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Corey Seager hits grand slam in 8-run 4th, Rangers beat Orioles 12-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Corey Seager hit his third career grand slam to highlight an eight-run fourth inning in the surging Texas Rangers' 12-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The Rangers came in averaging a major league-best 6.33 runs, and they showed why during a wild fourth ...

McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6

SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates' plan of attack against talented young righty George Kirby to go sideways. That turned out to be a very good thing for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen hit the 21st leadoff homer of his career, the first of four home ...

Injured Rangers righty deGrom looks “pretty good” in bullpen session

BALTIMORE (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom threw 31 pitches during a bullpen session Friday, mixing his pitches without showing any apparent sign of pain. The injured pitcher threw in front of Texas manager Bruce Bochy and others before the Rangers faced the Baltimore ...

Greene throws 6 hitless innings as Reds pound Cubs 9-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Hunter Greene saw the no-hit bid come to an end and went back to his conversation with the strength coach. The right-hander was out of the game after throwing six hitless innings. The Cincinnati Reds were well on their way to a 9-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday, and ...

Yankees’ Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpires

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone was handed a one-game suspension following his latest ejection and admitted his arguments may have created an image in the minds of umpires. "Well, I think I've earned that reputation," he said Friday before Major League Baseball suspended him for ...

‘Block’ party over at Colonial for PGA Championship sensation club pro

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Michael Block walked out after signing his scorecard at Colonial on Friday afternoon with his cap turned backward, his shirt untucked and still with a smile on his face after a grueling 36 holes and being at the bottom of the 120-player field. A week after the club ...

Stewart Cink contending in Champions debut with consecutive 68s in Senior PGA

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Senior PGA Championship wasn't Stewart Cink's first choice for his first tournament after turning 50. The potential prize would be a lot more than a consolation. Cink shot a second consecutive 4-under 68 for the early clubhouse lead in the second round of the Senior ...

Odor’s 3-run homer in 9th gives Padres 8-6 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rougned Odor hit a three-run homer off Hunter Harvey with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the San Diego Padres an 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that stopped a steak of five straight series losses. "He is a guy that throws really hard," Odor said. "I ...

Braves power past Phillies 8-5 behind bats of Riley, d’Arnaud

ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a pair of monstrous homers and pinch-hitter Travis d'Arnaud came through with a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning that carried the Atlanta Braves to an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. D'Arnaud, sent up for slumping ...

Nordqvist goes distance again, Valenzuela topples Vu in LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Anna Nordqvist was among 11 players who won matches for the second straight day, only the three-time major champion from Sweden had to work the longest at the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play. Nordqvist had her second match go all 18 holes Thursday before she held on ...

Orioles take 2 of 3 at Yankees, Gibson 7 scoreless innings in 3-1 win

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Gibson allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 3-1 on Thursday night to take two of three games from New York. Anthony Santander had three hits, including an RBI single in the fifth off Clarke Schmidt (2-5). and Austin ...

Ejected for 4th time this year, Yanks’ Boone doesn’t want robot umps

NEW YORK (AP) — Ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span, Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn't think there was a need for robot umpires. "I don't want that," Boone said after Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Boone was tossed in the middle ...

Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have looked elimination in the face four times this postseason and still haven't blinked. Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference ...