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Pitcher Isabella Campos gave up four hits in five innings, striking out five and walking none.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Arsenal are even better placed for that, so if they are able to get up the pitch in the first place, forcing corner kicks or winning free-kicks will produce good looks at goal.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

PSG's midfield trio, alert to Arsenal's midfield three, looked to shift across onto Merino at times but this would leave another Arsenal midfielder free helping the Gunners get up the pitch.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It happens now, when he looks up to find that, once again, I can’t stop myself from staring at him, and he suddenly glances down at the hose in his hand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith