Astros 8, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Oct. 1 — A four-run first inning gave the Houston Astros a lead they never relinquished as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8–1, Sunday afternoon. Combined with the 1–0 Seattle Mariners victory over the Texas Rangers, the result gave the Astros their third consecutive AL West title and sixth in […]
Read MoreThe Texas Rangers‘ playoff picture is complete, as they have clinched one of the Wild Card spots in the AL. After a 1–0 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park Sunday afternoon, the Rangers finish the season at 90–72. They punched their postseason ticket the night before after beating the Mariners, 6–1. Their appearance […]
Read MoreBoston Red Sox Legend Tim Wakefield passed away at the age of 57 after battling brain cancer. Wakefield, known for his dancing knuckleball, pitched for 19 years in the Majors. He finished with a 200–180 record for the Pirates and Red Sox. The team released a statement: “Wake embodied true goodness; a devoted husband, father, […]
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