Dodgers rebound from 13-0 loss with 9-4 win over Cubs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Dodgers rebound from 13-0 loss with 9-4 win over Cubs CHICAGO (AP) — James Outman and Max Muncy each homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Saturday. Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh against Mark Leiter Jr. and a solo drive in the ninth off Brad Boxberger, tying the New York Mets’ Pete Alonso for the major league lead with 10 home runs. Muncy has homered nine times in the last 12 games.“Every guy is important, but Max is always in the middle of things, so when he is going well it seems like we put up good numbers,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Outman was 4 for 5 with four RBIs, hitting a solo shot in the second off Hayden Wesneski (1-1) and a two-run homer in the ninth against Boxberger. Outman leads rookies with a .314 batting average, seven homers and 19 RBIs and 1.121 OPS.. “James has carried us a lot. He’s gotten some big hits obviously. It’s just an opportunity that presented itself essentially the last couple of days of spring training and he’s taken advantage of it, ...

Tatis hits 1st HR since PED suspension, gives Padres lead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Tatis hits 1st HR since PED suspension, gives Padres lead PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run since returning from an 80-game drug suspension, driving a fastball into the left-center stands to give the San Diego Padres a 1-0 lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.It was Tatis’ first homer since 2021. The 24-year-old missed all of last season, first because of a broken left wrist. When he was about to return, he was hit with his 80-game suspension for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Clostebol.Tatis was hitless in his first seven at-bats in his return before a line drive single on Friday night. He followed that on Saturday by driving an 0-2 fastball into the stands, just out of the reach of a leaping Lourdes Gurriel Jr.Tatis led the National League with 42 homers in 2021.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Man found shot dead in Southeast DC, police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Man found shot dead in Southeast DC, police say D.C. homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Southeast on Friday, according to a release.While en route to a call for service just after midnight on Friday, D.C. police officers found 32-year-old Dajuan Blakney of Southeast, D.C. suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 1500 block of 19th Street Southeast.The release stated that D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene, and after finding no signs consistent with life, transported Blakney to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099 or submit an anonymous text tip to 50411.Source

NASCAR-Xfinity Ag-Pro 300 Results

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

NASCAR-Xfinity Ag-Pro 300 Results SaturdayAt Talladega SuperspeedwayTalladega, Ala.Lap length: 2.66 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (8) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, 121 laps, 57 points.2. (2) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 121, 47.3. (38) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 121, 39.4. (18) Cole Custer, Ford, 121, 33.5. (17) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 121, 32.6. (28) Caesar Bacarella, Chevrolet, 121, 31.7. (4) Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, 121, 30.8. (26) Gray Gaulding, Ford, 121, 29.9. (33) Joey Gase, Ford, 121, 28.10. (23) Josh Williams, Chevrolet, 121, 27.11. (36) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, 121, 26.12. (10) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 121, 25.13. (32) Cj McLaughlin, Chevrolet, 121, 24.14. (21) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, 121, 25.15. (27) Kyle Sieg, Ford, 121, 22.16. (29) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 121, 21.17. (13) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 121, 32.18. (1) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, 121, 30.19. (37) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, accident, 120, 18.20. (25) Joe Graf Jr, Ford, 113, 17.21. (9) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, accident, 110, 22.22. (31) Ryan Sie...

Niña de 12 años y siete hombres son heridos de bala en tiroteos en DC

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Niña de 12 años y siete hombres son heridos de bala en tiroteos en DC Ocho personas, incluyendo una niña de 12 años, fueron heridas de bala el viernes en tiroteos separados en el sureste de DC, informó la policía.Siete hombres fueron heridos en una balacera en la cuadra 500 de Lebaum Street SE sobre las 10 p.m., de acuerdo al Departamento de la Policía Metropolitana.No sufrieron lesiones mortales. La mayoría de las víctimas llegaron por su propia cuenta al hospital, según las autoridades. Mientras estaban en el lugar, los oficiales dijeron que respondieron a otros disparos aproximadamente a media milla de distancia, en la cuadra 2900 de Second Street SE. Cuando llegaron, hallaron a la menor de 12 años con heridas de bala. Sus heridas no amenazan su vida. La policía está trabajando para confirmar si los tiroteos están conectados. “Dada la ubicación y proximidad de los incidentes, me parece probable que estén conectados”, dijo Andre Wright, el jefe asistente de la policía.Las autoridades buscan a un sedán negro en conexión a la balac...

