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Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings Friday night in the All-Star ‘s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati after missing about 2 1/2 weeks with a left tibia contusion. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Morton shines on the mound, Dillon Dingler drives in 3, and Tigers rout Twins 7-0
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Dillon Dingler hit a two-run single in the first, in which the Tigers batted around against Twins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Chisholm homers to help Yankees send Cardinals to their 3rd straight loss 4-3
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and Luis Gil pitched one-run ball over 5 1/3 innings to help the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night. Gil (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and three walks and had four strikeouts in his third start of the season. David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros. Young retired the first 23 batters he faced, only to have his shot at history end on slow grounder to the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plum scores 28, Sparks withstand Wings’ late run to win as Bueckers misses potential winner
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96 on Friday night after Paige Bueckers missed a potential winning 3-pointer. Plum gave Los Angeles a 95-82 lead with 4:25 remaining in the fourth quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals continue dominance over White Sox with 3-1 victory
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years. The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alejandro Kirk carries the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a deciding two-run single in the eighth in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Kirk singled with the bases loaded in the eighth to help the Blue Jays (72-51) overcome a three-run deficit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yelich hits 2 HRs as MLB-best Brewers rally past Reds 10-8, tie club record with 13th straight win
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 Friday night for their club record-tying 13th straight victory. The Reds chased Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski — making his first start since July 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies closer Jhoan Duran takes comebacker off his right ankle. Team says X-rays negative
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jhoan Duran entered a game in a non-save situation for the first time since the Philadelphia Phillies acquired the star closer from Minnesota at the trade deadline. Four pitches later, Duran was limping and needed a ride off the field. Duran took a comebacker off the outer part of his right ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sonia Citron’s 21 points and Kiki Iriafen’s double-double lead the Mystics past the Fever 88-84
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 88-84 on Friday night. Citron gave Washinton an 80-71 lead with 3:39 remaining with her third 3-pointer. But the Mystics did not make another field goal until Sug Sutton’s basket with ... Read More »
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