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Kershaw loses for first time since May 21 as Giants beat Dodgers 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw lost for the first time since May, allowing the go-ahead run when Max Muncy misplayed a potential inning-ending double-play grounder in a 2-1 defeat to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night that left the Los Angeles Dodgers one win shy of 100 going into...
Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Bruce Bochy had a bottle of bubbly in his hand as he watched the celebration of a turnaround that very few expected in his first season in charge in Texas. “This is what I came back for and there's nothing like it,” Bochy said. “It's been some kind of ride so...
A year after ending playoff drought, Mariners left frustrated about falling short
SEATTLE (AP) — Through his play on the field and actions in the clubhouse, catcher Cal Raleigh emerged as a voice willing to speak out about what’s happening with the Seattle Mariners. It happened at midseason when he called out his teammates for how the Mariners were playing....
Chisholm homers and the surprising Miami Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins' improbable September push will carry into October. Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late two-run double and the Marlins clinched the fourth playoff berth in franchise history with a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated their return to the postseason with the typical party, a champagne-soaked fun fest in the clubhouse that eventually included a dip in the Chase Field swimming pool behind the right-center field wall. The Houston Astros celebrated...
Larnach's grand slam leads Twins to 14-6 win over Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit his first career grand slam, one of Minnesota’s four home runs, and the playoff-bound Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 14-6 on Saturday night. Edouard Julien had three hits, including his 16th home run, and Max Kepler and Matt Wallner also went...
Álvarez has 6 RBIs and Megill unveils American Spork as Mets sweep Phillies 4-3 and 11-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Álvarez’s hit his first grand slam Saturday night, has more homers before turning 22 than any catcher since Johnny Bench and has earned praise for his defensive work with the New York Mets. “I think I can do better than that,” Álvarez said after he...
Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds' bid to become just the third team to make the playoffs following a 100-loss season ended in game No. 161 when they were eliminated during the seventh inning of a 15-6 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. “It hurts,”...
Cubs' playoff hopes vanish before they complete 10-6 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs seemed to be on their way to a playoff spot after a summertime surge moved them into contention. In a matter of a few weeks, it all fell apart. Yan Gomes hit a grand slam, but the Cubs were knocked out of the playoff picture during a...
Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles to their 101st victory of the season, 5-2 over the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Saturday night. Baltimore (101-60),...
