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Luis Matos’ first career home run leads SF Giants over D-backs, Merrill Kelly

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — In his first week and a half in the majors, Luis Matos had just about done it all. But the Giants’ 21-year-old rookie was still seeking his first career home run.It couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.Matos lined a letter-high fastball from Merrill Kelly over the left-field wall for a two-run shot in the sixth inning Saturday that gave the Giants the lead in a 7-6 win, their 12th in their past 13 games, pulling within 1½ games of the D-backs (46-32) for first place in the NL West. At 44-33, the Giants are further above .500 than at any point in 2022.The only doubt about it was whether it would stay fair. Matos swung with such a fury that his follow through took him toward the left-handed batter’s box, where he watched the ball’s trajectory down the left-field line while still holding his bat in his left hand. He pounded his chest and blew a kiss to the sky upon touching home plate, before returning to a tunnel of high fives in the thir...

Scooter, a bald Chinese Crested, is crowned World’s Ugliest Dog in Petaluma

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

Scooter’s fluffy ashen mohawk, long ears, wrinkly belly, slack pink tongue and backward hind legs stole the spotlight Friday night as he was named champion of the annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.After the hairless Chinese Crested pup emerged at the front of a pack chock full of grotesque challengers, he was proudly hoisted into the air by his owner, Linda Celeste Elmquist, and awarded a $1,500 grand prize.Scooter, who enjoys walks in the park and a stranger’s outstretched hand, was rescued by Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE) shortly after being born with two deformed hind legs in Tucson, Arizona, according to his biography.While he can wobble along on his front two paws — often using his butt as a tripod — he was fitted for a new cart about two months ago and attends therapy to aid his mobility. Scooter’s journey from death’s doorstep to global stardom via the Sonoma-Marin Fair affirms his owner’s claims that he is “not only surviving but thriving.”“His handicap ...

Doctor behind the wheel of Tesla that went over a cliff is no longer allowed to practice medicine

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

(KRON) -- The doctor suspected of driving his family over a cliff in a Tesla in January is no longer allowed to practice medicine, according to records from the Medical Board of California. Shooting at Concord motel leaves one person injured Before the crash, Dharmesh Patel, 41, of Pasadena worked as a radiologist at an upscale medical center in the Los Angeles area. The medical center confirmed to KRON4 that Patel had “privileges to work” at the medical center, but he was not employed full-time by the company. Dharmesh Patel is seen in a mugshot after the crash. (Photo courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office)Patel had his medical license suspended on June 12. The move came after the County of San Mateo listed the suspension as a condition of Patel's bail or release pending the outcome of the trial. Patel is still in custody at Maguire Correctional Facility, and he has not been offered the option of bail since he was arrested. Patel was behind the wheel of a Tesla with ...

Orioles activate outfielder Cedric Mullins from injured list

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins runs out a fly out against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Baltimore. The Rangers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins runs out a fly out against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Baltimore. The Rangers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins from the injured list before their game Saturday against Seattle.Mullins had been out since late ...

Pacto para aliviar la tensión: líder mercenario se retira a Bielorrusia y cierran causa penal en su contra

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

MOSCÚ – El jefe de la empresa militar privada rusa Grupo Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, se trasladará a la vecina Bielorrusia como parte de un acuerdo para apaciguar las tensiones de la rebelión y se cerrará la causa penal contra él, anunció el sábado el Kremlin.Adicionalmente, los mercenarios del grupo que se unieron al multimillonario en la sublevación no serán castigados por rebelión y quienes nunca se le sumaron recibirán ofertas de contratos del Ministerio de Defensa, agregó el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov.Tras el acuerdo, Prigozhin dijo que le había ordenado a sus tropas detener su marcha hacia Moscú y retirarse a sus campamentos de Ucrania, donde han estado combatiendo junto al ejército ruso. “El chef de Putin”: la extraña relación del líder mercenario con el presidente de Rusia Crisis en Rusia: jefe de mercenarios detiene avance a Moscú para evitar un baño de sangre El acuerdo parecía desactivar una crisis que esc...

