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Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3
Earlier in the day, Tampa Bay's magic number was cut to one when the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3. Tampa Bay improved to 96-59 and won its fourth division title since becoming a major league team for the 1998 season. After the Marlins twice got within one, Lowe's RBI double in the seventh gave Tampa Bay a 5-3 lead. TEACHING MOMENTRays rookie Wander Franco doubled in the eighth off Miami catcher Sandy León on Friday night and went to third on defensive indifference with Tampa Bay ahead 8-0. "Not ideal," Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said.
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second straight AL East title, with Mike Zunino hitting a go-ahead homer and Brandon Lowe later adding a pair of RBI doubles to beat the Miami Marlins 7-3.
LEADING OFF: Gausman brings bat, arm for NL West-leading SF
Kevin Gausman returns to the mound — and plate — as he tries to help the Giants protect their lead in the NL West.
Kevin Gausman returns to the mound -- and plate -- as he tries to help the Giants protect their lead in the NL West.
Alvarez a summer-winter medalist, US reaches baseball final
Tokyo Olympics Baseball United States' Eddy Alvarez, front, and Nick Allen embrace after a semi-final baseball game against South Korea at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. After earning a silver in 2014 at Sochi as part of the U.S. four-man short track team, he'll get at least a silver in baseball. South Korea (3-3) faces the Dominican Republic (2-3) for the bronze. South Korea stacked its batting order with six left-handed hitters, likely taking notice of his minor league righty/lefty splits. Park Hae-Min chased Ryan with an RBI single in the fifth, and Ryan needed just two pitches to escape two-on trouble, getting Kang Baek-Ho to ground into an inning-ending double play.
Eddy Alvarez became only the third American to earn medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics when the United States beat defending-champion South Korea 7-2 to gain a berth into this weekend's gold medal game against host Japan.
Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings
Yuki Yanagita tied it with an RBI grounder off Scott McGough in the ninth inning, Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th and Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals.
17 new Olympic-related COVID-19 cases reported, bringing total to 127
The news of the new infections came just hours after the opening ceremony.
The Latest: Emperor declares Tokyo Olympics officially open
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach speaks during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year's delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:___At long last, the Tokyo Olympics have officially been declared open by Japan's Emperor Naruhito. ___An array of singers, including John Legend and Keith Urban, have performed "Imagine" at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Bird says "this Olympics are like no other."___The parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics has started. ___With a blaze of indigo and white fireworks lighting the night sky, the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has started.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
A display of fireworks and choreography unfolded in a near-empty stadium in a subdued ceremony.
The Latest: Singers perform 'Imagine' at Tokyo opening
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares, of the United States of America, carry their country's flag during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year's delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:___An array of singers, including John Legend and Keith Urban, have performed "Imagine" at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Bird says "this Olympics are like no other."___The parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics has started. ___Japan's Emperor Naruhito and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach have arrived for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games. ___With a blaze of indigo and white fireworks lighting the night sky, the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has started.
The Latest: US athletes enter the Tokyo opening ceremony
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares, of the United States of America, carry their country's flag during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. ___Sue Bird is one of the flagbearers for the U.S. in the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics, sharing that role with baseball's Eddy Alvarez. Bird says "this Olympics are like no other."___The parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics has started. ___Japan's Emperor Naruhito and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach have arrived for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games. ___With a blaze of indigo and white fireworks lighting the night sky, the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has started.
Meet The U.S. Olympic Flag Bearer You've Probably Never Heard Of
Eddy Alvarez, who plays baseball for the U.S. team, could become just the sixth person ever to medal in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. He took home a silver medal in Sochi for speed skating.
The Latest: Jill Biden meets virtually with US athletes
Tokyo Olympics Biden U.S. first lady Jill Biden waves upon arrival at Yokota U.S. Air Force Base, outskirts of Tokyo, Thursday, July 22, 2021. Biden represented the U.S. government at the Tokyo Olympics, to attend the opening ceremony of the Games on Friday, July 23. ___South African race walker Lebogang Shange has been banned for four years for doping and will miss the Tokyo Olympics. Coach Stanislav Popov says in comments via the Russian Olympic Committee that Gomboeva collapsed shortly after completing the qualifying round Friday. Czech beach volleyball players Marketa Slukova and Ondrej Perusic and table tennis player Pavel Sirucek also tested positive earlier this week.
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound
Giants Cardinals Baseball St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in St. Louis. Alvarez becomes the first baseball player to carry the flag for the U.S. Alvarez made his big league debut last August with Miami and hit .189 in 12 games. "He's been huge for us," St. Louis slugger Paul Goldschmidt said. ROARINGThe improving Detroit Tigers try for their seventh consecutive victory as they finish a four-game series against visiting Texas.
Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games.
Bird, Alvarez chosen to carry US flag at opening ceremony
(Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) (Chase Stevens)Four-time Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez were chosen as U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday night. Alvarez, who won a silver medal in speedskating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and Bird were chosen by a vote of fellow U.S. athletes. Bird is the second U.S. women's basketball player to carry the flag, joining current coach Dawn Staley, who did it at the 2004 games. "It's an incredible honor to be selected the flag bearer for Team USA," Bird said. Alvarez becomes the first baseball player to carry the flag for the U.S.
Baz, Kazmir, Starling join Frazier for US Olympic baseball
NEW YORK — (AP) — Tampa Bay pitching prospect Shane Baz, 37-year-old left-hander Scott Kazmir and outfielder Bubba Starling were among 10 additions Friday to the U.S. Olympic baseball roster. Miami infielder Eddy Alvarez, a 2014 silver medalist in short-track speedskating, is among the holdovers from the Americas tournament roster. Frazier, released by Pittsburgh in May after going 3 for 35, was the star of the qualifying tournament. Sherfy was brought to the major leagues by San Francisco right after the qualifying tournament. Matt Wieters, cut from the qualifying roster just before the Americas tournament, also was not included.
Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2
Miami Marlins players Lewis Brinson (25) Magneuris Sierra, center, and Jon Berti celebrate after the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI Jesus Aguilar drove in three runs, Jon Berti stole home and the NL East-leading Miami Marlins won their long-awaited, coronavirus-delayed home opener, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Friday night. Miami returned to Marlins Park following a 23-day road trip, interrupted when 18 players and two coaches tested positive for the virus. The Braves will be without All-Star center fielder Ronald Acua Jr. in the series while he recovers from a sore left wrist. Marlins: LHP Daniel Castano (0-1, 8.31) will make his second major league start Saturday.
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Miami Marlins' Francisco Cervelli celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge, beating the New York Mets 4-3 Friday night. The Marlins won their sixth in a row and improved to 7-1 theyre 5-0 since missing more than a week because of the teams coronavirus outbreak. Miami has won despite already using 43 players, including 25 pitchers, to maintain a full roster amid COVID-19 concerns. ROSTER MOVESThe Marlins moved RHP Jorge Guzman to their taxi squad after he made his major league debut Thursday.
Marlins' 6-1 start is reminiscent of the 1899 Perfectos
Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, center, Eddy Alvarez, left, and Jonathan Villar (2) celebrate after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Baltimore. I dont know.For the Marlins, this season has been a bit of a blur. In fact, at 6-1 they have the best record in baseball, staging a one-year turnaround not seen since the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos. Were ready to win games, rookie outfielder Monte Harrison said. It should also be noted that the 1899 Perfectos faded after their fast start to a fifth-place finish in the National League. | {
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