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Washington Post
5 days ago
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- Washington Post
Walter Johnson walks off with its first Maryland baseball championship
The ball hadn't yet landed in right-center field, but Shaun Rudick's hands were already raised. The ping of his bat had echoed through Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, followed by a growing roar from the third base side as Grant Matalia sprinted around third, chugging home for glory. Matalia slid home headfirst, beat the tag, and the call was safe. Game over. Walter Johnson was the Maryland Class 4A baseball champion, and it was Rudick, a senior, who had provided the most consequential swing in the North Bethesda program's 68-year history: a walk-off single that secured a 7-6 win over Urbana on Friday, earning the Wildcats their first state title.
Associated Press
7 days ago
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- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - Shawn Green became the 14th player in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in a game
May 23 1901 — The Cleveland Blues, later known as the Indians, scored nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13. 1910 — In the top of the ninth inning in a game against Boston, Cincinnati's Dode Paskert stole second base, third base and home plate. The theft gave the Reds a 6-5 win. 1924 — Washington's Walter Johnson struck out 14 in a 4-0 one-hitter over the Chicago White Sox for his 103rd shutout. 1925 — Cincinnati pitcher Pete Donohue had five hits — four singles and a homer — in beating the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2. 1935 — The first major league night game, scheduled for Cincinnati, was postponed because of rain. 1948 — Joe DiMaggio hit three consecutive home runs, the first two off Bob Feller, to lead the New York Yankees to 6-5 win over Cleveland. 1962 — New York's Joe Pepitone hit two homers in the nine-run eighth inning of the Yankees' 13-7 triumph over Kansas City. 1970 — The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants battled for 15 innings, with the Padres winning 17-16. Nate Colbert led San Diego with five hits and four RBIs. 1984 — The Detroit Tigers won their 16th consecutive road game, 4-2 at California, tying an AL record. 1991 — Tommy Greene, making the 15th start of his major league career, pitched a no-hitter and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Montreal 2-0. 2000 — The Orioles defeat the Mariners‚ 4-2. Seattle's Rickey Henderson draws his 2‚000th career walk in the 9th inning‚ making him the third player to reach that level‚ after Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. 2002 — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shawn Green became the 14th man in major league history to homer four times in a game and set a big league record with 19 total bases. He went 6-for-6, scoring six times with seven RBIs in a 16-3 win at Milwaukee. 2003 — Jeremi Gonzalez earned his first major league victory in nearly five years as Tampa Bay beat Anaheim 3-1. Gonzalez won for the first time since June 28, 1998, while with the Chicago Cubs. He had elbow surgery in 1998 and '99 before the Cubs released him in 2001. 2005 — Lefthander Mark Mulder of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes just the 12th National League pitcher since 1976 to throw a complete game shutout of 10 innings or more when he blanks the Houston Astros, 1-0, in 10 innings. Greg Maddux posted the last extra-inning shutout in the National League in 1988. 2009 — Jason Giambi hit his 400th homer in the Oakland Athletics' 8-7 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the 44th player to reach the milestone. 2011 — Corey Hart hit his first three home runs this season and drove in seven to tie both club records, lifting Milwaukee to an 11-3 win over Washington. 2018 — The Seattle Mariners sign a new 25-year lease to continue playing at Safeco Field. The lease will take effect at the expiration of the current 20-year lease at the end of the season, a lease which was signed when the ballpark opened in 1999. 2023 — Gerrit Cole records the 2,000th strikeout of his career when he fans Jorge Mateo of the Orioles in the 2nd inning, becoming the third-fastest pitcher to the mark in terms of both games pitched (278) and innings pitched (1,714 2/3). _____
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Baseball Top 10: Champions crowned with postseason in full swing
