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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hit his second game-ending home run of the season, a two-run drive off Jorge López in the ninth inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Friday night. “That was the big kind of exclamation point we’ve been looking for on one of these nights,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “We’ve been grinding real hard a lot this week, played some pretty good, competitive baseball, didn’t do enough to get over the hump on some of these games. This is different. This is just fantastic.” READ MORE: Fourth Of July Fireworks Return To Baltimore's Inner Harbor Baltimore took a 2-1 lead when Ryan McKenna doubled off Caleb Thielbar leading off the eighth, advanced on Trey Mancini’s groundout and scored as Jorge Mateo grounded to Luis Arraez with the infield in, beating the second baseman’s late and off-line throw home. Luis Arraez singled off Jorge López (3-4) to begin the ninth, ending a string of 21 consecutive batters retired … [Read more...] about Buxton’s 2-Run Homer In 9th Lifts Twins Over Orioles 3-2

CLEVELAND — Aroldis Chapman turned, put his head down and walked off the mound before Aaron Boone had gotten over the first base line. He had been handed an eight-run lead and just walked the bases loaded without recording an out in the seventh inning of his first game back off the injured list. He looked defeated as he left, even as the Yankees were en route to routing the Guardians 13-4 in the first game of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field. “I know he wants it,” Boone said of Chapman’s mindset right now. “The good thing is, like I said, I feel like his work and his sides and everything’s been really good. So it’s in there. “But I think there’s probably a little bit [of a lack of] confidence right now. That’s not there,” Boone said. “When Chappy’s at his best, he’s a mother out there. He’s got a lot of confidence and we gotta get that back to him. So that’s the biggest thing right now because I do feel like he’s healthy and the work is there. But it’s getting over … [Read more...] about Confidence not health the problem for Aroldis Chapman, says Aaron Boone

0 Pets Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Lincoln Square. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, look no further than these shelters in and around Lincoln Square for a pet to take home. Millions of pets are given to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. If you're on a search for your new companion, consider beginning at a local shelter like Famous Fido Rescue And Adoption Alliance, where Buster the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. With help from our friends at Petfinder, … [Read more...] about Adopt From Lincoln Square Area Shelters: See New Dogs, Cats

0 Pets In search of a furry new family member? Meet Una, Tulip, Gretel and more pets waiting for their forever home. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you’re hoping to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your life, look no further than these Lakeview area shelters for a pet to adopt. Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located near you. If you're on a search for your new companion, consider beginning at a local rescue facility like Paws Chicago, where Tulip the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If … [Read more...] about Lakeview Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs, Cats, More