Mullins hits for cycle as Orioles top skidding Pirates 6-3
1 year, 7 months ago

Mullins hits for cycle as Orioles top skidding Pirates 6-3

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BALTIMORE — Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle for Baltimore, and his three-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. CARDINALS 8, RED SOX 6 BOSTON — Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and St. Louis beat Boston. After Josh Lowe’s three-run homer off Michael King in the eighth put the major league-leading Rays ahead 5-4, Aaron Judge walked against Jason Adam in the bottom half and Rizzo homered to right. PHILLIES 6, ROCKIES 3 DENVER — Bryce Harper broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double, Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer Philadelphia rallied past Colorado for its fourth straight win. DIAMONDBACKS 7, GIANTS 5 PHOENIX — Dominic Fletcher hit his first major league homer, doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and had four RBIs to help Arizona rally past San Francisco, ending a three-game slide.

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Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer
3 months ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press  

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, extending his playoff record. His homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise starter for the Mets. Schwarber has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games, ranking fourth behind Manny Ramirez, Jose Altuve and Bernie Williams.

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
3 months ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Orioles, Royals and … Babe Ruth? Astros 103, Tigers 0? Mets’ ‘Win Improbability’: MLB playoffs Day 1
3 months, 1 week ago

Orioles, Royals and … Babe Ruth? Astros 103, Tigers 0? Mets’ ‘Win Improbability’: MLB playoffs Day 1

New York Times  

You think it’s easy watching four postseason baseball games in one day so you don’t have to? Not to suggest it had been a while since any previous starting pitcher worked into the ninth in his team’s first game of that postseason and still lost a 1-0 heartbreaker. This was no ordinary day at the office for them, either: • …

Today in Sports - Ichiro Suzuki sets the MLB record for hits in a season, ends season with 262 hits
3 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Ichiro Suzuki sets the MLB record for hits in a season, ends season with 262 hits

Associated Press  

Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. 1988 — Steffi Graf beats Gabriela Sabatini 6-3, 6-3 to win the women’s singles tennis gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; clinches first and only Golden Slam in history. 1993 — In his first World Boxing Council heavyweight title defense Lennox Lewis …

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins
3 months, 1 week ago

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — James McCann hit a three-homer and Heston Kjerstad went deep to launch the Baltimore Orioles into the postseason with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that completed a three-game sweep on Sunday. “We broke down as the season went on, and that’s hard to say, but it happened,” said manager Rocco Baldelli, who was assured he’ll return …

Rivera hits 2 HRs and drives in 4 runs as the playoff-bound Orioles beat the Twins 9-2
3 months, 1 week ago

Rivera hits 2 HRs and drives in 4 runs as the playoff-bound Orioles beat the Twins 9-2

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Emmanuel Rivera went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. “A lot of guys have played really well on this road trip, so I’m encouraged how we’re playing going into the postseason,” said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, whose team has …

Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins’ playoff hopes with 7-2 victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins’ playoff hopes with 7-2 victory

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Cade Povich pitched shutout ball into the sixth, Ryan O’Hearn and Colton Cowser homered and the Baltimore Orioles eliminated the Minnesota Twins from postseason contention with a 7-2 victory Friday night. There’s going to be a lot of energy and excitement in the ballpark.” By the fifth inning, the Twins knew the Tigers had won and the Royals …

Reynolds homers twice, Pirates beat Yankees 4-2, delay NY from clinching ALCS home-field advantage
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reynolds homers twice, Pirates beat Yankees 4-2, delay NY from clinching ALCS home-field advantage

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bryan Reynolds homered twice, including a tiebreaking two-run drive in the eighth inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night and delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs. Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s two-run single put the Yankees ahead in the fifth inning but Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds …

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Stone Garrett homered in his first major league plate appearance in more than a year in a three-hit, three-RBI effort and the Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Washington’s Trevor Williams struck out five in five shutout innings and allowed three hits and two walks as …

Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Riley Greene hit an RBI double and the Detroit Tigers scored two runs on wild pitches in a 4-1 win over the record-breaking Chicago White Sox on Friday night, clinching a spot in the playoffs for the first time in a decade. “We never stopped believing, and that’s what did it for us.” Detroit completed a late-season surge …

Civale pitches 6 shutout innings, Ortiz has 3 hits in Brewers’ 5-2 win over Pirates
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Civale pitches 6 shutout innings, Ortiz has 3 hits in Brewers’ 5-2 win over Pirates

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Civale pitched six scoreless innings in his last start before the postseason and Joey Ortiz was a home run short of the cycle as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday. “In this day and age to see a pitcher like that … he had pinpoint control today.” Ortiz, a rookie third baseman, tripled …

Ortiz pitches seven strong innings as Pirates cool off NL Central champion Brewers 2-1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ortiz pitches seven strong innings as Pirates cool off NL Central champion Brewers 2-1

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Wednesday night. “When you work really hard and then you see the results, the results that you’ve be looking for, you just get excited,” Peguero said. “For how much it played and how much he was …

