Evans denied Baddoo, Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 with 2-run 8th
Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddooโs drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th
The NL Central-leading Cubs were assured a spot in the expanded playoff field when Philadelphia was swept in a doubleheader at Washington. It was Stallingsโ third home run of the season and the third game-ending hit of his career. Anthony Rizzoโs two-run homer in the eighth inning had pulled the Cubs into a tie at 2-all. The Pirates took a 2-0 lead on RBI doubles by Erik Gonzalez in the second inning and Adam Frazier in the fifth. Pirates: RHP Trevor Williams (1-8, 6.70) has lost five straight decisions since getting his lone win Aug. 13 at Cincinnati.
Judge denies Everett Millerโs attorneys motion to dismiss death penalty
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ A court hearing was held Friday morning to discuss new motions presented by Everett Millerโs attorneys after he was convicted of first-degree murder. The defense presented motions to set aside the juryโs death recommendation, set a new trial and interview the jurors. During the hearing, the judge denied the defenseโs request to set aside the death recommendation and receive a new trial. "The court is going to deny the record for a death recommendation and the motion for a new trial." The court also denied defenseโs requests to interview jurors, after the court believed there was no evidence that jurors were being bullied during the deliberating process.
Convicted Kissimmee cop killer wants death recommendation thrown out
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ A man convicted of fatally shooting two Kissimmee police officers wants the juryโs death sentence recommendation thrown out, according to court records. Everett Millerโs attorneys recently filed a 70-page motion asking that the death recommendation be set aside and that a new trial and sentencing proceeding be held. The documents also seek arrest of judgment and the opportunity to interview jurors. Millerโs sentencing is set for Dec. 20. Miller was convicted of killing Kissimmee Sgt.
Penalty phase continues for man convicted of killing 2 Kissimmee officers
Penalty phase continues for man convicted of killing 2 Kissimmee officersPublished: November 6, 2019, 12:43 pmJurors will soon recommend if Everett Miller should face life in prison or the death penalty.