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Gavin Williams Allows 1 Hit, Strikes Out 10 To Lead Guardians To 5-0 Win Over Diamondbacks

Local Sports August 3, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Williams allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings and struck out 10, Chase DeLauter drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Sunday to avoid being swept in a weekend series. Williams joined Chris Sale and Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers in MLB history to strike out at least 10 and walk one or fewer in at least five straight games. Patrick Bailey snapped an 0-for-13 skid with a home run in the second inning off Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly (8-9). Williams (11-6) retired the first 15 batters he faced before Tim ...

J J Grey, Trendsetter Head West Virginia Derby

Local Sports August 3, 2026

J J Grey, winner of the Iowa Derby in front-running fashion, and Trendsetter, who captured the Grade III Lexington Stakes at Keeneland in April, are among the eight 3-year-olds entered for the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races at 1 1/8 miles on ...

Browns' QB Competition Between Sanders And Watson Still In Early Stages

Local Sports August 3, 2026

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders knows he is battling for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job with Deshaun Watson. However, he does not want to discuss how it is going. “I answered this question a thousand times. We focus on ourselves and what we do and what we need to do ...

The Steelers Want A Physical Camp. Mike McCarthy’s Answer: Thud Up, No Tackling

Local Sports August 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Earlier in his coaching career, Mike McCarthy leaned into pushing the limits of his players during training camp. Two-a-days in full pads for two weeks straight? Sure. Practices scheduled for two hours that would sometimes bleed into three? You bet. Not so much ...

Mets Trade Pitcher Freddy Peralta To Rays For 3 Minor Leaguers

Local Sports August 3, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The first-place Tampa Bay Rays gave their starting rotation a boost Sunday, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta from the struggling New York Mets for three minor leaguers. Peralta, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent this fall, has been a disappointment for the Mets ...

Pirates Acquire Former All-Star Reliever Camilo Doval From The Yankees

Local Sports August 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost. Pittsburgh is sending prospects Omar Alfonso, a catcher, and Luis Cruz, an outfielder, to New York for Doval. The ...