Jorge Soler hits MLB season-best 478-foot HR, Birdsong strikes out 12 as Giants beat Rockies 3-2
5 months ago

Jorge Soler hits MLB season-best 478-foot HR, Birdsong strikes out 12 as Giants beat Rockies 3-2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season, rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out a career-high 12 and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Giants manager Bob Melvin wasn’t around to see the win after getting ejected before the first pitch after he and bench coach Ryan Christensen delivered the lineup to home plate umpire Alex MacKay. “A little frustrated early, but he bounced back and kept it together.” TRAINER’S ROOM Giants: RHP Alex Cobb tossed five scoreless innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday night. Rockies: C Elias Diaz was not in the lineup after leaving Saturday night’s game with what manager Bud Black described as a “little calf strain.” UP NEXT Giants: LHP Blake Snell is expected to be activated from the injured list to open a series at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.

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José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1
3 months ago

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants to play, he wants to be the best,” …

Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks’ 9-4 victory over the Rockies
3 months ago

Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks’ 9-4 victory over the Rockies

Associated Press  

DENVER — Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 on Wednesday to avert a series sweep. Randal Grichuk also homered and doubled, Christian Walker drove in two runs with a single and a sacrifice fly, and Pavin …

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games
3 months, 1 week ago

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers, Jose Quintana allowed three hits in seven shutout innings and the New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 Friday night for their 12th win in 14 games. “We’re playing well,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. The Mets’ first three home runs were all three-run drives …

Toglia hits a 3-run homer, Feltner strikes out 6 in 6 innings and Rockies beat Brewers 3-2
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Toglia hits a 3-run homer, Feltner strikes out 6 in 6 innings and Rockies beat Brewers 3-2

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Michael Toglia hit a three-run home run, Ryan Feltner struck out six over six innings of one-run ball and the Colorado Rockies won consecutive games for the first time since early August with a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. “It’s no fun as a starting pitcher when you look at your record,” Rockies manager …

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5

Associated Press  

DENVER — Drew Romo drove in a career-high three runs and Jordan Beck had a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. “I feel like I’m having better at-bats and not chasing as much, but still also being aggressive in certain …

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White Sox on Thursday. “You need your pitching to come through and in seven solid innings he did his thing out there.” The White Sox dropped their seventh consecutive game. “We’re so …

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits go-ahead RBI as the Cubs defeat the Royals 7-3
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits go-ahead RBI as the Cubs defeat the Royals 7-3

Associated Press  

— Pete Crow-Armstrong, who came into the game hitting.183, was 3 for 4 with a run and the go-ahead RBI as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Sunday. Reaching his full Christopher Morel potential every day is a guy showing up every day in the clubhouse.” Crow-Armstrong got two of his three hits and his RBI …

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
6 months ago

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. New York’s victory came hours after the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne …

Jeimer Candelario homers twice, Andrew Abbott strikes out 10 as Reds beat Red Sox 5-2
6 months ago

Jeimer Candelario homers twice, Andrew Abbott strikes out 10 as Reds beat Red Sox 5-2

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jeimer Candelario homered twice, Andrew Abbott struck out a season-high 10 and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 in the opener of an interleague series on a Friday night. Jonathan India had solo shot off the Red Sox starter in the second, and the Reds scored two more on a throwing error by reliever Cam …

Luis Rengifo and Logan O’Hoppe propel Angels to comeback win over Giants
6 months, 1 week ago

Luis Rengifo and Logan O’Hoppe propel Angels to comeback win over Giants

LA Times  

Logan O’Hoppe, right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Angels’ 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday. Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O’Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on …

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto homered as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night after Padres star Manny Machado left with a leg injury. Two swings got us, but they were were two big swings.” It was the first time since last July against the Yankees that …

Rafael Devers sets team record by homering in 6th straight game as Red Sox top Rays 5-0
7 months ago

Rafael Devers sets team record by homering in 6th straight game as Red Sox top Rays 5-0

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rafael Devers set a team record by homering in his sixth consecutive game, Tanner Houck allowed two hits over seven innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night. I felt like I accomplished that pretty well tonight.” Ceddanne Rafaela also homered for the Red Sox, who returned to.500 at …

Nootbaar, Winn hit 2-run homers, Cardinals drop Red Sox below .500 with 10-6 win
7 months ago

Nootbaar, Winn hit 2-run homers, Cardinals drop Red Sox below .500 with 10-6 win

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit two-run homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Boston 10-6 on Friday night to drop the Red Sox below.500 for the first time since the season’s opening week. “The team did everything possible to score some runs, to get me some run support, but I wasn’t able to make the adjustment …

Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2
7 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the rival San Francisco Giants 10-2 on Tuesday night. “I thought I hit one today,” Ohtani said, “but I was disappointed it didn’t go over.” Will Smith hit an RBI single in the fifth …

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles. Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico …

Cardinals blow an early 6-run lead and then recover to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6
8 months, 1 week ago

Cardinals blow an early 6-run lead and then recover to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer, Paul Goldschmidt had the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals rebounded from blowing a six-run lead to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-6 on Friday night. “For the guys to keep their composure, stay in the game mentally, not allow the momentum to swing, the dugout was …

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak
1 year, 6 months ago

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak

Daily Mail  

Kiké Hernández hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night with the help of a late error by second baseman Gleyber Torres. Athletics' Seth Brown hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Brewers RAYS 7, RANGERS 3 Shane McClanahan became the first …

Soler’s pinch hit blast leads Marlins past Giants 4-3
1 year, 8 months ago

Soler’s pinch hit blast leads Marlins past Giants 4-3

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 Monday night. During Soler’s at-bat, first base umpire Lance Barrett signaled Giants starter Logan Webb had balked, allowing Jean Segura to score from third. “The first base umpire didn’t see that and he called …

‘We haven’t got it going.’ Dodgers’ offensive woes continue in loss to Cubs
1 year, 8 months ago

‘We haven’t got it going.’ Dodgers’ offensive woes continue in loss to Cubs

LA Times  

Cubs catcher Yan Gomes celebrates after the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman struck out to end the game Sunday. “I feel like we haven’t got it going,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said after suffering only the 13th four-strikeout game of his illustrious 14-year career. When you do that, you’re not going to score many runs.” Compounding their offensive woes are the concussion-like …

Dodgers heat up the bats in the cold and use big inning to defeat Rockies
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers heat up the bats in the cold and use big inning to defeat Rockies

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Jason Heyward hits a two-run homer as Colorado Rockies reliever Jake Bird looks on along with catcher Elias Díaz during the fifth inning Monday night. “Just go up there, trust our process, our plan of attack, and hope for the best.” The Dodgers tacked on two more runs in the seventh when Martinez doubled, Outman tripled — making …

Soler hits 2 HRs, again, as Royals beat White Sox 4-3
3 years, 4 months ago

Soler hits 2 HRs, again, as Royals beat White Sox 4-3

Associated Press  

— Jorge Soler hit two home runs for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. “When he gets it figured out, he’s a game-changer.” In his next at-bat, Soler hit another home run, this one 413 feet to left. …

Giants wait out Ohtani, beat Angels in 13 innings
3 years, 6 months ago

Giants wait out Ohtani, beat Angels in 13 innings

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday. PADRES 5, DODGERS 3 SAN DIEGO — Trent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth, San …

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