Day: August 25, 2018

Cards hold off Rox, tighten grip on WC leadCards hold off Rox, tighten grip on WC lead

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018| 5:30

Tyler O’Neill and Miles Mikolas each homered to help the Cardinals jump out to a seven-run lead and beat the Rockies, 7-5, on Friday in the series opener. The Cardinals bullpen threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings to help St. Louis win its fourth in a row and ninth straight on the road. Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado each homered for the Rockies, who trail the Cardinals by 1 1/2 games for the first Wild Card spot.

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With Cousins early, Sloter late, Vikings top Seahawks 21-20With Cousins early, Sloter late, Vikings top Seahawks 21-20

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018| 4:51

Kirk Cousins helped Minnesota’s offense make some progress by passing for 182 yards in the first half, and third-stringer Kyle Sloter threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Vikings rallied for a 21-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night. Sebastian Janikowski kicked field goals

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Chappy’s coup de grace: 3-run HR leads A’sChappy’s coup de grace: 3-run HR leads A’s

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018| 4:26

Matt Chapman did the heavy lifting during Friday’s 7-1 bounce-back win for the A’s over the Twins at Target Field, delivering a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Sean Manaea earned the win with five-plus innings of work, while the A’s ‘pen combined for four scoreless frames. Minnesota’s Joe Mauer collected his 2,086th career hit, moving him past Rod Carew for second place on the Twins’ all-time hit list.

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