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Alonso, Pham slug Mets to much-needed sequence win
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Alonso, Pham slug Mets to much-needed sequence win

NEW YORK -- In an 8-4 win over the Giants at Citi Field on Sunday night time, the Mets did one thing they hadn’t achieved since June 1 in opposition to the Phillies: New York gained a sequence, taking the rubber recreation in opposition to San Francisco. New York has gained two consecutive video games, and now heads to Arizona to play a three-game sequence in opposition to the D-backs beginning on Tuesday night time. “It feels great,” Mets outfielder Tommy Pham stated concerning the sequence win. “I hate hearing it’s been that long. We’ll take this series win and take it to Arizona, and go from there.” It was a bullpen recreation for the Giants, and the relievers faltered after San Francisco took a 1-0 lead within the high of the third. With left-hander Alex Wood on the mound, the Mets too...
All-Star Alonso set to go for third HR Derby crown
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All-Star Alonso set to go for third HR Derby crown

It explains why Alonso was named to the National League squad for the 2023 All-Star Game, which is able to happen on July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. This will probably be Alonso’s third look within the Midsummer Classic. “It’s awesome. It’s a super high honor. I’m excited to represent the Mets in Seattle,” Alonso mentioned. Shortly after supervisor Buck Showalter gave Alonso the information concerning the invitation on Sunday afternoon, Alonso introduced on ESPN in the course of the Sunday Night Baseball broadcast that he'll take part within the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and go for his third crown. He is becoming a member of Randy Arozarena, Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Julio Rodríguez on the listing of sluggers who've mentioned they are going to take part within the Derby to...
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Watch MLB.TV FREE to have fun Independence Day

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Ohtani turns into two-way All-Star for third straight yr
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Ohtani turns into two-way All-Star for third straight yr

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani turned a two-way All-Star for the third straight yr when he was picked for the American League pitching employees on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves have been chosen for the July 11 sport in Seattle — probably the most of any crew since 2012. ...
ASG deep dive: 11 enjoyable details on this yr’s rosters
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ASG deep dive: 11 enjoyable details on this yr’s rosters

It’ll be a star-studded group on the sphere subsequent Tuesday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. By definition, the All-Star Game offered by Mastercard all the time places the sport’s prime gamers on show, after all, and this yr isn't any exception. With full All-Star rosters introduced Sunday, it’s time to dig into the related context. Here are 11 stats & details concerning the 2023 All-Star rosters. Reserves revealed• The Braves cleared the path with eight All-Stars -- Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. That’s their most in a season in franchise historical past, surpassing 2003 and 1997, once they had seven. • Only six groups have had greater than eight All-Stars in a yr, all of these have been AL golf equi...
Ohtani marks All-Star standing with 454-foot monster HR
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Ohtani marks All-Star standing with 454-foot monster HR

ANAHEIM -- It was a particular Sunday for two-way celebrity Shohei Ohtani, as he came upon he was named an All-Star as each a pitcher and a chosen hitter and celebrated by crushing his Major League-leading thirty first homer of the yr in a 5-2 victory over the D-backs at Angel Stadium. His solo homer was completely blasted within the eighth inning off lefty Kyle Nelson. Ohtani jumped throughout a 1-2 slider over the center of the plate and smacked it a projected 454 ft to proper discipline, based on Statcast measurements. It ended up in a tunnel not removed from his 493-foot blast on Friday. “It was 450 on that one? That’s it?” Angels supervisor Phil Nevin stated. “It was right next to where the other one was. I’m not sure about some of these calculations.” It was the primary homer in July...