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Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth, 7-4

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick, Ivan Miroshnichenko scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Utah Mammoth 7-4 on Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Anthony Beauvillier and Rasmus Sandin also scored ...

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 61.3% success rate in first games

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Terry Francona had every reason not be a fan of the Automated Ball-Strike System, after the Cincinnati Reds' 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. However, the longtime manager was taking the long view after game one of ...

Guardians’ Chase DeLauter homers in 1st regular-season at-bat

By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter entered the first regular-season game of his major league career with plenty of high-stakes experience at the sport's highest level. The top prospect debuted in the AL Wild Card Series ...