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Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends the Mets to the NLCS with a 4-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam, his, in the sixth inning latest clutch swing in a picture-perfect season full of them, and the New York Mets advanced to the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin Díaz struck out Kyle Schwarber with two […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Mets defeated Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit another home run off Aaron Nola and Sean Manaea pitched a two-hit shutout in the eighth inning as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in the third game of their NL Division Series on Tuesday defeated. Jesse Winker also singled and Starling Marte had a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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Judge and Rodón fail to deliver as the Yankees drop Game 2 to the Royals in ALDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Two games into this postseason, big deals for Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón have yet to pay dividends for the New York Yankees in October. Judge brought little to the plate again on Monday night and Rodón made it in his first playoff start with New York in a 4-2 loss […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Alex Verdugo praises the personal chef he hired for the turnaround of the AL Division Series opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo was feeling a little overcooked this season, so he hired a personal chef. Revitalized by his new diet, Verdugo hit one decisive single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a Sliding catch along the left field line to increase the New York Yankees defeat […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Aaron Judge surpasses Shohei Ohtani for Baseball Digest Player of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge won the Baseball Digest/Inside Edge Major League Player of the Year award on Friday, edging out Shohei Ohtani in a very close vote. Both superstars placed first in 12 of 24 ballots. But the New York Yankees outfielder also received 12 second-place votes, while the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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The Mets make the playoffs, beat the Braves and achieve the comeback with a score of 22:33

ATLANTA (AP) — These New York Mets know a thing or two about comebacks. They saved their best result for the final day of the regular season. They overcame deficits of 3-0 in the eighth inning and 7-6 in the ninth inning to secure a playoff spot when Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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AP WNBA Awards: A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark unanimously voted Player and Rookie of the Year

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark had Record seasonsand achieved statistics the WNBA had never seen before. Wilson became the first player in league history to score over 1,000 points in a season, and her average was a record 26.9 points. Clark broke the league's single-season assist record and scored the most points ever as a […]

By Andrew Jack

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

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Phillies beat Mets 12-2 thanks to Bohm, secure playoff ticket and are close to the NL East crown

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies secured their third playoff spot in a row in style, sweeping the New York Mets 12-2 on Friday night. Nick Castellanos had three hits and two RBIs, JT Realmuto added a two-run homer and the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Phillies secure third playoff spot in a row and are close to the NL East title

NEW YORK (AP) — After securing a place in the playoffs for the third consecutive year on Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies shook hands on the field and walked back to the dugout as if it were a normal regular-season victory. Moments later, manager Rob Thomson gathered his players in the clubhouse and thanked them […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Aaron Rodgers of the Jets returns to the team's first home game since his Achilles injury last year to great cheers

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP) — No American flag for Aaron Rodgers this time. But thunderous applause greeted the New York Jets quarterback as he jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers was back home and ready to play. Finally. The 40-year-old four-time MVP made his first home start Thursday night since leaving his Jets […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024