All articles tagged with #series sweep
The Rays completed a series sweep with a 5-4 win in Tampa, sending the Yankees to their fifth straight loss and erasing their early 8-2 start. New York’s offense was largely stagnant until a late surge sparked by Aaron Judge’s homer, but a bunt-single insurance run in the eighth helped Tampa Bay pull away. The Yankees head home to host the Angels, with Will Warren set to face Yusei Kikuchi, in a bid to snap the skid.
No. 10 Florida baseball swept Miami (No. 17) in Coral Gables, winning the first two games 7-2 and 8-4, while Sunday's series finale was canceled due to inclement weather and will not be made up. The Gators improve to 11-1, extend their series lead over Miami to 138-136-1, and begin a 10-game homestand with a Tuesday FAU game on SEC Network+.
The Seattle Mariners delivered a historic three-game sweep of the Houston Astros, asserting their dominance in the AL West and signaling a potential first division title since 2001. ESPN's Karl Ravech praised their performance as a 'very loud statement,' highlighting key plays and their overall strength as they close in on the division lead.
The Royals swept the Rangers 4-1 in Texas, highlighted by home runs from Jac Caglianone and Vinnie Pasquantino, ending a tough stretch and securing their first series win in Arlington since 2003, setting the stage for their upcoming game against the Padres.
The Colorado Rockies achieved their first three-game series sweep since May 2024 by defeating the Miami Marlins 3-2, marking their first series win of the season and ending a losing streak, with Hunter Goodman leading the offense and Kyle Freeland earning his first win since September 2024.
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing a strong bullpen and improved offense. Despite being under .500, the Cardinals' relievers allowed only one earned run in 11.1 innings, and the team is expecting further reinforcements soon. This series win boosts the team's morale and provides hope for more consistent performances.
The St. Louis Cardinals completed a dramatic series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by a three-run Little League homer from Brendan Donovan. This victory marked the first time the Orioles were swept in a series since Adley Rutschman joined the team, ending a 106-series streak. St. Louis won the final game 5-4 despite earlier ejections of outfielder Lars Nootbar and manager Oliver Marmol.
No. 2 Clemson defeated Notre Dame 13-12 in 11 innings, sweeping the series 3-0 and extending their winning streak to six games. The Tigers scored two runs on a two-out error in the 11th inning to secure the victory. Clemson improved to 28-3 overall and 10-2 in the ACC, while Notre Dame dropped to 14-15 overall and 2-13 in ACC play.
Ninth-ranked Michigan State hockey team secured a 3-2 victory over 11th-ranked Michigan in the annual "Duel in the D" at Little Caesars Arena, breaking a six-game losing streak against their rivals. Tanner Kelly's comeback story was the highlight of the night, as his line contributed to all three goals, showcasing growth and accountability. With this win, Michigan State is now 20-7-3 overall and 14-4-2 in the Big Ten, positioning them five points ahead of second-place Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Badgers aim to complete an upset against the No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers in a college hockey game, following their 5-2 victory on Thursday. With a 6-1 record, the Badgers hope to improve their rankings by sweeping the series against Minnesota, who currently stand at 3-2 with losses to Wisconsin and North Dakota. The Badgers have been successful in previous series and are determined to dethrone Minnesota once again.
The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a thrilling 5-2 upset victory over the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers in college hockey, marking their biggest win of the season. The Badgers never trailed in the game, with Mathieu De St. Phalle and Cruz Lucius each scoring two goals. Goalie Kyle McClellan made 20 saves, and the win improved Wisconsin's record to 6-1. They will now aim for a series sweep against Minnesota.
The Chicago White Sox suffered a series sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, losing both games of a doubleheader and falling to a season-low 15 games below .500. The White Sox struggled offensively, managing only two singles in the first 10 innings of the first game and losing 6-2 in extra innings. The second game ended in a 5-4 loss. The team has now lost 13 of their last 20 games and faces an uphill battle to match last season's .500 finish.