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Welsh Fire hoping for early spark in The Hundred
Welsh Fire know their campaigns cannot be slow burners when they get under way in The Hundred today. A double-header against Northern Superchargers at Headingley sees the women start their bid to go one better than 2024 (15:00 BST) before the men begin their hunt for an elusive play-off spot (18.30 BST). They then both take to the field in Cardiff for the first time this summer when hosting London Spirit on Saturday. Captain Tammy Beaumont and the overseas trio of Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen and Shabnim Ismail return as the women stick with a familiar plan. Australian superstar Steve Smith arrives in Cardiff for a first taste of The Hundred as the men try to turn around their fortunes. The Smith factor Smith adds stardust and the hope is that he can give his new teammates, now including Glamorgan's Ben Kellaway, a little bit extra while also piling on the runs. "He's going to bring a huge amount to the team," said captain and Somerset batter Tom Abell. "His record speaks for itself, he's a great guy and a world-class player who has done it in all formats at the very top level. "His influence on the team will be huge. He has been the best player in the world for a good number of years and that will hopefully give everyone an extra little bit of confidence. "Anyone wants Steve Smith in their team, don't they? Luckily he will be playing for us." The Australian has passed 10,000 runs in Tests, 5,000 in ODIs and 1,000 in international T20s. "Even Jonny Bairstow, who has played 100 Test matches, is asking what Steve Smith is like to play with," said coach Mike Hussey. "He will bring a lot to the team, and hopefully a lot of runs, experience and star power." Fire men missed out on the eliminator on net run rate in 2023 and won just two of six fixtures that beat the weather last year. It took until the fifth fixture to get a success and Hussey does not want to be playing catch-up this August. "All the teams are pretty strong so we are going to have to hit the ground running," said the Australian. "Hopefully we can play some really good cricket, get some confidence going early and then see how we go. "I don't know how far we can go, we are hoping to go all the way but obviously you need a lot to go your way." Smith relishing Hundred experience with Welsh Fire Kellaway to grab Welsh Fire chance with both hands Together, stronger Fire women have been on the up since the opening years of the competition when they finished one from bottom in 2021 and then propped up the table in 2022. They were third in 2023 when their eliminator was washed out and then topped the table on run rate last year only to lose the final at Lord's when London Spirit chased down their total off 98 balls. The call is for more of the same in the bid to go one better. "It was an outstanding campaign," said captain Tammy Beaumont. "This year there are some really tough teams - on paper anyone can beat anyone - but I hope that the togetherness that we have had for the last few years really shines through again. "That's been our X-factor that has driven us on and spurred us on to win some tight games." In a tournament that features stellar talent, boss Gareth Breese agrees that it needs to be a squad effort if Fire are to go one better. "Last year was a phenomenal experience to get to the final, missing out by two or three balls in the end," said the former West Indies all-rounder. "Taking each game as it comes and having a real team effort – last year that was the hallmark of our performances. "Somebody always seemed to step up and put in the performances. Can we put that fight and determination out there?" Both Fire teams will attempt to do that in Yorkshire before repeating the trick in Cardiff two days later.
BBC News
a day ago
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Welsh Fire hoping for early spark in The Hundred
Welsh Fire know their campaigns cannot be slow burners when they get under way in The Hundred today.A double-header against Northern Superchargers at Headingley sees the women start their bid to go one better than 2024 (15:00 BST) before the men begin their hunt for an elusive play-off spot (18.30 BST).They then both take to the field in Cardiff for the first time this summer when hosting London Spirit on Tammy Beaumont and the overseas trio of Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen and Shabnim Ismail return as the women stick with a familiar superstar Steve Smith arrives in Cardiff for a first taste of The Hundred as the men try to turn around their fortunes. The Smith factor Smith adds stardust and the hope is that he can give his new teammates, now including Glamorgan's Ben Kellaway, a little bit extra while also piling on the runs."He's going to bring a huge amount to the team," said captain and Somerset batter Tom Abell."His record speaks for itself, he's a great guy and a world-class player who has done it in all formats at the very top level."His influence on the team will be huge. He has been the best player in the world for a good number of years and that will hopefully give everyone an extra little bit of confidence."Anyone wants Steve Smith in their team, don't they? Luckily he will be playing for us."The Australian has passed 10,000 runs in Tests, 5,000 in ODIs and 1,000 in international T20s."Even Jonny Bairstow, who has played 100 Test matches, is asking what Steve Smith is like to play with," said coach Mike Hussey."He will bring a lot to the team, and hopefully a lot of runs, experience and star power."Fire men missed out on the eliminator on net run rate in 2023 and won just two of six fixtures that beat the weather last took until the fifth fixture to get a success and Hussey does not want to be playing catch-up this August."All the teams are pretty strong so we are going to have to hit the ground running," said the Australian."Hopefully we can play some really good cricket, get some confidence going early and then see how we go."I don't know how far we can go, we are hoping to go all the way but obviously you need a lot to go your way." Together, stronger Fire women have been on the up since the opening years of the competition when they finished one from bottom in 2021 and then propped up the table in were third in 2023 when their eliminator was washed out and then topped the table on run rate last year only to lose the final at Lord's when London Spirit chased down their total off 98 call is for more of the same in the bid to go one better."It was an outstanding campaign," said captain Tammy Beaumont. "This year there are some really tough teams - on paper anyone can beat anyone - but I hope that the togetherness that we have had for the last few years really shines through again."That's been our X-factor that has driven us on and spurred us on to win some tight games."In a tournament that features stellar talent, boss Gareth Breese agrees that it needs to be a squad effort if Fire are to go one better."Last year was a phenomenal experience to get to the final, missing out by two or three balls in the end," said the former West Indies all-rounder."Taking each game as it comes and having a real team effort – last year that was the hallmark of our performances."Somebody always seemed to step up and put in the performances. Can we put that fight and determination out there?"Both Fire teams will attempt to do that in Yorkshire before repeating the trick in Cardiff two days later.
