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8 was enough as Cleveland Indians rout Seattle Mariners behind big sixth inning

MLB // 6 years ago

8 was enough as Cleveland Indians rout Seattle Mariners behind big sixth inning

CLEVELAND -- Eight-run innings are a manager's best friend, and Terry Francona enjoyed the Cleveland Indians' third inning on Sunday at Progressive Field.

Ben Gamel's RBI single guides Seattle Mariners past Detroit Tigers

MLB // 6 years ago

Ben Gamel's RBI single guides Seattle Mariners past Detroit Tigers

Ben Gamel happens to be filling in for one of the hottest hitters in baseball. In his second game since being called up from the minors, Gamel delivered.

Seattle Mariners cool off Detroit Tigers behind red-hot James Paxton

MLB // 6 years ago

Seattle Mariners cool off Detroit Tigers behind red-hot James Paxton

James Paxton has picked up a new nickname -- Big Maple. The Seattle Mariners left-hander could have earned another one on Wednesday night -- The Big Stopper.

Ian Kinsler, Detroit Tigers rock Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners in 24-hit victory

MLB // 6 years ago

Ian Kinsler, Detroit Tigers rock Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners in 24-hit victory

The Detroit Tigers may be depleted but they're not lacking pop.

Seattle Mariners win fourth straight with 6-1 victory over Miami Marlins

MLB // 7 years ago

Seattle Mariners win fourth straight with 6-1 victory over Miami Marlins

SEATTLE -- Ariel Miranda threw seven shutout innings, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz hit first-inning homers, and the Seattle Mariners cruised to a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday.

Ninth inning rally lifts Seattle Mariners past Texas Rangers

MLB // 7 years ago

Ninth inning rally lifts Seattle Mariners past Texas Rangers

SEATTLE -- Cole Hamels is cursed, or so it seems.

Felix Hernandez leads Seattle Mariners past Texas Rangers

MLB // 7 years ago

Felix Hernandez leads Seattle Mariners past Texas Rangers

Mitch Haniger's go-ahead single was enough to give the Mariners a win over the Rangers on a night when veteran Felix Hernandez was back at the top of his game.

Francisco Lindor homers twice, powers Cleveland Indians past Texas Rangers

MLB // 7 years ago

Francisco Lindor homers twice, powers Cleveland Indians past Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas -- A night that could have been memorable for all the wrong reasons turned into a historic one for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Cleveland Indians erase four-run deficit, top Texas Rangers in season opener

MLB // 7 years ago

Cleveland Indians erase four-run deficit, top Texas Rangers in season opener

ARLINGTON, Texas -- It didn't take the Cleveland Indians long in 2017 to show why they're the reigning American League champions.

Mid-spring snapshot: Spring surprises for all 30 teams

MLB // 7 years ago

Mid-spring snapshot: Spring surprises for all 30 teams

As spring training begins to wind down, teams are getting surprise performances.

Nelson Cruz (born 1977) is a Cape Verdean athlete, specializing in long-distance running, marathon and half marathon.

Born in Lisbon to Cape Verdean parents, Nelson grew up in Portugal, having visited Cape Verde for the first time in August 2006, where he won the 10,000m run in the National Youth Convention.

With double nationality (Portuguese and Cape Verdean), Nelson chose to compete for Cape Verde in international events. He is trained by Pedro Pessoa and competes for CDR Praia da Salema, having previously represented União Desportiva de Caxienses and Casal de Santo António sports club.

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