Author: Andrew Destin
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Mariners win AL West for 1st time in 24 years as Raleigh reaches 60 homers in 9-2 win over Rockies
SEATTLE (AP) — Only fitting it was Cal Raleigh who catapulted the Seattle Mariners to their first AL West championship in 24 years Wednesday night. The switch-hitting catcher launched two more homers to give him a major league-best 60 this season, and the streaking Mariners clinched the fourth division crown in the franchise’s 49-year history…
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Penguins fall to Jets, losing second leg of back-to-back games for 1st time this season
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Penguins’ surprising string of success was bound to end at some juncture, and Saturday was its end date. For the first time this season, the Penguins fell in the second leg of a back-to-back, this by a 2-1 decision to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The Jets, who entered…
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Penguins’ power play comes to life, pounces on match penalty in commanding win vs. Jets
PITTSBURGH — Arguably the most pivotal key to the Penguins storming into playoff position post All-Star break would be a productive power play. At least for one night, the Penguins got precisely that in their 3-0 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Both Jeff Carter and Bryan Rust scored…