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sports8 days ago•6 min saved

Twins squander five-run lead as Phillies rally to 7-5 win

Brooks Lee’s first-inning grand slam gave Minnesota a 5-0 lead, but Philadelphia stormed back to win 7-5 at Target Field, with Bohm’s three-run homer fueling the rally. Dean Kremer pitched five strong innings before faltering in the sixth as the Twins’ August slide (4-10) continues and their wild-card hopes fade. Byron Buxton stressed staying positive and focused on improvements, while Derek Shelton expressed frustration over not being able to add on or hold leads.

via The New York Times|

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sports27 days ago•3 min saved

Sox fritter late chances as A’s edge them 4-3

The Red Sox blew a prime chance to extend their hot streak in a 4-3 loss to Oakland, despite Ceddanne Rafaela’s grand slam earlier. Boston’s offense went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position in a pivotal eighth inning, leaving six walks stranded and hitting into three double plays. A questionable bullpen decision by Chad Tracy helped set up Brain Serven’s first-MLB homer for a 3-0 deficit, before three pinch-hitters—Yoshida, Seigler, and Wong—nearly sparked a comeback. Wong’s ninth-inning, two-run blast brought the Sox within one, but they couldn’t complete the rally as they head into a series with the Dodgers.

via Over the Monster|

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