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Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in row
Read full article: Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in rowZack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets.
Consumer fireworks sellers in South Florida deal with short supply
Read full article: Consumer fireworks sellers in South Florida deal with short supplyHIALEAH, Fla. – There has been a higher demand for consumer fireworks in South Florida ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, but there is also a short supply. Patricia Taime owns the Fireworks Lady & Co., which operates seasonal firework sales tent locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. “We did extremely, extremely well,” Taime said about her sales as a consumer fireworks supplier. This is all to blame for the nationwide shortage of consumer fireworks, she said. Raul Caminero, who also profits from consumer fireworks sales, said there have been many complications during the pandemic.
LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, A's sidelined by COVID-19
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, A's sidelined by COVID-19Rangers slugger Joey Gallo and Diamondbacks center fielder Starling Marte might also be trade targets. Chicago is tied with Cleveland for the division lead, while the Twins are 1 games back after losing five straight. Houston is scheduled to open a three-game series against Texas beginning Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. UNDEFEATEDWith four weeks left in this pandemic-shortened season, a pair of leading Cy Young Award contenders are on the mound against last-place teams. Shane Bieber (6-0, 1.35 ERA), with 75 strikeouts and nine walks in 46 2/3 innings this season, starts for Cleveland at Kansas City.
LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, A's sidelined by COVID-19
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, A's sidelined by COVID-19Rangers slugger Joey Gallo and Diamondbacks center fielder Starling Marte might also be trade targets. Chicago is tied with Cleveland for the division lead, while the Twins are 1 games back after losing five straight. Houston is scheduled to open a three-game series against Texas beginning Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. UNDEFEATEDWith four weeks left in this pandemic-shortened season, a pair of leading Cy Young Award contenders are on the mound against last-place teams. Shane Bieber (6-0, 1.35 ERA), with 75 strikeouts and nine walks in 46 2/3 innings this season, starts for Cleveland at Kansas City.
Cole just misses 20th reg-season win in row, Yanks beat Rays
Read full article: Cole just misses 20th reg-season win in row, Yanks beat RaysWith two outs and a runner on, Cole had a 1-2 count on Ji-Man Choi, who came back to hit an RBI double. Jose Martinez followed with a two-run homer on the 107th pitch from a clearly tiring Cole. Cole was bidding to tie Roger Clemens, Jake Arrieta and Rube Marquard for the third-longest streak ever. His only loss since May 2019 came in Game 1 of the World Series last October, pitching for Houston against Washington. ... Rays C Mike Zunino was mired in an 0 for 23 slide before doubling off Cole during the fifth.