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MLB The Show podcast with Daniel Dullum: Braves advance to LDS, quiet celebration after Culberson hit in face; A’s sit all alone at the top of AL wild card; plus more

Published on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

photo from investing.com: Atlanta Braves hitter Charlie Culberson (8), who squared around to bunt, took a 91 per hour fast ball in the face throw by Washington Nationals pitcher Fernando Rodney on Saturday September 14th’s game at National’s Park in Washington DC.

On the MLB The Show podcast with Daniel Dullum:

1 NL East-leading Braves clinch postseason berth

2 A’s club four homers in win over Rangers; now occupy top AL Wild Card spot; Surging Rays right behind Oakland in second Wild Card

3 Twins sweep doubleheader from Tribe; back to 5 1/2 game lead in AL Central

4 D-Backs extend GM Mike Hazen; head off possible return of Hazen to Red Sox; Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt swinging a hot bat for the Cardinals

5 MLB won’t fine Mets’ for Pete Alonso’s 9/11 tribute

Catch Daniel right here for complete MLB podcast coverage through the postseason and World Series at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Win Huge 41-17; Start Season with Perfect Road Trip

Published on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 by joelamiLeave a comment

photo from sfgate.com: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

By Joe Lami

After not winning a single road game last year, the 49ers are off to a perfect start to their 2019 season. On Sunday, they impressively manhandled the Cincinnati Bengals 41-17 in their largest offensive road output since 2014 marking a complete 2-0 road trip.

The onslaught started early, as the defense quickly forced a three-and-out, giving the offense great starting field position on the first drive. The Niners easily capitalized as Jimmy Garoppolo found Marquise Goodwin wide open for a 38-yard score.

Garoppolo flashed what excited the faithful in late 2017 in a dominant performance, throwing three touchdowns on 17 of 25 passing for 297 yards. The Bengals challenged Jimmy G by trying to shut down his top target, George Kittle, but he spread the ball around incredibly well, finding three different receivers for scores and eight different pass catchers for receptions.

Rookie Debo Samuel led the way with five catches for 87 yards and his first career touchdown. Goodwin finished with three catches for 77 yards and a score, while Mostert got four balls out of the backfield for 68 yards and a score. Kittled finished with three catches on three targets for 54 yards.

Garoppolo had one throw he’d like back, throwing a terrible interception while targeting Richie James Jr. in triple coverage.

The passing attack was set up all by the rush, as the 49ers had their best rushing game under Kyle Shanahan, totaling 259 yards. Matt Breida was a monster, rushing for 121 yards on 12 carries, including one rush that reminisced Barry Sanders. Raheem Mostert carried 13 times for 83 yards, while Jeff Wilson Jr. came off the practice squad for ten carries, 34 yards, and two touchdowns.

On defense, the front seven was all over Andy Dalton, sacking him four times, while Kwon Alexander picked up his first interception as a Niner. They held Dalton to 311 yards, on 26 of 42 passes for two touchdowns. Dalton depended upon Tyler Boyd and John Ross as his two main targets, as both combined for 14 catches, 234 yards, and a score.

However, the Niners did lose Joe Staley with a broken left fibula in the win. He’s expected to miss six to eight weeks, and it remains to be seen on whether or not he’ll be placed on the IR. After losing swing tackle Shon Coleman in the pre-season, the Niners may seek free agency or a trade to replace their all-pro left tackle.

At 2-0, the Niners now return home to host the 0-2 Steelers in their home opener. The Steelers lost 28-26 to Seattle on Sunday, very similar to Seattle’s 21-20 win over the Bengals in week one.

Join Joe for 49ers coverage each week and podcast commentary each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

No. 17 Central Florida routs Cardinal 45-27

Published on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

gostanford.com photo: Stanford Cardinal running back Austin Jones (20) finds day light on this carry against the UCF Knights Saturday September 14, 2019.

By Daniel Dullum
Sports Radio Service
Saturday, September 14, 2019

Stanford’s football trip to Orlando, Fla., was less than satisfying on Sept. 14, as No. 17 Central Florida routed the Cardinal 45-27. It was the Knights’ 28th win in their last 29 games.

Freshman quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his second start for UCF (3-0). Gabriel completed 22 of 30 passes; his TD throws were 28 yards to Marlon Williams, 38 yards to Tre Nixon, 38 yards to Gabriel Davis and 1 yard to Jake Hescook.

Greg McCrae gained 109 rushing yards and a touchdown for UCF.

In addition, the Knights scored 30-or more points for the 29th straight game – the longest streak since 1936 in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Cardinal (1-2) surrendered four touchdowns in the first quarter and 413 total offense yards in the first half alone.

Offensively for the Cardinal, K.J. Costello completed 21 of 44 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown and an interception that led to a Knights score. Costello sat out the USC game with a head injury.

Cardinal running back Austin Jones scored from 35 yards out and led Stanford with 65 rushing yards.

UCF’s domination included scoring on six of its seven possessions while building a 31-point halftime lead.

This was the first regular season game Stanford has ever played in the state of Florida. The Cardinal have appeared in three bowl games in the Sunshine State – the 1986 Gator Bowl (vs. Clemson), the 1993 Blockbuster Bowl (vs. Penn State) and the 2011 Orange Bowl (vs. Virginia Tech).

Next week, the Cardinal return home to host No. 15 Oregon on Saturday.

Two-run eighth inning does in Giants, 4-2

Published on September 14, 2019September 15, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

photo from sfgate.com: Miami Marlins’ Miguel Rojas (19) is safe at home as San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, left, can’t make the tag in time during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in San Francisco.

By Jeremy Kahn

SAN FRANCISCO — After losing the lead just an inning prior, the Miami Marlins put the game away in the next inning.

Miguel Rojas doubled in pinch runner Magneuris Sierra in the top of the eighth inning, give the Marlins a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants before a crowd of 38,663 at Oracle Park.

It was the fifth game-winning RBI by Rojas on the season, which is tied for the second most on the team

Lewis Brinson then added a single to score Brinson with a huge insurance run that gave the Marlins a two-run lead.

Starlin Castro singled right before Jorge Alfaro hit his 15th home run of the season into the left-center field bleachers, a two-run blast that was measured at 473 feet that gave the Marlins a 2-0 lead in the top of the seventh inning.

The Alfaro home run broke a 20-inning scoreless streak by the Marlins.

Castro extended his road hitting streak up to nine games, when he reached on the single prior to the Alfaro home run.

During the streak, Castro is 16-for-35, a .457 clip with four doubles, three home runs and nine runs batted in.

Robert Dugger, who left the game with a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, after Alfaro hit the two-run home run. Dugger went 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, walking two and striking out three.

Dugger was in line for his first major league win, but Brian Moran gave up a two-run pinch-hit triple to Donovan Solano with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning that tied up the game.

After Buster Posey flew out to lead off the inning, Brandon Crawford singled, then Mauricio Dubon doubled Crawford to third and then Solano tripled into the right-center field alley to tie up the game.

Solanos pinch-hit was the Giants 44th pinch-hit of the season, the most by the team since they picked 46 pinch-hits in the 2001 season.

Madison Bumgarner was in line for the loss, but then Solano tied up the game and he ended up with a no-decision. Bumgarner went seven innings, allowing two runs, while scattering four hits, not a walking a batter and striking out three.

This was the 10th no-decision of the season for Bumgarner, the most by a Giants pitcher since Atlee Hammaker in 1985 and Mike Krukow in 1987, who also had 10 no-decisions.

Brandon Belt went 1-for-3, as he reached base for the 25th consecutive game, tying former teammate Joe Panik for the longest active streak in the majors against the Marlins.

NOTES: Mike Gerber was recalled from the PCL Champion Sacramento Rivercats and Cristhian Adames was selected by the Giants from the Rivercats, and Corban Joseph was designated for assignment.

