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Moses Lake men’s adult softball league hosting All Star games
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Adult Softball League announced they will be hosting a Men’s All Star game series Augu…
Padres lose Lamet to injury, split doubleheader with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Trent Grisham hit a game-ending three-run homer with one out in the seventh inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 6-5 victory and a doubleheader split with the San Francisco Giants on Frida…
Canha homers in 10th inning, rallies A's past Mariners 3-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Marlins claim 1st playoff spot since '03; Reds in postseason
NEW YORK (AP) — The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings Friday night to seal a postseason trip.
Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — From three soaring home runs to an exuberant race out of the dugout in celebration of their postseason berth, the Cincinnati Reds made plenty of noise in Minnesota's empty ballpark.
LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left
A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:
McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle Tennessee
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Backup Josh Adkins threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Sincere McCormick rushed for 82 yards and two scores, and UTSA held off Middle Tennessee 37-35 on Friday night in a Conference USA opener f…
Pavelski goals not enough for Stars, now in 3-1 Cup hole
No U.S.-born player has scored more playoff goals than Joe Pavelski. No player has put more pucks in the net during a single postseason this late in his career.
Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Friday night to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs.
Celtics control second half, top Heat to win Game 5 in East
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics.
Walk away: Indians rally again, keep AL Central hopes alive
CLEVELAND (AP) — Once again, the Indians grabbed water bottles, poured from the dugout and danced around the infield grass like little kids at recess.
Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched seven strong innings for his NL-leading eighth win, Willson Contreras homered twice and the Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title by pounding the crosst…
LEADING OFF: 3 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left
A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:
Rangers keep Astros waiting for playoffs with 5-4 win in 10
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ryan Pressly had no interest in waiting to see if the Astros would get the help they needed to clinch the last spot in the expanded American League playoffs after the Houston reliever couldn…
Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning up 3-1, on verge of Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their s…
Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night.