Slam boosts Phillies’ spirits ahead of series vs. Nats

Aug 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a grand slam during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Riding the momentum of one mighty swing, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to put their recent troubles in the rear-view mirror….

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Playoff-hopeful Mets seek series win vs. A’s

Aug 14, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielders Harrison Bader (44), Ben Gamel (21) and Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrate after defeating the Oakland Athletics 9-1 at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Francisco Lindor likes the pressure of a playoff race. He surely liked the New York Mets’…

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Braves aim for rare four-game road sweep vs. Giants

Aug 14, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (second from left) and his teammates celebrate their victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves go for their first four-game road sweep over the San Francisco Giants in 68…

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Brewers take advantage of Dodgers’ sloppy fielding in win

Aug 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third base Joey Ortiz (3) slides into second base safely with no play by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Nick Ahmed (12) in the fourth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on sloppy fielding for four unearned runs en…

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Jiri Lehecka KOs Daniil Medvedev at Cincinnati Open

Aug 14, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts during a match against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany on day three of the Cincinnati Open. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Jiri Lehecka, two matches into his return from a back injury, is already showing top form. The Czech player upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev…

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LLWS roundup: Mexico, Taiwan throw no-hitters

(File photo) General view of Little League World Series. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports Right-hander Antonio Guerrero struck out 12 batters in five innings and Raul Hernandez Jr. closed out the combined no-hitter in the sixth as Mexico mowed down Aruba 2-0 on Wednesday in the opener of the Little League World Series in…

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