May 5th, 2025

National Sports

Sanoja has 5 RBIs as Marlins rally to beat Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Javier Sanoja hit his first major league home run, had five RBIs and the Miami Marlins rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings on Sunday. Sanoja, who was starting in place of injured outfielder Griffin Conine, hit a 1-1 sweeper from Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering into the left field ... Read More »

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Hoskins and Henderson help Brewers beat Athletics 14-1 before starting a 10-game trip

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rhys Hoskins went 3 for 5 with a homer, four RBIs and one of Milwaukee’s franchise-record nine steals and Logan Henderson recorded nine strikeouts in his major league debut as the Brewers trounced the Athletics 14-1 on Sunday. Brice Turang scored three runs and stole three bases to help the Brewers win ... Read More »

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Marte hits grand slam, Wynn drives in 6 as Reds embarrass Orioles 24-2

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Noelvi Marte hit his first career grand slam off Orioles infielder Jorge Matero and had seven RBIs, Austin Wynn drove in a career-high six and the Cincinnati Reds embarrassed the Baltimore Orioles 24-2 on Sunday. Marte finished with five hits including his homer off Mateo, who entered during the eighth inning of ... Read More »

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John Korir hopes to build on Chicago win and join his brother as a Boston Marathon champion

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — John Korir has the resume that proves he is fast enough to win the Boston Marathon and the family connections that might just help him do it. The reigning Chicago Marathon champion has been getting tips on the course from his brother, Wesley, who won here in 2012. John Korir has finished ... Read More »

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Manzardo’s RBI sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Manzardo drove in Jhonkensy Noel, who started the inning at second, with a one-out fly to ... Read More »

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‘I cannot share my opinion’: Max Verstappen stays tight-lipped on race-deciding penalty

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Max Verstappen refused to discuss a time penalty which dropped him out of the lead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying after Sunday’s race that he fears being punished for any criticism. Verstappen started on pole position and went off the track at the first corner under pressure from ... Read More »

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Witt hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in 10th, Royals beat Tigers 4-3 to stop 6-game skid

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 Sunday to stop a six-game losing streak. With the score 3-3, Jonathan India’s groundout off Tyler Holton (1-2) advanced automatic runner Drew Waters to third, and Witt hit a 280-foot ... Read More »

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Jay Sigel, considered America’s best amateur since Bobby Jones, dies of cancer at 81

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

BERWYN, Pa. (AP) — Jay Sigel, who was widely viewed as America’s best amateur since Bobby Jones, has died of pancreatic cancer, the U.S. Golf Association said Sunday. The USGA said Sigel died Saturday at age 81. Along with his two U.S. Amateur titles and three U.S. Mid-Amateur victories, Sigel played in nine Walker Cup ... Read More »

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Seattle Mariners strike early in 8-3 victory over Toronto Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

TORONTO — Cal Raleigh’s two-run first-inning homer ignited an early six-run outburst for the Seattle Mariners in their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon. The win gave Seattle the rubber match of the three-game series. Raleigh’s ninth home run tied him with Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom for the major-league ... Read More »

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Nimmo, Lindor and Soto lead Mets past Cardinals 7-4 for 4-game sweep

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo robbed Jordan Walker of a home run in the sixth inning and singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh as the New York Mets beat St. Louis 7-4 on Sunday for their first four-game sweep of the Cardinals in 39 years. Francisco Lindor had three hits, including a ... Read More »

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Raleigh and Tellez each hit 2-run HRs, Moore adds solo blast as Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-3

By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Rowdy Tellez each hit two-run homers, Dylan Moore added a solo shot and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to win their three-game series. Raleigh has nine home runs, tying him with Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom for the major league lead. The Mariners ... Read More »

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