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Jays pitcher Bowden Francis loses no-hit bid in 9th inning in win over Angels Dave Stieb pitched only no-hitter in franchise history at Cleveland on Sept. 2, 1990. When Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis hopped on his electric bicycle for the four-kilometre spin to Rogers Centre, he hoped for the kind of performance he put forth a few hours later. The 28-year-old enjoyed a career-best outing but lost his bid for a no-hitter when Taylor Ward led off the ninth inning with a solo home run in Toronto’s 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. “I’m still…

For a stretch run, the Phillies demote struggling right-hander Walker to the bullpen. PHILADELPHIA (AP) – With a 6.50 ERA this season, Taijuan Walker was put on the hook for roughly $40 million over the next two years by the Philadelphia Phillies, who then shifted him to the bullpen, converting the 33-year-old right-hander into a long reliever for the remainder of the season. Walker was notified of the decision by Phillies manager Rob Thomson prior to Thursday’s first game of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Walker (3-6) had lost his previous six decisions and has not triumphed in…

Kelsey Mitchell Wins Against Connecticut Sun, Making History for Indiana Fever. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 84-80 in a close game, and Kelsey Mitchell’s impressive performance was a major factor in the team’s triumph. Since the team selected Mitchell in the 2018 draft, she has proven to be one of the Fever’s top scorers. Throughout her career, she has averaged 16.6 points per game, and she has been nominated for two WNBA All-Stars in her final two seasons. She is averaging 18.2 points per game this season with impressive shooting percentages of 37.3% from beyond the arc…

After an ungainly swing, Bohm leaves the Phillies-Braves series opener. Due to left hand discomfort, Alec Bohm was taken out of the Phillies’ series opener against the Braves after the second inning. In the bottom of the first inning, on the second swing of his one and only at-bat against Charlie Morton, Bohm hurt his hand. He yelled when his hands twisted uncomfortably during his swing’s follow-through. Bohm was checked on for a few minutes by Phillies associate athletic trainer Christian Bermudez and manager Rob Thomson, but the third baseman continued to play. According to Thomson, “it was just kind…

Indiana Fever Injury Report: Will Caitlin Clark Participate in August 30 Match Against Chicago Sky? Is Caitlin Clark ready to play on August 30 against the Chicago Sky? Get the most recent information about her illness and be informed about her status. Continue reading. The Indiana Fever’s star rookie Caitlin Clark is scheduled to play the Chicago Sky after recovering from a near-accident to her ankle sustained during their most recent matchup with the Atlanta Dream. The game was only seven minutes old when Clark rolled her left ankle while going through a screen. She immediately collapsed to the ground,…

Lexie Hull of Indiana Fever is shamed by her mother for her cunning action. Be not fooled by Lexie Hull’s innocent appearance. In the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 triumph over the Atlanta Dream, the shooting guard—dubbed “crafty” by YMCA basketball veterans—demured herself in front of the camera. Rhyne Howard of the Dream goes out of bounds during the game. However, closer inspection reveals that Hull, a Stanford Cardinal graduate, is the one who gently prods Howard. Nothing bad happened, right? RELATED: Watch this video to see how a fan reacted to Caitlin Clark’s outrageous gesture. Her mother Jaime made sure to…

Fans go crazy when Caitlin Clark meets Simone Biles, and they all say the same thing. Olympian Simone Biles of the United States made a surprise cameo at the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun WNBA game on Wednesday. After making her Olympic debut in 2016, Biles has been a prominent figure in the sports world. In 2024, she had unprecedented success at the Paris Olympics, taking home three gold medals and one silver.Biles supported Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at her first WNBA game following her amazing Olympic accomplishment. After the Fever defeated the Sun in an exciting 84-80…

Role Change Announced for Struggling Veteran Pitcher by the Philadelphia Phillies. The narrative surrounding Taijuan Walker and the Philadelphia Phillies has taken center stage in recent weeks when it comes to this team. His awful showing this season has deflected some of the blame from the Phillies’ dismal overall play since the All-Star break. Maybe that explains why Philadelphia has lost the previous nine games he has started, indicating that he is doing more harm than good to the team. But within the facility, it remained a mystery, even if those on the outside knew this. There was serious speculation…

Report: ‘Firmly In The Mix’ To Sign 900-Game Veteran for Maple Leafs. According to recent reports, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly looking at experienced free-agent forwards, and one player in particular: Max Pacioretty. The 35-year-old forward, a six-time NHL 30-goal scorer, is “firmly in the mix” for a contract with the Leafs, according to The Leafs Nation source Nick Alberga. On August 29, Alberga said on X, “Sources confirm the Maple Leafs are among the teams firmly in the mix to sign veteran UFA forward Max Pacioretty.” Pacioretty, who has 330 career goals to his name, is coming off…

Ahead of the 2024–25 season, former Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano is still unsigned. What Comes Next for the Ex-NHL Player? With the 2024–25 NHL season approaching, concern regarding the future of Toronto native and former Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano has been sparked by his unsigned status. Giordano declared in late June that he would play professional hockey again the following year. Rich Winter, his agent, informed Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star that Mark had decided to continue playing for a few more years. He exudes confidence. Many of the people he has spoken to advise him to “don’t…