SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of Golden State Valkyries fans packed Rikki's Women's Sports Bar in southwest San Francisco on Thursday morning.
They came for a party.
Over 2,000 miles away, their Valkyries tipped off against the Atlanta Dream in a potential championship-clinching Game 6 at 12:30 p.m. local time — or 9:30 a.m. in the Bay Area.
With a trophy on the line for the 2-year-old franchise, fans arrived as early as 7 a.m. Staff reported 30 minutes later, and the bar opened at 8:30 a.m. Some asked bosses to move shifts, requested PTO, or called in sick. One fan declined an on-camera interview, admitting they didn't want their manager to find out why they skipped work.
There was community, cheers, chants … and breakfast. Purple and black Valkyries shirts, jerseys, and hoodies filled the room. An oddly purple-colored white rum drink made the rounds, while cheers ricocheted off the purple-painted walls of the mid-sized bar that calls itself "Mini Ballhalla."

#valkyries #fans #sports

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was spotted sitting with pop icon Taylor Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the WNBA's official X account made sure to shout it out.
The response from fans wasn't exactly warm, with many accusing the league of clout chasing after, in their view, barely acknowledging Clark during the season.
Clark watched the game at Arrowhead with Swift, who was there to cheer on her husband, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift made it back to Kansas City after performing at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night, and photos and videos of her and Clark (including a hug between the two) flooded social media.
Clark has an open calendar these days, as the Fever were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.
"Hey Caitlin," the league posted at 6:59 p.m. ET. That was all it took to fire up plenty of fans.

#game

Clear your calendar: The 2026 "Monday Night Football" schedule is officially locked in. From division feuds to late-season playoff previews, ESPN's marquee broadcast is bringing non-stop drama all autumn long. Here is the full week-by-week slate.
Monday, Sept. 14
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, at 8:15 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
Monday, Sept. 21
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. on ABC/ESPN

#Monday #sept #Football

Manchester United supporters' group have revealed how they will protest during Sunday's Manchester derby.
The Red Army said there will be no flag display ahead of the game as part of a protest which follows the club's investigation into ticket touting.
United revealed they had banned 685 season tickets following a contentious probe which had been condemned by many, with protests already planned for Sunday afternoon.
The Red Army said they will make their own views known by removing their regular flag display in the Stretford End and replacing it with a single banner above the players' tunnel. It will read: "The way you treat us is a disgrace."
In a statement, the group said: "This isn't a 'TRA' message, it's a message on behalf of every genuine fan group, match-going supporter, supporters' club and fan representative who has either contacted us directly or been negatively impacted by the recent behaviour of the club.

#flag

Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 11, but is not on the injury report for Week 1.
SOURCE: Colts.com
Why It Matters: Pierce missed the preseason because of his injury but appears to be ready for his normal workload in Week 1. He should see a good amount of targets this week and can be a No. 3 receiver or flex option in fantasy leagues.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alec Pierce should be available for Week 1

#indianapolis #Friday #matters

Howie Rose drove to Shea Stadium on Sept. 21, 2001, uncertain about whether Major League Baseball returning to New York City after 9/11 was the right decision. He drove home from the game knowing it was the only decision.
Rose recently joined the Awful Announcing Podcast to discuss his looming retirement from the Mets radio booth and some of the biggest moments from his broadcasting career. And while Rose made a habit of coming up big in the biggest moments, one of the calls he will always be ***** ociated with was Mike Piazza's home run in that first game back at Shea Stadium after 9/11.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Rose reflected on baseball returning to New York and calling Piazza's home run that allowed New Yorkers to smile again.
"I did not think it was the right decision until Mike hit that baseball," Rose admitted. "If they would have decreed on the evening of September 11th or the morning of September 12th that 'this is a nation in shock, in mourning, that needs to recover, it's late in the season, and we don't think coming back to play is the right thing to do,' I'd have been fine with that. My head wasn't into it at all. I drove to the ballpark that night of September 21st, concerned, worried.
"It was the first time any of us would be in a gathering that size… and we were still looking over our shoulders. In some ways, we still are today. So, I wasn't sure it was the right call," Rose continued. "And then Mike hit the homer. And I saw the reaction. That's when it dawned on me…it wasn't just the right decision, it was the only decision."

#right #mike #Baseball #drove

Week 4 of the Florida high school football season in the Gainesville area is officially here!
The week begins with not one, but two Thursday night games…and neither are at Citizens Field. One involves Buchholz opening district play in Marion County vs. West Port. The other is, simply put, the biggest game of the season as Miami-Northwestern makes the trip from Dade County to eastern Alachua County.
Friday sees district play begin for Columbia, Eastside and Gainesville High. For the Tigers, the objective is to keep the momentum going. For the Hurricanes and Rams, it's to pick up their first win of the season.
You can read our predictions here and the full schedule for the week here. Be sure to keep it here for live updates and scores from every game across the Gainesville area.
Also make sure to follow Gainesville Sun Preps Reporter Noah Ram on X, Instagram and Facebook for highlights from Hawthorne Thursday night as Miami Northwestern visits the Hornets and from Citizens Field Friday where Lecanto meets Gainesville High in a district battle.

#here #high

Liverpool are going to be buying another defender in the near future.
Everything is gearing up for the departure of Virgil van Dijk. He is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield. Liverpool decided to extend his deal last year.
However, with Van Dijk set to turn 36-years-old next summer it's really hard to see Liverpool's board extending his stay even further than his current terms.
Obviously, at this stage anything can happen. A lot will depend on the new direction the club is going to take. Especially in terms of who the new sporting director will be and just how involved the new consortium led by Amit Bhatia who now own 33% of Liverpool are going to be as well.
But the truth is the foundations are there for Liverpool to succeed Van Dijk.

#year

Well that didn't take too long, now did it? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have finally put the offseason in the rearview mirrors for fans, and the 2026 season begins today in a Shamrock Series matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
The Irish come into this game ranked No. 4 in the country and are one of the favorites to win this year's national championship. That's great and all — it really is, but actual games on the field have to be played first.
Wisconsin has seen their fair share of troubles over the last few years, but that doesn't mean they won't put up a tremendous fight against Notre Dame.
When: Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 PM EST (6:30 local)
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
How to watch: NBC and Peacock
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Notre Dame is currently a 20.5 point favorite over Wisconsin with an over/under of 47.5 points.

#dame #well #fighting

This year's Week 1 matchup for Ohio State wasn't nearly as exciting as last year's, but the Buckeyes came out on top either way. With the TBDBITL alumni in attendance, Ohio State honored Jim Tressel with his Ring of Honor induction and got a dominant, narrative-forming win over the Ball State Cardinals. From established Heisman Trophy candidates making their case to new faces showing what they can do, Ohio State's 2026 season is off to an impressive start.
After Malachi Toney lit up Stanford on Friday, all eyes were going to be on Jeremiah Smith and what he does against a low-end MAC program. When the dust settled, Smith did everything he needed to do in the first half. In total, he hauled in eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns. If that seems blah, it's his 12th 100-yard game, and seventh multi-touchdown game in his storied career.
With that, he moved closer to owning the Ohio State triple crown of records. He now sits 35 receptions, 190 yards, and seven touchdowns away from sitting atop the leaderboards in all three categories.
It was another dominant game from the player widely considered among the best in the country. His first catch was a 48-yard touchdown in which he pinned the ball to his facemask with just his right hand. There is plenty of great football in his near future; that's for sure.
If there is anything to nitpick in a ridiculously lopsided affair, it'll be the performance of a couple of first-year players.

