (five earned) over 5 1/3 innings as the Mets fell 7-0 to the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Persons: Johan Oviedo, Tylor, Jack Suwinski, Andrew McCutchen, Connor Joe, Liover Peguero, Jose Butto, Suwinski, Grant Hartwig, Jared Triolo, Peguero, Jason Delay, Bryan Reynolds, Derek Shelton, Andy, Haines, David Peterson, Carlos Carrasco, Buck Showalter, Tyson Miller, Showalter, Carlos, Pete, Oviedo, Megill Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, The Pirates, Mets, Pittsburgh, New York, Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Thomson Locations: New, New York, Pittsburgh

☆ J.D. Martinez looks to spark Dodgers vs. Brewers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Martinez showing diminished power and run production in 2022, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a chance by giving him a $10 million deal for 2023. Martinez returned from an eight-day break to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday, and the teams will meet again Wednesday at Los Angeles. In 17 career starts against the Brewers, Kershaw is 7-5 with a 2.97 ERA. Three Brewers pitchers saw action in the inning as the Dodgers sent 10 batters to the plate. "We make the play for the second out and it's probably a different inning," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.

Persons: J.D, Martinez, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, haven't, Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw, Wade Miley, Miley, Adrian Hauser, Andruw Monasterio, Craig Counsell Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Los, Brewers, SportsNet, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee, Rangers, American League West, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, National League Central, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, Texas

☆ Red Sox look to stay hot in clash vs. Nationals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - The Boston Red Sox will look to continue their push toward a playoff spot on Wednesday night in the second contest of their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. With their 5-4 victory in the series opener Tuesday, the Red Sox have won six of their last eight games. Gore, 24, has yet to face the Red Sox in his young career. "They did an outstanding job," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. After back-to-back late comeback wins against the Oakland Athletics, the Nationals couldn't produce similar heroics against the Red Sox relievers.

Persons: Boston's James Paxton, MacKenzie Gore, Paxton, Gore, Alex Verdugo, Pablo Reyes, Alex Cora, Garrett Whitlock, Reyes, Keibert Ruiz, I've, Casas, Ruiz, Hunter Harvey, Kyle Finnegan, Finnegan, Dave Martinez, We'll, Harvey Organizations: Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington, Oakland Athletics, Thomson

☆ Variety of home runs get Rays past Giants, 6-1
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/39] Aug 16, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) hits an rbi single during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. All three Rays home runs came off Giants bulk-innings reliever Ross Stripling, who was charged with five runs on 11 hits in six innings. The Giants' lone run came on a one-out, bases-loaded walk drawn by pinch hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. in the seventh. Paredes finished with three hits for the Rays, who totaled 14 hits two days after scattering 18 in Monday's win. Brandon Lowe scored twice and drove in two runs, while Josh Lowe, Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena each collected two hits.

Persons: Isaac Paredes, Sergio Estrada, Aaron Civale, Luke Raley, Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe, Davis, Tampa Bay's Isaac Paredes, Wade Meckler, Ross Stripling, Ryan Walker, LaMonte Wade Jr, Colin Poche, Hector Perez, Austin Slater, Paredes, Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Joc Pederson, Pederson's Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, Oracle, USA, Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Tampa, Giants, Monday's, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, Bay

☆ Giants lean on 'pen again in bid for series win over Rays
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - Right-hander Aaron Civale will shoot for his first victory as a Tampa Bay Ray in his first visit to Oracle Park as the San Francisco Giants host the finale of a three-game interleague series on Wednesday afternoon. He tossed two shutout innings in that role on Monday, his first career appearance against the Rays. That was the only previous time Civale has faced San Francisco. The arrival of Civale coincided with the loss of Rays ace Shane McClanahan, who is now scheduled for season-ending Tommy John surgery. The Rays also have lost outfielder Manuel Margot during the course of the San Francisco series.

Persons: Aaron Civale, Gabe Kapler, Ryan Walker, Kapler, Chad Whitson's, Wade Meckler, Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, Meckler, I'm, Eugene, Estrada, Civale, Ray, Shane McClanahan, Tommy John, McClanahan, Kevin Cash, Manuel Margot, Margot Organizations: Tampa, Oracle, San Francisco Giants, Giants, Rays, San Francisco, Cleveland, San, Guardians, Thomson Locations: Tampa Bay Ray, San Francisco, Cleveland, Florida, Tampa

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