Brewers look to close their Oakland era with sweep of A’s

Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Willy Adames (27) bats against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Right-hander Frankie Montas will get an opportunity to take one last stroll down memory lane when he returns to the old Coliseum to face…

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With help of unsung heroes, Braves seek sweep vs. Nats

Aug 24, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramon Laureano (18) celebrates after a home run against the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Three players picked up by the Atlanta Braves as injury replacements have been instrumental in keeping the team in postseason…

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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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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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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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Red Sox shoot for rare sweep in finale vs. Rangers

Aug 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox will attempt to complete their first sweep in more than a month…

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Twins leaning on fundamentals in search of sweep of Royals

Aug 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Kyle Farmer (12) celebrates his home run with second baseman Austin Martin (82) against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Twins hope a simple approach helps them finish a difficult three-game series…

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