Pair of strong starts puts Mets on track to sweep Marlins

Aug 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings on Friday night. Then Luis Severino tossed the New York Mets’ first nine-inning shutout in…

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Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates

Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) steals second base as Seattle Mariners shortstop Leo Rivas (76) applies a late tag during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn’t been…

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Royals go for sweep against reeling Reds

Aug 16, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports If all goes as the Kansas City Royals would like, the best game of Dairon…

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Looking to continue dominance, Phillies go for sweep vs. Nats

Aug 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (18) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Nationals will look to avoid a four-game sweep by the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after being…

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Dricus Du Plessis gets Israel Adesanya to tap out at UFC 305

Jan 20, 2024; Toronto, Canada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) celebrates defeating Sean Strickland (red glove) during UFC 297 at ScotiaBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis pulled off a stunning victory and successful title defense on Saturday night, getting No. 2 contender Israel Adesanya to tap out…

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Twins rally past Rangers to remain hot

Aug 17, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Trevor Larnach (9) hits a home run and celebrates with Minnesota Twins third base coach/outfield coach Tommy Watkins (40) during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Willi Castro finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, helping…

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