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Noda breaks up Astros’ no-hit bid in 9th but Oakland still loses its 100th game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

HOUSTON — The A’s suffered their second consecutive 100-loss seasons since the 1960s on Wednesday. They nearly suffered another ignominious statistic – Oakland was no-hit for 9 2/3 innings by the Houston Astros.Hunter Brown and some Houston relievers held Oakland hitless unless Ryan Noda’s one-out single in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory.HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 13: Bryan Abreu #52 of the Houston Astros delivers during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Brown pitched six innings, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu followed with perfect innings each as AL West-leading Houston retired 11 straight batters.Ryan Pressly retired Tony Kemp on a grounder leading off the ninth, then walked Zach Gelof. Nola grounded a changeup past Pressly and into center field for a single.Seth Brown’s single and Shea Langeliers’ sacrifice fly drov...

Condominium in Los Gatos sells for $1.7 million

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

101 Oakland Place – Google Street ViewA 1,409-square-foot condominium built in 1977 has changed hands. The property located in the 100 block of Oakland Place in Los Gatos was sold on Aug. 21, 2023, for $1,700,000, or $1,207 per square foot. This condo features two bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Additional units that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,409-square-foot unit on the 500 block of Clearview Drive in Los Gatos sold in August 2023, for $1,230,000, a price per square foot of $873. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In January 2023, a 1,409-square-foot unit on Strathmore Place in Los Gatos sold for $1,400,000, a price per square foot of $994. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Cedarcrest Place, Los Gatos, in November ...

Sunnyvale: Shooting leaves man in critical condition

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

SUNNYVALE – Authorities are investigating the attempted murder of a man Tuesday night in Sunnyvale.Officers were called to Hawthorn and Arbutus avenues around 10:40 p.m. for a report of gunshots and a vehicle collision, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said in a news release. They arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound.The man was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.An investigation revealed that the man was sitting in his vehicle when someone in a separate vehicle approached and fired two shots, hitting the man once, police said. The suspect then drove away.Police did not announce any arrests in the case Wednesday.Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Nicholas Kakis at 408-730-7110.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose vehicle burglary spree ends in arrests of four juveniles Crime and Public Safety | San Jose approves $3.3 million settlement for George ...

Oakley high school principal injured after being punched trying to stop fight between students: police

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Freedom High School Principal Steve Amaro suffered injuries while trying to stop a fight on campus Tuesday between two students, the Oakley Police Department announced on social media. Two students were in a verbal argument in a hallway; Amaro stepped in because he believed the argument had the potential to become violent. Student brought gun, ammunition to Vallejo middle school Amaro tried to separate the two students. However, in doing so, he and the student he was guiding away from the argument both tripped and fell to the ground, police said. The other student involved in the argument then punched Amaro four times, according to Oakley police. The principal suffered injuries to his face and ribs. Freedom High School filed a report that went to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office, which included a recommendation to file a felony charge against the student. "I have checked on Principal Amaro and, not to my surprise, he is the same upbeat leader I have always k...

Snake removed from San Jose airport

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A snake was removed from San Jose Mineta International Airport on Wednesday, SJC confirmed to KRON4. The airport said the snake was a non-venomous garter snake and did not pose a threat to the public. "Some varieties of small snakes are native to the area and can make their way into open public spaces. Upon learning about the garter snake, we followed protocols to remove the animal, which is not venomous and posed no threat to persons or operations," SJC said. The snake was found and contained Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning, it was removed by the SJC maintenance team and a contractor.

New report: Shoplifting and assault on the rise in Fairfax Co., fatal crashes less frequent

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

There were hundreds more assault and shoplifting incidents in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the first half of 2023 than during the same time period in 2022, according to a midyear Fairfax County Police Department report.Over 3,700 shoplifting incidents were reported between January and June, according to the county report, compared with 2,489 last year in the same period.Fairfax County police Maj. Frederick Chambers said “retail theft has been a big thing,” adding that police are working with stores to determine theft prevention strategies. Neighborhoods in D.C. and Maryland have reported similar problems.FFXNow first reported some of the report’s findings.A lot of shoplifting in Fairfax County, Chambers said, happens in big shopping centers, as well as in large retail stores such as Walmart. Some of that can be addressed by planning for what Chambers called “environmental design things,” such as where merchandise is located, whether it needs to be locke...

Bonner, Thomas lead Sun to a 90-60 rout of the Lynx in WNBA playoff opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 17 points and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun opened the WNBA playoffs with a 90-60 rout of the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night.Game 2 of the best-of-three series will be in Connecticut on Sunday. Alyssa Thomas added 15 points and 10 assists for the Sun, who earned the No. 3 seed after going 27-13 in the regular season. Rebecca Allen also scored 15 points on five 3-pointers and Tiffany Hayes had 14 points and four 3-pointers. The Sun made 16 of their 30 shots from behind the arc and held Minnesota to 35% shooting overall. Connecticut scored 30 points off 19 Lynx turnovers. Connecticut led by 14 at halftime and took their first 20-point lead in the third quarter at 56-36 on a layup by Thomas. The Sun closed the game on a 17-3 run. Kayla McBride had 16 points for the Lynx, who made the playoffs despite losing their first six games this season. Napheesa Collier added 14 for Minnesota, which also lost three of fou...

Dodgers’ Walker Buehler says he wasn’t recovering well enough after rehab start to return

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler said Wednesday he shut down his comeback from Tommy John surgery this season because he wasn’t recovering well after a rehab start.The right-hander tossed two scoreless innings in a rehab appearance on Sept. 3 for Triple-A Oklahoma City. “I was throwing 96 (mph) or whatever. Physically I felt really good, it’s just the recovery part of it is tough,” Buehler said. “Trying to come back from a second Tommy John in 13 months to pitch in playoff games at some point had to go perfect and the nature of rehab is just that it doesn’t always go perfect.”It was his first outing since his Aug. 23, 2022, surgery.“The way I explain it is I feel like I kind of bet on a longshot horse and it ran second. I certainly don’t think it came in last,” Buehler said, using an analogy associated with the Kentucky native’s passion for horse racing. “I got really, really close. After the game we just didn’t like the pros and cons of where I wa...

Noda’s 1-out single in 9th ends no-hit bid, Astros win 6-2 and send Athletics to 100th loss

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros held Oakland hitless until Ryan Noda’s one-out single in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night that sent the Athletics to first consecutive 100-loss seasons since the 1960s.Brown pitched six innings, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu followed with perfect innings each as AL West-leading Houston retired 11 straight batters.Ryan Pressly retired Tony Kemp on a grounder leading off the ninth, then walked Zach Gelof. Nola grounded a changeup past Pressly and into center field for a single.Seth Brown’s single and Shea Langeliers’ sacrifice fly drove in runs before Pressly finished the two-hitter by throwing a called third strike past Brent Rooker.Oakland was held to two hits or fewer for the eighth time.Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer and Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker had solo shots for the Astros, who maintained a one-game lead over second place Texas, with Seattle is another half-game back...

Braxton Garrett works 6 strong innings as the Marlins beat the Brewers 2-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:42 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Braxton Garrett pitched six innings of four-hit ball and the Miami Marlins beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 on Wednesday night.After dropping the first two games of the four-game series, Miami (75-71) moved within one-half game of Cincinnati and Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot.Garrett (9-6) struck out seven and walked two. The Marlins turned two double plays behind the 26-year-old left-hander, who didn’t allow a runner past second base.Three relievers completed a seven-hitter for Miami, with Tanner Scott working the ninth for his eighth save. Tyrone Taylor reached on a throwing error by third baseman Jake Burger leading off the ninth. Scott then retired Victor Caratini, Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer.Colin Rea (5-6) followed opener Trevor Megill and allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings for the Brewers, who were shut out for the 11th time this season.In the fifth, Jesús Sánchez singled and was awarded second base when first baseman Carlos Santana st...