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Jaeda Gonzalez continues multisport growth as Viking in sophomore season
MOSES LAKE — For Big Bend Community College sophomore and Ephrata native Jaeda Gonzalez, the work never ceased in …
Yankees' Lyons kept from game after lineup card mix-up
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Lyons walked to the mound to relieve Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, then walked right back to New York’s dugout without throwing a pitch against Toronto.
Twins top Tigers 5-4 in 10th, sit half-game behind White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As a gift from third baseman Josh Donaldson, each of the Minnesota Twins now have dark blue jersey-style bathrobes with their name across the back.
Clark's putback at buzzer lifts Storm past Lynx 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — It's been a crazy 48 hours for the Seattle Storm and it was only fitting that their WNBA playoffs series opener had a wild finish.
Murray, Nuggets hang on to win, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray had 28 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and made two late 3-pointers to halt a Lakers charge, helping the Denver Nuggets to a 114-106 victory Tuesday night that cut L…
Pivetta sharp in Red Sox debut; Boston beats Orioles 8-3
BOSTON (AP) — Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five innings of one-run ball in his Boston debut, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot under rookie manager David Ross, returning to the postseason after a one-year absence despite losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Tuesday night on a walk-…
Gomber pitches playoff-hunting Cards to 5-0 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Gomber heard longtime Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright say that his goal before pitching a complete game against Milwaukee last week was to throw no more than 12 pitches in any inning.
Indians clinch postseason berth; Braves claim NL East title
CLEVELAND (AP) —
Texas State coach, accused of racist comments, resigns
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State coach Danny Kaspar has resigned three months after a former player accused him of making racist remarks.
Cole has sharp playoff prep as Yankees rout Blue Jays 12-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gerrit Cole limited the Toronto to five hits over seven innings in his final preparation for the playoffs, and Aaron Hicks drove in three runs in a 12-1 rout over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Alonso, Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win
NEW YORK (AP) — The thrifty Tampa Bay Rays have spent a decade trying to take down the big spenders in their division.
Stallings HR in 9th, Pirates slow Cubs' drive in NL Central
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates stalled the Chicago Cubs' bid to win the NL Central with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.
Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title
ATLANTA (AP) — After clinching their third straight NL East title, the Atlanta Braves set their sights on ended a much longer streak.
Nats sweep Phils, drop Philadelphia below playoff position
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies tumbled out of a playoff position, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Washington Nationals when Yadiel Hernández hit a game-ending, two-run homer in eighth inning off…
Ramírez, Indians clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over WSox
CLEVELAND (AP) — With one sweet swing, José Ramírez pushed the Cleveland Indians into the playoffs and strengthened his case for the AL MVP award.