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Cal Raleigh hits his 48th, 49th homers to set MLB season mark for catchers, passing Salvador Perez
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs on Sunday against the Athletics, setting a single-season record for catchers and passing Salvador Perez’s total with the Kansas City Royals in 2021. The switch-hitting Raleigh, batting from the right side, homered off Athletics left-handed starter Jacob Lopez ... Read More »
1 responsePasquantino and Garcia homer as the Royals hold off the Tigers for a wild 10-8 win
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8 on Sunday. The Royals improved to 28-14 in series finales this season. They are 9-4 when they are in danger of being swept. John Schreiber (3-2) pitched 1 1/3 innings for the win, and Carlos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Raleigh of the Mariners hits his 49th homer to match the MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh of the Mariners hits his 49th homer to match the MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suarez has career-high 11 strikeouts as Phils hold off Nats for 3-2 victory
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings and backup catcher Rafael Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia with three RBIs and the Phillies held on for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Phillies have won six of seven and have a seven-game lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka wins her first match at the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka moved into the second round of the U.S. Open on Sunday after weathering a challenging first set in her first match. The No. 1 player took down Swiss player Rebeka Masarova 7-5, 6-1, but it wasn’t without struggle. Sabalenka went down a break early in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada tops U.S. 6-5 to win gold at men’s under-20 lacrosse worlds
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEOGWIPO — Lucas Littlejohn led the way with two goals as Canada held off a late rally from the United States to emerge with a 6-5 victory in the gold-medal game of the men’s under-20 lacrosse world championship on Sunday. David Peterkin, Max Frattaroli, Sawyer English and Jared Maznik also scored for Canada. The Canadians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Profar drives in 2 runs with go-ahead single in 8th as Braves win 4-3 to deny Mets sweep
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Jurickson Profar drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. The Mets, who led 2-0, were denied their first sweep at Truist Park, which opened in 2017. New York’s last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Raleigh hits his 48th homer to match MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th home run on Sunday against the Athletics, tying the single-season record for catchers set by Salvador Perez with the Kansas City Royals in 2021. The switch-hitting Raleigh, batting from the right side, homered off A’s left-hander Jacob Lopez in the first inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Raleigh of the Mariners hits his 48th homer to match the MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh of the Mariners hits his 48th homer to match the MLB season mark for catchers set by Salvador Perez in 2021. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taj Bradley gets off to a rough start in Minnesota Twins debut
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Taj Bradley got off to a rough start in his first game with the Minnesota Twins after he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay. The 24-year-old Bradley permitted seven runs and nine hits in five innings during Sunday’s series finale at the Chicago White Sox. He struck out one and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Rise hold off late rally, edge Ottawa Rapid 3-2 in Northern Super League
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — Samantha Chang capped a two-goal effort with the game winner as Vancouver Rise FC held off Ottawa Rapid FC 3-2 on Sunday in Northern Super League action at TD Place. Chang, who opened the scoring in the 24th minute, netted the winning goal in the 89th minute, just one minute after Julia Benati ... Read More »
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