Betts Embraces Shortstop Move Amid Dodgers Defense Push
Dodgers star Mookie Betts agreed to move to shortstop as the team explored infield options after defensive miscues by Gavin Lux. Betts has surged at the plate with four homers and 10 RBIs in recent games while refining grounders and throws under coach Dino Ebel and aboard teammate Miguel Rojas as he adapts to a role he last played regularly in high school.
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Imanaga dazzles in Cubs debut against Rockies
Shota Imanaga struck out nine over six innings in his major league debut as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-0. A costly error by Nolan Jones helped spark Chicago’s offense, while Cody Bellinger added a two run single in the seventh to seal the win.
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Hamlin Wins NASCAR Cup Shootout In Richmond OT
Denny Hamlin edges Martin Truex Jr after a late caution, winning at Richmond Raceway in overtime. Truex led 288 laps but Hamlin from inside lane restart held off Truex as Kyle Larson spun to cause the late caution. The win, Hamlin’s second of the season and 53rd overall, ties Gibbs Toyota with Hendrick Motorsports for victories through seven races.
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National notes on Davis death and coaching moves
Ex NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead at his Davie Florida home with police saying no foul play is suspected and the cause of death pending autopsy. Also SMU named Andy Enfield coach of the Mustangs joining the ACC after success at USC and Florida Gulf Coast. Tennessee fires Kellie Harper after five seasons. Steve Lutz hired at Oklahoma State after one season at Western Kentucky.
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