Cruz breaks slump with 3 hits, Jones cruises as Pirates beat Brewers 4-2 to end 6-game skid
8 months ago

Cruz breaks slump with 3 hits, Jones cruises as Pirates beat Brewers 4-2 to end 6-game skid

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 on Monday night to stop the Brewers’ four-game win streak. “You get called in by the manager and he’s asking something of you, you want to be able to hold up your end of the bargain and try to step up.” Rhys Hoskins homered off Jones leading off the fifth, then walked to load the bases with two outs in the sixth. “That’s the game,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. We didn’t get the big hit at the big time.” TRAINER’S ROOM Brewers: RHP Jakob Junis was taken to a hospital during batting practice after being struck in the neck by a line drive off the bat of Pirates INF Alika Williams.

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Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run triple in 10th to lead Reds to 3-0 win over Cubs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run triple in 10th to lead Reds to 3-0 win over Cubs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Elly De La Cruz hit two-run triple in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds ended their season with a 3-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. “Elly, before today, said he was going to get us that win and sure enough he came up big today,” said Reds interim manager Freddie …

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

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

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

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos
3 months ago

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals’ late-season losing streak stretched to five on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, who got three hits from Heliot Ramos. “You’ve got to make your own breaks,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I didn’t have a great angle from where I was sitting, but they called it foul and it’s …

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

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

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Jonathan India leads off 9-run 1st inning with long homer, helping Reds rout Astros 12-5
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jonathan India leads off 9-run 1st inning with long homer, helping Reds rout Astros 12-5

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jonathan India led off Cincinnati’s nine-run first inning with a 436-foot homer and the Reds cruised to their second straight victory over the Houston Astros, 12-5 on Wednesday night. That’s one you want to put behind quickly and get ready for your next one.” Reds starter Nick Martinez pitched into the sixth, allowing four runs and six hits. …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Elly De La Cruz drives in 2 runs as Reds crush Pirates 10-2
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Elly De La Cruz drives in 2 runs as Reds crush Pirates 10-2

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Elly De La Cruz had three hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Cincinnati Reds breezed past the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Saturday night. The 23-year-old right-hander, Cincinnati’s minor league Pitcher of the Year in 2023, struck out four against two walks in his second start since being called up to help the Reds’ …

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Bryan De La Cruz drove in a pair of runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Friday night. Cincinnati’s battered starting rotation took another hit Friday when the club placed Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list with a strained left shoulder. Today was kind of like the David Bednar we’re used to …

Brewers win 5-4 to snap 3-game skid and end Dodgers’ 5-game winning streak
4 months, 1 week ago

Brewers win 5-4 to snap 3-game skid and end Dodgers’ 5-game winning streak

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Devin Williams retired Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in order in the ninth inning to preserve the Milwaukee Brewers’ 5-4 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday that snapped the Dodgers’ five-game winning streak. “That’s the Brewers you guys have seen all year.” Los Angeles’ most critical error came in the seventh, when Betts misplayed a ball …

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

De La Cruz’s 4 extra-base hits help Reds overcome Sánchez’s 480-foot homer to beat Marlins 10-3
4 months, 2 weeks ago

De La Cruz’s 4 extra-base hits help Reds overcome Sánchez’s 480-foot homer to beat Marlins 10-3

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Elly De La Cruz became the youngest Cincinnati player with four extra-base hits in a game since at least 1901 and the Reds overcame Jesús Sánchez’s 480-foot home run, the longest in the major league this season, in a 10-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. “Also appreciate my teammates and the support they give me.” …

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pirates shutting down rookie pitcher Jared Jones for at least 2 weeks with right lat strain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pirates shutting down rookie pitcher Jared Jones for at least 2 weeks with right lat strain

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down rookie right-hander Jared Jones for at least two weeks while he deals with a right lat strain. The team placed the 22-year-old Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday after he exited his start against St. Louis after five innings a day earlier with discomfort in his right side. Pittsburgh manager …

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
5 months, 4 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 …

Jared Jones strikes out 8, Oneil Cruz hits the ball into the Allegheny as Pirates edge Rays 4-3
6 months ago

Jared Jones strikes out 8, Oneil Cruz hits the ball into the Allegheny as Pirates edge Rays 4-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones struck out eight, Oneil Cruz homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday. The 22-year-old right-hander hit Brandon Lowe and Amed Rosario in the first inning, catching Rosario’s helmet with a 99 mph fastball that forced the third baseman to exit with facial lacerations. Asked what his …

Otto Lopez’s RBI single in the 9th gives Marlins 4-3 victory over the Cardinals
6 months ago

Otto Lopez’s RBI single in the 9th gives Marlins 4-3 victory over the Cardinals

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Otto Lopez got his second walk-off hit of the season, a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday. The Cardinals tied it in the second on a 436-foot homer to center by Nolan Gorman, his 16th, off Marlins starter Yonny …

Ortiz and Wilson lead Brewers to 3-1 win over the Reds
6 months, 1 week ago

Ortiz and Wilson lead Brewers to 3-1 win over the Reds

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Joey Ortiz hit a three-run homer, Bryse Wilson gave up three hits in 5 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Saturday. “I think the Orioles messed up,” Wilson said of the trade with Baltimore that brought Ortiz along with left-handed pitcher DL Hall to Milwaukee for 2021 Cy Young Award winner Corbin …

Bohm ties game with homer in 8th, Castellanos doubles in 10th, leading Phillies past Brewers 2-1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bohm ties game with homer in 8th, Castellanos doubles in 10th, leading Phillies past Brewers 2-1

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos won the game with an RBI double in the 10th inning after Alec Bohm tied the score with a solo homer in the eighth to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. Manager Rob Thomson — a former catcher — said Realmuto was “one of the toughest guys I’ve ever been …

Mitch Keller keeps torrid May going by keeping Atlanta in check in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win over Braves
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mitch Keller keeps torrid May going by keeping Atlanta in check in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller pitched into the seventh inning, Nick Gonzales delivered an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Saturday. “I was hoping he’d get us three outs and the fact that he got us five outs was huge,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said of Keller. How sharp he was.” Bryan Reynolds had two …

Giants rally from a big deficit again and spoil a solid start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 win over Pirates
6 months, 4 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 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 …

Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 3-2
7 months ago

Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 3-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Mitch Keller pitched six effective innings, Nick Gonzales hit a key two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday. “Very proud to finish this road trip the way we did,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. I think we’re seeing the benefits of it since he’s been back in the big leagues.” TRAINER’S ROOM …

Giancarlo Stanton’s HR, Carlos Rodón’s 6-plus strong innings power Yankees past Twins 5-1
7 months, 1 week ago

Giancarlo Stanton’s HR, Carlos Rodón’s 6-plus strong innings power Yankees past Twins 5-1

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Giancarlo Stanton homered and Carlos Rodón overcame a shaky start and worked six-plus strong innings as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night. “That’s the Ian we know where it’s good life to the sinker and the four-seam, jumping out ahead like he’s been doing a lot, but able to put some guys …

Electric Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Jared Jones is piling up strikeouts and silencing doubters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Electric Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Jared Jones is piling up strikeouts and silencing doubters

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones understands the plan. “Obviously, I’ve had a short leash before, and that was to protect me,” Jones said. Jones fanned Brendton Doyle and Ryan McMahon then got Elias Diaz to tap Jones’ 96th and final pitch to second base for a routine ground ball to finish one of the most dominant outings by a Pittsburgh starter …

Jared Jones dazzles, Jack Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jared Jones dazzles, Jack Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. “Just very good for our whole group.” Jared Jones, Colin Holderman and David Bednar combined for a one-hitter as the Pirates won for just the fourth time in their …

Cubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win

Hindustan Times  

CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner hit his first career lead-off home run, Christopher Morel hit his third homer in as many games and Patrick Wisdom sent one into the stands as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Saturday. Jackson Chourio singled before Counsell brought in Mark Leiter Jr. Sal Frelick then doubled on a ground ball to Mike …

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves

Hindustan Times  

SEATTLE — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners' bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. With Castillo’s stellar outing, Mariners starting pitchers have allowed two earned runs or fewer in a franchise-record 18 consecutive games. Atlanta threatened in the fourth inning when …

Pirates stay careful with prized rookie Jared Jones despite overpowering performance vs Mets
8 months ago

Pirates stay careful with prized rookie Jared Jones despite overpowering performance vs Mets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Although the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close ballgame Tuesday night, they might have found their future ace. Rookie right-hander Jared Jones fired five shutout innings in his fourth major league start, throwing 50 of 59 pitches for strikes during a dominant performance against the New York Mets. “But again, this kid is really important to us and …

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates
8 months ago

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “It seems like every night it’s been somebody different for this team,” Wendle said. “Right now we find a way to get Ws.” Garrett, who didn’t even …

Elly De La Cruz homers again as the Reds pound the White Sox 11-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Elly De La Cruz homers again as the Reds pound the White Sox 11-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run drive for his fourth homer in his last four games, helping Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 11-1 on Friday night. “Just probably the best collective effort in a game I’ve had this year to this point.” Chicago finished with four hits in its seventh loss …

Walker hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks stop Yankees’ win streak at 5 games with 7-0 victory
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Walker hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks stop Yankees’ win streak at 5 games with 7-0 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer, Zac Gallen pitched six sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 7-0 on Tuesday night to end the Yankees’ season-opening win streak at five games. “You put up three quick points and start playing downhill baseball,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. He was just pounding the zone, in …

Rockies LF Nolan Jones makes another defensive mistake in loss to Cubs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rockies LF Nolan Jones makes another defensive mistake in loss to Cubs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Nolan Jones made no excuses. Jones had another adventure in left field during Colorado’s 5-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday — a day after he made a costly defensive mistake at Arizona. “I came up hard and thought I was going to have a play at the plate and peaked up a little bit and the …

Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central
1 year, 2 months ago

Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central title for the third time in six seasons despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis, with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves. ANGELS 9, RANGERS 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brandon Drury had three hits, including a home run, Reid Detmers threw seven solid innings …

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — William Contreras hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame rookie Jasson Domínguez’s fourth homer to drop the New York Yankees back below.500 with an 8-2 victory on Friday night. The catcher got his clutch hit two days striking out on a 97 mph full-count fastball that appeared a little outside …

Choi, Reynolds, Santana homer to lead the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Padres
1 year, 4 months ago

Choi, Reynolds, Santana homer to lead the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Padres

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Ji Man Choi, Bryan Reynolds and Carlos Santana hit home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Wednesday to win two of three games. “He’s an All-Star, man,” said bench coach Don Kelly, who served as acting manager while Derek Shelton served a one-game suspension handed down by major league …

Santana’s HR in 9th inning rallies Pirates past Brewers 8-7
1 year, 5 months ago

Santana’s HR in 9th inning rallies Pirates past Brewers 8-7

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Carlos Santana hit his eighth career walk-off home run, a two-run shot to cap a three-run ninth inning and rally the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. It’s good.” Santana also doubled twice and is 10 for 18 in his last four games while McCutchen homered among his three …

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 …

Reynolds’ leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
2 years, 4 months ago

Reynolds’ leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Back-and-forth game, too.” It was Williams’ first home run allowed in 44 games this season, ending a streak of 30 consecutive appearances without allowing a run since giving …

Marlins beat Pirates 8-1 and end 37-inning scoreless streak
2 years, 5 months ago

Marlins beat Pirates 8-1 and end 37-inning scoreless streak

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Joey Wendle had three hits and two RBIs, Braxton Garrett pitched six sharp innings and the Miami Marlins emphatically ended their 37-inning scoreless streak by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night. “I didn’t think Zach was very sharp,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. He left some breaking balls up, and when you leave breaking balls up …

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win
2 years, 6 months ago

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Thairo Estrada hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth and Brandon Crawford doubled in two runs, lifting the Giants to their fourth straight win and …

Dodgers come out swinging in 11-1 rout of the Pirates
2 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers come out swinging in 11-1 rout of the Pirates

LA Times  

Edwin Rios and Gavin Lux are greeted by Freddie Freeman as they return to the dugout after scoring on a double by Austin Barnes off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Anthony Banda during the third inning Tuesday in Pittsburgh. “Just good to see guys break out.” The Dodgers opened the scoring quickly, striking twice in the first on doubles from Freddie Freeman, …

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