José Caballero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning after Tampa Bay blew a 4-0 lead in the first and the Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8. Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips allowed the tying homer to Junior Caminero leading off the ninth. Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahed, two-run homer in the fifth for the Dodgers, but he flied out to the … [Read more...] about Caballero’s 2-run homer off Kelly in the 10th lifts Rays over Dodgers 9-8
Archives for August 2024
Five Takeaways from the Texans preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams
The Houston Texans’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at NRG Stadium was about determining who will make the final 53-man active roster.Houston defeated Los Angeles,17-15, after stopping the Rams on a two-point try late in the fourth quarter. The Texans turn their sights to Week 1 and Indianapolis, where they plan to carry this success over toward a … [Read more...] about Five Takeaways from the Texans preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani throws off a mound for 1st time since elbow surgery last fall
Shohei Ohtani has thrown off a mound for the first time since having elbow surgery last year that has kept the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar from pitching this season. Ohtani has been rehabbing his pitching arm while making history with his bat. He reached 40 home runs with a two-out, grand slam in the ninth inning and 40 stolen bases with a swipe in the fourth inning Friday … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani throws off a mound for 1st time since elbow surgery last fall
Texans vs. Rams: DB Brandon Hill carted off with lower-body injury
Injuries are a part of football, but it hurts to lose a player in the preseason. That might be the case for the Houston Texans entering cut-down day on Tuesday. Second-year defensive back Brandon Hill was carted off during the first quarter after suffering a leg injury during a block on punt return. He rolled to the ground and was slow to get up. #Texans safety Brandon Hill … [Read more...] about Texans vs. Rams: DB Brandon Hill carted off with lower-body injury
Watch: Texans FB Troy Hairston scores first NFL TD in preseason game vs. Rams
Last week, Houston Texans third-year receiver John Metchie III finally scored his first official touchdown in the NFL. A week later, it was time for Troy Hairston to punch it in for six. Hairston caught a swing pass from Tim Boyle on the opening play of the second quarter in Saturday’s preseason contest against the Los Angeles Rams for a 5-yard touchdown to give Houston a 10-7 … [Read more...] about Watch: Texans FB Troy Hairston scores first NFL TD in preseason game vs. Rams