Maryland Gov. breaks ground on offshore wind construction facility, signs climate bills

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Maryland Gov. breaks ground on offshore wind construction facility, signs climate bills This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Capping a week of climate-themed events, Gov. Wes Moore (D) traveled to Maryland’s biggest industrial development Friday to break ground on a new construction facility for the offshore wind energy industry and to sign three pieces of legislation designed to boost the state’s efforts to combat climate change.After touring the massive Tradepoint Atlantic development in Baltimore County, where the Patapsco River meets the Chesapeake Bay, Moore joined dozens of dignitaries to hail the potential economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind. Tradepoint Atlantic is the site of the long-shuttered Bethlehem Steel plant at Sparrow’s Point, and several political, business and labor leaders said wind energy development will be an integral part of the renaissance of the massive property — and the state’s economic f...

Responsabilizan a otro funcionario de migración por el incendio en Ciudad Juárez

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Responsabilizan a otro funcionario de migración por el incendio en Ciudad Juárez CIUDAD JUÁREZ — Un juez vinculó el sábado a proceso al jefe de la agencia migratoria mexicana en el fronterizo estado de Chihuahua, un militar retirado, por ejercicio ilícito del servicio público, lesiones y homicidio en la muerte de 40 migrantes a causa de un incendio provocado en el centro de detención del que era responsable.El magistrado Juan José Chávez Montes consideró que había pruebas suficientes para enjuiciar al contralmirante Salvador González por no cumplir con sus obligaciones de administrar, proteger y vigilar la aplicación de las leyes vigentes, tanto en materia de protección civil como de detención de migrantes en las instalaciones de Ciudad Juárez.El 27 de marzo un pequeño grupo de migrantes prendieron fuego a un colchón en señal de protesta contra las condiciones en las que se encontraban detenidos.En pocos minutos, el humo se extendió y 68 hombres se quedaron encerrados tras las rejas sin que los guardias hicieran nada por liberarlos, según constataron las cámaras...

Jeb Burton wins Xfinity Series crash-fest at Talladega

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Jeb Burton wins Xfinity Series crash-fest at Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Jeb Burton won his second career Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in a Saturday crash-fest that had two red-flag stoppages and took more than three hours to complete. Burton won in double overtime driving for Jordan Anderson Racing, which scored its first career victory when Burton crossed the finish line. Fittingly for this race, multiple cars crashed behind Burton as he took the checkered flag. And, Burton was unable to do a victory burnout because he broke the transmission on his Chevrolet. Burton, son of Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, scored his only other Xfinity victory in 2021 at this same track. His owner, Jordan Anderson, is also a driver and was airlifted out of Talladega last October following a fiery crash in the Truck Series. The race had 12 cautions and only 19 of the 38 entries finished on the lead lap. Daniel Hemric’s race ended in the first overtime when he was crashed as the leader trying to throw a block and his car ende...

SpaceX Starship’s explosion is not the failure it appears to be, experts say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

SpaceX Starship’s explosion is not the failure it appears to be, experts say (CNN) — Rocket launches are like opening a box of chocolates, only riskier— you never know what you’re going to get.And there is always a chance that things can explode.As humans, we can’t help but be drawn to spectacles. When a rocket is set to leap off the launchpad, there’s a good chance of seeing a stunning liftoff or a spectacular failure.The lead-up to this week’s launch of SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, was a dramatic roller coaster.Years of explosive tests, increasing hype and a multitude of hurdles culminated in what SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called “an exciting test launch” on Thursday morning — but not everything went according to plan.Defying gravityInitially, the historic first test flight of Starship appeared to be going smoothly. The rocket blasted off from the launchpad in South Texas and roared 24.2 miles (39 kilometers) over the Gulf of Mexico.When it was time for the rocket boosters to separate fr...

Tellez homers against Red Sox again as Brewers win 5-4

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:43:21 GMT

Tellez homers against Red Sox again as Brewers win 5-4 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez continued to torment the Boston Red Sox, homering for the second straight game and helping the Milwaukee Brewers win 5-4 on Saturday night.Tellez hit a two-run shot off Garrett Whitlock in the third inning. He also homered Friday in the Brewers’ 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.Tellez, who faced Boston more frequently while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2018-21, has 14 homers and 29 RBIs in 37 career games against the Red Sox. He hasn’t hit more than eight homers against any other team.He entered Saturday with a 1.183 career OPS against the Red Sox.Yu Chang and Rafael Devers hit two-run homers for the Red Sox. Devers’ blast was his AL-leading eighth of the season.The Red Sox brought the tying run to scoring position in each of the last two innings, but couldn’t break through.Justin Turner hit a one-out double off Peter Strzelecki in the eighth, but Hoby Milner struck out Jarren Duran and Devers to end the threat. Masataka ...