MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez’s 2-hitter lifts Phils past Nats

Aug 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) is showered by teammates after pitching a complete game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Cristopher Sanchez pitched a two-hitter for his second career complete game to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting…

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Yankees, Tigers set to clash in MLB Little League Classic

Aug 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) swings and makes contact in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports A showdown between the heavy favorites for the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the league’s Cy Young Award will…

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Red Sox set sights on another road win vs. Orioles

Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) celebrates with outfielder Tyler O’Neill (17) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox might have found an unexpected venue…

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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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