About 500K expected for Denver PrideFest this weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Pridefest is underway at Civic Center Park and approximately 500,000 people are expected to participate. The two-day festival is the third largest in the country. There are three stages for live entertainment, a parade, a 5K, plus hundreds of exhibitors and vendors.DeMarcio has been the emcee for the last 21 years. "We used to be lucky to get 50,000 people, and now we have 500,000 anticipated over the next few days. That's just incredible," DeMarcio said. Pride Guide: What to know about Denver events "To me, Pride means a chance to be who I am truly, authentically, for a day without having to think about, what does this mean in terms of my work, or my volunteer service, or my family life, it's just me," Katy, a festivalgoer, said."The theme for our event this year is 'Be Proud Out Loud,'" Rex Fuller, the CEO of the Center on Colfax, said. The Center produces the event and PrideFest is its largest fundraiser of the year."Coming together with a sense of unity...

‘My husband lost his life over $700’: Wife of man allegedly killed over unfinished car repair speaks out; shooter detained

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

A South Florida woman is sharing her pain after, she said, her husband demanded his money back for a car repair that wasn’t completed, and lost his life because of it.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, Cindalee Falls said the shooting took place when her husband went to a repair shop in Hollywood to retrieve his vehicle, Friday night.“When he went to pick up the car, [the mechanic] shot him,” she said.Falls said there was dispute between her husband and the gunman.“My husband lost his life over $700 and an unfinished car,” she said.According to Hollywood Police, the shots rang out around 9:30 p.m. along Rodman Street, near South 58th Avenue.Falls said they had brought the car to the shop for repairs back in March, but after months of waiting and the repairs still not complete, they wanted a full refund.Falls said the mechanic refused the request and agreed to only pay them back $700 of the $2,700 they initially paid. That caused things to become heated.&#...

Hero for a day: 8-year-old boy battling cancer gets to ride Batmobile to go see ‘The Flash’ in Davie

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

A brave boy accepted a challenge to become hero for a day, and to squeeze in a movie matinee, thanks to South Florida nonprofit.Eight-year-old Jake got to experience a fun and exciting day on Saturday with his family, community members … and Batman.He may be facing a tough battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but Jake, seen wearing a gray T-shirt with the Batman symbol, was all smiles as posed with the Caped Crusader, Batwoman and several first responders.“It’s very cool,” said the boy.His mother, Christina Duenas, thanked the Mystic Force Foundation, for making this day possible.“I think it’s actually amazing. It’s pretty awesome that you have really awesome people, really awesome foundations that help kids that have cancer,” she said. “Their life pretty much stops when they get that diagnosis, and to be able to give them fun and just to be able to give them a smile its amazing.”Jake and the Dark Knight were escorted by Davie P...

Elvis Andrus hits game-ending single as Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning, helping the Chicago White Sox top the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday.Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal and Jake Burger homered for Chicago, which had dropped four of five. Lance Lynn struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings in his first start since he tied a franchise record with 16 Ks during a 5-1 loss at Seattle last weekend.Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets sparked the winning rally when he reached on a two-out error by first baseman Triston Casas. Pinch-runner Zach Remillard swiped second andAndrus lined a single into right against Kenley Jansen (2-4).Boston tied it at 4 in the ninth against Kendall Graveman (3-3).Jarren Duran singled with two outs and swiped second for the third time on the afternoon, giving him 14 steals in 15 attempts this season. He advanced on Graveman’s wild pitch and scoring the tying run on Justin Turner’s two-out bloop single.Robert led off the sixth with his 19th homer, a driv...

Warmer, with less rain Sunday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:27 GMT

After a soggy start to the weekend, sunshine returned to the area late Saturday and we’ll see more on Sunday. Early Sunday morning some locations can expect some patchy dense fog due to the high humidity in the area. Late morning, fog moves out and sunshine takes over for most, accompanied by some cumulus clouds. Some of those clouds may have a chance to produce a thunderstorm or two during the afternoon. Locations north and west of Boston have the highest chance for showers and storms tomorrow afternoon, while most of the area stays dry.