#ohio #first #smith #ball

Everton Women will be away from home in their first three out of four WSL games for the upcoming season, and begin with an opener in the capital against newly promoted Crystal Palace on 6 September at the VBS Community Stadium.
The Blues return to Goodison Park a week later when they welcome another new outfit to the top flight in the form of Charlton Athletic, who won a promotion/relegation play-off against Leicester City, followed by two trips the road against West Ham United before the season's first Merseyside derby completes the opening month in terms of league fixtures.
The Toffees will have to wait until March 2027 to take on the Reds in the return WSL fixture, but can a campaign that will largely be spent on the road actually benefit Scott Phelan's team?
Notoriously slow starters, Everton thought that was behind them on the opening day of last season when an Ornella Vignola hattrick sealed a 4-1 win for the Toffees at Anfield, and a dream debut for the Spaniard.
What would follow was a revert to type as the Blues would fail to find a league win until December, pulling off the upset of the season by defeating Chelsea at Kingsmeadow, but even that momentous result couldn't prevent the inevitable for Brian Sorensen.

#toffees

One star player is convinced he'll agree a move to Liverpool. This is despite completing a medical with one of the Reds' fierce rivals.
We were eager for Liverpool to sign a defensive midfielder this summer. That didn't happen, unfortunately, and now the middle of the pitch remains an incredible opportunity for opposing teams.
That's certainly the feeling coming out of the opening two games. Both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest were able to counter almost at will through the middle. Liverpool simply didn't address it as a problem.
But it sounds as though they might. Or at least, they're hoping to and now a genuinely brilliant midfielder is convinced he can secure a move in January.
That's according to IndyKaila, who has been bang on the money for most things this summer. He reports exclusively that Lamine Camara is eager to move to Liverpool and is 'convinced' of a January transfer.

#january #didn 't

Tiger Woods has agreed not to contest a reckless driving charge as part of a deal with prosecutors, reducing the original charge of driving under the influence from a rollover crash in Florida.
The golfer accepted a five-year suspension of his driving licence and a $1,000 (£742) fine, as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in Martin County, Florida.
Woods was arrested after the March crash, and had passed a breathalyser test but declined further testing for other drugs.
He pleaded not guilty the same month to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing. Woods, 50, said he was seeking treatment after the incident.
[Getty Images]

#driving #crash

By Dylan Butler
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
Red Bull New York have transferred midfielder Dennis Gjengaar to Norwegian top-flight side Vålerenga, the club announced Tuesday.
The 22-year-old former Norway youth international tallied 5g/1a in 52 matches across two-and-a-half seasons with RBNY.
Gjengaar was acquired ahead of the 2024 campaign from Norwegian side Odds BK.

#butler

Roma have officially announced their signing of Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loan with an option to make the move permanent from Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
Balerdi has joined Roma on an initial season-long loan deal at a cost reported to be worth €1m, with an option to buy that is likely to become an obligation to buy for an additional €15m.
MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Leonardo Balerdi of Olympique de Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United FC at Stade de Marseille on November 25, 2025 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
The 27-year-old had his medicals with the Giallorossi on Saturday after arriving at Ciampino Airport in the late afternoon.
He becomes Roma's fifth new first-team signing of the summer transfer window following the previous arrivals of Santiago Castro from Bologna, Rodrigo Mora from Porto, Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg and Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid.

#signing

NEW YORK — Andy Green joked he was willing to force his own exit to ensure that Juan Soto stayed in the batter's box for the biggest at-bat of Sunday's game.
In the bottom of the fifth inning of a tie game with a runner in scoring position, Soto fouled a 2-2 fastball off his right shin. The superstar outfielder, who was playing his first game since landing on the injured list on July 25 with a left calf strain, jammed the handle of his bat into the grass, crouched near the on-deck circle and shook off the sting.
"I was certainly hoping we weren't taking him out of the game," Green said. "I was gonna give him all the time in the world he needed. I would've gotten ejected just to give him more time. The umpire was saying to speed things up."
On the very next pitch, Soto caught a hanging knuckle-curve from Cristian Javier and deposited it into right field for the go-ahead RBI single in the Mets' 6-2 victory over the Astros in front of 29,183 fans at Citi Field.
The interruption provided a brief scare for Soto, who has twice been on the injured list this season, but he proved his worth once again by flashing his dynamic bat in a key spot in his first game back.

