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DETROIT (AP) Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.The Valencia entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh against Hogan Harris and sent a 425-foot shot to center to cap the scoring and help the Tigers seal their third straight series victory. The 26-year-old catcher was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with fellow catcher Dillon Dingler recovering from a right hand contusion.Valdez (5-6) had a season-high nine strikeouts, while allowing one run on three hits. Kyle Finnegan worked the eighth, and Kenley Jansen the ninth for his 11th save.Detroit has won five in a row and is 21-12 since June 1. The Tigers have climbed within 4 1/2 games of first place in the AL Central.Jake Rogers and Zach McKinstry also homered for Detroit.Rogers hit his third homer of the year, and second in two games, to left in the third to make it 1-0. McKinstry had a two-run shot to left in the fifth.Jack Perkins (2-5) allowed three runs on two hits in three inning for the Athletics.Henry Bolte drove in the Athletics' only run in the fifth on a groundout. The Athletics' Zack Gelof left the game in the third after injuring his knee crashing into the outfield wall.Up nextTigers RHP Jack Flaherty (2-8. 4.60 ERA) was set to start Friday night at home against Philadelphia and RHP Aaron Nola (3-6, 5.87). The Athletics had not announced a starter for their game Friday night in Chicago opposite White Sox RHP Sean Burke (5-4, 3.56).___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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A trip to the semifinals is on the line when Spain and Belgium meet on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium in the second quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the reigning European Champions and having not conceded a goal through five games at this tournament, Spain enters this game as the clear favorites. But Belgium will not be an easy opponent after the team has come to life in its last three games, where it has scored 12 goals. This could be a hard-fought game, with the winner taking on a very powerful French team. Here is everything you need to know for Friday at the World Cup: Spain vs. Belgium When: Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. ET Where: Los Angeles Stadium TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One After two lackluster draws to begin the tournament, Belgiums offense has taken its game to another level in the last three games, including a 5-1 win over New Zealand, a 3-2 win over Senegal and, most recently, a 4-1 win over the United States. The Red Devils have received a balanced scoring attack during this run, with Charles De Ketelaere, Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans all scoring twice, with Romelu Lukaku also adding three as a substitute. Belgium has also received five goals from substitutes at this World Cup, allowing it to attack effectively for the entire 90 minutes. Head coach Rudi Garcias team has been scoring goals with ease, but now must attempt to break through against a defense that has conceded no goals at this World Cup. There are many decisions that Garcia faces. Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 35, is not fully match-fit and was rested in the win over the United States. But Garcia might feel the need to start him as the Napoli man has the unique skill to break lines with his passes and create chances against the run of play. Garcia also faces a question at center forward. De Ketelaere was the Man of the Match against the United States with two first-half goals to set the pace for a blowout win. But veteran Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku, 33, has been excellent off the bench, and he offers a more physically powerful option to go against Spains elite defense. So much has been made of Spains elite defense at this World Cup, with five clean sheets to get the team through. What is even more impressive is that Spains defense has excelled under the pressure of close games, not just blowouts. In the round of 16, Spain defeated Portugal, 1-0, with Mikel Merino only finding a winner in second half stoppage time. A major factor behind the teams defense is its elite possession, led by Pedri and Rodri, who are arguably the best central midfielder pairing at this World Cup. But the teams offense needs to pick up as it is not close to the level it showed two years ago at the European Championships when it scored 15 goals in wins over Croatia, Italy, Germany, France and England en route to the title. Luis de la Fuentes team has been excellent at this World Cup, but is still capable of a lot more in the attack. Defense has been carrying the day for Spain, but there will come a time when it needs to be the other way around. Players To Watch The Arsenal winger has arguably been Belgiums best player at this World Cup with two goals and two assists so far in the tournament (with those goal contributions all coming in the last three games). He has been instrumental in taking shots and creating chances. He could be the Red Devils most important option in trying to break down Spains impenetrable defense. Spain will eventually be required to score more goals to have a realistic chance of winning the title. It will not be able to completely defend its way through the World Cup. Barcelonas Yamal, 18, is the best teenager in the game and has already been nominated for the Ballon dOr. Through five games at this tournament, he has only one goal and no assists. If he can find the form he displayed this season at Barcelona, Spain will be in great shape.

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After a tough outing on Wednesday night, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb took to social media. Now, hes deleted his account.The situation started on Wednesday after KNBRs Jack Loder posted a video on X reacting to the Giants 10-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Webb, who pitched seven innings, gave up five runs in the first inning thanks to a Kazuma Okamoto grand slam.The game started at 12:45, by 12:49 the game was over, Loder said, before turning to criticizing Webb directly.When someones supposed to be your ace, you think theyre gonna give you the best chance to win every week, Loder added. Ive said over the years, hes been a great Giant, like Ive really appreciated his Giant tenure, but theres always been a little bit lacking. I wish he was more of an ace, cause lord knows this team has needed him so many instances over the last few years.In the video, Loder mentioned that Webb might be searching his name on Twitter after the game which is never a great look.Loder, it turns out, was correct: Webb commented on the reporters video within the hour. You know whats sad is they allow people like you in the locker room, Webb wrote, according to screenshots from multiple outlets.Loder then quote-posted Webbs response on his timeline, saying If youre wondering where the Giants are at mentally after a 10-0 loss to fall to 16 games under .500.Webb then responded to that as well, quipping about how long it took Loder to respond, via SFGate. A reply from KNBR host Adam Copeland was met with a Who are you? from Webb.Webb then went on to respond to multiple fans in the comments. (It was a move reminiscent of former Bay Area star Kevin Durant.)The Logan Webb Files pic.twitter.com/oTT0a39qX2 EldridgeIsKing (@EldridgeIsKing) July 9, 2026Webb then deactivated his X account late Wednesday night. Posts from the account, including his original response to Loder, now reads: This Post is from an account that no longer exists.Its been a bit of a rough season for the Giants, who have been plagued by bleak losses and an odd Pride Night controversy. Wednesdays loss put San Francisco near the bottom of the NL West, with one of the worst records in the league. Webb, who made the National Leagues All-Star roster in a competitive field, has been one of the few bright spots, but his production is down from previous seasons.Whether Webb likes it or not, San Francisco has been a team worthy of criticism: Even in Wednesdays game, where the Giants nearly got no-hit by Dylan Cease and the bullpen let in five runs in the final two innings, the larger issues have been obvious.The Giants start a four-game series against the Rockies on Thursday, with the hopes of turning things around slightly before theyre past a point of no return.

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