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Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in the 11th inning as the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 6-3

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Toronto’s three-run 11th inning, sending the Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.Matt Chapman homered in the eighth for the Blue Jays, who earned their 11th win in 16 games.Toronto loaded the bases in the 11th on third baseman Chris Taylor’s throwing error and Whit Merrifield’s single before Varsho’s low line drive to right was misplayed by Jason Heyward, who wasn’t charged with an error. Bo Bichette drew a bases-loaded walk from Phil Bickford (2-3) to make it 6-3.Jay Jackson (3-0) pitched two hitless innings of relief, retiring all of the Dodgers’ top hitters. All-Star closer Jordan Romano finished for his 28th save, tying Baltimore’s Félix Bautista for the AL lead.Max Muncy homered in his third consecutive game for Los Angeles, hitting a 435-foot tying shot in the eighth inning. Heyward also homered for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who took their first back-to-back...

Wainwright’s return goes well for the Cardinals, who rally for a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Adam Wainwright has earned the trust of the St. Louis Cardinals’ top brass after nearly two decades of pitching excellence, so when the 41-year-old said he didn’t need any more rehab work and was ready to return from the injured list, they listened.The right-hander didn’t disappoint.Wainwright threw five solid innings, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and then a tying single in the ninth against his former team, and the Cardinals rallied for a 10-6 win over the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.“My main focus today, besides winning, was making sure I didn’t embarrass them,” Wainwright said of the organization. “That’s the best I’ve felt all year and it’s not even close.”It was a back-and-forth game that saw Wainwright and the Cardinals take a 5-2 lead after five innings, only to watch the Diamondbacks push ahead 6-5 heading into the ninth. But St. Louis rallied against closer Andrew Chafin, loading the bases wi...

Carlos Santana slugs a pair of 2-run HRs, Pirates go deep 4 times in an 8-4 win over Padres

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a pair of two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates went deep four times in an 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.Liover Peguero also hit a two-run home run and Jack Suwinksi added a solo shot as the Pirates tagged Padres starter Yu Darvish four times.San Diego’s Ha-Seong Kim slugged a pair of homers in the loss.Kim opened the scoring in the first inning with a 387-foot shot to left-center, giving the Padres the early 1-0 lead.In the third inning, Suwinksi tied the game with a solo shot and Santana homered on a full count, scoring Andrew McCutchen, who had reached on a single and stole second and giving the Pirates a 3-1 lead.Peguero hit his first career and two-run homer in the top of the fourth inning. Peguero’s shot down the left field line put Pittsburgh up 5-1 and scored Jared Triolo, who had reached on a base hit to left.Santana homered and drove in McCutchen again in the top of the fifth to put Pittsburgh ahead 7-1. It ...

La tormenta Doksuri se convierte en un supertifón a medida que avanza hacia Filipinas

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

(CNN) — Una poderosa tormenta que barre el océano Pacífico en dirección a Filipinas se intensificó hasta convertirse en un supertifón, y los meteorólogos advierten que podría golpear la parte norte del país antes de llegar a China continental a finales de esta semana.El supertifón Doksuri tiene vientos de alrededor de 240 km/h y es el equivalente a un huracán del Atlántico de categoría 4.La tormenta se mueve de norte a noroeste a 15 km/h y se espera que pase sobre las islas Babuyan de Filipinas o cerca de ellas en las próximas 24 horas, según la oficina meteorológica del país.Junto con los fuertes vientos, también se esperan lluvias significativas, especialmente en las islas Babuyan y el norte de Luzón, la isla más grande y poblada de Filipinas. “En estas condiciones, es muy probable que se produzcan inundaciones y deslizamientos de tierra provocados por la lluvia”, advirtió la oficina.Tras siete años, el fenómeno de El Niño nuevamente se presenta en el océano PacíficoTambién ...

Orioles edge Phillies, 3-2, behind Colton Cowser’s ninth-inning double; Jordan Westburg hits first career home run

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

In the city that popularized “The Process” in the NBA, the Orioles displayed Monday night the continued success of their rebuild.Dean Kremer, acquired in the 2018 trade that sent Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitched brilliantly. Jordan Westburg, drafted in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft, hit his first career home run. And, most pivotally, Colton Cowser — picked in the first round of the 2021 draft — hit a ninth-inning double to score 2019 second-round selection Gunnar Henderson.The Orioles beat the Phillies, 3-2, improving to an American League-best 62-38 and moving 2.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.In the 2010s, the Philadelphia 76ers became known for their emphasis on rebuilding when the pro basketball team suffered through several losing seasons while they collected draft picks. They have now put together six straight playoff appearances — although they’ve yet to reach the conference finals in that span.Th...

New San Diego task force aims to end patient assault toward health care workers

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Workplace violence in the health care industry has skyrocketed across the country and San Diego leaders are looking at ways to help keep employees at local providers safe.A recent study found that nearly 40% of health care workers cited experiencing workplace violence within the last two years. That trend holds true here in San Diego, with data from Scripps Health showing at least one staff member is harmed on the job by a patient every day across the provider's locations. SDG&E customers could see reduced rates next year “The most dangerous thing I do every day, in my entire life, is walk into that building," Dr. Roneet Lev, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, shared with FOX 5 while outside the campus. Lev was once attacked on the job by a patient. She described the incident as a nearly inevitable fate, with her 30 years of experience in the industry. “They called the SWAT team after that incident and it was scary," Lev continued....

Move into Legoland California's 'Miniland USA' with this new feature

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Almost every kid that has visited the Legoland California Resort -- and let's face it, adults too -- have probably fantasized about living in the park's "Miniland U.S.A." at one point or another.Well, now one lucky family will have the opportunity to make that dream a reality.A new beachfront home made entirely of Lego bricks in "Miniland San Diego" is set to hit the market, allowing one lucky family to "live" in the section of the park as "Minilanders" -- the four-inch tall residents of the park's world.The home is currently up for action for families, allowing the top bidder to reside in the house with Minilanders designed in the likeness of them and their family members.Placed in the Coronado section of America's Finest City's Lego counterpart, the craftsman-style house was built using more than 50,000 bricks and took a team of Master Model Builders more than 380 hours to complete.Allie Lutz of "Buying Beverly Hillshas" is the "realtor" for the property, serving as a...

Going to Manchester United vs. Wrexham? Here's what to know

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Two of the most popular soccer clubs in the world are gearing up to face off for a sold-out, stateside match this week right here in San Diego.English football club, Manchester United, and Welsh football club, Wrexham A.F.C, will be playing a friendly game at Snapdragon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday before about 35,000 fans.The match ahead of the upcoming Premier League season marks Man United's first in the U.S. in nearly five years and first-ever San Diego visit. For Wrexham, it will be the first time the team travels to the states in club history.Before the match, fans will be able to attend a "Fan Fest" next to Snapdragon Stadium starting at 3:30 p.m. Gates to the stadium will open at 5:30 p.m., about two hours before the scheduled kickoff. How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup on FOX 5: Full schedule and times For those headed to the game, here's what you need to know:ParkingParking at Snapdragon Stadium will open at 3:30 p.m., along with the scheduled start ...

Two teachers called out far-right activities at their German school. Then they had to leave town.

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

BURG, Germany (AP) — Two teachers in eastern Germany tried to counter the far-right activities of students at their small town high school. They counseled bullies who threatened to beat up immigrant classmates. They gave more lessons about their country’s Nazi past. They invited in a Black rapper to talk about mutual respect.None of it helped. In desperation, Laura Nickel and Max Teske wrote a public letter in which they described an atmosphere of intimidation at Mina Witkojc School in Burg. They reported students greeting each other with the Nazi salute, scratching swastikas on their desks and playing music with racist lyrics in the hallways. “Teachers and students who openly fight against far-right students and teachers fear for their safety,” the two said in the letter they sent to local newspapers. “The problem has to be recognized and openly fought. Schools should be places free of fear, full of open-mindedness and safety for everyone and cannot provide a home for t...

Youth coach hopes Women’s World Cup raises soccer’s profile for Maori people in New Zealand

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:06:59 GMT

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand kicked off in the Women’s World Cup opener against Norway last weeek, just three of the 23 Football Ferns traced their roots to the Indigenous Maori people.By contrast, when the Kiwis hosted the Women’s Rugby World Cup last year, more than half of the players on its 30-person championship team were Indigenous.The sport of soccer sits far behind rugby in the national consciousness of New Zealand, and Maori representation in coaching is even smaller by comparison. But a youth coach is among those leading the charge to change the landscape of soccer in New Zealand, and sports more broadly for the Maori people.Tarena Ranui is one of the leading youth coaches in New Zealand and the 2019 junior coach of the year. She works at Ngaruawahia High School, a mostly Maori school 20 minutes outside of Hamilton in the Waikato region.Until a year ago, the school had no air conditioning or heating. Buckets collected rainwater from leaky roofs. The 45-yea...