Date: 07/03/2014 04:59 AM
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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) – Logan Morrison drove in two runs in Seattle’s big sixth inning, Chris Young pitched seven strong innings and the Mariners beat the Houston Astros 5-2 yesterday to complete a three-game sweep. The Mariners were down by two before a four-run sixth inning, highlighted by Morrison’s double to right field off Brad Peacock (2-5) that put them on top. James Jones scored on a wild pitch in the inning and John Buck had an RBI single.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Adam Wainwright allowed four hits over 7 2-3 innings, Matt Carpenter continued to feast on San Francisco pitching and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a scoring drought, beating the Giants 2-0 last night. Carpenter had three hits and drove in a run, improving to .520 (26 for 50) against the Giants to help the Cardinals end a three-game losing streak.
UNDATED (AP) – The Seattle Storm face the Los Angeles Sparks today at home. The Storm are coming off a 74-69 loss Sunday night to the Minnesota Lynx. Seattle has only won two of the last six games.
UNDATED (AP) – The Portland Timbers hope to redeem themselves after last week’s loss to Kansas City. Portland plays Los Angeles Galaxy tomorrow night in California. They are coming off a 1-0 defeat in which Lawrence Olum shot past goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts for his first goal of the season.
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