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Sam Connon
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Staff Writer, Fastball, Sports Illustrated
Boston
Beats
Tech, Finance, Politics, News , Health
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By Sam Connon Verified| Fastball on SI@ The Pittsburgh Pirates' lack of run support for Paul Skenes defined their 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, but there were some bright spots that came out of the defeat. Oneil Cruz, for example, got aboard twice, notching a single in the third and a walk in the sixth. The first time he reached safely, Cruz swiped second. That marked the 10th stolen base of the season for Cruz, who got the day off from playing center field and instead suited up at designated hitter on Saturday.
By Sam Connon Verified| Fastball on SI@ Aroldis Chapman wasn't throwing his signature heat when he first took the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander's first fastball clocked in at 98.3 miles per hour, while his next two came in a few ticks below 100. Chapman finally broke triple digits against his third batter of the contest, notching the second out of the ninth inning. When Chicago White Sox rookie Chase Meidroth stepped up to the plate with the go-ahead run at second, Chapman locked in.
By Sam Connon Verified| Fastball on SI@ Baseball season is well underway, and fans are coming out in droves. MLB announced Saturday that the league's average attendance across its 14 games on Friday reached 35,284. That was the highest for a Friday in April with no openers since April 25, 2008. The crowd that came out to see the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park had a lot to do with the high mark, considering they were 44,949 strong.
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Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated, founded on August 16, 1954, by Henry Luce, is a prominent sports magazine known for its in-depth coverage of a wide range of sports. Initially launched as a weekly publication, it gained popularity under managing editor Andre Laguerre, who emphasized premier sporting events. The magazine has a rich history of high-quality journalism and photography, featuring contributions from notable writers and cultural figures. Sports Illustrated offers both print and digital versions of its magazine, delivering comprehensive sports news, analysis, and features. It is well-known for its annual Swimsuit Issue and other special editions that highlight specific sports or events. The magazine's online platform provides real-time sports news, articles, videos, and podcasts, catering to a diverse audience of sports enthusiasts.
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