Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Braves Ace Chris Sale Joins Marcell Ozuna in Triple Crown Race
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Starting pitcher Chris Sale dominated again for the Atlanta Braves in the 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels to tie the weekend series.
Sale pitched six innings of two-run ball, giving up six hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters.
While Sale has been building his Cy Young case all season, he’s pushed himself into Triple Crown territory. He currently leads the National League in wins (14), ERA (2.62) and strikeouts (187).
Chris Sale leads the National League in wins, ERA and strikeouts🔥
The Braves haven’t had a pitching triple crown since John Clarkson in 1889. @TexasPete | #HeatCheck pic.twitter.com/wrSwTHmlGY — Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) August 18, 2024
Make that two Braves players in the hunt with Marcell Ozuna chasing the hitting Triple Crown.
Look, wins have lost a lot of their emphasis in recent years, but a Triple Crown finish is still rare and would cement his case for the Cy Young.
Should he win the Triple Crown, he would be the first since Cleveland starter Shane Bieber won it in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. The last winners in a 162-game season were Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander in 2011, who each won it in their respective league’s Cy Young Award in the same season.
For added fun, he would be the first Braves pitcher to achieve this feat was John Clarkson in 1889, when the team was called the Boston Beaneaters – so Sale would be the first to do it since the team adopted the Braves moniker in 1912. Nobody did it in the Bees years, 1936 to 1940, so pointing out that name change is a moot point.
While a rare accomplishment, it happens more frequently than the batting Triple Crown. Since 1967, one batter has taken home the Triple Crown compared to 11 pitchers.
But that’s never stopped the voters from giving credit where it’s due. All 11 of these Triple Crown winners won the Cy Young that same season. So Sale would be a lock for his first-ever Cy Young if he makes history.
Checking In On Ozuna
Ozuna blew the game open early on in Anaheim with a three-run shot in the third inning to give the Braves a 4-0 lead. This gave Ozuna his 35th home run of the year, putting him within three dingers of Shohei Ohtani for the lead in the National League.
BIG 𝘽𝙄𝙂 fly from The Big Bear🐻 pic.twitter.com/tfcMDNJ1WQ
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) August 18, 2024
Those three RBIs extended his lead in that category further with 93. His three-hit game boosted his average to .307, putting him a single point behind Luis Araez’s league-leading .308 average.
It would be remarkable if teammates could win Triple Crowns in the same season. It’s yet to happen. Both pitching and hitting Triple Crowns have been won in the same year but not by teammates. Teammates have also won the Triple Crowns but not in the same year.
Baseball is a sport that’s been around long enough to have seen nearly everything. One more of those things could be on the list come October.
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Atlanta, GA
Deputy, suspect dead after shootout in Paulding County, sheriff’s office says
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HIRAM, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A sheriff’s deputy is dead after being shot during a standoff that began as a domestic dispute, according to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said two deputies responded to a domestic dispute in a subdivision of Hiram around 6:15 p.m. and found a man inside a home. The man had shot a woman.
The man inside the home fired at deputies and hit deputy Brandon Cunningham.
Cunningham died of his injuries. According to the sheriff’s office, Cunningham is the first Paulding County deputy to die in the line of duty.
The woman is currently in the ICU. The suspect has not been identified by police.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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Atlanta, GA
Thunderstorm watch issued for metro Atlanta
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
from SAT 4:44 PM EDT until SAT 10:00 PM EDT, Paulding County, Haralson County, Cherokee County, White County, Fulton County, Douglas County, Gwinnett County, Carroll County, Bartow County, Rockdale County, Polk County, Cobb County, Clarke County, Pickens County, Forsyth County, Oconee County, DeKalb County, Hall County, Walton County
Atlanta, GA
How to watch Oxygen’s true crime series ‘The Real Murders of Atlanta’ season 3 premiere
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Oxygen Channel’s season 3 premiere of “The Real Murders of Atlanta” will air Saturday, August 17 at 9 p.m. The true crime series portrays the shocking, sinful and salacious cases of homicide that highlight the boundaries between gentrified Southern dynasties and hip-hop hustlers.
For those who have cut the traditional cable cord and are opting for a streaming service, you can catch the chilling new series on FuboTV (free trial) or SlingTV.
What to expect on tonight’s premiere episode?
The season 3 premiere is titled ‘Death Outside the Ring.’ “When a world champion boxer is gunned down in cold blood, all hands are on deck to bring justice.”
About ‘The Real Murders Of Atlanta’
The Real Murders of Atlanta portrays the shocking, sinful and salacious cases of homicide that highlight the boundaries between gentrified Southern dynasties, hip-hop hustlers and the flashy nouveau riche of this metropolitan mecca of music, entertainment and tech. It’s the dark side of the New South, where deadly battles for status and affluence emerge between those who are willing to kill for the good life and those willing to kill to keep it.
Where to find Oxygen
You can find which channel Oxygen is on by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.
Where can I watch it if I don’t have cable?
You can watch it on FuboTV. FuboTV is a streaming service that offers you access to your favorite TV shows, live sports events and much more. There’s a free trial when you sign up. The Oxygen channel is also available on SlingTV.
More about FuboTV
FuboTV offers and 7-day free trial and starts at $74.99 per month for access to MTV and more than 120 other news, entertainment and sports channels under the Pro Plan; you can also upgrade to the Elite package ($90 monthly) which includes more than 180 channels and over 130 events in 4K. Both plans let you record TV shows, movies, games and more and watch on unlimited screens.
More about SlingTV
SlingTV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. Watch live shows wherever you are, at home or on the go. Subscribers will also get half off their first month. The 2 main plans — Sling Orange and Sling Blue — offer 30+ channels for $40 a month, or $55 combined. Sling’s two main offerings are Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Each plan is available to stream for $40 a month. You can also combine the two for $55 a month, giving you access to around 50 channels. Sling is currently offering the first month for only $20.
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