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Brewers hit 5 grand slams in 8-game span, reversing earlier struggles with bases loaded

Jun. 30, 2024 19:03 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — It was just over a week ago when the Milwaukee Brewers always seemed to struggle with the bases loaded. That may be a surprise to the NL Central leaders' recent opponents. The Brewers have hit five grand slams over their last eight games, the most...

Rafael Devers hits 2-run homer, Red Sox end Padres' 5-game win streak with 4-1 victory

Jun. 30, 2024 17:17 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended the San Diego Padres' five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. The Red Sox, who were outscored 20-3 in the series' first two games, snapped a three-game skid....

Manny Machado homers twice, drives in 5 as Padres roll past Red Sox for 2nd straight day, 11-1

Jun. 29, 2024 19:44 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday. It was the fifth straight win and ninth in 10...

Merrill’s 3-run homer, Higashioka’s 2-run shot lead Padres to 9-2 win over Red Sox

Jun. 28, 2024 23:19 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. “That was the most dope moment ever,” said Merrill, who grew up a Red Sox...

Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood, reports say

Jun. 28, 2024 17:27 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported Friday. The 21-year-old Wood was acquired in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego...

Higashioka hits 2 homers, including 1st career grand slam, as the Padres beat the Nats 8-5

Jun. 26, 2024 19:50 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Higashioka homered twice, including his first career grand slam, and Dylan Cease pitched seven brilliant shutout innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Washington Nationals 8-5 Wednesday to sweep a contentious three-game series. Higashioka hit a...

Profar hits a grand slam 5 innings after dustup to boost the Padres to a 9-7 win vs. the Nationals

Jun. 26, 2024 02:21 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam five innings after being in the middle of a benches-clearing dustup, and Manny Machado also hit a dramatic home run as the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Tuesday night in another wild game between the teams. ...

Benches clear after Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz jaws with Jurickson Profar

Jun. 26, 2024 00:34 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday night when the Nationals and Padres benches cleared in the first inning after Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz jawed at San Diego's Jurickson Profar and put a hand on his shoulder just before his at-bat. Manny Machado, who was on deck,...

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. says he could be out until after the All-Star Game with leg injury

Jun. 25, 2024 02:37 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. says he might not return from a stress reaction in his right thigh bone until after the All-Star Game. Tatis was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday after dealing with the injury for essentially the...

Jurickson Profar's 2-run, 2-out single in the 10th inning gives the Padres a 7-6 win over the Nats

Jun. 25, 2024 01:54 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar's two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a wild 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Profar's hit into the right-center gap bounced over the fence. Profar rounded first...