• The Canadian Press

    Twins extend win streak to 12 with a 3-1 win over the Red Sox

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The Twins have the longest winning streak in the majors this season. Minnesota’s run matches the team’s winning streak from the late 1980s, which is the second-longest in Twins history. The club record for consecutive wins in 15, from June 1991, which is the last season Minnesota won the Wor

  • The Canadian Press

    AL leading hitter Steven Kwan undergoing more tests after leaving Guards' win with tight hamstring

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan will undergo further tests after leaving Saturday's game with a tight hamstring. Kwan, who entered the day leading the American League with a .356 batting average, told manager Steve Vogt he felt some tightness in his hamstring while making a running catch down the foul line in Cleveland's 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Vogt said Kwan was pulled in the fourth inning out of an abundance of caution because it's early in the season

  • The Canadian Press

    Brent Rooker homers twice in 3rd inning, Athletics roll Marlins 20-4

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker became the first Oakland player in nearly 30 years to homer twice in an inning, accomplishing the feat in the third inning to help the Athletics pound the Miami Marlins 20-4 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive victory. The Athletics only All-Star a year ago, Rooker drilled a two-run drive off Marlins starter Trevor Rogers (0-5), then added a three-run shot off Darren McCaughan in the 10-run inning. Oakland set season highs for runs and hits with 21. Rooker

  • The Canadian Press

    Suárez has strong 6-inning outing as the streaking Phillies rout the Giants 14-3

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night. Kyle Schwarber, Johan Rojas and Bryson Stott each drove in two runs, and every starter had at least one hit for Philadelphia. The Phillies have won 15 of 18, and their 23 victories are the most in the majors. The win was dampened a bit by news prior to the contest that shortstop Trea Turner will miss at least six wee