Adames became the 63rd player to get into a game for the Giants this season, tying the 2018 Toronto Blue Jays for the third most players used in a season in major league history.

UP NEXT: Johnny Cueto will make his second start of the season on Sunday, as the Giants close out the home stand before heading out a two-city, six-game road trip that begins on Tuesday night at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. The Marlins will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound, as the season series comes to an end and the Marlins then head to the desert to face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, beginning on Monday night.

Quakes score first, but end with 2-1 loss; SJ has dropped 5 of their last 7 games

Published on September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 by smallforceLeave a comment

photo from newsday.com: Alexandru Mitrita #28 of New York City FC celebrates after scoring the second goal during the first half of their game against San Jose at Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2019.

By Pearl Allison Lo

The San Jose Earthquakes remained winless versus New York City FC as they suffered their third straight 2-1 loss against them Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

It was the top of the Eastern Conference’s seventh straight contest without a loss and they have held their opponents to one goal or less in that stretch.

Quakes coach Matías Almeyda was back on the sidelines with this team, but they continued on a five-game losing streak away from home.

San Jose striker Chris Wondolowski broke the 0-0 tie as he struck with hits 158th goal in the 20th minute. It was his third shot out of five for the Quakes so far compared to one shot for NYCFC not on target up to that point. Magnus Eriksson received the ball on the touchline, passed to Vako and with narrow room and precision timing, Vako found Wondolowski in the goal box as Wondo extended his staggered stance past defender Alexander Callens

Off a corner, NYCFC’s Gary Mackay-Steven hit the crossbar in the 26th minute after his ball hit the Quakes’ Guram Kashia.

New York City FC started building up their shots, none dangerous enough though until suddenly San Jose found themselves down in the 43rd minute

Keeper Daniel Vega saved a shot in the 39th minute and then another off his line in the 40th minute after Keaton Parks passed to Mackay-Steven. However, Vega caused a rebound which Tommy Thompson got a foot on before Parks blew the ball past Vega and Marcos López, who was helping in net. That deposit was Parks’ first in the MLS.

Three minutes later, with two defenders surrounding him and Vega off his line again, Alexandru Mitrita took the well-directed pass from Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and made the 2-1 tally, as he slid on the grass like a turtle with a fist pump in celebration. It was Mitrita’s second goal in as many games and third in four games.

NYCFC finished the first half with eight shots, five on target and the Quakes with only one more shot then when they scored their goal.

San Jose was not shy about going for the equalizer to start off the second half.

Those included attempts in the 46th & 47th minutes (both saved by keeper Sean Johnson), 51st minute (did not have Wondo at the right spot to finish), 58th minute and two by Wondolowski in the 59th and 60th minutes.

Wondo was also involved in some off-the-ball action as he raised his right elbow against Callens, but avoided serious trouble.

In the 65th minute, the Quakes’ Judson saved a goal after the ball hit Vega and went past him.

San Jose defender Florian Jungwirth tripped Mitrita at the top of the box in the 81st minute, but his kick went high.

There were eight minutes of stoppage time, but the Quakes were unable to level up the game.

Up Next: Vako added three shots in the second half along with Wondo, who ended up with a game-high six. San Jose will look to pull out a win on this road trip when they conclude it Saturday at 12:30 pm versus Atlanta United FC.

S.F. Giants Thursday game wrap: Bucs take 3 out of 4 from Giants with 4-2 win

Published on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

sfgate.com photo: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in San Francisco.

By Jeremy Harness

It was a matinee that surely will be forgotten by all as the San Francisco Giants fell flat 4-2 on Thursday afternoon to conclude the three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates losing three out of four. Pirates starter Joe Musgrove was the talk of the town getting a quality start off SF pitching five innings of shutout ball and got a triple to help his own cause.

