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Oakland A’s dominated by Valdez, swept by Astros, clinging to moral victories

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

With a record of 10-38 and smarting from being swept for the seventh time this season following a 2-0 road loss to the Houston Astros Sunday, the Athletics are deep into the moral victory stage of a lost season.Moral wins supposedly aren’t a part of professional sports, but in reality they always have existed even if they’re never recognized as such by the principles.Left-hander Framber Valdez put the A’s on lockdown, spinning his fifth career complete game and second shutout, giving up five hits with no walks and seven strikeouts to even his record at 4-4 and drop his earned run average to 2.45.With a strong five innings from James Kaprielian, the A’s had three above-average performances from their starters against Houston, which improved to 27-19. It was the seventh straight win for the defending World Series champions. The games were all competitive and the A’s played some sparkling defense.It was three losses, but not the kind of losses the A’...

NHRA Route 66 Nationals Results

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

SundayAt Route 66 RacewayJoliet, Ill.Final finish orderTop Fuel1. Clay Millican; 2. Josh Hart; 3. Brittany Force; 4. T.J. Zizzo; 5. Jacob McNeal; 6. Leah Pruett; 7. DougKalitta; 8. Austin Prock; 9. Kyle Wurtzel; 10. Tony Schumacher; 11. Justin Ashley; 12. Shawn Langdon;13. Antron Brown; 14. Steve Torrence; 15. Spencer Massey; 16. Mike Salinas.Funny Car1. Tim Wilkerson; 2. Ron Capps; 3. Chad Green; 4. John Force; 5. Bob Tasca III; 6. Robert Hight; 7. CruzPedregon; 8. Alex Laughlin; 9. Terry Haddock; 10. Blake Alexander; 11. Matt Hagan; 12. Dale Creasy Jr.;13. Alexis DeJoria; 14. J.R. Todd; 15. Bobby Bode; 16. Mike McIntire.Pro Stock1. Dallas Glenn; 2. Deric Kramer; 3. Aaron Stanfield; 4. Jerry Tucker; 5. Greg Anderson; 6. CristianCuadra; 7. Bo Butner; 8. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 9. Erica Enders; 10. Camrie Caruso; 11. Kyle Koretsky; 12. Mason McGaha; 13. Chris McGaha; 14. Shane Tucker; 15. Matt Hartford; 16. Fernando Cuadra Jr..Pro Stock Motorcycle1. Gaige Herrera; 2. Chip Ellis; 3. Eddie ...

Odor, Carpenter have big hits as struggling Padres beat Red Sox 7-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rougned Odor hit a desperately needed bases-clearing double off struggling Corey Kluber in the first inning, Matt Carpenter homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 7-0 Sunday for just their third win in 14 games.Odor finished with two doubles and four RBIs and Michael Wacha (5-1), who pitched for Boston last year, threw six strong innings. The Padres snapped a four-game losing streak and gave their fans something to cheer about after being booed several times during the last three games.Carpenter drew a bases-loaded walk two batters ahead of Odor’s three-run double and then greeted reliever Richard Bleier with a two-run homer to right with one out in the third. Odor added an RBI double in the sixth. The seven runs were the most since a 7-1 win against Cincinnati on May 3.San Diego came in hitting an MLB-low .191 with runners in scoring position, a mystifying development for a team with baseball’s third-highest payroll, considering that b...

Valencia closer to avoiding drop with win over Madrid; Vinícius again targeted with racist abuse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Valencia moved even closer to staying in the top tier with a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday but the Spanish league game was marred by more racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior.The 22-year-old Vinícius, who is Black, has been subjected to racist abuse since he came to play in Spain five years ago. The match had to be temporarily stopped after Vinícius said he was insulted by a fan behind one of the goals at Mestalla Stadium. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he considered replacing Vinícius, one of the world’s best players, after fans chanted “monkey” toward the Brazil star,Diego López earlier scored a 33rd-minute winner to leave Valencia five points above the relegation zone entering the final three rounds.“It’s a huge victory that takes us closer to reaching our goal,” Valencia coach Rubén Baraja said.Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made two big saves near the end of the match to secure the second win in a row for the club that last played in t...

Seager 3 RBIs, Jung’s 9th HR leads Rangers over Rockies 13-3 for 3-game sweep

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in a five-run second inning and an RBI double in a six-run fifth, helping the Texas Rangers rout the Colorado Rockies 13-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.Seager had a two-run homer for the second straight day, scoring three times and also singling. He returned Wednesday after missing 31 games with a strained hamstring.Texas scored 31 runs in the sweep, its most in a three-game series since 2018 against Minnesota. At 29-17 the Rangers are 12 games over .500 for the first time since finishing 2016 at 95-67. They have outscored opponents 297-189, the largest run difference through 46 games in franchise history, topping 90 in 2012.“This lineup’s really good,” Seager said. “It’s contagious. Everyone wants to keep passing the baton and moving.Josh Jung put Texas ahead in the second against Connor Seabold (1-1) with his ninth homer, a solo drive that tied the Los Angeles Dodgers’ James Outman for the rookie lead.Leody Taveras hit a...

Ohtani strikes out 9, Moniak delivers big hit as Angels defeat Twins 4-2

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six innings, Mickey Moniak delivered his second big hit of the series and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Sunday.Ohtani did not get a decision despite allowing only one run and two hits. It was the fourth time in 10 starts this season the two-way superstar has had nine or more strikeouts.He leads the majors with a .142 opponent batting average and is third in strikeouts with 80.Moniak, who had a tying triple Friday night, came through with a two-run double in the seventh to give the Halos a 3-1 advantage.Alex Kirilloff homered and Carlos Correa had an RBI double for the Twins, who dropped four of six on their Southern California road trip.Chris Devenski (2-0) got the win and Carlos Estévez picked up his 12th save.Correa got the Twins’ first hit in the third inning. His double to right-center drove in Joey Gallo, who got aboard with a two-out walk.The Angels evened it in the fourth. Hunter Renfroe and ...

NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR All-Star Open Results

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

SundayAt North Wilkesboro SpeedwayNorth Wilkesboro, N.C.Lap length: 0.62 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (2) Josh Berry, Chevrolet, 100 laps, 0 points.2. (1) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 100, 0.3. (9) Aric Almirola, Ford, 100, 0.4. (8) Ryan Preece, Ford, 100, 0.5. (10) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 100, 0.6. (16) JJ Yeley, Ford, 100, 0.7. (15) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet, 100, 0.8. (12) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 100, 0.9. (3) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, 100, 0.10. (11) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, 100, 0.11. (4) Harrison Burton, Ford, 100, 0.12. (14) Ryan Newman, Ford, 97, 0.13. (6) Michael McDowell, Ford, 97, 0.14. (5) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, accident, 58, 0.15. (7) Todd Gilliland, Ford, accident, 52, 0.16. (13) Chandler Smith, Chevrolet, accident, 49, 0.___Race Statistics were not immediately available.___NASCAR Driver Rating FormulaA maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead L...

Denver weather: Mostly dry Monday, more wildfire smoke

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will heat up to the upper 70s on Monday with mostly dry conditions and wildfire smoke. The smoke has improved a lot since Friday and Saturday, but there will still be some lingering into the start of the workweek. Weather tonight: Clear and dryTemperatures will fall to the low 50s Sunday night with dry conditions and clear skies. Weather tomorrow: Warm and dry Monday's storm chances will stay low at 10% on the Front Range, meaning most places will remain dry in eastern Colorado. The better chance for showers and storms will stay in the mountains and in western Colorado. Afternoon temperatures will climb to the upper 70s in Denver. Looking ahead: When will rain return?Temperatures will heat up to near 80 degrees on Tuesday with a 20% chance for a few spotty storms in the afternoon. Storm chances will go up Wednesday into Thursday as the next wet storm system arrives. Both days will have highs in the upper 70s and scattered showers and storms. Temperat...

Deputies investigating suspicious death as homicide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Summit County Sheriff's Office, along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, is investigating a suspicious homicide on Sunday. The sheriff's office said deputies were called to the Villas at Swans Nest Complex located at 183 Pelican Circle in Breckenridge, about a woman crying loudly. When they arrived, they found an unresponsive woman and are investigating the suspicious death as a homicide, SCSO said. Police: Juvenile seriously injured in crash No arrests have been made and there is currently no suspect information, the sheriff's office said.Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to call Detective Sergeant Mark Gafari at 970-423-8960.

Denver shelter residents take on Colfax Marathon, reach recovery milestones

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:49:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As thousands took on the 2023 Colfax Marathon races, stories of strength and determination took on new strides this year.“There are literally miracles that happen here, and I hope to be one of them,” 5K finisher Matthew Isaacson said. Isaacson didn’t think taking on the 5K was even a possibility for him just months ago.“I have a fake knee and a steel rod down to my ankle,” Isaacson said.  Kidney donors racing to bring awareness to living donations Isaacson has called Harbor Light -- a men’s shelter run by the Salvation Army -- home for four months now. He’s staying at the shelter as he fights through recovery following the death of his son.“I was in long-term recovery, I lost my son two years ago,” Isaacson said. “I fell off, obviously, and this place saved me once again.”Isaacson completed his race Saturday, accomplishing his goal with his boy in mind."I was definitely thinking about him, Monday is going to be two years exactly, so he was in my heart tod...