Hounds fall to first-place Hooks in Texas League
Corpus Christi Hooks beat the Midland RockHounds 5-3 as David Martinez struck out six in five innings to go 7-0. Erik Castro homered for the Hooks while Midland batters Crumbliss Myers and Aliotti each doubled. Arnold Leon took the loss.
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Pirates edge Astros 1-0 as Alvarez homers early
Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings to earn a 1-0 win for Pittsburgh over Houston. Pedro Alvarez homered on the first pitch in the fifth, his eighth of the season, lifting his average above .200 for the second time this year. Lucas Harrell took the loss despite a seven inning effort with four hits and one walk.
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Johnson captures Mobile Bay LPGA Classic for first tour title
Jennifer Johnson, 21, wins the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic by one stroke at Magnolia Grove on The Crossings course. She birdies four of the last six holes to seal a 21 under 267, finishing ahead of Jessica Korda and Pornanong Phatlum as Phatlum carded a 63 to rise high in the final round.
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Williams captures Italian Open for fourth straight title
Serena Williams dominated Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3 to win the Italian Open, extending her 24 match winning run into Paris. The top seed moved aggressively, broke serve twice early, and did not drop a set in the title run after consecutive wins in Miami Charleston and Madrid. Azarenka showed frustration with late racket slams as Williams seized control throughout.
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Spurs Sharpen Form to Win West Finals Opener
In San Antonio, the Spurs beat Memphis 105 83 to seize a 1 0 series lead. Tony Parker posted 20 points and nine assists while Kawhi Leonard added 18 as San Antonio opened with a 17 point edge and withstood a second half Grizzlies rally. Memphis coach Lionel Hollins blamed pace and poor defense for the loss.
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Bae clinches first PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson
Sang-Moon Bae drops a four shot lead but holds on to win the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving Texas. He finishes 13 under par after a 69 final round aided by windy conditions. Keegan Bradley finishes two behind. Peggy Nelson the tournament's namesake widow attended the celebration.
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