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National Post
3 days ago
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- National Post
Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto
Article content This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. Article content Article content The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. Article content Clarke told reporters last week he expected 150-200 friends and family to attend the four-game series, and he's given them plenty to cheer so far. Article content After going 1-for-19 with 15 strikeouts over his first six games as a big-leaguer, he singled twice and recorded his first major-league RBI in an 11-7 loss Friday night. He also made a flashy defensive play when he leapt at the centre field wall to rob Alejandro Kirk of a home run in the fourth inning. Article content May 1, 2000: Denzel Clarke is born in Toronto May 31, 2025: Denzel Clarke hits his first career MLB homer in Toronto! — MLB (@MLB) May 31, 2025 Article content Oakland was down 4-3 in the top of the second Saturday when Clarke, batting No. 9 in the order, stepped to the plate against Braydon Fisher with a man on base and one out. Clarke hammered Fisher's first pitch 406 feet into the left-field seats for a 5-4 lead. Article content Clarke, the cousin of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor, played college baseball at Cal State Northridge and was a fourth-round draft pick of the Athletics in 2021. Article content He was playing at triple-A Las Vegas when he was called up to the majors on May 23. Article content
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. Clarke told reporters last week he expected 150-200 friends and family to attend the four-game series, and he's given them plenty to cheer so far. After going 1 for 19 with 15 strikeouts over his first six games as a big-leaguer, he singled twice and recorded his first major-league RBI in an 11-7 loss Friday night. He also made a flashy defensive play when he leapt at the center field wall to rob Alejandro Kirk of a home run in the fourth inning. Oakland was down 4-3 in the top of the second Saturday when Clarke, batting No. 9 in the order, stepped to the plate against Braydon Fisher with a man on base and one out. Clarke hammered Fisher's first pitch 406 feet into the left-field seats for a 5-4 lead. Clarke, the cousin of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor, played college baseball at Cal State Northridge and was a fourth-round draft pick of the Athletics in 2021. He was playing at Triple-A Las Vegas when he was called up to the majors on May 23. ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Detroit Tigers topped by Guardians 7-5 after Cleveland scores 4 in 10th inning
SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night after Kyle Manzardo and Angel Martínez hit RBI doubles in Cleveland's four-run 10th inning. Bo Naylor homered and drove in two runs, including a sacrifice fly that was part of the Guardians' big inning. Nolan Jones added an RBI single in the 10th. With the game tied at 3, Manzardo led off the 10th with an RBI double off Brenan Hanifee (2-2). After Carlos Santana walked, Martínez's RBI double made it 5-3. Gleyber Torres made it 7-5 with a two-run double in the bottom of the inning, but Emmanuel Clase got two outs to seal the victory for Cleveland. Tim Herrin (4-1) got the win after pitching a scoreless ninth. Detroit, which hadn't lost three straight since the opening series of the season, led 3-0 after one inning, but Torres got their only two hits in the rest of the game. After scoring one run in the first 18 innings of the series, the Tigers scored three in Saturday's first inning. Kerry Carpenter doubled, Torres walked and Colt Keith hit an RBI double. Ortiz almost escaped the inning, retiring Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, but Zach McKinstry walked and Matt Vierling hit a two-run single. Cleveland scored twice in the third on Naylor's homer and an RBI single by Jose Ramírez, and Ortiz escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning. Cleveland tied it in the eighth when Ramírez singled, took third on Manzardo's base hit and beat Torkelson's throw to the plate on Martínez's grounder to first. The Guardians called up RHP Nic Enright and placed RHP Hunter Gaddis on the bereavement list. Enright was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2022, but has continued to pitch while undergoing treatment. Key moment After Ramírez tied it in the eighth, Cleveland loaded the bases with one out. Tommy Kahnle got Naylor to pop out and Will Vest came in to retire pinch-hitter Jones on a grounder to second. Key statistic Ramírez's third-inning single extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Up next The Tigers and Guardians finish their four-game series on Sunday morning, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a,m. EDT. Detroit ace LHP Tarik Skubal (4-2, 2.87) will face LHP Logan Allen (2-2, 3.86).
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Guardians use 4-run 10th inning to beat Tigers 7-5 after falling behind early
Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor, right, celebrates with third base coach Rouglas Odor, left, as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates at second base after hitting a lead off double against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor (23) celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor (23) celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor, right, celebrates with third base coach Rouglas Odor, left, as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates at second base after hitting a lead off double against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor (23) celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) DETROIT (AP) — Kyle Manzardo and Angel Martínez hit RBI doubles in Cleveland's four-run 10th inning, helping the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers for the third straight game, 7-5 on Saturday night. Bo Naylor homered and drove in two runs, including a sacrifice fly that was part of the Guardians' big inning. Nolan Jones added an RBI single in the 10th. Advertisement With the game tied at 3, Manzardo led off the 10th with an RBI double off Brenan Hanifee (2-2). After Carlos Santana walked, Martínez's RBI double made it 5-3. Gleyber Torres made it 7-5 with a two-run double in the bottom of the inning, but Emmanuel Clase got two outs to seal the victory for Cleveland. Tim Herrin (4-1) got the win after pitching a scoreless ninth. Detroit, which hadn't lost three straight since the opening series of the season, led 3-0 after one inning, but Torres got their only two hits in the rest of the game. After scoring one run in the first 18 innings of the series, the Tigers scored three in Saturday's first inning. Kerry Carpenter doubled, Torres walked and Colt Keith hit an RBI double. Advertisement Ortiz almost escaped the inning, retiring Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, but Zach McKinstry walked and Matt Vierling hit a two-run single. Cleveland scored twice in the third on Naylor's homer and an RBI single by Jose Ramírez, and Ortiz escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning. Cleveland tied it in the eighth when Ramírez singled, took third on Manzardo's base hit and beat Torkelson's throw to the plate on Martínez's grounder to first. The Guardians called up RHP Nic Enright and placed RHP Hunter Gaddis on the bereavement list. Enright was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2022, but has continued to pitch while undergoing treatment. Advertisement Key moment After Ramírez tied it in the eighth, Cleveland loaded the bases with one out. Tommy Kahnle got Naylor to pop out and Will Vest came in to retire pinch-hitter Jones on a grounder to second. Key stat Ramírez's third-inning single extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Up next The Tigers and Guardians finish their four-game series on Sunday morning, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a,m. EDT. Detroit ace LHP Tarik Skubal (4-2, 2.87) will face LHP Logan Allen (2-2, 3.86). — AP MLB:
Associated Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Guardians use 4-run 10th inning to beat Tigers 7-5 after falling behind early
DETROIT (AP) — Kyle Manzardo and Angel Martínez hit RBI doubles in Cleveland's four-run 10th inning, helping the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers for the third straight game, 7-5 on Saturday night. Bo Naylor homered and drove in two runs, including a sacrifice fly that was part of the Guardians' big inning. Nolan Jones added an RBI single in the 10th. With the game tied at 3, Manzardo led off the 10th with an RBI double off Brenan Hanifee (2-2). After Carlos Santana walked, Martínez's RBI double made it 5-3. Gleyber Torres made it 7-5 with a two-run double in the bottom of the inning, but Emmanuel Clase got two outs to seal the victory for Cleveland. Tim Herrin (4-1) got the win after pitching a scoreless ninth. Detroit, which hadn't lost three straight since the opening series of the season, led 3-0 after one inning, but Torres got their only two hits in the rest of the game. After scoring one run in the first 18 innings of the series, the Tigers scored three in Saturday's first inning. Kerry Carpenter doubled, Torres walked and Colt Keith hit an RBI double. Ortiz almost escaped the inning, retiring Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, but Zach McKinstry walked and Matt Vierling hit a two-run single. Cleveland scored twice in the third on Naylor's homer and an RBI single by Jose Ramírez, and Ortiz escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning. Cleveland tied it in the eighth when Ramírez singled, took third on Manzardo's base hit and beat Torkelson's throw to the plate on Martínez's grounder to first. The Guardians called up RHP Nic Enright and placed RHP Hunter Gaddis on the bereavement list. Enright was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2022, but has continued to pitch while undergoing treatment. Key moment After Ramírez tied it in the eighth, Cleveland loaded the bases with one out. Tommy Kahnle got Naylor to pop out and Will Vest came in to retire pinch-hitter Jones on a grounder to second. Key stat Ramírez's third-inning single extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Up next The Tigers and Guardians finish their four-game series on Sunday morning, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a,m. EDT. Detroit ace LHP Tarik Skubal (4-2, 2.87) will face LHP Logan Allen (2-2, 3.86). — AP MLB:
