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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
Alfaro homers twice, Marlins beat Red Sox 8-4
MIAMI (AP) — Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night.
DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jacob deGrom's balky hamstring forced an untimely exit Wednesday night. Now, the New York Mets ace hopes it won't mean an early end to his season.
Braun 350th career HR, later plunked; Brews, Cards split DH
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brent Suter and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Ryan Braun hit his 350th career homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Wednesday night to split a doubleheader.
Hamels yields 3 runs in Braves debut, a 5-1 loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cole Hamels could have easily dismissed the results, attributing the lackluster numbers in his Atlanta Braves debut to rustiness after an unaccustomed layoff.
Higashioka hits 3 of Yanks' 7 HRs in 13-2 romp vs Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Higashioka was as surprised as anyone.
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullp…
Castillo pitches Reds to 1-0 win, four-game sweep of Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati’s Luis Castillo pitched a masterful seven innings, Shogo Akiyama drove in the game’s only run, and the Reds moved into a virtual tie for second place in the National League Central Divi…
Singer shuts down Tigers in Kansas City's 4-0 win
DETROIT (AP) — Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Steelers place RT Zach Banner on IR, bring back OL Hawkins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zach Banner's season is over. The Steelers placed the right tackle on injured reserve Wednesday, two days after he tore the ACL in his right knee in a win over the New York Giants.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom leaves start with hamstring spasm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom left his start against the Philadelphia Phillies after two innings Wednesday night with a right hamstring spasm.
DE Tyree Wilson eligible at Texas Tech after NCAA waiver
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sophomore defensive end Tyree Wilson has been granted an NCAA waiver that makes the former Texas A&M transfer immediately eligible to play for Texas Tech.
Virus removes Brazilian referee from Copa Libertadores match
SAO PAULO (AP) — The referee for the Copa Libertadores clash Thursday between Argentina’s Racing and Uruguay’s Nacional was replaced after testing positive for COVID-19.
Robinson expects to stay with Bears for rest of season
Star receiver Allen Robinson said he expects to remain with the Chicago Bears the rest of the season, though he wouldn't say if he requested a trade.
Eric Reid still hasn't received an offer or workout invite
Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Carolina Panthers last season, Eric Reid remains unsigned, like his close friend: Colin Kaepernick.
Chargers' Williams looks to continue as big-play receiver
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams is soft-spoken during interviews, but his knack for making flashy plays has made him one of the top deep threats in the NFL.