Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the first confirmed competitor for the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12, and others could be announced soon By The Associated Press June 19, 2021, 5:59 AM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A look at what’s happening around…
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Myers homers twice, Paddack fans 11, Padres beat Reds 8-2
Wil Myers homered twice and doubled, Tommy Pham hit a leadoff homer and Chris Paddack struck out 11 in five impressive innings to match his career high for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer June 19, 2021, 5:51 AM • 3 min read Share to…
Kapler beats former team as Giants defeat Phillies 5-3
Johnny Cueto struck out five in six uneven innings, Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press June 19, 2021, 5:48 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto struck out five in six uneven innings,…
Cron’s hits RBI single in 10th, Rockies beat Brewers 6-5
DENVER — C.J. Cron hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Friday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high five. All five wins have come in the thin air of mile-high Coors Field, where the Rockies are 25-14 and batting a major league-high…
Kikuchi strikes out six, Mariners drop Rays 5-1
Yusei Kikuchi threw four-hit ball over seven innings, Seattle batted around during a four-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press June 19, 2021, 5:44 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article SEATTLE — Yusei Kikuchi threw four-hit ball over seven…
Royals halt six-game skid with 5-3 win over Red Sox
Salvador Perez, left, is congratulated by teammate Jorge Soler after hitting a home run for the Royals in a 5-3 win Friday against the Boston Red Sox in Kansas City, Mo. Reed Hoffmann/Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Adalberto Mondesi hit a 464-foot three-run homer, Salvador Pérez added his 18th home run this season, and…
Olympic track and field trials: True finishes fourth in 10,000
EUGENE, Ore. — Ben True of North Yarmouth again was one place short of qualifying for the Olympics, as he finished fourth in the 10,000 meters Friday night at the U.S. track and field trials. Woody Kincaid, Grant Fisher and Joe Klecker pulled away in the final lap to claim the three Olympic berths. True…
U.S. Open: Unheralded Englishman grabs share of lead
Richard Bland of England watches a putt on the sixth green Friday during the second round of the U.S. Open in San Diego. Bland, 48, moved into the lead at 5 under by shooting a 67. Russell Henley matched him later in the day despite a bogey on the final hole. Gregory Bull/Associated Press SAN…
Boys’ lacrosse: Cape Elizabeth routs Falmouth to capture Class A title
The preseason whispers grew to flat-out declarations from opposing coaches: Cape Elizabeth’s boys’ lacrosse team was on a different level than every other team in Maine. Friday night at Fitzpatrick Stadium, the Capers emphatically showed the opinions were correct. Dominating in every facet, Cape Elizabeth steamrolled Falmouth, 19-6, in the Class A state championship game….
NHL roundup: Canadiens win in overtime, take 2-1 series lead against Vegas
Montreal’s Josh Anderson scores the winning goal past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, giving the Canadiens a 3-2 win Friday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup semifinals. Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored his second goal of the night at 12:53 of overtime, Carey Price made 43 saves…