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Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7
Read full article: Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.
IRS, Better Business Bureau issue warning as holiday charity scams rise across Metro Detroit
Read full article: IRS, Better Business Bureau issue warning as holiday charity scams rise across Metro DetroitFake charitable organizations are working to rip you off this holiday season, which is why the Detroit IRS investigators and the Better Business Bureau have issued a new warning.
Peรฑa's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep
Read full article: Peรฑa's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweepJeremy Peรฑa homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 to advance to the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year.
Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0
Read full article: Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker
Read full article: Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching lockerAstros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houstonโs regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
Read full article: Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A'sFramber Valdez set a major league record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Read full article: Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top AstrosMike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.
Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1
Read full article: Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1Cal Quantrill pitches six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats
Read full article: DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to NatsJacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.
Angels' Reid Detmers adds immaculate inning to no-hitter
Read full article: Angels' Reid Detmers adds immaculate inning to no-hitterAngels starter Reid Detmers became the first rookie pitcher with a no-hitter and an immaculate inning in the same season, achieving the latter against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
Read full article: Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight nightLuis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweep
Read full article: Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweepYordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and the pair combined for five RBIs as the Houston Astros completed a doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees Thursday with a 7-5 win in Game 2.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankeesโ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Read full article: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.
Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Read full article: Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 daysAaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game, beating Houston 6-3 to split a four-game series between the ALโs best teams.
Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat Texas
Read full article: Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat TexasAstros starter Luis Garcia and reliever Phil Maton each threw an immaculate inning โ nine pitches, three strikeouts โ and Martรญn Maldonado keyed a six-run first inning that sent Houston over the Texas Rangers 9-2.
Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4
Read full article: Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4.
Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP
Read full article: Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVPA bit player during the Chicago Cubsโ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago, Jorge Soler was voted MVP of the Atlanta Braves' six-game World Series win over the Houston Astros.
With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series
Read full article: With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World SeriesThe Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston.
Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
Read full article: Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series leadRookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis dโArnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 to grab a two games to one lead in the World Series.
Garcรญa to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox
Read full article: Garcรญa to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red SoxRookie Luis Garcรญa will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line.
Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by Boston
Read full article: Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by BostonHoustonโs pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the loss of injured Lance McCullers Jr. seem acute.
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Read full article: Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS openerCarlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championship Series.
Garcรญa, Grandal shine as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS
Read full article: Garcรญa, Grandal shine as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDSLeury Garcรญa and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandalโs borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.
With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseason
Read full article: With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseasonWith Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper and the rest of baseball's MVP front-runners left out of the postseason, there's a chance for some budding stars to cement their place among the game's top names.
Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in West
Read full article: Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in WestDrew Rasmussen and three relievers combined for a three-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Ji-Man Choi both homered and the Tampa Bay Rays coasted past the Houston Astros 7-0, giving them the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs.
Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate
Read full article: Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plateJose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out Shohei Ohtani at the plate to preserve a tie, broke away to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5.
Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead
Read full article: Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card leadCardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos fanned pinch-hitter Pablo Reyes for the final out and St. Louis won its 10th straight game, increasing its playoff lead by holding off the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.
Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels
Read full article: Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over AngelsShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 44th home run, but got tagged early by Josรฉ Altuve, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros in a 10-5 over the Los Angeles Angels.
Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble
Read full article: Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumbleJake Cronenworth hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 4-3 to take two of three from the AL West leaders.
LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fansMets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Bรกez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds.
LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Mets barb home fans, anger team president
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Mets barb home fans, anger team presidentJavier Bรกez and his New York Mets teammates get a day to cool off after the derogatory gestures they directed toward frustrated fans at Citi Field angered club management.
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear
Read full article: LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tearMajor League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and playersโ association.
Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over Astros
Read full article: Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over AstrosJared Walsh homered and matched a career high with four hits, Justin Upton also connected and the Los Angeles Angels rallied in the sixth inning to beat the Houston Astros 5-4.
Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx
Read full article: Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to BronxBoos and bad words streamed loudly from the seats in the Houston Astrosโ return to Yankee Stadium, and New York got a homer and four hits from Giancarlo Stanton to sate those spiteful fans with a 7-3 victory.
3 male guards accused in violent attack at NJ women's prison
Read full article: 3 male guards accused in violent attack at NJ women's prison(AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer, File)TRENTON, N.J. โ A female inmate was punched 28 times and pepper-sprayed when guards attacked her and at least five other women, New Jersey officials said Thursday, bringing misconduct charges against three male prison guards. The Clinton facility โ New Jersey's lone women's prison โ has a โlong, ugly history," Grewal said. Late on Jan. 11 and into the early hours of Jan. 12, about two dozen guards entered part of the prison and began to remove inmates, according to Grewal. AdOne victim was pepper sprayed before the team of guards entered her cell, according to Grewal. Several corrections officers at the prison have pleaded guilty or been convicted of sexual abuse and misconduct in recent years.
Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS
Read full article: Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCSThe Astros defeated the Rays 4-3 and the Rays lead the series 3-2 games. The Astros forced Game 6 on Friday, a rematch of the first game started by left-handers Blake Snell of Tampa Bay and Valdรฉz. Otherwise, big league clubs leading 3-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series are 37-1. Correa also hit a walkoff homer in Game 2 of the 2017 ALCS off Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees. Houston became the first team with a leadoff and walk-off home run in a postseason game.
NH man shot at wedding, knew guest
Read full article: NH man shot at wedding, knew guest(@JeanWmur/Twitter)(CNN) - A gunman barged into a church in New Hampshire and opened fire, wounding a bride and the bishop before wedding guests tackled him, authorities said. Wedding guests 'gang-tackled him'A 911 caller reported a man walked into the church and shot at the presiding bishop, the state attorney general's office said. Officers arrived at the church just after 10 a.m. Saturday, and found wedding guests had subdued the male suspect, Pelham Police Chief Joseph Roark said at a news conference. Other wedding guests were treated for minor injuries and nobody was killed, Roark said. A memorial service was scheduled to be held for Garcia, 60, at the same venue after the wedding.