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 sequence that exemplified the Orioles’ shortcomings of late. Giants rookie Hayden Birdsong gave up three runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings to earn his first win in eight starts since July 27. “To win the first two here, it’s good.” KIMBREL CUT The Orioles bid farewell to struggling reliever Craig Kimbrel, designating him for assignment less than 24 hours after he gave up six runs in the ninth inning of a 10-0 loss to the Giants.

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Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Michael Conforto and Brett Wisely each hit three-run homers in San Francisco’s six-run third inning, and the Giants won their fifth straight against playoff contenders by crushing the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-0 on Tuesday night. “You start playing well and you just feel like you’ve got a chance to win.” Patrick Bailey hit a solo homer in the second …

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 …

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 …

Blake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Blake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings and allowed just one hit to carry the San Francisco Giants past the faltering Baltimore Orioles 10-0 on Tuesday night. “We had a tough night.” In this one, the Giants got the only run they needed when Mike Yastrzemski drove the second pitch from Orioles starter Albert Suárez over the …

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 …

Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2
4 months ago

Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Willy Adames and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, William Contreras later added a two-run shot and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Saturday night. Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount, who spent his entire career in Milwaukee and owns many of the franchise’s hitting records, never homered more than 29 times …

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Matt Chapman’s bases-clearing double in 8th lifts Giants to 3-1 win over Marlins
4 months, 1 week ago

Matt Chapman’s bases-clearing double in 8th lifts Giants to 3-1 win over Marlins

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman hit a bases-clearing double in the eighth inning, Blake Snell pitched seven strong innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night. “Thank God,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said of his reaction to Chapman’s hit, adding that the team “needed a spark like that.” The Giants are back at.500 at …

Bogaerts has RBI single, Merrell makes game-saving catch in 9th as Padres beat Pirates 2-1
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bogaerts has RBI single, Merrell makes game-saving catch in 9th as Padres beat Pirates 2-1

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Xander Bogaerts had an RBI single in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrell made a game-saving diving catch in the ninth inning, and Joe Musgrove had a solid return from the 60-day injured list as the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Monday night. With San Diego leading 2-1 and the Pirates’ tying run at …

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1
6 months ago

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 10 and allowed one run in seven innings, and rookie Joey Loperfido homered and tripled to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. He was really good.” Loperfido hit a two-run homer as the Astros jumped on Bryan Hoeing for four runs in the …

Lindor’s 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500
6 months ago

Lindor’s 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. And then, the at-bats in the ninth, unbelievable.” Chapman walked Francisco Alvarez leading off the ninth and gave up Harrison …

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season
6 months, 1 week ago

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Sunday night to snap a six-game skid. RED SOX 4, PADRES 1 BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and Boston ended San Diego’s five-game winning …

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

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer to spark a six-run second inning, Gunnar Henderson reached base four times and the Baltimore Orioles knocked out rookie pitcher Luis Gil early in a 17-5 rout of the New York Yankees on Thursday. Baltimore also improved to 19-7 against the AL East this season and 51-27 since the start of …

Edwin Díaz blows save for skidding Mets as Giants win 7-2 in 10 innings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Edwin Díaz blows save for skidding Mets as Giants win 7-2 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mike Yastrzemski capped a five-run 10th inning Saturday with a three-run triple and the San Francisco Giants earned a 7-2 win over the skidding New York Mets. The Giants, who overcame deficits of at least four runs in winning each of their previous three games, forced extra innings Saturday on LaMonte Wade Jr.’s pinch-hit RBI single in …

O’Hearn homers as the Orioles rally past the White Sox 5-3
7 months, 2 weeks ago

O’Hearn homers as the Orioles rally past the White Sox 5-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Ryan O’Hearn, Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg homered during Baltimore’s five-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Saturday. “To be able to finish off an at-bat like that with a homer, we hadn’t had much going on all day,” O’Hearn said. But yeah, I’ve got to wear that one for a little …

Giants rally from a big deficit again and spoil a solid start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 win over Pirates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants rally from a big deficit again and spoil a solid start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 win over Pirates

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Matt Chapman homered for the third straight game, this one a three-run drive during an eighth-inning rally, and the San Francisco Giants spoiled a solid start by Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes to surge to a 7-6 win on Thursday. “Incredible,” San Francisco manager Bob Melvin said, later adding, “It’s a complete team win, both games.” Skenes allowed …

Giants hit 3 RBI singles in 4-run 10th inning and rally from a 5-run deficit to top the Pirates 9-5
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants hit 3 RBI singles in 4-run 10th inning and rally from a 5-run deficit to top the Pirates 9-5

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Patrick Bailey hit the first of three RBI singles in a four-run 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. “If we come back and don’t win that game, it’s almost like losing another really, really, really tough game.” Chapman hit a two-run …

Matt Chapman’s grand slam leads the Giants past the Reds 5-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Matt Chapman’s grand slam leads the Giants past the Reds 5-1

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman hit a grand slam in the first inning to lead the struggling San Francisco Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Black was helped by outfielder Heliot Ramos, who threw out two runners from right field trying to stretch hits into doubles and then made a diving catch in left field …

Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel homer as the Cubs rally past the Giants 11-8
1 year, 4 months ago

Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel homer as the Cubs rally past the Giants 11-8

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Christopher Morel flipped aside his bat as the ball flew over the wall in center, punctuating another big homer for the energetic slugger. Morel and Seiya Suzuki homered during Chicago’s six-run seventh inning, and the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 11-8 on Tuesday for their third consecutive win. “And, you know, more times than not, I think …

Santander hits 9th-inning homer to give the Orioles a 1-0 win in Judge’s Yankees return
1 year, 5 months ago

Santander hits 9th-inning homer to give the Orioles a 1-0 win in Judge’s Yankees return

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Anthony Santander said it felt like a playoff game at Camden Yards. Santander homered off Tommy Kahnle in the ninth inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 victory over New York on Friday night, spoiling Aaron Judge’s return for the Yankees. In the eighth inning alone, Santander made a lunging, sliding catch in right field, and second baseman …

MLB ROUNDUP: Mets drop SIXTH straight after blowing ninth-inning lead to Braves
1 year, 7 months ago

MLB ROUNDUP: Mets drop SIXTH straight after blowing ninth-inning lead to Braves

Daily Mail  

The Mets led 10-7 in the eighth inning and still had a one-run advantage in the ninth but were unable to put away the Braves as they fell 13-10 in 10 innings. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies after hitting a walk off three run home run Albies gave the Braves the win in the 10th inning, and the shot …

Oakland As lose 45TH game of the season to break another unwanted record, Braves' win over Phillies
1 year, 7 months ago

Oakland As lose 45TH game of the season to break another unwanted record, Braves' win over Phillies

Daily Mail  

Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston´s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss. Houston Astros left fielder Corey Julks catches a fly out hit by Oakland Athletics' Nick Allen BRAVES 11, PHILLIES 4 Ronald Acuña Jr. drove in three runs with four …

Conforto goes 4 for 4 with a homer, Giants use six pitchers to blank Brewers 5-0
1 year, 7 months ago

Conforto goes 4 for 4 with a homer, Giants use six pitchers to blank Brewers 5-0

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Michael Conforto needed some time to adjust to changes he was making in his hitting approach. Conforto went 4 for 4 with a homer, and six San Francisco pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Thursday night. “That’s pretty special.” Conforto stole a base and reached on each of his five …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Orioles complete four-game sweep of Angels
2 years, 6 months ago

Orioles complete four-game sweep of Angels

LA Times  

Angels left fielder Monte Harrison is greeted at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning Sunday in Baltimore. The Baltimore Orioles rolled to their eighth straight victory Sunday, using successive four-run innings and three RBIs by Ramon Urias in a 9-5 victory over the road-weary Los Angeles Angels. Baltimore fell behind 2-0 before storming back …

White Sox rally past Yankees 9-8 in ‘Field of Dreams’ game
3 years, 4 months ago

White Sox rally past Yankees 9-8 in ‘Field of Dreams’ game

Associated Press  

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa. BREWERS 17, CUBS 4 CHICAGO — Luis Urías tied a major league …

Anthony Rizzo homers again, Yankees overpower Orioles 10-3
3 years, 5 months ago

Anthony Rizzo homers again, Yankees overpower Orioles 10-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Recently acquired Anthony Rizzo homered again, DJ LeMahieu drove in four runs and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Wednesday night. ROYALS 9, WHITE SOX 1 CHICAGO — Salvador Pérez hit a two-run homer and Kansas City went deep four times to beat Chicago. BLUE JAYS 8, INDIANS 6 TORONTO — George Springer …

Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid
3 years, 5 months ago

Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid

Associated Press  

— Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urias each had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Saturday night. “He was terrific and everything we’d hoped for,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “That’s one for him to put in the memory bank of how he should be tagging the …

AL East-leading Red Sox beat short-handed Yankees 4-0
3 years, 5 months ago

AL East-leading Red Sox beat short-handed Yankees 4-0

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and J.D. Juan Soto had four hits, including two home runs, and Gerardo Parra had a three-run homer for Washington, which has lost five straight and 10 of 12. DODGERS 10, ROCKIES 4 DENVER — Julio Urías became the first 12-game winner in the …

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 …

A night of heroic, late-game feats ends with Dodgers falling to Giants in 10th
3 years, 7 months ago

A night of heroic, late-game feats ends with Dodgers falling to Giants in 10th

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Buster Posey during the eighth inning of an 8-5 loss in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes hits a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers to tie the game in the ninth inning. “That was …

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