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Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Dominic Smith hits go-ahead double in 9th as Giants rally for 4-2 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Jung Hoo Lee hit a one-out double down the right-field line off Dennis Santana (3-4). Smith, pinch hitting for Christian Koss, brought Lee in with another double to right to make it 3-2 and Patrick Bailey extended the lead with an RBI single. Giants reliever Ryan Walker (4-4) struck out the side in the eighth, including Oneil Cruz with two on and two outs. Randy Rodríguez pitched a perfect ninth for his third save. In the top half, Isaac Mattson gave up a leadoff single to Bailey, a one-out single to Rafael Devers and another single to Willy Adames before departing with the bases loaded. Matt Chapman tied it with a sacrifice fly. Nick Gonzales put the Pirates ahead with a two-out single to left in the first. Jerar Encarnacion tied it in the fifth with a 442-foot drive to left off a fastball from Andrew Heaney, his second home run of the season after hitting one in an 8-1 win Tuesday. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scored on Tommy Pham's sacrifice in the fifth, giving the Pirates back the lead. Heaney, who was tagged for one run and two hits in 4 2/3 innings, had retired 12 straight batters since letting the first two reach. Heliot Ramos started the first inning with a first-pitch single, extending his on-base streak to a career-high 20 games, before Devers was hit by a pitch. Robbie Ray struck out eight in six innings for San Francisco, giving up two runs and six hits. Key moment Cruz hit for Joey Bart in the eighth and struck out on a sinker Walker left over the heart of the plate. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Smith extended his hitting streak to 11 games, tying a career-best stretch from Sept. 4-17, 2020, while with the Mets. Up next The Giants head home to open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Friday. The Pirates have RHP Paul Skenes (6-8, 2.02 ERA) on the mound Thursday to start a four-game home set against Cincinnati. RHP Brady Singer (9-8, 4.36 ERA) will start for the Reds. ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Gavin Williams just misses Guardians' first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland's first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 4-1 win Wednesday. Williams (7-4) walked three and struck out six, including Francisco Lindor to lead off the ninth. But Soto homered just beyond the leaping grasp of center fielder Angel Martinez two pitches later. The Guardians have not thrown a no-hitter since Len Barker twirled a perfect game on May 15, 1981. Their no-hitter drought is the longest in the majors. Williams, who was the first player on the field in the ninth with nobody warming up in the Guardians' bullpen, retired Pete Alonso on a fly to right but exited after walking Brandon Nimmo for the third time. The right-hander threw 126 pitches — 17 more than his previous career high and the the most in the majors since Alex Cobb threw 131 in a one-hitter for the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 29, 2023. Hunter Gaddis got Mark Vientos to fly out to earn his second save. David Fry led off the second by homering against David Peterson (7-5). Angel Martinez hit a two-run homer in the third and Gabriel Arias added an RBI triple in the sixth. The Mets have lost eight of nine. Key moment Soto's homer allowed the Mets to avoid being no-hit for the ninth time in team history. Key stat The Guardians' no-hitter drought is at 7,115 games, counting the postseason. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Up next The Mets hit the road Friday, when RHP Kodai Senga (7-3, 2.31 ERA) starts against Milwaukee Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff (3-0, 2.22 ERA) in a rematch of last year's NL Division Series. The Guardians remain on the road Friday, when RHP Tanner Bibee (7-9, 4.51 ERA) takes the mound against Chicago White Sox RHP Aaron Civale (3-6, 3.99 ERA). ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Young QBs in spotlight as Commanders, Patriots share field in scrappy joint practice
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye isn't exactly measuring himself against Jayden Daniels. But the New England Patriots quarterback is keeping tabs on what his Washington Commanders' counterpart — and others from their draft class — are up to heading into their second NFL seasons. Maye and Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for a joint practice between the teams in advance of their exhibition game on Friday. For Maye it was a reminder of the potential and expectations they both carry. 'I saw him out there. I congratulated him. What a year he had,' Maye said. 'I think there's always in the back of your mind the draft class you came in with, and anytime you play him, especially, it's a little different. … I think I'm just trying to worry about myself, but at the end of the day, keep up with those guys. Those guys are — him and Caleb (Williams) and Bo (Nix), those guys are good friends of mine, and they're friends until we play each other.' Friday's game won't count in the standings and the Commanders will be approaching it as such with Washington coach Dan Quinn announcing before practice that Daniels will not play in the exhibition. With backup Marcus Mariota also nursing a lower leg strain, quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman will handle the offense for Washington. Receiver Terry McLaurin, who is on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury in addition to 'holding in' as contract talks continue, was among the Commanders players that didn't make the trip. But Maye is expected to see action, with first-year Patriots coach Mike Vrabel saying that all healthy players would receive at least some playing time. High intensity While there was no tackling allowed during Wednesday's session, it didn't stop tempers from flaring during a pair of scuffles. The first featured just minor shoving between linemen. But the second, after Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson got tangled up with a Commanders defender, caused players from both sidelines to rush the field as even Vrabel jumped into the ensuing scrum. 'That's just how the game goes. Two teams with very competitive coaches, and players are representative of their coach,' Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil said. 'We're out there competing and they're competing. But just being able to de-escalate situations before they get worse is very professional. Sometimes things happen. Guys start chirping. It's the game of football.' Maye liked the fire his teammates showed during the exchanges. 'That's what we're trying to build, I think, and it starts with the coach. The intensity, bringing it every day, taking no (nonsense) when we're out there on the field,' he said. 'But also, it comes to a time where, with our guys offensively, and getting over there and getting some tussles, and kind of having some penalties, and extra after the whistle can get us in trouble. But for mentality, I like it. I think that's what you want. I mean, I almost got in there, but I think maybe another day, maybe. We'll see.' Highlights Between the pushing and shoving, both teams also had some highlight plays in front of a packed house of VIP onlookers that included Celtics star Jayson Tatum and rock star Jon Bon Jovi. Maye spread the ball around for multiple TD passes during some red zone situations. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Washington's defense also got the best of Maye late in practice when his pass to receiver DeMario Douglas was tipped by Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner and intercepted by Sainristil. But Maye said he was pleased with the day overall. 'Anything is positive when you're moving the ball,' Maye said. 'It looked like some football out there against a different team. Felt good to get our operations done against somebody else. We did some no-huddle that I thought went well. So it's good for us to learn from it, watch it and kind of just build off of it.' ___ AP NFL:
