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Twins quieted in finale of Astros series

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

Twice, Tyler Mahle was just an out away from escaping an inning with no damage. Twice, Chas McCormick got to him instead.And so it went for the Twins on Sunday, who were held quiet by Astros top prospect Hunter Brown and gave up all of the Astros’ runs with two outs in a 5-1 loss in the series finale at Target Field.Mahle, who threw six innings in his second start of the season, allowed a two-run home run to McCormick in the second inning that just got out to right field, giving the Astros (4-6) a lead they would not relinquish.McCormick got to him again a couple innings later, shooting a single up the middle past a diving Kyle Farmer and into center field to bring home another pair of runs.That was plenty of offense on a day where Twins (6-3) hitters managed just two hits. Both, a Byron Buxton single and a Donovan Solano double, came in the fourth inning, producing the Twins’ one and only run of the game.Related ArticlesMinnesota Twins | Twins’ Max Kepl...

Toddler hit by truck, killed in Missouri Bootheel

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – An Arkansas toddler died late Saturday afternoon after being hit by a truck in the Missouri Bootheel.According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 6:10 p.m. on Highway AC, approximately two miles west of Cardwell. Top Story: Police search for Creve Coeur shopping center shooter The report says a 2020 Ford F250 was traveling northbound on the highway and attempted a right turn and struck the child.The boy was rushed to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in nearby Paragould, but was pronounced dead shortly after 6:30 p.m. He was 3.The MSHP did not say if the driver, a 69-year-old Cardwell man, would be charged.

Atencio, Ruidíaz lead Sounders to 3-0 win over City SC

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Joshua Atencio and Raúl Ruidíaz scored second-half goals to spark the Seattle Sounders to a 3-0 victory over St. Louis City on Saturday night.The Sounders (5-1-1) improved to 6-1-4 all-time against expansion teams at home. Seattle's only loss against first-year teams came against LAFC in 2018.Seattle handed St. Louis City (5-2-0) its second straight loss after the league's newest team began the season with five straight victories. Seattle takes over the top spot in the Western Conference with the win — one point in front of St. Louis City and two ahead of LAFC.Neither team scored until Atencio took a pass from Nicolás Lodeiro and found the net in the 65th minute. Ruidíaz made it 2-0 with an unassisted goal six minutes later. The Sounders' final score came on an own-goal by Jake Nerwinski in the 89th minute.Seattle had a 12-9 edge in shots and a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal.Stefan Frei finished with two saves to earn the clean sheet for the Sounders. Roman Bürki had ...

Masters Live Updates | Rahm takes lead after Koepka miscues

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from Sunday’s third and fourth round of the Masters (all times local):4:15 p.m. Spain’s Jon Rahm has taken a one-shot lead at the Masters after yet another Brooks Koepka miscue.Koepka bogeyed the par-3 sixth hole, allowing Rahm to take sole possession of the lead at 10 under. Koepka has now gone 4-over par over the last 16 holes while failing to make a birdie during that span. Koepka is 2 over over for the first six holes of the final round with bogeys on both of the par 3s.Rahm is a three-time winner this year on the PGA Tour and is looking for his first Masters title.Jordan Spieth has vaulted into a tie for third place at 6 under with seven birdies through 14 holes in the final round.___3:50 p.m.Spain’s Jon Rahm has pulled into a tie with Brooks Koepka for the lead at the Masters with both players now at 10 under, setting up a potentially exciting finish to the weather-delayed tournament.Rahm, who has a PGA tour-best three w...

RTD train hits, kills pedestrian, Denver police say

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

An RTD train struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday morning, according to Denver police.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | RTD light rail service on E Line restored after disruption near Dry Creek Station Crashes and Disasters | Aurora officers justified in shooting of man on RTD bus, DA says Crashes and Disasters | RTD’s southeast light-rail lines will see months of disruptions as maintenance work starts Crashes and Disasters | RTD’s commuter rail partners appeal ruling that denied $100 million-plus claim Crashes and Disasters | Hickenlooper: The FAA is a mess; let Phil Washington get it back on track The crash happened on the A Line at about 11 a.m. at a crossing between Smith Road and North Monaco Street Parkway, according to police. The A Line, which runs between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport, was shut down between Union Station and Peoria Station; passengers will b...

Pedestrian, motorcyclist killed in possible street racing-related crash in Fullerton

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

Two people were killed early Sunday morning in Orange County following a multi-vehicle crash that may be connected to an illegal street race.The crash happened around 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of Magnolia and Flower avenues in Fullerton, according to the Fullerton Police Department.Police arrived on the scene and found an Audi sedan, a Toyota minivan and a Yamaha motorcycle that were involved in a crash, each sustaining major damage.A cyclist and a pedestrian were also involved in the crash, police said.A telephone pole had been knocked over and the Audi plowed into a fence and into the side of a home on Magnolia Avenue, causing a gas leak.A female pedestrian was declared dead at the scene, police said. Her identity has not yet been released, but police said she was 70 years old. The 35-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. His identity has not been released either.Investigators believe the A...

San Bruno: Pedestrian fatally struck on I-380 early Sunday

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

By Bay City NewsA pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate Highway 380 in San Bruno early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.The collision was reported shortly before 3:15 a.m. on eastbound Highway 380 near the El Camino Real off-ramp.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | SF: World-champion cyclist killed in crash at Presidio Crashes and Disasters | Driver killed in crash on Highway 101 in San Martin Crashes and Disasters | CHP investigates fatal overnight crash on Bay Bridge Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian fatally hit on Highway 4 on-ramp identified Crashes and Disasters | One-car crash marks 2023’s fourth fatal wreck on Highway 4 All eastbound lanes of the highway, which connects between U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate Highway 280, remained blocked early Sunday and traffic was being diverted off at El Camino Real.More details about the collision w...

Klay Thompson becomes third NBA player to reach 300 3-pointers in a season

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

PORTLAND — Klay Thompson was made aware after the Warriors’ win over the Kings on Friday how close he was to reaching 300 3-pointers in a season for the first time.He needed just five makes from deep, with only one game left in the regular season.“That’s be awesome,” Thompson said. “I mean, how many guys have done that in the history of the game?” I’m not going to really shoot for it.”He paused.“Well, I am going to shoot for it,” he said with a smile.And that’s what he did Sunday — and in a hurry, too.Playing in front of a dozen or more friends and family, Thompson buried five 3-pointers in the opening five minutes of Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers, making him only the third player in NBA history to make 300 in a season. Thompson joined Stephen Curry, who’s done it four times, and James Harden, who’s done it once.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Kurtenbach: A we...

Fraley leads Reds to comeback victory over Phillies

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Fraley hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.Jason Vosler doubled and drove in two runs for the Reds, who avoided a three-game sweep.Alec Bohm hit a two-run homer for the Phillies.It looked like the defending National League champion Phillies were on their way to a sweep and re-capturing the good vibes of last season’s postseason run in Philadelphia. They started the season losing five of six on the road before appearing to be headed to within a game of .500.But Seranthony Domínguez (0-1) loaded the bases with one out in the ninth on a pair of walks and TJ Friedl’s infield single. He had Fraley in a 1-2 hole before the Reds’ designated hitter golfed a double to short right to put Cincinnati ahead 6-4.Ian Gibaut closed it out with a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two, for his first save.Kevin Herget (1-0) tossed two innings of scoreless relief.Citizens Bank Park re...

Swanson has torn tendon in her left knee, may miss World Cup

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:10:35 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Forward Mallory Swanson has a torn patella tendon in her left knee, leaving her chances of playing for the United States in this summer’s Women’s World Cup in doubt. Swanson was injured in the first half of the U.S. team’s 2-0 exhibition victory Saturday over Ireland.She has returned for evaluation to Chicago, where she plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Sunday. No timeline for her recovery was announced. Forward Alyssa Thompson replaced her on the roster for Tuesday’s exhibition against Ireland.Swanson was the team’s leading scorer this year with seven goals and a six-game scoring streak, tied for fourth longest in team history. She was hurt in the 40th minute of the game after contact with an Irish player, crying out in pain as her teammates signaled to the sideline for the training staff. As she was carted off she made a heart gesture with her hands to the fans a...