The Beatline Blog
Game previews, instant postgame takeaways, and film-room analysis for every team — fresh every morning from our local experts.
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Dream Beat Lynx 89-81: Atlanta Ends Minnesota’s Streak Before FIBA Break
The Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on August 30, fueled by Allisha Gray’s 23 points and Angel Reese’s record-breaking performance.
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Portland Fire Beat Atlanta Dream 101-83 Recap
The Portland Fire defeated the Atlanta Dream 101-83 on Friday night, ending Atlanta’s four-game winning streak behind strong performances from Carla Leite and Emily Engstler.
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Guardians Rally Past Angels 4-3 for Seventh Straight Win
Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on a ninth-inning comeback, extending their win streak to seven.
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Athletics Beat Twins 4-2 as Gage Jump Deals, Cortes Homers — Recap
Gage Jump struck out nine and Carlos Cortes homered as the Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Tuesday night.
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Twins Beat Athletics 9-6, Matthews Shines in Series Opener
Twins beat Athletics 9-6 Monday night behind Matthews’ gem and Bell’s 3 RBIs. Minnesota snaps skid, Oakland falls despite late push.
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Diamondbacks Shut Out Cubs 2-0 Behind Rodriguez’s 9 K’s: Recap
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out 9 in 7 shutout innings and Jordan Lawlar homered as the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 2-0 on Wednesday.
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Padres Shut Out Pirates 3-0 to Avoid Sweep: Recap
San Diego Padres blanked Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, avoiding a sweep. Jackson Merrill and Randy Vásquez led the way.
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White Sox Beat Rangers 11-7 in Series Opener Recap
Chicago White Sox defeated Texas Rangers 11-7 on Aug. 25. Tristan Peters’ two-run double keyed a six-run first inning.
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Rangers Rout White Sox 11-2, Take AL West Lead
Texas Rangers beat Chicago White Sox 11-2 on Monday, moving into first place in the AL West. Seager, Burger, Langford power the win.
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Sparks Beat Mystics 88-82 in Fourth Quarter Surge
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Washington Mystics 88-82 on Friday night, driven by Nneka Ogwumike’s 24 points and Rae Burrell’s clutch fourth-quarter scoring.
