Saratoga Race Course Notes – Sunday, August 26Saratoga Race Course Notes – Sunday, August 26
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Twins end Bedard’s 9-game win streakTwins end Bedard’s 9-game win streak
The Minnesota Twins had just ended Erik Bedard’s nine-game winning streak and completed a season’s sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. While the hip-hop music resonated throughout the clubhouse, the Twins simultaneously celebrated their accomplishment and looked ahead to another challenge. Next up for resurgent Minnesota: an important three-game series in Cleveland against the AL Central leaders.
Reds top Marlins for 6th straight winReds top Marlins for 6th straight win
Tom Shearn was living in a camper outside a minor-league ballpark — saving money as the season wound down — when he got the call he feared would never come. The Cincinnati Reds wanted him. Finally, somebody wanted him. Two days shy of his 30th birthday, after 11 seasons knocking around the minors and another recovering from elbow surgery, the right-hander got his chance — and a win, too.
Tigers hit 3 HRs off Hughes, top YanksTigers hit 3 HRs off Hughes, top Yanks
The New York Yankees hit the ball hard Sunday. The Detroit Tigers just kept making all the plays. The Tigers used three early homers and three late defensive gems to beat the Yankees 5-4, and can win their first series since mid-July with a victory in the series finale Monday night. “We’ve had some bad moments this year, but the one thing about this team is that they always give it everything they…
Astros retire Bagwell’s No. 5Astros retire Bagwell’s No. 5
The Houston Astros retired Jeff Bagwell’s No. 5 jersey before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. “This is an amazing day,” said Bagwell, who played his entire 15-year career with Houston. “To have your number retired, I really can’t believe it.” Bagwell, a first baseman who entered the big leagues in 1991, finished with 449 home runs and a .297 average.
Redskins-Ravens game halted by lightningRedskins-Ravens game halted by lightning
The stadium lights dimmed while Kyle Boller’s throw was in mid-air. The pass was incomplete — just like the game. With more lightning on the way, officials decided enough was enough. Saturday night’s preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins was halted with 11:38 remaining in the third quarter, giving the Redskins an abbreviated 13-7 win.
Clemens rallies Jets past Giants 20-12Clemens rallies Jets past Giants 20-12
There is no doubt Eli Manning is the leader of the New York Giants offense. The Jets can’t say the same with Kellen Clemens pushing Chad Pennington for the starting quarterback job. Clemens came off the bench in the second half and engineered two third-quarter touchdown drives against the Giants’ backups to lead the Jets to a 20-12 victory on Saturday night in the annual preseason game between the…
Manning’s 3 TDs power Colts over LionsManning’s 3 TDs power Colts over Lions
Tony Dungy wanted Saturday night’s preseason game to be a tuneup for the defending Super Bowl champions. Peyton Manning was thinking more about cleaning up. The Super Bowl MVP threw three first-half touchdowns and was nearly perfect as the Indianapolis Colts routed Detroit 37-10 for Indy’s second win in 13 preseason games.
Trainer to weigh options for Street SenseTrainer to weigh options for Street Sense
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Ticker) — Street Sense should have some extra time to recover from what trainer Carl Nafzger called a “stressful” afternoon.
Horse flu outbreak spreading in Australia (Sports Betting News)Horse flu outbreak spreading in Australia (Sports Betting News)
Australian authorities are considering extending the nationwide ban on horse movement after the country’s first outbreak of equine influenza outbreak began to spread out of control.