HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Brendan Rodgers hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Hartford Yard Goats defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 12-4 on Sunday. With the victory, the Yard Goats swept the four-game series. Rodgers hit a three-run shot in the fourth inning off Yankory Pimentel and then hit a solo […]
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Kimbrel quickest to 300 saves as Red Sox come back twice to beat Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Craig Kimbrel became the quickest pitcher to reach 300 career saves, closing out a 6-5 win by the Boston Red Sox after they rallied and got the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning at Texas on Saturday night. Kimbrel worked a perfect ninth for his ninth save this season. […]
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H.S. roundup: Oxford Hills softball shuts out Bangor
Oxford Hills’ Lauren Merrill hits a line drive early in the game against Bangor. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — Two big innings helped Oxford Hills defeat Bangor 12-0 in six innings in a KVAC softball contest Saturday afternoon. The Vikings scored six runs in the bottom of third and another five in the bottom of […]
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College roundup: Bates' rowing teams dominant at New England championships
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Bates College women’s rowing team lived up to its hype, both as defending champion and the top-ranked team in the nation, at the New England Rowing Championships on Saturday. The Bobcats, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III, took first in all seven of their races, including four grand finals. Bates’ […]
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H.S. baseball: Oxford Hills rallies to beat Bangor
Oxford Hills’ starting pitcher Colton Carson rears back early in the game against Bangor. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — When Oxford Hills’ Janek Luksza flied out to end the bottom of the fifth inning, his team was trailing Bangor by three runs. By the time Luksza did step to the plate again, the Vikings were in […]
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Albert Pujols becomes 32nd player in 3,000-hit club
SEATTLE — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols got his 3,000th hit, reaching the mark with a broken-bat single Friday night against Seattle and becoming the 32nd player in major league history to join the exclusive club. Pujols dumped the single into shallow right field in the fifth inning against Mike Leake. It came on […]
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Buehler, Dodgers’ bullpen combine to no-hit Padres in Mexico
MONTERREY, Mexico — The Dodgers have the most no-hitters in the majors — and now the most in Mexico, too. Rookie Walker Buehler and a trio of Los Angeles relievers combined for the franchise’s 23rd no-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres in the opener of a neutral-site series Friday night. Mexico […]
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Porcello’s 8 Ks, Betts’ 13th homer lead Red Sox to win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rick Porcello went on to win 22 games and the AL Cy Young Award the last time he started a season 5-0 — like he now has again this year. “Two years ago was a long time ago now it feels like, so it’s hard to compare,” Porcello said. “We’re doing […]
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H.S. roundup: Leavitt softball rallies past Lawrence
FAIRFIELD — Leavitt rallied for three runs in the third frame and managed to hang on for a 6-5 victory over Lawrence in a hard-fought softball tilt Friday. Emily Swan led the Hornets with three hits, including a double, while Leah Maheux belted out a pair of hits. The Bulldogs were paced by Haley Holt […]
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H.S. baseball: Brunswick takes advantage of Mt. Blue miscues
BRUNSWICK — When there’s a pitching duel happening and solid defense being played, the game usually comes down to who makes the “big mistake.” Brunswick High School scored four unearned runs in the fourth inning on its way to a 5-1 win over visiting Mt. Blue in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference baseball clash. “Both […]