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Tag Archives: MLB

Deflated Dodger fans face bitter taste of World Series loss
Sports / U.S. News

Deflated Dodger fans face bitter taste of World Series loss

Posted on 11/02/17 by micaiahjohnson

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everyone in Los Angeles knew it. This was the Dodgers’ year. And then it wasn’t. The boys in blue, who had the best record in Major League Baseball, never threatened Wednesday in a Game 7 World Series loss to the Houston Astros. And people who thought they would be watching a … Continue reading →

Houston family, businesses benefit from World Series run
Business / Featured / Lifestyle / U.S. News

Houston family, businesses benefit from World Series run

Posted on 11/02/17 by micaiahjohnson

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros’ victorious World Series run has not only given an emotional boost to a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. It has provided an economic lift as well. And for one Houston family, the journey to a championship provided them with a way to financially help their grandparents rebuild after … Continue reading →

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7
Sports / U.S. News

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7

Posted on 11/01/17 by jacobismith

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases , taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game 7. Chris Taylor hit a tying double off Justin Verlander during a two-run rally … Continue reading →

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7
Celebrities / National / Sports

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7

Posted on 11/01/17 by dempseygriffin

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases , taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game 7. Chris Taylor hit a tying double off Justin Verlander … Continue reading →

Contending Rockies lose early lead, fall to Giants 4-3
Sports / U.S. News

Contending Rockies lose early lead, fall to Giants 4-3

Posted on 09/20/17 by jacobismith

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez could have let the ball drop and watched Hunter Pence end the game with a hit. Instead, with the Rockies playing five infielders, Gonzalez ran down a difficult fly ball in center field and Pence had a sacrifice fly. Colorado is in contention, and Gonzalez is committed to going … Continue reading →

Indians roll on, beat Angels 6-3 for 25th win in 26 games
Lifestyle / Sports / U.S. News

Indians roll on, beat Angels 6-3 for 25th win in 26 games

Posted on 09/20/17 by micaiahjohnson

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some people might have figured the Cleveland Indians were due for a little slump after their winning streak was snapped at 22 games, an American League record. Instead, they just keep rolling right along. Jay Bruce had a triple and a double among his three hits, Austin Jackson singled four times … Continue reading →

Detroit’s Boyd falls an out short of no-hitter
Sports / TV

Detroit’s Boyd falls an out short of no-hitter

Posted on 09/18/17 by jacobismith

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Boyd showed little emotion when he lost a no-hit bit on Tim Anderson’s two-out, ninth-inning double. Boyd calmly retired Yoan Moncada to finish his first professional shutout in the Detroit Tigers’ 12-0 rout of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. “There was nothing I could change at that point,” Boyd said. … Continue reading →

Twins pound 7 homers to beat Padres 16-0
National / Sports

Twins pound 7 homers to beat Padres 16-0

Posted on 09/13/17 by jacobismith

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier served notice last season when he hit 42 home runs. Miguel Sano showed his power this year at the All-Star Home Run Derby. The rest of the Minnesota Twins are showing they can hit the ball over the fence as well. Jason Castro homered twice, Dozier was a double from … Continue reading →

Smith, Rays finally catch Hamilton in rundown, beat Reds 8-3
Featured / Games / Sports / TV

Smith, Rays finally catch Hamilton in rundown, beat Reds 8-3

Posted on 06/22/17 by nicholaswyche

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — This dash to third base was a bit different for Mallex Smith. The Tampa Bay left fielder rushed in to tag out speedy Billy Hamilton after a lengthy rundown, highlighting the Rays’ 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. “When you get the fast guy like that, you’ve got … Continue reading →

Dyson sparks Mariners to a 7-5 comeback win over Tigers
Celebrities / Sports / TV

Dyson sparks Mariners to a 7-5 comeback win over Tigers

Posted on 06/22/17 by jonessutton

SEATTLE (AP) — After five innings of offensive futility, Jarrod Dyson was just looking to get on base. He did, and turned the game around. Dyson’s bunt single broke up Justin Verlander’s bid for a perfect game in the sixth inning Wednesday night and sparked the Seattle Mariners to a 7-5 comeback win over the … Continue reading →

Astros use 2 homers to beat Royals for 11th straight win
Celebrities / Featured / Games / Sports / TV

Astros use 2 homers to beat Royals for 11th straight win

Posted on 06/06/17 by nicholaswyche

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Astros scored early and late to keep up their winning ways. Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer, Brian McCann had a two-run shot and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Monday night for their 11th straight win. It’s the longest winning streak in the majors … Continue reading →

Iglesias, Kinsler lead Tigers to 6-3 win over Astros
Celebrities / Games / Sports / TV

Iglesias, Kinsler lead Tigers to 6-3 win over Astros

Posted on 05/25/17 by nicholaswyche

HOUSTON (AP) — It took the Detroit Tigers three games, but they got the offense going again. Jose Iglesias finished a triple shy of the cycle, Ian Kinsler had two hits and scored twice, and Detroit beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid. Iglesias, who scored three runs, doubled … Continue reading →

Steal of home helps Diamondbacks beat reeling Mets, 5-4
Celebrities / Sports / TV

Steal of home helps Diamondbacks beat reeling Mets, 5-4

Posted on 05/17/17 by nicholaswyche

PHOENIX (AP) — When the Arizona Diamondbacks made a mistake on the bases, they ended up stealing home. That’s how things are going for the New York Mets these days. Paul Goldschmidt stole home when New York botched a rundown, and Yasmany Tomas hit another home run against the reeling Mets to help Arizona hang … Continue reading →

Local / Virginia

Norfolk baseball program gets $22K from MLB charity

Posted on 03/02/15 by dee6williams

  NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — When the city started a youth baseball program geared toward predominantly black communities a decade ago, some children would show up wearing jeans and without baseball gloves. So the city would come up with the money to pay for a glove here or a baseball uniform there. The baseball program, … Continue reading →

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