June 20, 2015 11:06 PM
Republic FC: Youthful energy on its side
Gabe Gisse, 18, comes off the bench to score the difference maker for Republic FC in its 2-1 victory over OKC Energy FC. The win moves Republic FC into a first-place tie with LA Galaxy II in the USL Western Conference.
Giants: S.F. continues ‘ownage’ of Dodgers
The Giants beat the Dodgers on Saturday night 6-2 to pull within a half-game of first place in the National League West. The win was the ninth in 11 games by San Francisco, or the definition of what Giants TV analyst Mike Krukow calls “ownage.”
A’s: Hahn stifles Angels for his third win in a row
Jesse Hahn doesn’t get a complete game, or a tremendous amount of help on defense (the A’s made their majors-leading 70th error), but he’s good enough to pitch Oakland past the visiting Angels 4-1.
Side by Side: Giants’ Duffy outperforming departed Panda
When third baseman Pablo Sandoval left the Giants as a free agent and joined the Red Sox, he had some unflattering things to say about his old team – the old team he won three World Series with, that is. Awkward exits aside, Giants fans wondered how their team would replace the Panda. They weren’t counting on Max Duffy, who so far is getting the job done. The Bee’s Matt Kawahara compares the third basemen.
Nationals: Scherzer no-hits Pirates on near perfecto
Washington right-hander Max Scherzer pitches a perfect game two outs into the ninth inning, but plunks Pirates pinch-hitter Jose Tabata, who appeared to willingly take an inside pitch off of his padded left elbow. One out later, Scherzer has his no-hitter and a 6-0 win over Pittsburgh.
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River Cats: Cain solid, but loses
In a matchup of major-league veterans, Jhoulys Chacin outduels Matt Cain as the Reno Aces beat the River Cats 2-1 at Raley Field.
Ailene Voisin: Divac on Kings’ draft
Kings vice president Vlade Divac says the team will likely keep its No. 6 pick in the upcoming NBA draft and believes the team will have a lot of options available at that spot.
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