After 11 years, Steve Sutherland finally got the monkey off his back. In recent seasons, the coach and his Walter Johnson baseball team have made a habit of advancing to the region final, but time and time again the Wildcats fell just short. This year, as the region's top seed, they again advanced to the title game, their third in four seasons. They broke through with a 10-0 mercy-rule win over rival Whitman Thursday, as the Wildcats claimed the Class 4A West II championship and kept their momentum rolling two days later with a dominant state quarterfinal victory — punching their ticket to the Maryland Class 4A semifinals for the first time in program history. 'Since covid, we've had 16-plus-win seasons every single year. But we've never been able to get over that hump,' Sutherland said. 'I do think there's such a thing as baseball luck. You need to be prepared, but you also need a little bit of luck and, you know, we're healthy at the right time. It's a great feeling knowing we finally got it done and I think we're prepared for this next game.' No. 8 Walter Johnson's semifinal matchup against Reservoir will be a tantalizing pitching duel. The Wildcats boast a tandem of dominant southpaws, Nolan Ross and Spencer Gilcrest, while Reservoir's one-two punch of Matthew Russell and Gavin Metrick has been as dominant as any in the state. The other 4A semifinal at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda features No. 5 Broadneck against Urbana. The Bruins' region title was a similarly marquee moment, it being their first in 30 years. It required knocking off Leonardtown, both the defending state champion and the program responsible for Broadneck's elimination in two of the past three seasons. Junior Aiden Casey hit a walk-off double down the left-field line in extra innings Thursday to secure a 2-1 victory for the Anne Arundel County champions. 'It was an exciting moment,' Bruins Coach Matt Skrenchuk said. 'To be able to get out of our region is something that we've been striving to do, something that we've been focused on all season. We're very proud of what we've accomplished so far.' All records through Sunday. The Cadets won their third straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship by sweeping Paul VI. They finished the season as winners of their last 20 games and will span the entire year as the area's top-ranked squad. Last ranked: 1 The Cadets won their third straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship by sweeping Paul VI. They finished the season as winners of their last 20 games and will span the entire year as the area's top-ranked squad. Last ranked: 1 Georgetown Prep's Interstate Athletic Conference dynasty continued with a commanding championship sweep of Landon, which earned the Hoyas their sixth straight league title. They won 17 of their final 18 games. LR: 5 Georgetown Prep's Interstate Athletic Conference dynasty continued with a commanding championship sweep of Landon, which earned the Hoyas their sixth straight league title. They won 17 of their final 18 games. LR: 5 The Warhawks clinched the top seed in the Concorde District last week with a 14-0 win over South Lakes in which they hit four home runs and allowed only two hits. LR: 2 The Warhawks clinched the top seed in the Concorde District last week with a 14-0 win over South Lakes in which they hit four home runs and allowed only two hits. LR: 2 Battlefield has been the top team in the Cedar Run District this spring and will enter the district tournament as the No. 1 seed, which it locked up on May 9. LR: 3 Battlefield has been the top team in the Cedar Run District this spring and will enter the district tournament as the No. 1 seed, which it locked up on May 9. LR: 3 After beating defending state champion Leonardtown in the Class 4A East II region championship, 2-1, and rolling in the state quarterfinals, Broadneck will play Urbana on Tuesday with a spot in the title game at stake. LR: 7 After beating defending state champion Leonardtown in the Class 4A East II region championship, 2-1, and rolling in the state quarterfinals, Broadneck will play Urbana on Tuesday with a spot in the title game at stake. LR: 7 The Tigers won 16 straight games before taking their first loss. They are positioned as the top seed in the Potomac District with only a pair of games against Briar Woods separating them from the postseason. LR: 8 The Tigers won 16 straight games before taking their first loss. They are positioned as the top seed in the Potomac District with only a pair of games against Briar Woods separating them from the postseason. LR: 8 Spalding's streak of three consecutive Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association titles ended when the Cavaliers fell to Calvert Hall in the first round of the conference playoffs. LR: 4 Spalding's streak of three consecutive Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association titles ended when the Cavaliers fell to Calvert Hall in the first round of the conference playoffs. LR: 4 Walter Johnson marched through a competitive region and will play in the Maryland Class 4A semifinals for the first time in program history. It will face Reservoir on Tuesday. LR: 10 Walter Johnson marched through a competitive region and will play in the Maryland Class 4A semifinals for the first time in program history. It will face Reservoir on Tuesday. LR: 10 Paul VI was the runner-up in the WCAC and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I tournaments. The Panthers tied the program record for wins in a season. LR: 6 Paul VI was the runner-up in the WCAC and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I tournaments. The Panthers tied the program record for wins in a season. LR: 6 The Warriors, in pursuit of a fourth state title in five years, will play Chesapeake in the Maryland Class 3A semifinals Tuesday. They've won their last nine games, including a 6-1 win over Arundel in the state quarterfinals. LR: Not ranked Dropped out: No. 9 Gainesville On the bubble: Gainesville, Jackson-Reed, McLean, Reservoir, West Springfield The Warriors, in pursuit of a fourth state title in five years, will play Chesapeake in the Maryland Class 3A semifinals Tuesday. They've won their last nine games, including a 6-1 win over Arundel in the state quarterfinals. LR: Not ranked Dropped out: No. 9 Gainesville On the bubble: Gainesville, Jackson-Reed, McLean, Reservoir, West Springfield
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game hitting streak
May 15 1918 — Washington's Walter Johnson pitched a 1-0, 18-inning victory over Lefty Williams of the Chicago White Sox, who also went the distance. 1919 — After 12 scoreless innings, Cincinnati scored 10 runs off Al Mamaux in the 13th to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 10-0. 1933 — The major leagues advance the cut-down date a month, limiting rosters to 23 players today instead of June 15th. 1935 — Lou Gehrig steals home in a 4-0 Yankee win over the Tigers. It is his 15th and last steal of home, all of which were double steals. 1941 — Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game hitting streak against Chicago's Eddie Smith, going 1-for-4 with one RBI. 1944 — Clyde Shoun of the Reds tossed a no-hitter against the Boston Braves for a 1-0 victory in Cincinnati. Chuck Aleno's only home run of the year was the difference. 1951 — At Fenway Park, the Red Sox celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first American League game in Boston. 1952 — Detroit's Virgil Trucks pitched the first of his two no-hitters for the season, beating the Washington Senators 1-0. Vic Wertz's two-out homer in the ninth off Bob Porterfield won the game. 1960 — Don Cardwell became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in his first start after being traded. The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 at Wrigley Field. 1973 — Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitched the first of a record seven no-hitters, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-0. Ryan tossed his second gem two months later. 1978 — His 7th-inning, two-run homer moves Willie Stargell past the late Roberto Clemente into sole possession of second place on Pittsburgh's all-time RBI list, his total of 1,307 now trailing only Honus Wagner's 1,475. 1981 — Len Barker of Cleveland pitched the first perfect game in 13 years as the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 at Municipal Stadium. 1993 — The Montreal Expos retired their first number, No. 10 for Rusty Staub. 1996 — Chicago outfielder Tony Phillips went into the stands to confront a heckling fan during the White Sox's 20-8 victory at Milwaukee. Phillips, who already had changed into street clothes after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning, went after a 23-year-old fan in the left-field bleachers. 2005 — Morgan Ensberg hit three home runs and finished 4-for-4 with five RBIs in Houston's 9-0 victory over San Francisco. 2005 — New York's Tino Martinez hit two homers and drove in three runs in the Yankees' 6-4 win over Oakland. The two homers gave Martinez eight homers in his last eight games. 2018 — Two days after being sidelined by a broken bone in his hand, 2B Robinson Cano of the Mariners is suspended for 80 days for testing positive for a banned substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. 2019 — Pitcher Edwin Jackson makes history by playing for his 14th team when he starts today's game for the Blue Jays against the Giants. _____
Associated Press
13-05-2025
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- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - The NY Yankees officially retire uniform #2 in honor of Derek Jeter
May 14 1913 — Washington's Walter Johnson gave up a run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56 scoreless innings. The Senators won 10-5. 1914 — Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox pitched nine innings of no-hit ball against the Washington Senators, but lost 1-0 after giving up two hits in the 10th inning. 1920 — Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators recorded his 300th victory with a 9-8 win over the Detroit Tigers. 1927 — Chicago pitcher Guy Bush went the distance for the Cubs in a 7-2 18-inning win over Boston. Charlie Robertson of the Braves almost matched the feat, leaving with one out in the 18th. 1950 — Pittsburgh first baseman Johnny Hopp hit two home runs and four singles in six at-bats, leading the Pirates to a 16-9 victory over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader at Chicago. 1965 — Carl Yastrzemski of Boston hit for the cycle and added another home run for five RBIs in a 12-8 10-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. 1966 — Roberto Clemente's sixth and final career home run off Sandy Koufax is another no-doubter. It comes during Koufax's final season, the net result being one less shutout for Sandy and one more moon shot for Clemente 1967 — Mickey Mantle's 500th home run, off Stu Miller, lifted the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. 1972 — In his first game with the New York Mets, Willie Mays hit a fifth inning home run off Don Carrithers for the difference in a 5-4 triumph over the San Francisco Giants. 1977 — Jim Colborn of the Kansas City Royals no-hit the Texas Rangers for a 6-0 victory. 1986 — California Angels slugger Reggie Jackson hits his 537th career home run to move past Mickey Mantle on the all-time list. Jackson delivers the milestone blast against Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox. 1988 — Jose Oquendo became the first non-pitcher in 20 seasons to get a decision, taking the loss in the 19th inning when Ken Griffey's two-out, two-run double led the Atlanta Braves over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5. 1989 — Benny Distefano became the first left-handed catcher in a major league game in nine years when he caught the ninth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Mike Squires caught two games with the Chicago White Sox in 1980 and Dale Long caught two games for the Chicago Cubs in 1958. 1993 — Jay Gainer of the Colorado Rockies hit a home run on the first major league pitch he saw. The first baseman became the fifth National Leaguer and 12th major leaguer to accomplish this feat. The Cincinnati Reds beat the Rockies 13-5. 1996 — Dwight Gooden pitched a no-hitter as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0. Gooden struck out five and walked six. 2000 — Although Sammy Sosa collects five hits, Henry Rodriguez has seven RBI and Eric Young steals five bases, the Chicago Cubs still manage to lose to Montreal, 16-15. Young's five stolen bases are the most by a Cubs player since 1881 when George Gore stole seven. 2010 — After Twins manager Ron Gardenhire orders an intentional walk to Mark Teixeira and brings in righty Matt Guerrier to face Alex Rodriguez in the 7th, the Yankee third baseman blasts his 19th career grand slam to pass Frank Robinson for 7th on the all-time career home run list and give New York an 8-4 win. 2012 — Major League Baseball fires arbitrator Shyam Das after 13 years on the job. The Commissioner's office was incensed at Das for overturning Ryan Braun's suspension for PED use on a technicality on February 23rd, and the last straw comes when the same ruling is used today to justify ending Eliezer Alfonzo's 100-game suspension early. 2016 — In his final season, David Ortiz is still a master of the clutch hit. Today, he hits a two-out 9th-inning triple off Luke Gregerson to drive in Xander Bogaerts and tie the game for the Red Sox against the Astros, then hits a two-out double in the 11th off Michael Feliz that again drives in Bogaerts and gives the Sox a 6-5 win. The double is the 600th of his career, making him only the third player after Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds to hit 500 homers and 600 doubles; he had hit homer #513 in the 3rd inning. 2017 — The Yankees officially retire uniform number 2 in honor of Derek Jeter and unveil a plaque in his name in Monument Park at New Yankee Stadium between games of a doubleheader against the Astros. _____