#game #injured

Liverpool have been linked with many different players this summer.
The Anfield outfit needed to make a lot of changes to their first-team squad so that they could try and get back to their best.
Because, finishing fifth in the Premier League just a season after winning the entire thing was a travesty.
Indeed, they did still manage to qualify for the Champions League but, unless they make some more additions, there's no way that they're getting past the round of 16 stage.
That's why, for most of the summer, when a decent player in any position on the pitch has been linked with an exit from their club, Liverpool have been interested.

#Liverpool #linked #anfield

Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round.
Following reliability checks and the announcement of Ferrari being over 4% behind on the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) benchmark – and therefore permitted to two upgrades this season – the Italian squad has moved to immediately update its power unit.
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#bull #permitted

NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill on Thursday ruled out any injury concern for Mohammed Siraj after the pacer appeared to be below his best during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings.

Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury.
Gill said Siraj had not been feeling his best even during the first Test in Galle and was also returning to international cricket after a break.

"Firstly, Siraj is not injured. He didn't feel well even in the first match (at Galle). He last played against Afghanistan in June…so he was playing almost after a couple of months. It takes time for someone to come back to the rhythm.

"Even in the first Test, we felt that his pace was slow. But sometimes when you play more, you come back to the rhythm. But as far as the injury is concerned, there is nothing," he said.

Siraj's lack of his usual pace was noticeable as India struggled to finish off Sri Lanka on the fifth day. The hosts batted through the final day, with Sonal Dinusha scoring an unbeaten 133 to secure a draw.
India had reduced Sri Lanka to 229/6 by the end of the fourth day but could not force the remaining wickets on the final day.

"It gets very frustrating. We attacked a lot in the beginning. But I think as the match went on, the wicket got slower. It was not like the ball was not moving and when the ball was spinning, the wickets were not in play. It was not like the wicket was very flat," said Gill at the post-match press meet.

The India captain said Sri Lanka's defensive approach made it difficult for his bowlers to create chances.

"Unless you are playing a shot and looking to make a run, then it is difficult to take a wicket. We tried all that we could, and I don't think there was any lack of intensity or the efforts that we put in. The spinners bowled 50-60 overs on the trot for three days.

"Fielding for three days is not an easy task in these conditions. I would say 10 out of 10 for the effort and the intent. They also played really well," he added.

Gill also felt India could have been in a better position if they had taken their chances on the fourth day.

"On day 4, we thought we had created chances. If there was a little more pressure, the wickets would have come and then maybe the result would have been better. But as long as we still have a chance to qualify for the World Test Championship (final), it's fine."
Gill was pleased with the progress made by Prasidh Krishna.

"I think he's been in the pick of our bowlers. When things are not happening, he's been our go-to bowler, especially this season. He's created chances, which is what I want as a captain. We want a go-to bowler when wickets are not guaranteed. I think he did that brilliantly," he said.

#India #siraj

Since his DUI arrest in March, golf legend Tiger Woods has largely remained out of the public spotlight. He was involved in a rollover crash in South Florida while allegedly driving under the influence, with opioid tablets in his pocket after the crash.
Woods went to rehab in Switzerland following his arrest, before returning in May.
The 50-year-old Woods has rarely been seen since returning to the United States, but this week he made an appearance in a pre-recorded video for former pro golfer Notah Begay during the Payne Stewart Award ceremony.
Once the video surfaced online thanks to the Golf Channel, some fans expressed concern about his appearance, while others were happy to see the icon back in the spotlight. One user wrote, "Tiger looks a shell of his former self sadly," while another, "He looks normal. Off the steroids and painkillers hopefully."
MORE: Scottie Scheffler about to pass Tiger Woods on valuable PGA list

#arrest #spotlight #crash #appearance

The Miami Heat welcomed Giannis Antetokounmpo's newest teammate, Klay Thompson, on Tuesday. Thompson signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract to join the Heat ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. His addition gives Miami a better shot at contending for a championship.
On Tuesday, he was officially introduced to the media, and he spoke about how being in Miami was a dream come true. Before Thompson joined the Heat, he was already linked as a potential buyout candidate. The team viewed him as a key acquisition because of his elite outside shooting, which they needed after landing Antetokounmpo.
During his introductory presser, Thompson was asked about his thoughts on being Antetokounmpo's teammate.
Jul 16, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) is introduced as a new member of the team by Miami Heat president Pat Riley (left) and head coach Erik Spoelstra (right) during a press conference at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
"Giannis is one of the best players of all time," Thompson said.

#klay

LOS ANGELES -- This was a much better contest than the one on Thursday.
Unfortunately for the Sparks, the result was the same.
Angel Reese seemed to grab the ball every time it was in the air. She would end the game with a record 26 rebounds and the Dream defeated the Sparks in a hard-fought match, 78-71.
The Sparks only outrebounded Reese by herself, 32-26, which sounds ridiculous.
"She's elite," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said about Reese. "Did we miss her a couple times on the boards? Eight offensive rebounds is a ton. But I think she's the best in the world at it. I really do. I think she has a way of... her timing is good, she's strong, she's got great physicality, but she knows how to kind of lean to kind of get you out of position to where you can now jump and do it. She does a good job tipping it kind of to herself. She's good. Could we have done a better job? Certainly. But you also have to tip your hat to who I think is one of the best rebounders in the world."

#kind #World

Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year.
Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always been a question of when, not if, its drivers were going to exceed that allowance and take a grid penalty. Antonelli is currently already at the limit with his V6 and exhaust system, while Russell has no more room for either a combustion engine or turbocharger.
Antonelli had been in line for a grid drop at his home race in Monza in two weeks' time, and Mercedes has now officially confirmed it will change the ******* le favourite's engine. The 19-year-old is set for a full power unit switch, which sets him up for a back-of-the-grid start.
"With Kimi we are taking the full thing," Wolff confirmed, dismissing the notion that Mercedes could have been tempted to take into account Monza being Antonelli's home race.
"In theory, our calculations say that that's the best track to take it. Obviously, our algorithms don't take nationality into consideration. But we are here to fight for a championship and not get the most PR. So, that's what we are going to do."

#officially

Saransh Jain, a 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, finally earned his maiden senior India call-up after more than a decade grinding away in domestic cricket.
An off-spinner who bowls right-arm but bats left-handed, Jain now finds himself alongside established spin options Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar in the squad.
With Washington Sundar ruled out of the opening Test through injury, Jain's inclusion gives India another off-spin option, while his consistent lower-order runs add genuine value to the batting depth.
Jain's most decisive performance arrived just weeks before the squad announcement. He was playing for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle, and he returned with figures of 4 for 92 and 2 for 66 across both innings.
Jain also struck an unbeaten 70 with the bat to help India A register a comprehensive ten-wicket win and a 1-0 series victory. Now, Jain heads back to the same Sri Lankan shores, only this time wearing India's senior Test colours.

#India #ravindra

The Houston Texans needed to make a move after losing Jayden Higgins for the 2026 season, but the team's initial response feels underwhelming. Houston is signing veteran NFL wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, but neither player looks capable of truly replacing what Higgins was expected to bring to this offense.
There is a reason why both of those players were unsigned in late August; they aren't good enough to be on NFL rosters. The Texans needed to do more than this to help C.J. Stroud and the rest of the offense.
MORE: 4 NFL players with most pressure entering 2026-2027 season
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) warms up before an AFC Divisional Round game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Higgins wasn't simply another receiver on the Texans' roster. The second-year wideout was expected to take a major step forward and become an important part of the passing game alongside Nico Collins.

#jayden #season

Rafael dos Anjos is back.
Dos Anjos will return from a two-year-long layoff to face Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 (Paramount+) on Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous, as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. ESPN Brasil was first to report the news.
Dos Anjos (32-17 MMA, 21-15 UFC), a former UFC lightweight champion, hasn't competed since injuring his knee in a TKO loss to Geoff Neal in October 2024 – his third setback in a row. The 41-year-old had to undergo three surgeries to repair a torn ACL and meniscus.
Hernandez (18-9 MMA, 10-8 UFC) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Rafa Garcia at UFC Fight Night 274 in April. Prior to that, the 33-year-old was on a four-fight winning streak – including finishes of Chase Hooper and Diego Ferreira.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

#anjos #hernandez #rafael

Khaman Maluach already has one of those uncomfortable rookie moments every young player eventually experiences, and his came courtesy of Peyton Watson.
During a sit-down conversation with his Phoenix Suns teammate Dillon Brooks, Maluach said that Watson gave him his first official "welcome to the NBA" moment in a game against the Denver Nuggets.
"My welcome-to-the-league moment was when we played in Denver, and I got subbed in. And I remember Peyton Watson coming off the pick-and-roll, and I'm thinking like, 'Oh, I'm just gonna body up.'"
"And he goes up, and he dunks the ball, and like, boom, boom. I see the whole base up, and I was like, 'Yep, welcome to the league, man.'"
It was the perfect introduction to how quickly things happen in the NBA.

#welcome #moment #league #boom

Browns defensive end Alex Wright was carted off the field with a lower-leg injury, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Browns coach Todd Monken said after practice he did not have an update on Wright.
Any absence by Wright into the regular season would hurt.
The Browns traded Myles Garrett this offseason, leaving a huge hole at the position. They were interested in Jadeveon Clowney, Za'Darius Smith and A.J. Epenesa, but none of them signed.
The team drafted Wright in the third round of the 2022 draft. He totaled 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 14 games last season.

#season #alex #easterling #akron

MOOSIC, PA(WBRE/WYOU)-- The Charlotte Knights score twice in the first, third, and fourth innings to take an early lead and not look back. The RailRiders 7-2 loss to Charlotte is the teams sixth loss in the team's last seven games. The loss drops SWB to 25-19 for the second half of the season. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre now sits 2.5 games out of first place.
The RailRiders evened the game at two runs a piece in the second inning. Tyler Hardman and Kenedy Corona each driving in a run. Those were the only runs though for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
The Knights took back the lead in the third inning at 4-2, and then extending it to 6-2 in the fourth inning. Both in the third and fourth the runs came off of two-run home runs. Charlotte added one more on in top of the ninth to finish the 7-2 rout.
Xaiver Rivas took the loss on Wednesday night. Rivas tossed 3.1 innings allowing six earned runs, on five hits and four walks.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre tries to stop its four game losing streak on Thursday, August 20th. First pitch at PNC Field is scheduled for 7:05pm.

#loss #barre #first

The A's dropped their first game in Kansas City last night, losing 9-5 and dropping the club to 49-76, tied with the Angels for the worst record in the sport. If the club ever needed a win, tonight's the night.
Before the game the A's made a minor move for some extra bullpen depth, adding the recently-claimed Taylor Rashi to the active roster:
The right-hander has very minimal big league experience, with 10 games last year and three this season. The former Giants and Diamondbacks farmhand has generally put up good numbers in the minors, including a 2.56 ERA in 24 appearances this year. With the state of the bullpen Rashi is as good as any reliever to give a shot and see if the A's can catch lightning in a bottle.
To make room on the roster right-hander Mason Barnett was optioned to Triple-A. He was in the rotation the past couple turns but he struggled in his chances and will now head back to the minors and continue to work on honing his craft. The A's will need to make a move for a new starter sometime later this week.
It'll be right-hander Jack Perkins getting the ball this evening for his 12th start this year. It hasn't been an easy year for the rookie, who began in the bullpen before being asked to take on a starter's role halfway through the year. The results have been unexpected as he's struggled to an 8.17 ERA during his starting ****** ignments so far. He's not exactly trending in the right direction either as he's gotten smacked for at least five runs in his past three starts. Hopefully he'll be able to turn things around tonight in Kansas City against a fellow bottom-dweller in the Royals, though last night should warn everyone that they still got some big bats in that lineup of theirs.

#last #bullpen #city