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Mitch Haniger, Logan Webb pace Giants past Brewers 3-1

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Logan Webb allowed one run over seven innings to pace the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. J.D. Davis singled with one out in the eighth off Peter Strzelecki, who ...

Freeman extends hitting streak to 16 games, Dodgers beat Rays 6-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — In a tense and tight matchup of division leaders, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came out on top. Freeman extended his hitting streak to 16 games, Max Muncy and Miguel Vargas homered, and the NL West-leading Dodgers beat the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays ...

Peña homers in return to Astros lineup, Houston beats struggling Oakland 6-3

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Astros' shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday. Alex Bregman had ...

Donovan scores on passed ball in 10th, Cardinals beat Guardians 2-1

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brendan Donovan scored on a passed ball in the 10th inning after homering in the second, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. Donovan began the 10th on second as the automatic runner, stole third base and came home ...

Jonathan India homers twice as Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 8-5

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Saturday night. TJ Friedl and rookie Matt McLain each had two hits and scored two runs as Cincinnati won for the fourth time in six games. Tyler Stephenson ...

Kiner-Falefa helps Yankees top Padres in 10 innings

NEW YORK (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Saturday. After Anthony Volpe hit into a double play in the eighth and Aaron Judge did the same in the ninth, the Yankees got their fifth ...

Sale stars again on mound, Red Sox snap skid by beating Diamondbacks 7-2

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale's left arm was fantastic again, even if his stomach was not. Sale threw five strong innings while battling a stomach bug, Kiké Hernández smacked a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on ...

Criswell, Díaz help MLB-best Rays beat NL West-leading Dodgers 9-3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cooper Criswell earned his first big league win, Yandy Díaz homered and drove in two runs, and the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 on Friday night. It was the first meeting between the teams since the Dodgers beat ...

Corey Seager hits grand slam in 8-run 4th, Rangers beat Orioles 12-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Corey Seager hit his third career grand slam to highlight an eight-run fourth inning in the surging Texas Rangers' 12-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The Rangers came in averaging a major league-best 6.33 runs, and they showed why during a wild fourth ...

McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6

SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates' plan of attack against talented young righty George Kirby to go sideways. That turned out to be a very good thing for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen hit the 21st leadoff homer of his career, the first of four home ...

Injured Rangers righty deGrom looks “pretty good” in bullpen session

BALTIMORE (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom threw 31 pitches during a bullpen session Friday, mixing his pitches without showing any apparent sign of pain. The injured pitcher threw in front of Texas manager Bruce Bochy and others before the Rangers faced the Baltimore ...

Greene throws 6 hitless innings as Reds pound Cubs 9-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Hunter Greene saw the no-hit bid come to an end and went back to his conversation with the strength coach. The right-hander was out of the game after throwing six hitless innings. The Cincinnati Reds were well on their way to a 9-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday, and ...

Yankees’ Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpires

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone was handed a one-game suspension following his latest ejection and admitted his arguments may have created an image in the minds of umpires. "Well, I think I've earned that reputation," he said Friday before Major League Baseball suspended him for ...

‘Block’ party over at Colonial for PGA Championship sensation club pro

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Michael Block walked out after signing his scorecard at Colonial on Friday afternoon with his cap turned backward, his shirt untucked and still with a smile on his face after a grueling 36 holes and being at the bottom of the 120-player field. A week after the club ...

Stewart Cink contending in Champions debut with consecutive 68s in Senior PGA

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Senior PGA Championship wasn't Stewart Cink's first choice for his first tournament after turning 50. The potential prize would be a lot more than a consolation. Cink shot a second consecutive 4-under 68 for the early clubhouse lead in the second round of the Senior ...