BOSTON — David Ortiz sure knows how to make an exit. The Red Sox designated hitter provided a double dose of clutch at Fenway Park on Saturday, tying the game with an RBI triple in the ninth before delivering a game-winning RBI single in the 11th to help Boston escape with a thrilling 6-5 win over the Houston Astros. Ortiz’s heroics erased a forgettable outing for right-hander Clay Buchholz, who allowed five runs over the first two innings to put the Red Sox in an early hole. Boston scored four consecutive runs over the final eight innings to pick up the win. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDP...
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Late free throws lift Kentucky by Notre Dame
CLEVELAND -- With everything at stake for Kentucky, the Wildcats stayed calm and made just enough plays to keep their unblemished season intact. The shot at history and another NCAA title are still in reach. Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds remaining, and the unbeaten Wildcats made their last nine shots to survive their toughest test to date, coming back after trailing for much of the second half to defeat Notre Dame 68-66 on Saturday night in the Midwest Regional final. The Wildcats (38-0), seeking to become college basketball's first undefeated champion in 39 years, advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis next week, where they will mee...