MIAMI (AP) — Joey Meneses hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night. Jacob Young and Trey Lipscomb had two hits each while Derek Law (1-1) struck out five over two scoreless innings of relief for the Nationals. “That’s a good win on the road — first game of a series,” Nationals manager … [Read more...] about Meneses hits 2-run single in 8th to lift Nationals to 3-1 win over Marlins
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Tatum added 10 rebounds and six assists for the Celtics, who led Game 3 wire-to-wire and reclaimed the home-court edge that they lost when Miami won Game 2 in … [Read more...] about Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night. Game 5 is Monday night at Florida. Only four times in 206 tries has an NHL team rebounded from a 3-0 deficit to win a series. Stamkos … [Read more...] about Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Jesse Winker’s grand slam sparks Nationals to 11-4 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Jesse Winker hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, one of three Washington home runs, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 11-4 on Saturday. Keibert Ruiz and Nick Senzel also homered for the Nationals, who won their second straight game after getting swept in a three-game series against the Dodgers. Mitchell Parker tossed four solid innings and gave up … [Read more...] about Jesse Winker’s grand slam sparks Nationals to 11-4 win over Marlins
Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
(AP) — The Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat for game three of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. The teams meet for the sixth time this season. Miami is 32-20 against the Eastern Conference, and Boston is 41-11 against conference opponents. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3