Backed by several sharp defensive plays and Kyle Schwarber’s second homer in as many games, Jon Lester fired seven solid innings as the Cubs shut out the Dodgers, 4-0, at Wrigley Field. Jason Heyward threw a runner out at the plate and Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez made diving plays as the Dodgers scored just five runs in losing two games of the three-game set, their first series loss since mid-May. Javier Baez paced the Cubs’ 12-hit attack with two doubles and a triple.
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Helped by D, Lester in charge as Cubs blank LA
Backed by several sharp defensive plays and Kyle Schwarber’s second homer in as many games, Jon Lester fired seven solid innings as the Cubs shut out the Dodgers, 4-0, at Wrigley Field. Jason Heyward threw a runner out at the plate and Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez made diving plays as the Dodgers scored…
Morales, Happ lead Blue Jays past Braves
Kendrys Morales hit a two-run homer and J.A. Happ was solid over 8 1/3 innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4. Click here to read the full article…
Herrera stays hot, delivers late HR to top Cards
Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera homered for the fifth time in six games Wednesday afternoon in a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. His solo homer in the seventh inning was the game-winner. Click here to read the full article…
Fantastic DP leaves Contreras with bloody nose
He ended up with a bloody nose, but Cubs catcher Willson Contreras still held on to the ball, completing a stellar double play in the third inning. Click here to read the full article…
Quick look at the Travelers Championship
THE OVERVIEW CROMWELL, Conn. – Last week was about survival. This week at the Travelers Championship? “It’s guns blazing,â€� Patrick Reed said Wednesday. “Everyone is going to be firing at flags.â€� For those who spent the week – or maybe just a couple of rounds before an early exit – at the U.S. Open, an…
Jerry Rice: ‘If I wanted to come back to football, I could do it’
Age has nothing on Jerry Rice. After posing for the Body Issue at age 55, he talks about the hard work required to outrun time. Click here to read the full article…
Mickelson apologizes for losing his cool at Open
Phil Mickelson, after taking “a few days to calm down,” said he’s “embarrassed and disappointed” after hitting a moving ball on the green during the U.S. Open. Click here to read the full article…
Way-too-early Top 25: Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1
Kentucky’s late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There’s no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top. Click here to read the full article…
Ramirez hot on Trout’s tail with 22nd homer
In the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the White Sox, Ramirez launched a fastball out to center field for his 22nd home run of the season for the Indians. The drive pulled the dynamic Tribe third baseman within one shot of Mike Trout for the Major League lead in homers. Click here to read…
Predators’ Watson arrested on domestic assault charge
The 26-year-old was released from jail on $4,500 bond and is due in court June 28. Click here to read the full article…
Royal Ascot record chapter and verse for Stoute
Michael Stoute enjoyed a great friendship and rivalry with another training legend, the late Henry Cecil, and on Wednesday he broke their joint record for the most winners at Royal Ascot. Poet’s Word reversed a seven length defeat by the previously peerless Cracksman to give 72-year-old Stoute his Click here to read the full article…
Hall of Fame golfer Hubert Green dies at 71
Hubert Green, a Hall of Fame golfer and two-time major winner, has died at the age of 71. Click here to read the full article…