Mets aim to sweep Twins in clash of wild-card contenders

Jul 10, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino (40) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Executives with the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins delivered similar messages before the teams met Tuesday night: The…

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After weekend sweep, Mariners face struggling Red Sox

Jul 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Back in a tie atop the American League West standings following a weekend sweep of the White Sox in…

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Thriving on road, Padres go for sweep of Orioles

Jul 27, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) scores on a seventh inning sacrifice fly against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres will try to close an already impressive road trip on a high note when they go…

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Resurgent Marlins shoot for sweep of Orioles

Jul 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) and second baseman Otto Lopez (61) celebrate a victory over the Baltimore Orioles at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Marlins’ quest for a second-half turnaround might come in small increments. Winning multiple games in a row…

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Streaking Rangers chase sweep of woeful White Sox

Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) singles during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers aim to match their season-high winning streak of five games on Thursday afternoon when they bid to record a four-game…

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Tigers go for fifth straight win, sweep of Jays

Jul 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) celebrates hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Detroit Tigers look to continue their success against the Toronto Blue Jays this season when they vie for…

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Skidding Brewers bid to avert sweep in finale vs. Nationals

Jul 13, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) walks off the mound in the ninth inning after blowing a save opportunity against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The suddenly struggling Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Colin Rea in a bid to avoid…

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Late rally pushes Cards past Cubs for sweep of twin bill

Jul 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) celebrates with first baseman Alec Burleson (41) after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports Nolan Arenado hit the decisive two-run single in the eighth inning as…

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Phillies turn to Aaron Nola in quest of sweep vs. Dodgers

Jul 5, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies will look for a series sweep when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. The Phillies cruised…

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In search of rare sweep, Tigers take on Reds

Jul 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches to Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot (13) in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers have a chance Sunday to do something they haven’t done in a while — sweep a series. They’ll…

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