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sports2 years ago

Shohei Ohtani dominates Nationals, sets new record.

Shohei Ohtani broke Nolan Ryan's longstanding record by notching his 10th consecutive start in which he surrendered two runs or fewer during the Los Angeles Angels' 2-0 victory against the Washington Nationals. Ohtani held the Nationals to one hit over seven innings, striking out six and walking five. As a hitter, he went 1 for 4. The Angels improved to 6-5 with the win and will face the Nationals again on Wednesday before heading to Boston for a series against the Red Sox.

sports2 years ago

Andrew Heaney ties Nolan Ryan's AL strikeout record with 9 straight K's.

Former Yankees pitcher Andrew Heaney broke Nolan Ryan's record for most consecutive strikeouts in a single game in Texas Rangers history with nine consecutive strikeouts against the Kansas City Royals. Heaney, who struggled with the Yankees in 2021, signed with the Rangers in December and threw 93 pitches over five innings, allowing two runs on two hits. The major league record for consecutive strikeouts is 10, set by Tom Seaver in 1970 and matched twice in 2021.

sports2 years ago

"Governor, President, and Nolan Ryan to throw first pitch at Rangers' Opening Day"

The Texas Rangers will have Governor Greg Abbott, former President George W. Bush, and baseball legend Nolan Ryan for the first pitch ceremony during Thursday's Opening Day game at Globe Life Field. Lt. Reuben T. Mankin will throw the first pitch to Ivan Rodriguez, another Rangers Hall of Famer, as part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Rangers law enforcement. The Rangers will take on the Philadelphia Phillies, and gates to the ballpark will open at noon on Thursday.

sports2 years ago

Markquis Nowell's Transfer to Kansas State Pays Off in March Madness Upset

The NCAA Tournament game between Kansas State and Michigan State was almost ruined by formula-driven TV broadcasting, which focused on crowd shots instead of the game. Meanwhile, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant received a standing ovation upon his return from suspension, despite his misbehavior. The Miami Dolphins traded for Jalen Ramsey, a talented but controversial player, in the hopes of winning a championship. Finally, a YouTube video of Nolan Ryan's fifth no-hitter shows how baseball terminology has evolved over the years.