The Pirates’ Jacob Stalling provided some offensive punch by contributing a home run. The Giants’ Evan Longoria hit a homer, but it wasn’t enough as the Giants now have lost four of their last five. The Pirates have been dominating since 2014 when visiting San Francisco winning 14 of their last 20 visits.

Musgrove improved his record to 10-12 and has said that he improved his motion by shortening his delivery, thanks to Bucs pitching coach Justin Meccage. Musgrove said he’s trying to eliminate a couple steps in his backswing for the shorter motion.

Musgrove in his five inning pitched surrendered four hits and struck out seven hitters for the win. It was reliever Felipe Vazquez, whose mix of pitches, sat the Giants down as he picked up his 28th save in the ninth going an inning with one walk, and two strikeouts.

Vazquez is remembered for his Monday clubhouse brawl with teammate Kyle Crick on Monday when Crick was playing music that Vazquez asked him to turn it down. Vazquez then invited Crick to punch him and he didn’t so Vazquez got to slugs in on Vazquez and Crick got a punch on Vazquez that bloodied him. It might have fueled the Bucs because they walked away with a 3-1 series win.

Oakland Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon: Gruden says Raiders were good in camp with and without AB

Published on September 12, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that the Raiders were prepared for the regular season on Monday night against the Denver Broncos without the services of former Raider Antonio Brown and won.

#2 In addition to winning, did the release of Brown take a weight off the Raiders shoulders? They went ahead and took care of business on Monday Night Football.

#3 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had an evening throwing 22-26 for 259 yards and one touchdown.

#4 Talk about Raiders running back Joshua Jacobs — 23 carries, 85 yards, two touchdowns to lead the team in rushing.

#5 The Raiders get ready for the mighty Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Joe Hawkes Beamon does the Oakland Raiders podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Lami: 49ers get big hand from defense, can they stop Bengals this Sunday?

Published on September 12, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the 49ers podcast with Joe:

#1 49ers got what they wanted from their defense and they forced four turnovers and two pick sixes. It was a tailor-made afternoon in Tampa Bay.

#2 As you stated in your postgame recap on Sunday, the defense carried the weight of the 49ers for the win

#3 For quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo: 18-27, 166 yards, a touchdown and a pick six.

#4 Talk about the hit on Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston when the 49ers’ Kwon Alexander went helmet to helmet with Jameis, Alexander said it was an accident, the officials said it was intentional and ejected Alexander who got the game ball.

#5 The 49ers are now headed to Cincinnati for Week 2 and to take a shot at winning two straight. Could they do it?

Join Joe for the 49ers podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Rape allegation against AB has him countersuing; Big Papi looks great, throws out the first ball at Fenway; plus more

Published on September 11, 2019 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On Headline Sports with London:

#1 Former Oakland Raider Antonio Brown is countersuing his former Florida trainer Britney Taylor for civil extortion for accusing him of rape. Brown, who is now with the New England Patriots, categorically denies the allegations. The Patriots released a statement acknowledging the allegations and said the NFL is doing an investigation. Brown’s trainer said the rape occurred in 2017.

#2 David Ortiz threw out the first ball on Monday night at Fenway Park. It was Ortiz’ first appearance since being shot in the back in Santo Domingo. He told the crowd at Fenway, “Thanks for your prayers.”

#3 Talk about how big the 49ers defense played a role in San Francisco’s win over the Tampa Bay Bucs on Sunday forcing four turnovers with two pick-sixes.

#4 The San Jose Earthquakes (13-5-10) will play two in less than four days on Wednesday night against Real Salt Lake (13-4-11) then on Saturday against first place NYCFC in New York City (15-8-5). Some big opponents, some big games for the Quakes.

#5 The Quakes’ Chris Wondolowski has been the soccer gift that keep on giving. In the Quakes’ last game in San Jose last Saturday, Wondolowski scored his 20th goal and his 157th career to lead the league. How huge has been for the club in leading them this season?

London Marq does Headline Sports each Wednesday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com