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The New York Yankees completed the series sweep Thursday night as they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1. Anthony Rizzo shined for the Bronx Bombers as he hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. ....
BALTIMORE There’s no shame in beating up on the bottom-feeders. That’s what good teams are supposed to do. That’s what the White Sox are doing. Their 8-3 victory Saturday against the Orioles put them in position for a weekend sweep of the American League’s worst team. A victory Sunday would give the AL Central-leading Sox a 6-3 road trip against the Tigers, Twins and Orioles, all losing teams. It also would give them a 54-35 record at the All-Star break. ‘‘We play our game no matter who is across the line,’’ said outfielder Brian Goodwin, who had four hits, including his fourth home run. ‘‘We don’t play down to our competition; we play up to our competition. Every game, come to play hard.’’ ....
Gavin Sheets #32 of the White Sox celebrates with Seby Zavala #44 after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 09, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Getty BALTIMORE No. 1 catcher Yasmani Grandal is recovering from knee surgery, so it feels like No. 2 Zack Collins’ time to step up. Perhaps Collins will after the All-Star break that follows this weekend’s series against the struggling Orioles. But at least for now, manager Tony La Russa wants to get recent Triple-A Charlotte call-up Seby Zavala accustomed to each of the White Sox’ starting pitchers. ....