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Ramírez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
MIAMI -- Agustín Ramírez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. Ramírez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a team-leading 11 home runs on the season. Junk (2-0) allowed five hits, one run and struck out five in his first Marlins start. Junk, who has made five relief appearances, did not issue a walk. Eric Wagaman boosted Miami's lead with a pinch-hit, ground-rule double in the sixth, and Ramírez drove in another run in the seventh. Fuentes, called up earlier Friday from Triple-A Gwinnett, debuted as the youngest active player in the majors and the youngest Braves starter since 1969. He turned 20 years old on June 17. The right-hander allowed six hits and four runs while striking out three over five innings. Marlins reliever Robinson Piña also made his MLB debut when he replaced Tyler Phillips in the eighth and gave up a solo shot to Austin Riley that made it 6-2. Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak at Miami's loanDepot park to nine games dating back to October 2022. He also stole his second base. Dane Myers robbed Marcell Ozuna of a homer in the fifth without fully making a catch. The Marlins center fielder jumped over the wall to bring a deep flyball back into the field of play, turning a would-be solo shot into a 406-foot double. The Braves stranded Ozuna at second. Matt Olson extended his MLB-leading on-base streak to 21 consecutive games with his RBI single in the fourth. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Ramírez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
MIAMI (AP) — Agustín Ramírez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. Ramírez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a team-leading 11 home runs on the season. Junk (2-0) allowed five hits, one run and struck out five in his first Marlins start. Junk, who has made five relief appearances, did not issue a walk. Eric Wagaman boosted Miami's lead with a pinch-hit, ground-rule double in the sixth, and Ramírez drove in another run in the seventh. Fuentes, called up earlier Friday from Triple-A Gwinnett, debuted as the youngest active player in the majors and the youngest Braves starter since 1969. He turned 20 years old on June 17. The right-hander allowed six hits and four runs while striking out three over five innings. Marlins reliever Robinson Piña also made his MLB debut when he replaced Tyler Phillips in the eighth and gave up a solo shot to Austin Riley that made it 6-2. Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak at Miami's loanDepot park to nine games dating back to October 2022. He also stole his second base. Key moment Dane Myers robbed Marcell Ozuna of a homer in the fifth without fully making a catch. The Marlins center fielder jumped over the wall to bring a deep flyball back into the field of play, turning a would-be solo shot into a 406-foot double. The Braves stranded Ozuna at second. Key stat Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Matt Olson extended his MLB-leading on-base streak to 21 consecutive games with his RBI single in the fourth. Up next RHP Grant Holmes (3-6, 3.97) will start the second game of the series for the Braves against Marlins RHP Eury Pérez (0-1, 6.43) ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
10 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Ramírez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Agustin Ramirez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. Ramírez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a team-leading 11 home runs on the season. Junk (2-0) allowed five hits, one run and struck out five in his first Marlins start. Junk, who has made five relief appearances, did not issue a walk. Eric Wagaman boosted Miami's lead with a pinch-hit, ground-rule double in the sixth, and Ramírez drove in another run in the seventh. Fuentes, called up earlier Friday from Triple-A Gwinnett, debuted as the youngest active player in the majors and the youngest Braves starter since 1969. He turned 20 years old on June 17. The right-hander allowed six hits and four runs while striking out three over five innings. Marlins reliever Robinson Pina also made his MLB debut when he replaced Tyler Phillips in the eighth and gave up a solo shot to Austin Riley that made it 6-2. Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak at Miami's loanDepot park to nine games dating back to October 2022. He also stole his second base. Key moment Dane Myers robbed Marcell Ozuna of a homer in the fifth without fully making a catch. The Marlins center fielder jumped over the wall to bring a deep flyball back into the field of play, turning a would-be solo shot into a 406-foot double. The Braves stranded Ozuna at second. Key stat Matt Olson extended his MLB-leading on-base streak to 21 consecutive games with his RBI single in the fourth. Up next RHP Grant Holmes (3-6, 3.97) will start the second game of the series for the Braves against Marlins RHP Eury Perez (0-1, 6.43) ___ AP MLB: recommended
USA Today
10 hours ago
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- USA Today
Washington Nationals at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions
The Washington Nationals (31-44) and the LA Dodgers (46-30) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Nationals lead 2-1 The Nationals lost 3 of 4 games to the Colorado Rockies in Washington, D.C. They avoided the sweep with a 4-3 win in 11 innings Thursday, cashing as -165 favorites with the Under (10) hitting. In the finale, LF James Wood homered twice -- including a game-winning 2-run shot in the 11th inning -- to help the Nationals snap their 11-game skid. The Dodgers are coming off a 3-1 series win over the San Diego Padres in LA, but failed to complete the sweep, falling 5-3 as -246 favorites Thursday with the Under (8.5) cashing. The Dodgers rallied in the bottom of the ninth, scoring 3 runs to cut the deficit to 5-3, but C Dalton Rushing struck out swinging with runners on second and third to end the game. Nationals at Dodgers projected starters LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw Gore (3-6, 2.89 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and MLB-leading 12.3 K/9 through 87 1/3 innings. Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA) makes his seventh start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 27 2/3 innings. Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Nationals at Dodgers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:16 p.m. ET. Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions Dodgers 6, Nationals 4 Moneyline The Dodgers (-200) are 28-13 at home, while the Nationals are 15-20 on the road. LA will likely win Friday, but it's not realistic to recommend a bet at this price. PASS on the ML. Run line/Against the spread The Dodgers have won each of Kershaw's last 2 starts by 4 or more runs and have cashed on the -1.5 run line in 3 of their last 6 games overall. On the other side, the Nationals have dropped 11 of their last 12 games straight up, with 8 of those losses coming by 2 or more runs. BET DODGERS -1.5 (+105). Over/Under The Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 11 games, going 7-3-1 to the Over in that span. While Kershaw was impressive in his last outing -- allowing just 3 hits in 7 scoreless innings -- the Over has still gone 6-0 in his starts this year. BET OVER 8.5 (-105). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @corey_a_scott on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
13 hours ago
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- USA Today
Most home runs before All-Star break: Cal Raleigh breaks Johnny Bench's catcher record
It's not every day a player is able to break a long-standing record held by a Baseball Hall of Famer. But that's just what Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh did on June 20 at Wrigley Field, breaking Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's record for most home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break. Raleigh, who is currently slated to start the Midsummer Classic for the American League based on recent voting, hit two home runs to break Bench's 1970 record in the Mariners' 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. The Mariners' catcher also recorded the mark in fewer games than Bench; Raleigh did it in 73 games compared to Bench's 87. Raleigh tied Bench's record in the top of the first inning with a two-out, solo home run to left center field to give the Mariners an early 1-0 lead. Then came the big shot for "Big Dumper" in the seventh inning. On a 1-1 pitch against Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar, Raleigh sent one out of "The Friendly Confines" and onto Waveland Avenue for a go-ahead, two-run home run. It marked Raleigh's sixth multi-homer game of the season and increased his MLB-leading home run total to 29. On the afternoon, Raleigh finished 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs, three runs scored, two home runs and a walk. "I love watching him hit, seeing him go the other way while trying to get guys in from second and third. I love watching him throw, and unlike some guys you see, he's not afraid to throw. I love watching him call a game. I love watching him drive in runs," Bench told USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. 'I love watching everything he does, it's just so impressive." Per Raleigh is on pace for 63 homers this season, which would surpass Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez's 2021 record for most home runs in a single season by a primary catcher (48). The Mariners moved to 38-36 overall on the season with their win over the Cubs. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
