Josef Martínez, Caden Clark lead Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

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Josef Martínez, Caden Clark lead Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

2024-09-22 10:32 Last Updated At：10:40

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez had a first-half goal, Caden Clark scored in the second half and CF Montreal blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.

Martínez staked Montreal (8-12-10) to a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute when he used Nathan Saliba's first assist of the season to score for the sixth time.

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CF Montreal's Nathan-Dylan Saliba, front right, challenges Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet, front left, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez had a first-half goal, Caden Clark scored in the second half and CF Montreal blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez (17) scores against Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Chris Mueller (8) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, center top, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet (2) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, left, challenges Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet, right, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Caden Clark, right, after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Gabriele Corbo (25) after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Raheem Edwards, right, moves in against Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's George Campbell (24) and Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (12) collide during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, front left, challenges CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front right, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutiérrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez had a first-half goal, Caden Clark scored in the second half and CF Montreal blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez (17) scores against Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Chris Mueller (8) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, center top, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet (2) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, left, challenges Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet, right, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Caden Clark, right, after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Gabriele Corbo (25) after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Raheem Edwards, right, moves in against Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's George Campbell (24) and Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (12) collide during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, front left, challenges CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front right, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutiérrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Clark found the net in the 74th minute for an insurance goal. It was the second goal in five appearances for Clark since coming over from Minnesota United, where he had one assist in 11 starts and 23 appearances. Kwadwo Opoku and Samuel Piette both notched their second assists on the goal.

Jonathan Sirois turned away four shots to earn his sixth clean sheet of the season for Montreal.

Chris Brady finished with one save for the Fire (7-16-8). Neither keeper had a save in the first half.

The Fire return home to host Toronto FC on Saturday. Montreal will host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

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Alvarez and Tucker power Astros to 10-4 win over Angels

2024-09-22 10:25 Last Updated At：10:30

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker hit back-to-back home runs and finished with four hits apiece in the Houston Astros' 10-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.

Victor Caratini launched an early three-run homer to help back Astros starter Ronel Blanco (12-6). Houston had a season-high 20 hits and lowered its magic number to three for clinching the AL West crown.

Alvarez and Tucker connected off reliever Ryan Miller in a span of three pitches in the seventh inning with Houston already leading 8-2. It marked the seventh time the team has hit back-to-back home runs this season.

Tucker put together his second consecutive four-hit game. Alvarez entered the night hitless in his previous 12 at-bats.

Alvarez and Tucker hit successive doubles in the first to give the Astros a 1-0 lead. The Angels tied it in the second when Mickey Moniak scored on Logan O’Hoppe’s double after a throwing error by left fielder Mauricio Dubón.

Houston regained the lead in the second when Jose Altuve singled home Caratini with the bases loaded. Jake Meyers scored when the next hitter, Alvarez, grounded into a double play.

Houston broke open the game with a four-run third that included a three-run shot by Caratini, who also walked, singled and scored two runs.

Meyers went 2 for 3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and a run.

Blanco allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings with nine strikeouts. His 2.88 ERA ranks third in the American League.

Angels starter Reid Detmers (4-8) was chased after letting the first four Astros batters reach safely in the third. He gave up seven runs and nine hits while retiring just five of the 17 hitters he faced.

O’Hoppe went 4 for 4 with a home run and two doubles. Nolan Schanuel extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games for Los Angeles.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Angels: OF Jordyn Adams was out of the lineup for a second straight game due to right knee soreness.

Astros: RHP Tayler Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a thoracic spine strain. … OF Chas McCormick, on the injured list since Sept. 11 with a fractured right hand, was able to grip a bat before the game and is getting closer to taking swings.

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Houston RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-13, 4.68 ERA) opposes RHP Griffin Canning (6-13, 5.16 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday.

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Josef Martínez, Caden Clark lead Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

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Josef Martínez, Caden Clark lead Montreal to 2-0 victory over Fire

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez had a first-half goal, Caden Clark scored in the second half and CF Montreal blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez (17) scores against Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Chris Mueller (8) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, center top, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet (2) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, left, challenges Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet, right, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Caden Clark, right, after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Gabriele Corbo (25) after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Raheem Edwards, right, moves in against Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's George Campbell (24) and Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (12) collide during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, front left, challenges CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front right, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutiérrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez had a first-half goal, Caden Clark scored in the second half and CF Montreal blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez (17) scores against Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Chris Mueller (8) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, center top, is challenged by Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet (2) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, left, challenges Chicago Fire's Arnaud Souquet, right, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Caden Clark, right, after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Josef Martinez (17) celebrates with teammate Gabriele Corbo (25) after scoring against the Chicago Fire during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Raheem Edwards, right, moves in against Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's George Campbell (24) and Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (12) collide during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Fire's Brian Gutierrez, front left, challenges CF Montreal's Bryce Duke, front right, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

CF Montreal's Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, right, challenges Chicago Fire's Brian Gutiérrez, left, during second-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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