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New Zealand crushes Zimbabwe by 60 runs to keep perfect record at T20 tri-series
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — New Zealand stayed perfect at the T20 tri-series with a crushing 60-run win over host Zimbabwe on Thursday. Tim Seifert (75) smashed his second successive half century and Rachin Ravindra made an entertaining 63 runs off 39 balls as New Zealand posted the tournament's highest total of 190-6 with its fourth straight win of the league stage. New Zealand and South Africa had already secured their places in Saturday's final. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, one of four changes for New Zealand, grabbed a career-best 4-12 in four overs as Zimbabwe was dismissed for 130 in 18.5 overs. Zimbabwe lost all four games. Supreme Seifert Mitchell Santner became the first captain in the tournament to choose to bat first on a tricky wicket after winning the toss. Tim Robinson (10) couldn't capitalize on Ryan Burl's dropped catch in the slips before he had scored and was out to Zimbabwe's best bowler, Richard Ngarava (4-34). Zimbabwe was scrappy in the field when Seifert got a lucky escape on 13 as Tony Munyonga missed a catching opportunity at deep backward square leg. Together with Ravindra, Seifert raised 108 runs for the second wicket before Zimbabwe hit back. Fast bowler Tinotenda Maposa had both Ravindra and Mark Chapman caught in the outfield in the space of three balls and Ngarava chipped in with three wickets in his return spell. Seifert feathered a catch to wicketkeeper Clive Madande after Ngarava outfoxed him with a slower ball while Bevon Jacobs was spectacularly caught by Munyonga at backward point. Michael Bracewell made a 16-ball 26 and Trevor Gwandu (0-51) went for 21 runs off his final over. 'Different guys stepping up at different times is a good thing, although it can be a selection headache at times," Santner said. We know we have a massive game in a couple of days' time.' Sodhi strikes Zimbabwe opener Dion Myers (22) smashed four boundaries in a brisk start before Sodhi struck three times inside the batting powerplay and the hosts were reduced to 37-4. Sodhi clean bowled Myers and Madande after Brian Bennett was caught when he failed to clear Jacobs at extra cover as he tried to show early aggression against the leg-spinner. Off-spinner Bracewell made it 44-5 when he took a well judged caught-and-bowled off Burl's miscued hit before Munyonga (40 in 30) and Tashinga Musekiwa (21) resisted with a 51-run partnership. Sodhi returned in the 14th over and picked up his 150th T20 wicket when Munyonga holed out at long-off. New Zealand's pace then finished off the tail in quick succession with Matt Henry taking 2-34. 'We keep digging ourselves a hole and when we try to climb out of it, we don't,' Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said. 'The catches we dropped hurt us. As much as we wanted to be upbeat, it took us a bit of time to get into the game. One of the things I will speak (to players) is that it is never a dead rubber for Zimbabwe.' ___ AP cricket:
Newsweek
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Mets' 4-Time All-Star Offers 2-Word Response on Dylan Cease Trade Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Mets seized first place in the National League East division after a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday and the front office could be looking to add another blockbuster piece. Even after re-signing Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea and adding Juan Soto, Clay Holmes and other veterans to the roster, the Mets are heading into the trade deadline with a chance to fortify their World Series aspirations. The team has been linked to frontline starter Dylan Cease, who could suddenly be on the San Diego Padres' trade block. "A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end," ESPN's Buster Olney reported. "Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs." Olney added that the Mets had been among the teams to check in on Cease, and the New York Post's Jon Heyman corroborated that news. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 25: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres walks through the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 25: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres walks through the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San) More Thomas/Getty But the Mets have a relatively strong rotation already, with Manaea, Holmes, Kodai Senga and Frankie Montas in the mix and Tylor Megill hoping to come back from injury. And the cost of acquiring Cease, who could then leave for free agency at the end of the season, is likely to be high. However, four-time Mets All-Star Jose Reyes endorsed that potential trade when asked if the Mets need a top-line starter like Cease. "Probably yes," Reyes said in a recent segment on SNY. "This team this year, they've been good so far," Reyes added. "They're tied for first place right now. As a former player, when you see the GM go into the trade deadline and get some pieces, that means they want to win today. They're in the same boat as the player. ... They have some good pitchers now, but if you add another pitcher, that's going to be good for them." The Mets might feel like the cost of acquiring Cease is too high or that their rotation is the area of the roster least in need of a substantial upgrade. But Reyes noted how an aggressive acquisition can help motivate every member of the Mets locker room. More MLB: Yankees' 'Dominant' Starter Breaks Silence on Trade 'Worry'
Associated Press
4 hours ago
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New Zealand crushes Zimbabwe by 60 runs to keep perfect record at T20 tri-series
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — New Zealand stayed perfect at the T20 tri-series with a crushing 60-run win over host Zimbabwe on Thursday. Tim Seifert (75) smashed his second successive half century and Rachin Ravindra made an entertaining 63 runs off 39 balls as New Zealand posted the tournament's highest total of 190-6 with its fourth straight win of the league stage. New Zealand and South Africa had already secured their places in Saturday's final. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, one of four changes for New Zealand, grabbed a career-best 4-12 in four overs as Zimbabwe was dismissed for 130 in 18.5 overs. Zimbabwe lost all four games. Supreme Seifert Mitchell Santner became the first captain in the tournament to choose to bat first on a tricky wicket after winning the toss. Tim Robinson (10) couldn't capitalize on Ryan Burl's dropped catch in the slips before he had scored and was out to Zimbabwe's best bowler, Richard Ngarava (4-34). Zimbabwe was scrappy in the field when Seifert got a lucky escape on 13 as Tony Munyonga missed a catching opportunity at deep backward square leg. Together with Ravindra, Seifert raised 108 runs for the second wicket before Zimbabwe hit back. Fast bowler Tinotenda Maposa had both Ravindra and Mark Chapman caught in the outfield in the space of three balls and Ngarava chipped in with three wickets in his return spell. Seifert feathered a catch to wicketkeeper Clive Madande after Ngarava outfoxed him with a slower ball while Bevon Jacobs was spectacularly caught by Munyonga at backward point. Michael Bracewell made a 16-ball 26 and Trevor Gwandu (0-51) went for 21 runs off his final over. 'Different guys stepping up at different times is a good thing, although it can be a selection headache at times,' Santner said. We know we have a massive game in a couple of days' time.' Sodhi strikes Zimbabwe opener Dion Myers (22) smashed four boundaries in a brisk start before Sodhi struck three times inside the batting powerplay and the hosts were reduced to 37-4. Sodhi clean bowled Myers and Madande after Brian Bennett was caught when he failed to clear Jacobs at extra cover as he tried to show early aggression against the leg-spinner. Off-spinner Bracewell made it 44-5 when he took a well judged caught-and-bowled off Burl's miscued hit before Munyonga (40 in 30) and Tashinga Musekiwa (21) resisted with a 51-run partnership. Sodhi returned in the 14th over and picked up his 150th T20 wicket when Munyonga holed out at long-off. New Zealand's pace then finished off the tail in quick succession with Matt Henry taking 2-34. 'We keep digging ourselves a hole and when we try to climb out of it, we don't,' Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said. 'The catches we dropped hurt us. As much as we wanted to be upbeat, it took us a bit of time to get into the game. One of the things I will speak (to players) is that it is never a dead rubber for Zimbabwe.' ___ AP cricket:
