The Padres’ Matt Kemp hits a ninth-inning triple to complete the cycle, making him the first player in the 35-year history of the franchise to accomplish the feat. The San Diego outfielder’s home run in the first, single in the third, and double in the seventh contribute to the team’s 9-5 victory over Colorado at Coors Field.

ByTom

The Padres’ Matt Kemp hits a ninth-inning triple to complete the cycle, making him the first player in the 35-year history of the franchise to accomplish the feat. The San Diego outfielder’s home run in the first, single in the third, and double in the seventh contribute to the team’s 9-5 victory over Colorado at Coors Field.

Red Sox manager John Farrell announces that he needs to undergo treatment for cancer and will take a leave of absence for the rest of the season. Bench coach Torey Lovullo takes over for him on an interim basis. Farrell explains that the form of lymphoma he is fighting is “highly curable” and that he plans to be back at the helm next year.

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Red Sox manager John Farrell announces that he needs to undergo treatment for cancer and will take a leave of absence for the rest of the season. Bench coach Torey Lovullo takes over for him on an interim basis. Farrell explains that the form of lymphoma he is fighting is “highly curable” and that he plans to be back at the helm next year.