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Tanner Houck runs out of gas in sixth as Red Sox lose to Orioles 11-2

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

Coming off Wednesday’s ugly showing in Tampa Bay, the Red Sox offense was looking for a reset. Having struck out 17 times while going 0 for 8 with runner’s in scoring position the club no doubt hoped the off-day and a return to Fenway Park would be just what the doctor ordered.Kyle Bradish had other ideas.The Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher tied the Red Sox in a knot for the majority of Friday night’s series opener. The Red Sox only managed one hit through the first five innings and a familiar combination of poor pitching and sloppy defense by Boston proved too much to overcome in the 11-2 loss.Bradish retired 16 of the first 17 men he faced and didn’t face any meaningful resistance until the sixth, when Connor Wong hit a solo home run and Alex Verdugo and Justin Turner hit a pair of doubles.“His stuff is good,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Bradish, who boasts a 3.03 ERA on the season. “He’s one of the best pitchers in the big ...

Man in life-threatening condition after being hit by vehicle in Toronto’s east end

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

A man has been rushed to a Toronto trauma centre in life-threatening condition after authorities say he was hit by a vehicle in the city’s east end Friday evening.Emergency crews were called to a property on Biggin Court at Victoria Park Avenue, just north of Eglinton Avenue East, at around 8:40 p.m. with reports a pedestrian was hit.The circumstances leading up to the collision and the exact nature of the injuries weren’t immediately clear.RELATED: OPP reports 8 deaths, more than 7,700 charges over Civic Day holiday weekendToronto police officers said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. Investigators temporarily closed Victoria Park Avenue near the collision scene in order to gather evidence.It’s not clear what, if any, charges might be laid.COLLISION:(UPDATE)Biggin Crt & Victoria Park Ave– victim's injuries are life threatening – N/B and S/B Victoria Park Ave being re-directed– ongoing investigation#GO2104181^sc— Toron...

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing hundreds and damaging historic buildings

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing hundreds of people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.Morocco’s Interior Ministry said early Saturday that at least 296 people had died in the provinces near the quake. Additionally, 153 injured people were sent to hospitals for treatment. The ministry wrote that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns.Moroccans posted videos showing buildings reduced to rubble and dust, and parts of the famous red walls that surround the old city in Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaged. Tourists and others posted videos of people screaming and evacuating restaurants in the city as throbbing club music played.Reports on damage and any casualties often take time to filter in after many earthquakes, particularly those that hit in the middle of the night.Rather than return to concrete buildings, men, women and children stayed out in the streets worried about aftershocks ...

Search underway for 72-year-old man missing from Austin neighborhood

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway for a man missing from the city's Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago police.Police say 72-year-old Charles Milburn, who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving his home in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Friday. Milburn was last seen wearing a white hat and a white t-shirt with black pants and white Nike gym shoes.  CPD: Missing elderly man last seen near Clybourn Corridor Milburn stands 5-foot-6 and weighs around 130 pounds according to police. Officers say he has brown eyes and grey hair.According to police, Milburn suffers from dementia and may be disoriented. Police say he uses public transit and may be on board a CTA bus.  Bally’s Casino temporary location officially opens Saturday Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Charles Milburn is asked to call Chicago Police Area 4 SVU Detectives at 312-746-8251. Police tips can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

The lake effect cloud setup will linger here into Saturday morning along Lake Michigan, but precipitation chances will diminish

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

Hurricane Lee may parallel the New England coast staying off shore, then could make landfall in Canada's Maritime Provinces next work weekTRUE COLOR GOES EAST weather satellite view of CAT 5 Hurricane Lee and farther to the east Tropical Storm MargotHurricane LeeHere's a spectacular Friday morning GOES EAST weather satellite view of a remarkable and fearsome storm. HURRICANE LEE with eye-popping CAT5 165-mph sustained winds which may grow to 180 mph in the hours to come. HERE’S A TRUE COLOR GOES EAST WEATHER SATELLITE TIME LAPSE OF HURRICANE LEE.Lee’s top winds and its central barometric pressure will undergo oscillations due to what's known as “eye-wall replacement cycles.” But, we have a storm among the Top Tier of Atlantic hurricanes in terms of its extraordinary intensity. And its fierce winds are generating ocean swells 12 feet and higher which the National Hurricane Center reports are propagating 240 miles to the northeast, 150 miles to the southeast, 90 miles to the southwest...

TCSO searching for suspect accused of killing sister in Wells Branch

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man they believe may have killed his sister. A 38-year-old woman's body was found Thursday night in Wells Branch, according to TCSO. Precious Angel Rucker, of Austin, was found dead in northern Travis County Thursday, TCSO reported.Officials are searching for Rucker's brother, Wanya Kasean Smith, 21, who investigators believe may have murdered her. Smith is described as a Black man, 6 feet 1 inches and weighs 230 pounds. He was last seen in the Wells Branch area, according to TCSO. Don't make contact with Smith if you see him and call 911, law enforcement warned. Image of Wanya Kasean Smith courtesy of the Travis County Sheriff's OfficeTCSO deputies did a welfare check at 5:19 p.m. Thursday near the 1700 block of W. Wells Branch Parkway.Rucker was found dead with “obvious injuries," according to TCSO.Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call the TCSO Tip Line at (512) 854-1444 or Crime Stoppers ...

Twins use three-run seventh to pull past Mets, 5-2

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

Royce Lewis drove in two runs with a pair of doubles, and Carlos Correa hit his 18th home run of the season as the Twins beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Friday in front of 26,154 at Target Field.Pinch-runner Andrew Stevenson scored the go-ahead run in a three-run seventh inning, on a play that featured a wild pitch from Mets reliever Sean Reid-Foley and three errant throws by New York players. Lewis and Max Kepler added RBI base hits to break it open, and Jhoan Duran pitched the ninth for his 25th save.The victory cut the Twins’ magic number for clinching the American League Central to 15 and increased their lead to seven games over second-place Cleveland pending the Guardians’ late game against the Angels in Anaheim, Calif.Twins starter Dallas Keuchel gave up two runs on three hits and two walks in five innings, and Emilio Pagan, Caleb Thielbar (3-1) and Griffin Jax each pitched a scoreless inning to get the ball into Duran’s hands in the ninth.With the game tied 2-2, Matt Wall...

High school football: Mahtomedi rebounds from Week 1 loss to down Central

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

Mahtomedi wasn’t about to deliver back-to-back disappointments to open the 2023 campaign.Zephyrs senior running back Alec Mahoney made sure of that early against Central on Friday in St. Paul.In the first quarter alone, Mahoney took a punt return 61 yards for a touchdown — breaking five or six tackles en route to the end zone — ran for a 20-yard score and had an interception to set the tone for Mahtomedi’s 48-10 victory over the Minutemen.Mahoney rushed for 101 yards in the first half alone as the Zephyrs staked themselves a 34-3 advantage by the break. He finished with 117 rushing yards and three touchdowns — two rushing scores and the punt return.Mahoney said he looked up to Corey Bohmert — the Zephyrs’ dominant back from a year ago who amassed 2,338 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior — and hopes to emulate the impact Bohmert had on last year’s team.“I know he’s a lot to live up to, but I want to try to be like him,” Mahoney said, “because he was an all-around great playe...

Fans disappointed as Guns N' Roses abruptly postpones St. Louis show

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Guns N’ Roses, a band that shares a back-and-forth relationship with St. Louis, abruptly postponed a Busch Stadium show set for Saturday. The band announced Friday that they canceled a planned weekend show with The Pretenders due to an illness. Guns N' Roses did not specify more details around the reported illness, but shared this message Friday via Twitter: "Hang on to your tickets – fans who are unable to make the rescheduled date will be eligible for a refund. Thank you for the support." FOX 2 photographer run over after community threatens to tow cars On Friday, FOX 2 witnessed the stage being torn down from our Ballpark Village bureau office. The unexpected announcement left many fans disappointed. "Something always comes up with these guys, just with their history," said Elkville, Illinois resident Robert Kelley. "I wanted to see Slash, and now I can't, so I'm kind of bummed out.""We drove all the way from Michigan, but it is what it is I guess," said Ted Ordiwi...

Safety changes may impact who can attend Alton's weekend festivities

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:58:42 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - Safety changes are taking shape for a big event in Alton, Illinois, this weekend following a recent trend of violence linked to the high school.The changes include a new age restriction, which could catch some teenagers off guard. You’ll be turned away if you are 17 or younger and not with an adult.That's one of many new changes planned around the Alton Expo this weekend. You’ll also see more police officers, including private security at the carnival and concert event. FOX 2 photographer run over after community threatens to tow cars It’s a pleasant surprise to people like Jannaya McBride, who told FOX 2, “I was happy because I was kind of scared to bring my son here.”Officers will ask for your ID if you look under 18. They’re stationed both inside the Expo and on the perimeter.Alton Police Sgt. Mike Roderfeld said, “If they are underage, and they don’t have a parent with them, they’re told they have to leave and come back with a parent or a legal guardian.”Alton Po...