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26-05-2025
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Hurricanes go back to Frederik Andersen in net for Game 4 of East finals against Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen blocks a shot by the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen blocks a shot by the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes switched starting goalies again for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, going back to Frederik Andersen for Monday night's win-or-else game against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Andersen started Games 1 and 2, getting pulled after the second period of Game 2. He stopped only 27 of 36 shots in those five periods, and the Hurricanes went to Pyotr Kochetkov to finish Game 2 and then play Game 3. Advertisement Kochetkov helped Carolina get into the third period of Game 3 with the score tied at 1-1 — then gave up five goals in a nine-minute span of the third, as Florida pulled away for a 6-2 win and a 3-0 lead in the East title series. 'He's been great for us all year,' Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday. 'He's had a nice couple of days off, so it makes sense to chuck him in there.' Brind'Amour didn't blame Kochetkov for the Game 3 loss, noting that he had kept Carolina in the game for 40 minutes. But with the season at stake, Andersen's 82 career postseason starts coming into Monday probably rated him the edge over Kochetkov — who made his fourth career postseason start Saturday. 'He's been through some trials and tribulations in his career, he's taken months off and then walks into the net and looks like hasn't missed a beat,' Brind'Amour said. 'I don't know how that is, but it's certainly a unique skill set he's bringing and we need it tonight." ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
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10-05-2025
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Erick Fedde throws his first career shutout as the Cardinals blank the Nats 10-0
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (12) is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starter Erick Fedde, center, lifts catcher Pedro Pages, left, after pitching a complete game shutout baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde, right, is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde, right, is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (12) is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starter Erick Fedde, center, lifts catcher Pedro Pages, left, after pitching a complete game shutout baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde, right, is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Erick Fedde threw his first career shutout, Willson Contreras drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. The Cardinals have surrendered only 13 runs in their last six games, recording back-to-back shutouts, and they moved above .500 for the first time since April 4. The winning streak is their longest since July 2023. Advertisement Fedde (3-3), who played for the Nationals from 2017-22 and won a World Series title with Washington in 2019, made his second start against his former team. The 32-year-old right-hander allowed six hits, struck out eight and walked none while throwing 109 pitches in his first career complete game. Fedde threw seven scoreless innings in his previous start against the Nationals, last May 14 for the Chicago White Sox. He joins Texas' Nathan Eovaldi and San Diego's Michael King as the only pitchers to throw shutouts in 2025. Washington lost its third straight and was shut out for the third time, while St. Louis has five shutout wins. Advertisement Contreras had a two-run double in the first inning against Mitchell Parker (3-3). Nolan Arenado, who missed Wednesday's game with back spasms, had three hits. Parker lasted only four innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. He has allowed 15 earned runs in his last three starts. Key moment Fedde allowed a single to James Wood leading off the ninth, but manager Oliver Marmol let him stay in the game. He got a double-play grounder from Nathaniel Lowe and retired Keibert Ruiz on a popup to end it. Key stat Contreras went 2 for 4, extending his on-base streak to 21 games. He is batting. 366 (26 for 71) over that stretch with 15 RBIs. Up next The series continues Saturday with the Cardinals' Andre Pallante (2-2, 4.75 ERA) opposing the Nats' Trevor Williams (2-3, 5.76). ___ AP MLB:
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07-05-2025
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Carlos Santana kick-starts Guardians' 8-run 6th in 8-6 win over Nationals
Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez, right, comes home to score on a ground out by Brayan Rocchio during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, slides home to score on a double by Carlos Santana during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jorge Lopez, right, is pulled from the game by manager Dave Martinez, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Carlos Santana follows through for a three-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Carlos Santana follows through for a three-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez, right, comes home to score on a ground out by Brayan Rocchio during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, slides home to score on a double by Carlos Santana during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jorge Lopez, right, is pulled from the game by manager Dave Martinez, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Cleveland Guardians' Carlos Santana follows through for a three-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Carlos Santana kick-started an eight-run sixth inning with a bases-clearing double, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday to win two of three at Washington in a 24-hour span. The Guardians sent 13 men to the plate in the sixth against Michael Soroka (0-2) and relievers Jorge Lopez and Andrew Chafin. The first seven reached, and all of them scored. Leadoff man Steven Kwan scored twice in Cleveland's biggest inning of the season. Advertisement Before the sixth, the Guardians had just two hits and eight strikeouts against Soroka, who made his second start for the Nationals after straining his right biceps in his March 31 debut. But Cleveland rediscovered the relentless offense that produced nine runs in each game while splitting a doubleheader a day earlier. After a rainout Monday, the first game of Tuesday's twinbill began at 3:35 p.m. and Wednesday's regularly scheduled matinee concluded at 3:03 p.m. Gabriel Arias had four hits for Cleveland, which has won seven of nine. Joey Cantillo (1-0) worked a scoreless fifth, and Emmanuel Clase pitched the ninth for his eighth save. Washington left 15 runners on base. Advertisement Key moment Guardians reliever Cade Smith, who gave up four runs in two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's first game, entered in the seventh with a four-run advantage. He allowed Amed Rosario's two-run single, then loaded the bases before retiring Alex Call on a flyball to right to preserve an 8-6 lead. Key stat Soroka's last scoreless outing of five innings or more was on July 24, 2020, his debut in that COVID-19-shortened season. Up next Guardians: Begin a three-game series against visiting Philadelphia on Friday night with Gavin Williams (2-2, 5.06 ERA) on the mound. Nationals: Host St. Louis for a three-game series starting Friday night. Mitchell Parker (3-2, 3.48) is scheduled to start against the Cardinals' Erick Fedde (2-3, 4.78). ___ AP MLB:
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07-05-2025
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Frederik Andersen returns from missing end of 1st round to help Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrates with goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) grabs the puck in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) grabs the puck in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrates with goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) grabs the puck in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Frederik Andersen had no choice but to sit and watch his Carolina Hurricanes teammates clinch their first-round series victory and move on in the NHL playoffs. A week later, he was back in net and delivered the kind of quality goaltending they've gotten from him whenever he has been healthy. Andersen stopped 13 of the 14 shots he faced as the Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in overtime in Game 1 of their second-round series. Advertisement "Just really been looking forward to this for a while," Andersen said. "Happy we could start off on the right foot.' Andersen was Carolina's starter to begin the postseason and turned aside 88 of 94 shots before getting injured when New Jersey forward Timo Meier barreled into him in the second period of Game 4 last round. He gave way to backup Pyotr Kotchekov, who finished the job that night and did enough to advance with an overtime victory in Game 5. Extra time off allowed Andersen, a 35-year-old Dane in his 12th season in the league, to heal up. He was not tested much in the opener at Washington, but even the lack of action he had made it more challenging for a veteran coming off a long layoff. "Well that's tough — it seems easy," coach Rod Brind'Amour said. "He's been here long enough (to know) you got to stay focused. And I thought he did a good job.' Advertisement The Hurricanes pummeled the Capitals with 94 shots attempts: 33 that got on net — two of which went in past Logan Thompson — and 36 that got blocked before reaching him. After Logan Stankoven tied it midway through the third period, Andersen took space away on Ryan Leonard's breakaway with just under six minutes, a play that did not count as a save but contributed to sending the game to overtime. "You could tell he was on it,' Brind'Amour said. 'That was a huge one for us.' Carolina has been used to playing without Andersen, who missed half of 2023-24 getting treatment for blood clots and was out for a few months this season after knee surgery. But the organization showed how important Andersen is, signing him between rounds to a contract for next season, one that could see him earn up to $3.5 million. In his first game since getting that deal, Andersen rewarded the Hurricanes by making the saves he needed to make to give them a series led. Advertisement 'He's huge for us,' Stankoven said. "We're trying at the other end to create offense, and when we do give up chances or there are breakdowns, he's there for us. And he's been great all playoffs for us, so we're going to need him to keep playing like that.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
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20-04-2025
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Orioles' 24-2 defeat to Reds puts focus on Morton, ailing rotation
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton, front, walks back to the dugout after he was pulled during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton, front, walks back to the dugout after he was pulled during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles began Sunday with right-hander Charlie Morton making his fifth start since signing a one-year $15-million contract for the sixth club of his 18-season major league career. It ended with position players on the mound for the final two innings of a humbling 24-2 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds that epitomized just how shaky starting pitching has been for Baltimore amid elevated expectations. Advertisement 'It's embarrassing. It's not what you want to do on Easter Sunday in front of your home crowd,' said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. 'You just want it to be over as fast as possible.' The 41-year-old Morton (0-5) allowed seven runs over 2 1/3 innings in his shortest start since Sept. 22, 2023, a performance that raised the two-time All-Star's ERA to 10.89 amid continuing command problems. By the time infielder Jorge Mateo and catcher Gary Sanchez had allowed the final nine runs over the eighth and ninth innings, Baltimore had yielded at least 24 runs and 25 hits for only the fourth time in franchise history. 'I've gone through enough searching and wondering and doubting (before),' Morton said of his recent struggles. 'It's letting your teammates down, it's letting your coaches down, your fans down. That's something that you really kind of never get over. For me that's the most frustrating part.' Advertisement Morton has allowed 31 hits and 15 walks total in just 20 2/3 innings. He insists he's healthy but erratic, which makes it hard for him to tell whether his repertoire still plays at the big league level. 'I think that's the big question, is my stuff good enough,' Morton said. 'And it's hard to judge it when you're behind a lot, and it's hard to judge it when you're in bad counts.' Baltimore is still only three games below .500 (9-12) as it tries to get back to the ways of consecutive postseason appearances in 2023 and 2024. But the Orioles don't have many other rotation options. They paused right-hander Grayson Rodriguez's return-to-pitching process this week over concerns regarding a sore shoulder, and are now seeking second opinions following an MRI. Fellow righties Albert Suarez (right shoulder) and Zach Eflin (right lat) have gone on the injured list after making the Opening Day roster. Advertisement Orioles starters have pitched to an American League-worst 6.11 ERA. The best start of this past weekend series against Cincinnati — relatively speaking — came from MLB debutant Brandon Young, who allowed three runs over four innings in a 9-5 win. 'You're just not going to be able to win games that way,' Hyde said. 'You're going to win them once in a while because you're going to outscore teams. But it's not how you win major league baseball games.' ___ AP MLB:
