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Tigers bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

Kansas City Royals (54-103, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (74-83, second in the AL Central) Detroit; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Jonathan Bowlan (0-0); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (7-3, 2.95 ERA, .

Sep 27, 2023 2:22 AM Read more >

Mariners taken aback by fan throwing ball on field and grazing pitcher George Kirby

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle pitcher George Kirby could crack a joke about what happened afterward. In the moment, it was just confusion.

Sep 27, 2023 12:41 AM Read more >

George Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings, Mariners snap 4-game losing streak beating Houston 6-2

SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby embraced the situation facing the Seattle Mariners. It wasn't a must-win for their playoff hopes. But it was close. “I love it. Big games, I always want the ball.

Sep 27, 2023 12:11 AM Read more >

Matt Wallner hits grand slam to help Twins beat A's 11-3

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.

Sep 26, 2023 11:41 PM Read more >

Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Drury, Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels prevented the Texas Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016 Tuesday night.

Sep 26, 2023 11:28 PM Read more >

Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central title for the third time in six seasons despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis, with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves.

Sep 26, 2023 11:28 PM Read more >

Wells hits two-run homer in ninth inning to lead Yankees over Blue Jays 2-0

TORONTO — Whatever the Toronto Blue Jays need Kevin Gausman to do over the next few days, he'll do it. Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday.

Sep 26, 2023 11:22 PM Read more >

Freeman homers in nightcap as Dodgers split doubleheader for Rockies' 100th loss this season

DENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to back the strong seven-inning start by rookie Bobby Miller, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 11-2 on Tuesday night to gain a doubleheader split and send the Rockies to their first 100-loss

Sep 26, 2023 11:05 PM Read more >

Braves score twice on Suzuki's fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy reached on a two-run fielding error by right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the eighth inning and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday night.

Sep 26, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

René Pinto's 2-run homer and Manuel Margot's 2 RBIs help Rays outlast Red Sox 9-7

BOSTON (AP) — René Pinto hit a two-run home run, Manuel Margot added a pair of RBI singles as part of a four-hit night, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Tuesday night.

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