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season

Associated Press  

Sept. 26 1908 — Ed Reulbach of the Chicago Cubs became the only pitcher to throw two shutouts in a doubleheader, beating the Dodgers 5-0 and 3-0. 2000 — The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-1 to clinch the NL East and win their record ninth straight division title. 2008 — The Tampa Bay Rays won their first …

Brewers face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brewers face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Freddy Peralta ; Pirates: Luis Ortiz BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Brewers -152, Pirates +128; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 22 home runs, 54 walks and 85 RBI while …

Orioles clinch playoff berth, overcome Judge’s 56th home run to beat Yankees 5-3
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Orioles clinch playoff berth, overcome Judge’s 56th home run to beat Yankees 5-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Baltimore Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge’s major league-leading 56th home run to beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday night. I think today is a sense of relief.” Anthony Santander hit his 44th home run and Ramón Urías and Colton Cowser also went deep for Baltimore, which closed within five …

Marlins put reeling Twins in deeper trouble in wild-card race with 4-1 win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Marlins put reeling Twins in deeper trouble in wild-card race with 4-1 win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The cratering Minnesota Twins took another step backward in the American League wild-card race, as Jonah Bride homered to spark a four-run second inning off Bailey Ober for the 99-loss Miami Marlins in a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night. “Just with where we’re at in the season, every run counts and matters.” The Twins, who have also lost …

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Cody Bellinger tripled, singled twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night. Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season and Bryce Harper hit his 30th for the Phillies, who clinched their first NL East title in 13 years on Monday night. Philadelphia can also clinch home …

Pirates host the Brewers to begin 3-game series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pirates host the Brewers to begin 3-game series

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Tobias Myers ; Pirates: Bailey Falter BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Brewers -141, Pirates +120; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 22 home runs, 54 walks and 85 RBI …

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

Sept. 23 1908 — In a crucial game with the Chicago Cubs, Fred Merkle of the New York Giants failed to touch second base as the apparent winning run crossed home plate. 1952 — The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched the NL title, the first time since 1948 that the pennant wasn’t decided in the season’s final game. 1992 — Bip Roberts …

Tigers beat the Orioles 6-4 to inch closer in the AL wild-card race
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tigers beat the Orioles 6-4 to inch closer in the AL wild-card race

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Beau Brieske pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning, Riley Greene drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th and the Detroit Tigers inched closer in the AL wild-card chase by beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Saturday. “We’ve been battling for a long time now,” said shortstop Trey Sweeney, who made an acrobatic, game-saving catch …

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two runs — one earned — and five hits over six innings. “It’s the time of …

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Saturday to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title. Every pitch mattered and the crowd was in it the whole time.” Philadelphia, which has lost two of the …

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lenyn Sosa hit a tying two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost their 118th game when Fernando Tatis Jr.’s run-scoring double leading off the 10th lifted the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory on Friday night. The White Sox are one loss from tying the American League record …

Tucker, Bregman and Meyers homer to help Astros to 9-7 win over Angels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tucker, Bregman and Meyers homer to help Astros to 9-7 win over Angels

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a home run, and Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman both hit home runs while combining for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Friday night. The Angels scored three runs in the fifth to get within 8-6 before Tucker’s solo shot to the bullpen in …

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

Cowser and McCann homer twice as Orioles rout Tigers 7-1 to build on AL wild card lead
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowser and McCann homer twice as Orioles rout Tigers 7-1 to build on AL wild card lead

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Colton Cowser hit his 21st and 22nd home runs, James McCann added his sixth and seventh and the Orioles went deep a season-high five times in a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. “We’ve played good baseball the last two days,” said Corbin Burnes, who pitched seven shutout innings for a second time in as …

Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits over six innings, Dansby Swanson hit his 16th home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday to stave off elimination from postseason contention. “We got a big swing from Dansby early in the game and props to Mike Tauchman, as well,” Chicago manager Craig Counsell said. “I’m just …

Walker’s 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Walker’s 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night in the third game of a four-game series. We just weren’t able to hold on.” St. Louis jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning when Donovan …

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Milwaukee clinched its second straight division title and made the playoffs for the sixth time in the last …

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep. “He’s been in the league for a long time and there’s a reason why,” Mets manager Carlos …

Yastrzemski and Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles 5-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yastrzemski and Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles 5-3

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Mike Yastrzemski homered on the game’s first pitch, Michael Conforto also hit a solo shot and the San Francisco Giants beat the sinking Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Wednesday night. You don’t see that often, two leadoff homers like that.” Baltimore took a 2-1 lead in the third inning, but the Giants answered with a three-run fourth highlighted by a …

Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A’s edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A’s edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, who fell six games behind the New York Mets for the final NL wild card with 11 games left. Happ’s …

Harper and Wheeler lead Phillies to 5-1 victory over Brewers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Harper and Wheeler lead Phillies to 5-1 victory over Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back up the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Nick Castellanos added a solo shot and Trea Turner went 3 for 5 to help the Phillies move closer to …

Lance Lynn keeps Pirates’ bats quiet in 3-1 win for Cardinals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lance Lynn keeps Pirates’ bats quiet in 3-1 win for Cardinals

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn threw six strong innings in his 100th appearance at Busch Stadium, Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “To have a season where you don’t have a loss on your record at home is pretty cool.” The Cardinals are seven games out of the final NL …

Cardinals host the Pirates on 3-game home win streak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cardinals host the Pirates on 3-game home win streak

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bailey Falter ; Cardinals: Lance Lynn BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Cardinals -139, Pirates +117; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates. TOP PERFORMERS: Masyn Winn leads the …

Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Joey Ortiz and William Contreras each drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to clinching the NL Central title by beating the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Monday night. “At this point, it’s just trying to get everybody on the same page and trying to make as deep a run as you …

Rookie James Wood homers twice as Nationals defeat Marlins 4-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie James Wood homers twice as Nationals defeat Marlins 4-3

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rookie James Wood homered twice, MacKenzie Gore pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Sunday. Jose Ferrer allowed two Marlins to reach scoring position with one out in the ninth, but induced David Hensley’s RBI groundout and got Nick Fortes to fly out to secure his first save in …

Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Riley Greene homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore 4-2 on Sunday to take two of three from the Orioles. “That’s a really, really good team over there,” Greene said. “Our pitching’s been really good,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. We’re just not getting enough baserunners and when we do, we’re not …

Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper homered twice, Cal Stevenson hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and made a run-saving, highlight-reel catch in the eighth, and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to cool off the New York Mets with a 6-4 victory on Saturday. That’s a good team over there, and they’re playing well.” Starling Marte singled, tripled …

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. “You know, it’s not as consistent as it normally is.” Texas built a 2-0 lead early, capitalizing on a costly Emerson Hancock …

Spencer Schwellenbach stifles Shohei Ohtani, Braves beat Dodgers 6-2
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Spencer Schwellenbach stifles Shohei Ohtani, Braves beat Dodgers 6-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Spencer Schwellenbach kept Shohei Ohtani in the park and off the bases, while Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler went deep for the Atlanta Braves in a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on a damp Friday night. Ohtani was hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts, putting a hold on his quest to become the first player …

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel hit home runs and drove in two runs each, Alec Marsh struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped Pittsburgh’s four-game winning streak with an 8-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday night. With Minnesota’s loss Friday, the Royals moved 2 1/2-games ahead of the Twins for the …

Orioles’ Henderson breaks up combined no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, Tigers hold on for 1-0 win
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Orioles’ Henderson breaks up combined no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, Tigers hold on for 1-0 win

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Gunnar Henderson tripled just past the glove of diving first baseman Spencer Torkelson with two outs in the ninth inning for Baltimore’s first hit, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 1-0 win over the Orioles on Friday night. “There’s the letdown of the near-miss, but that’s still a shutout of a really good offense.” Brenan Hanifee …

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night. “Maybe I just wake up tomorrow, and I’m good to go, so I don’t really want to take any positions tonight because normally, with an injury you wait until the next day …

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss
4 months ago

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury. It’s hard to put into words right now.” TRAINER’S ROOM Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb is throwing weighted balls, and Vogt said the team is going …

Cedric Mullins hits 2 HRs, drives in 3 and the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-3
4 months ago

Cedric Mullins hits 2 HRs, drives in 3 and the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-3

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cedric Mullins hit two homers and drove in three runs, Albert Suárez gave up one run and struck out a career-best eight over six innings and the Baltimore Orioles held off the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night. Coming off his second-worst start of the season when he gave up six runs in 4 1/3 innings last …

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0
4 months ago

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in seven masterful innings and Salvador Perez hit two run-scoring singles to reach 100 RBIs for the second time as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-0 on Tuesday night. “I’m looking forward to going back and watching that, to be honest, because he must have been on the …

Andrew McCutchen reaches 20-homer plateau for 10th time as Pirates beat Marlins 6-4
4 months ago

Andrew McCutchen reaches 20-homer plateau for 10th time as Pirates beat Marlins 6-4

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run blast to reach the 20-homer plateau for the 10th time in his career and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Aroldis Chapman survived a rocky ninth to earn his eighth save on a night the Pirates used six relievers behind opener Carmen Mlodzinski. The 29-year-old Oller, one of …

Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber homer to help Phillies overpower Marlins 16-2
4 months ago

Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber homer to help Phillies overpower Marlins 16-2

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Trea Turner was a triple shy of the cycle, Kyle Schwarber hit his 33rd homer and Bryce Harper had three hits to help the Philadelphia Phillies overpower the Miami Marlins 16-2 on Friday night. “I’ll take whatever run support I can get.” For Rojas, it also washis first career multi-extra base hit game. We are always going to …

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