CBC
31-07-2025
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- CBC
#TheMoment a MLB pitcher got traded during a doubleheader
Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner tells The National about the moment Seranthony Dominguez was traded to the Blue Jays in the middle of a doubleheader with his now former team, the Baltimore Orioles.
Yahoo
27-07-2025
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Guardians score vs. Royals: Steve Kwan home run gives Cleveland doubleheader split
Steven Kwan continued his power surge with his third home run in his last three games to help the visiting Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 in the nightcap to earn a doubleheader split on Saturday. Johnathan Rodriguez doubled in two runs and Brayan Rocchio doubled twice for Cleveland, which bounced back after Jonathan India's three-run walk-off homer against Emmanuel Clase gave the Royals a 5-3, 10-inning victory in the opener. Tanner Bibee (7-9) allowed four runs on seven hits with no walks and eight strikeouts over five innings. Nic Enright and Hunter Gaddis combined for three scoreless innings before Clase retired the Royals in order in the ninth for his 24th save. Bobby Witt Jr. and Freddy Fermin each hit two-run homers for Kansas City, which was held to one hit in the final four innings. Cleveland scored three runs in the first inning against Kris Bubic (8-7), who walked the first four batters he faced. After Carlos Santana drew a bases-loaded walk, Bubic retired the next two batters before Rodriguez doubled in two runs. Fermin hit a two-run homer to put the Royals on the board with one out in the second inning. The 379-foot shot was Fermin's third homer of the season. Jonathan Bowlan replaced Bubic with two outs in the third inning after Jose Ramirez scored on Daniel Schneemann's sacrifice fly. Bubic allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits with four walks and one strikeout over 2 2/3 innings. Cleveland tacked on two runs in the fourth inning when Rocchio hit a leadoff double, moved to third on Austin Hedges' sacrifice bunt, and scored on Kwan's ninth homer. Kwan's 431-foot blast came after he recorded the first two-homer game of his career on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Witt cut the Royals' deficit to 6-4 with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The one-out shot was Witt's 15th homer of the season. Kansas City played without right fielder Jac Caglianone, who exited the opener of the doubleheader with left hamstring tightness. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Steven Kwan home run gives Guardians doubleheader split vs Royals
Washington Post
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Kwan's two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kansas City won the first game 5-3 with a walk-off homer in the 10th inning. The Guardians have not swept the Royals in a doubleheader since April 24, 2008. Kwan's 431-foot home run into the right field fountains of Kauffman Stadium gave the Guardians a 6-2 lead. The Guardians drew four straight walks in the first with Carlos Santana drawing the RBI walk to give Cleveland a 1-0 lead. Johnathan Rodríguez extended the lead with a two-run double in the first. Daniel Schneemann hit a sacrifice fly RBI in the third. Bobby Witt Jr. and Freddy Fermin each hit two-run home runs for Kansas City. Bibee (7-9) allowed four runs on seven hits for his third straight win. After taking the loss in game one, Emmanuel Clase earned his 24th save of the season. Kris Bubic (8-7) gave up four runs on three hits in 2 2/3 innings of work with four walks and one strikeout. Bubic got off to a slow start, throwing 42 pitches in the first inning. The four walks matched a season-high. Kwan's home run was the spark the Guardians needed to get the win. Since July 7, Cleveland has homered in 14 of 16 games. Santana drew his 133rd career walk against the Royals, which tied Rickey Henderson for most career walks vs. Kansas City. LHP Joey Cantillo (2-0, 3.91 ERA) will start the series finale for Cleveland. LHP Noah Cameron (4-4, 2.61) is slated to take the mound for Kansas City. ___ AP MLB:
