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Reuters
3 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Marlins, in search of timely hitting, face Brayan Bello, Red Sox
August 16 - After gift-wrapping a victory for the Boston Red Sox on Friday night, the visiting Miami Marlins will look to rebound when the teams play the second contest of a three-game series on Saturday. The Marlins held Boston to three hits Friday, but the Red Sox scored a run in the ninth inning to earn a 2-1 victory. Miami rookie Josh Simpson walked two batters and hit another with no outs in the ninth before being pulled. Calvin Faucher took over on the mound, and Trevor Story delivered a game-ending single. "We felt like we played a really nice ballgame, but we weren't able to come out on top," Miami manager Clayton McCullough said. "To lose never feels good. "I like Josh a lot, and believe he's going to be a key piece for us. His ability to get out (left-handed hitters) is going to be a big part of that. And also throwing strikes, especially late in the game, coming out of the 'pen is a critical thing, and Josh knows -- he's aware of that. He just didn't have much feel for his pitches and unfortunately had trouble finding the strike zone. ... "Still have a lot of confidence that Josh is going to be someone that will take down high-leverage outs versus (left-handed hitters) for us. Tonight was not good from a strike-throwing perspective." It was Miami's sixth loss in seven games and ninth in 12 outings. Among the few highlights for the Marlins was Xavier Edwards extending his hitting streak to 10 games with a third-inning double. Edwards, who scored Miami's only run in the loss, is 20-for-46 (.435) during the streak. Five of Miami's nine hits on Friday were doubles. "We collected some extra-base hits," McCullough said. "We scattered our hits more than strung anything together. We had some balls that we hit hard that unfortunately didn't fall our way. I felt that the offense was good tonight. It was just unfortunate that we had bad aim on some of the balls we hit well and didn't string some hits together." Boston manager Alex Cora credited Lucas Giolito for pitching into the seventh and keeping his team close on a night when the Red Sox produced little offense. Cora also thanked the home fans for giving his team an edge. "I always joke around, but we need that (fan support)," Cora said. "We need it. This is Fenway Park and it should be uncomfortable to the opposition. And I think they're doing a good job. "(The Marlins) were a little more aggressive than we expected early in the game, but (Giolito) was able to move the fastball. The slider was good. Gave us enough." Despite the win, the Red Sox remained five games behind the first-place Blue Jays in the American League East. Toronto overcame a three-run deficit to defeat Texas 6-5 on Friday. Miami will send right-hander Cal Quantrill (4-9, 5.09 ERA) to the mound on Saturday. He is 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA in five career starts against the Red Sox. Quantrill has a 3.33 ERA over his past five starts, but he is just 1-1 in that span. In his most recent outing, he allowed one run on three hits in four innings against the Atlanta Braves during a no-decision on Sunday. Right-hander Brayan Bello (8-6, 3.27) is listed as Boston's probable starter. He is 1-1 with a 1.32 ERA in five career starts against the Marlins. Bello is coming off his worst outing since May. He was tagged for five runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings during a loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. --Field Level Media
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
King's Lynn golfer takes swing at world record
An avid golfer has given up his business to try and break the world record for the number of golf courses played in a Simpson, from King's Lynn in Norfolk, is attempting to beat the current record of 580 courses - set by American Patrick 27-year-old, who is living out of a campervan during the challenge, decided to pursue the record after his mother died suddenly following a cancer told BBC Radio Norfolk: "Mum never got the opportunity to retire and that put everything into perspective. It's in memory of her and we're raising money for two charities." All the money raised will be split between Macmillan Cancer Support and Tapping House Hospice in King's Lynn. Starting his challenge on 24 January, Mr Simpson needs to keep above 1.59 courses per day on average to keep on world record pace. By day 110 he had completed 179 different courses, which is an average of 1.63 a day."In the last couple of weeks I've broken over the world record pace," he said."The start of the year was pretty tough, but now I'm trying to build up some leeway in case I pick up an injury or there's some adverse weather towards the end of the year. "It's easily the hardest thing I've ever done, but I know I'm privileged to be doing this." 'Random encounter' During his travels around the UK, he said he some chance meetings with people who wanted to be part of his journey."I've played a round with an opera singer," he said."I ended up round a Premier League footballer's mother-in-law's house! It was a random encounter at one of the clubhouses I visited. I ended up walking out with about £1,000 worth of Adidas gear, because he's not sponsored by them anymore," he says he is saving the courses closer to home for later so he has a good excuse to travel back as the challenge comes to a close."I want to leave a few alone so if I have to play a couple over Christmas, I can do that and visit home," he can follow Josh's progress online here. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
HERCULES TIRES LAUNCHES $50 SPRING REBATE FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hercules Tires is offering a rebate for its United States customers searching for new tires this spring. From now through May 15, 2025, customers purchasing four qualifying Hercules tires can take advantage of a $50 rebate in the form of a prepaid Mastercard. Spring is an ideal time to invest in new tires, and a rebate offer makes it even more beneficial. As temperatures rise and road conditions change, having high-quality, reliable tires enhances performance and handling. Whether drivers are preparing for summer road trips, navigating spring rain or replacing worn-out tires after winter, the rebate allows them to save money while upgrading their vehicles. "As we enter the spring season, we're pleased to offer our customers this exclusive rebate opportunity," said Josh Simpson, president of Hercules Tires. "At Hercules Tires, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality products and outstanding value. This promotion is another way we're making it easier for customers to experience the performance and reliability of our tires." Tires featured on the rebate are backed by the Hercules Performance Promise warranty, offering up to a 70 K-mile warranty, road hazard protection, and a 45-day free trial. Those interested in taking advantage of the spring rebate can do so at a Hercules Tires dealer. To find a dealer near them, they can visit the Hercules Tires dealer locator. Qualifying tires include: Raptis® R-T6 Raptis® R-T6X Roadtour Connect® PCV Terra Trac® AT X-Journey For full details about the spring rebate, please visit ABOUT HERCULES TIRES Hercules Tires is one of three distinct brands owned by The Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR). As the flagship brand, Hercules Tires is celebrated for its premium craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled durability, performance, and confidence on the road. With one of the most comprehensive lines of replacement tires in the U.S. and Canada, Hercules Tires offers a robust selection that includes passenger, UHP, UTV, light truck, medium truck, agriculture, and specialty tires. Since 1952, independent tire dealers have relied on the Hercules Tires brand for outstanding quality, exceptional support, and unmatched value. Hercules Tires is available at more than 4,000 retail locations across North America. The Hercules Tire and Rubber Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Tire Distributors, Inc.—one of the largest independent suppliers in the North American replacement tire market. Through over 115 distribution centers, American Tire Distributors provides an extensive breadth and depth of inventory, frequent delivery, and value-added services to approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Hercules Tires, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Media Contact: Nakia MedlinDirector of Marketing – Proprietary BrandsNMedlin@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hercules Tires
