La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier's two-out, two-run home run in the 11th inning gave Minnesota a 6-4 victory Tuesday night over the Miami Marlins, the third game-ending homer in Dozier's career and just the second win for the Twins in…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The defending World Series champs are in their worst tailspin of the season, and the frustration is clearly beginning to show.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The La Crosse Loggers looked to have stolen victory from the clutches of defeat in the top of the ninth inning. But a sloppy bottom half led to extras, and the Eau Claire Express defended their…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kansas City right-hander Yordano Ventura hit Manny Machado with a pitch to spark a bench-emptying fray, and the Baltimore Orioles extended the Royals' losing streak to a season-high six games with a 9-1 rout Tuesday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — A clever slide into third base got overturned on review, and the St. Louis Cardinals' big comeback came up just short.

Chris Carter hits two home runs and drives in five runs.

ALTOONA, Wis. — The West Salem High School baseball team has won games in bunches this season, and the ability to continue that trend again Tuesday has the Panthers back in the WIAA Division 2 state tournament.

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltran and Starlin Castro homered for the second consecutive game, sending a resurgent Michael Pineda and the New York Yankees past the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Tuesday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals after they blew a five-run lead for the…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kansas City right-hander Yordano Ventura hit Manny Machado with a pitch to spark a bench-emptying fray , and the Baltimore Orioles extended the Royals' losing streak to a season-high six games with a 9-1 rout Tuesday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jerad Eickhoff threw seven impressive innings, Ryan Howard hit a solo homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers pitcher Zach Davies has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Oakland Athletics.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Harrison Smith could have waited until next year to become a free agent and, perhaps, found more money on the open market with other teams bidding against the Minnesota Vikings.

University of Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard threw out the first pitch before the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Oakland A's at Miller Park on Tuesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The banged-up Los Angeles Angels placed reliever Joe Smith on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, one of several roster moves Tuesday as they reshuffled their depleted pitching staff.

A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Royals and Baltimore Orioles emptied their benches and bullpens after Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura plunked Manny Machado in the back with a pitch.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed free agent wide receiver Damian Copeland and waived guard Andrew Zeller.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steven Matz knew very quickly that is wasn't going to be his day.

DENVER (AP) — Greg Sherman and the Colorado Avalanche have parted ways after the onetime general manager spent two decades with the company.