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García has 3 homers, 2 doubles, 8 RBIs as Rangers rout A’s

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García hit three home runs and then two late doubles, driving in eight runs as the Texas Rangers routed the Oakland Athletics 18-3 on Saturday night.All three of García’s homers were two-run shots, and his first double also scored two to give the 30-year-old Cuban slugger a career high for RBIs to go with his first three-homer game.García’s final at-bat came against infielder Jace Peterson in the eighth. Because of position switches, Texas reliever Josh Sborz batted ahead of García and took three of four pitches for a strikeout.The line-drive double down the left-field line from García could have scored Travis Jankowski, but he jogged to third, preserving Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez’s club record of nine RBIs in a game set in 1999.“I was just looking for a certain pitch in a certain zone and wasn’t trying to do too much and overthink,” García said through an interpreter of his final two at-bats. “Just try to make good contact.”García...

Vrioni scores 2 goals as Revolution beat Sporting KC 2-1

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Giacomo Vrioni scored two goals a few minutes apart to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.Vrioni first-timed a cross played by Emmanuel Boateng to open the scoring in the 31st minute and made it 2-0 in the 35th minute with a putback of a missed shot by Carles Gil. Johnny Russell scored for Sporting KC (0-6-3).The Revolution outshot Sporting KC 16-8, with nine shots on goal to three for Sporting KC.Djordje Petrovic had two saves for the Revolution. Tim Melia stopped seven shots for Sporting KC.Sporting played a man down after Andreu Fontàs was shown a red card for denying an obvious run scoring opportunity in the 61st minute. Both teams next play Saturday. The Revolution host Cincinnati and Sporting KC hosts Montreal.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.___More AP MLS: https://apnews.com/hub/major-league-soccer and https://twitter.com/AP...

Hampson, Arraez help Marlins sweep doubleheader vs Guardians

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Garrett Hampson drove in two runs and Luis Arraez and Bryan De La Cruz each had three hits as the Miami Marlins completed a doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-2 win in the second game Saturday night.Hampson’s single in the sixth scored Jon Berti and put Miami ahead for good at 2-1, helping spoil Cleveland manager Terry Francona’s 64th birthday. The Marlins won both games of a doubleheader for the 12th time in franchise history.Braxton Garrett (1-0) worked 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run, and A.J. Puk pitched a dicey ninth for his fourth save. Puk hit Andrés Giménez with a pitch and walked Gabriel Arias with no outs before retiring the next three batters.Arraez went 4 for 8 on the day and is hitting a major league-best .444 as he seeks a second straight big league batting title.Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac (1-1) gave up three runs in five innings. Oscar Gonzalez had two hits and an RBI for Cleveland, which also dropped both games of a twin b...

Bouanga helps LAFC earn 1-1 draw with Nashville

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored early in the second half to help Los Angeles FC earn a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday night.Bouanga used an assist from Stipe Biuk to score the equalizer in the 59th minute for LAFC (5-0-3). Bouanga has seven goals this season. Jordan Morris had a league-high eight goals for the Seattle Sounders entering play.Hany Mukhtar took a pass from Teal Bunbury and scored in the 35th minute to give Nashville (3-3-3) a 1-0 lead at halftime. Mukhtar, the reigning MVP, had not contributed to a goal in Nashville’s last two home matches but had never gone three straight at home without a goal or an assist.LAFC had advantages of 19-8 in shots and 6-3 in shots on goal.John McCarthy had two saves for LAFC. Joe Willis totaled five saves for Nashville.Nashville managed to earn a point for the tie after losing its three previous matches this season when yielding a goal. Nashville has just one victory in its last 18 matches when conceding at leas...

Álvarez, Tucker lead Astros past Braves for 3rd straight win

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Astros starter Framber Valdez marvels at how talented Yordan Álvarez is. He watched for the second consecutive night as Álvarez delivered a big blow against the Atlanta Braves.“Obviously, he’s having an excellent season,” Valdez said through a translator. “He’s a great hitter, a power hitter, contact hitter. He’s a guy that saves us a ton and contributes to the team a ton and we know what he can do.”Álvarez and Kyle Tucker each hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning off Kyle Wright, and Houston beat Atlanta 6-3 for its third straight victory on Saturday night.Álvarez’s sixth long ball of the season came one night after he hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning for the decisive runs in a 6-4 win. Álvarez, who finished third in the AL MVP voting last year for the World Series champion Astros, connected against Wright on a 414-foot homer that sailed into the Chop House restaurant in right field to make it 2-1.After Braves rookie shortstop Vaughn Grissom ...

Car crashes into house in West Wash Park

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A car ended up in a house in the West Wash Park neighborhood late Saturday night, the Denver Police Department said.Police said the driver "was driving recklessly colliding with several parked vehicles" before going into a home in the 700 block of South Sherman Street. A man was taken into custody and police said the crash involved an injury but did not specify if the driver was hurt or possibly someone in the home.

Twin brothers remembered: Community mourns loss of Alex and Andrew Paul

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

It was a somber day for the family and friends of Alex and Andrew Paul, as they gathered to say their final goodbyes to the twin brothers. A home-going service was held on Saturday at the New Vision Emmanuel Church Baptist Church in Miami, where the boys were remembered for their bright smiles and kind hearts.The tragic incident that claimed the lives of Alex and Andrew happened on April 7, when the 13-year-old brothers were playing near the water at Arthur Woodland Park in Northwest Miami-Dade.When one of them fell into the water, his brother bravely tried to save him, but unfortunately, they both drowned.Many who knew the boys said they were caring as one wanted to be a police officer and another wanted to be a doctor. A few days after the twins’ passing, a memorial was set up for them near the body of water where they lost their lives.Since April 10, police said they have been investigating what led up to the tragedy.

Fire in SW Miami-Dade forces family out of home

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

A family in Southwest Miami-Dade was forced out of their home in the middle of the night following an early morning fire. The blaze, which broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday along Southwest 159th Street, left the family without a place to live.Video footage captured the family and their pets outside of the building before the situation worsened. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue quickly arrived at the scene and began working to fight the flames.“They encountered heavy smoke and heavy fire around the rear of the occupancy,” said Chief Fire Officer Sergio Llorella. “We made our way over there and put the fire out.”Despite their efforts, it remains unclear when and if the family can return to their home. The incident remains under investigation, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.In the meantime, the family was able to find shelter with other loved ones.

How to get your teen to develop healthy sleep habits

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

Dear Mayo Clinic: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn’t tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I’m concerned about insomnia, but I’m also worried it’s affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have?A: Lots of children your daughter’s age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though one might say your daughter has bouts of insomnia, in many cases, the reason for sleep challenges can be traced back to habits a child has developed that interfere with good sleep. Less often, it may be due to a sleep disorder.Unfortunately, many teens don’t get the sleep they need. To be well-rested and to help them stay healthy, teenagers need about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. Healthy sleep is important for many reasons. It can fight stress, improve mood and attitude, and provide energy. Whe...

Perfect Mother’s Day gifts for moms who love joy of travel

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:20:01 GMT

There are moms, and then there are wanderlust moms. This Mother’s Day, whether your mom’s a frequent traveler or frequent dreamer of travel, give her gifts that take her there.Wrapped in comfort home and away: There are throws, and then there are Alicia Adams Alpaca Throws. For easy-to-take-along comfort on a plane, the car, on a train, this incredible, soft and durable throw is a splurge, but it’s a lifetime gift. Alicia Adams Alpaca raises and manages a herd of over 200 Suri alpacas – sustainably — at a beautiful farm in New York’s Hudson Valley. From their wool comes these super soft yet tough blankets, throws, wraps and more. She’ll take it everywhere; feeling your love wherever she lands. https://aliciaadamsalpaca.comA book for her adventurous soul: If your’s is a Ski Mom, she’s going to love this children’s book that gives her a fun, educational and interactive way to share her love of skiing and ski travel with her kids/grandkids  all year round. ̶...