Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6
1 year, 5 months ago

Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Matt Olson says it’s no mystery why he’s leading the majors in RBIs. Olson drove in five runs with two homers, including a two-run shot in the eighth, and the Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Sunday to cap their sweep of the high-scoring series. “You know you’re probably not shutting them out,” said Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich, who homered and drove in two runs. “To keep roaring back, it’s a testament to how tough these guys are,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “There’s no panic in him.. There’s tremendous upside for him as he figures things out.” FIRST THINGS FIRST Thanks to Riley’s homer, the Braves have scored 109 first-inning runs, the most in the majors by any team in any inning.

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Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves

Associated Press  

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres San Diego; Wednesday, 8:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried ; Padres: Joe Musgrove BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Padres -122, Braves +102; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Padres have a 43-13 record in …

Mets try to sweep Brewers in NL Wild Card Series
3 months, 1 week ago

Mets try to sweep Brewers in NL Wild Card Series

Associated Press  

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea ; Brewers: Frankie Montas BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -110, Brewers -109; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers take on the New York Mets on Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Mets have hit 207 total …

Mets aim to stop road skid, face the Brewers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets aim to stop road skid, face the Brewers

Associated Press  

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Quintana ; Brewers: Jared Koenig BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -118, Brewers -102; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will try to stop a four-game road skid when they play the Milwaukee Brewers. TOP PERFORMERS: William Contreras leads the Brewers with …

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 …

Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Michael Harris II had three more hits, including a solo home run and an RBI double, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shut down the New York Mets again as the Atlanta Braves cruised to a 5-1 win Tuesday night in the opener of a pivotal three-game series. We just have to come out and do the same thing the …

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 …

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 …

Gurriel’s tiebreaking homer in sixth inning helps Diamondbacks beat Brewers 7-4
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurriel’s tiebreaking homer in sixth inning helps Diamondbacks beat Brewers 7-4

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in his return from the injured list as the Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back after blowing a four-run lead and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Friday night. The Diamondbacks moved into sole possession of the NL’s second wild-card spot by taking a one-game lead over the New York Mets, who lost …

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves’ run of six straight NL East titles ended Friday night with a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins as Jake Burger singled and doubled. We’re down to eight, and we need to take care of business tomorrow.” Kyle Stowers also singled and doubled for Miami, on track for its worst record since going 57-105 in …

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, Chris Sale coasted to his major league-leading 18th win and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday. He has 18 wins for a reason.” Olson hit his 27th home run and second of the series leading off the second inning. Harris hit the Braves’ sixth home run …

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 …

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 …

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Michael Harris II and Matt Olson homered for Atlanta, but the Braves blew a four-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. “We kind of shot ourselves in the foot a couple times,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. There were a couple plays that could have been executed better.” Spencer Steer homered …

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 …

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0 on Monday night, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury — up from 59 …

Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Sunday night. “I don’t want to say it was the biggest win of the year, but it felt big considering what we’ve been going through,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, whose team …

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory and keep pace in the AL West and wild-card races. “And that’s where we’re focused right now.” Kirby was not overpowering, notching the first of three …

Dodgers try to break 3-game road slide, play the Braves
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers try to break 3-game road slide, play the Braves

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Atlanta; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Walker Buehler ; Braves: Charlie Morton BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Braves -110, Dodgers -109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Atlanta Braves looking to break a three-game road skid. The Dodgers are third in the majors with 205 …

Adames hits grand slam as part of a 2-homer night, Brewers overpower D-backs 15-8
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Adames hits grand slam as part of a 2-homer night, Brewers overpower D-backs 15-8

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Willy Adames hit a grand slam as part of a two-homer night, Garrett Mitchell added a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-8 on Saturday. “It’s been a special year for me and the team.” Arizona still has sole possession of the second NL wild-card spot, but is just one game ahead of the …

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale allowed one run and struck out six over six innings, shutting down Shohei Ohtani in the process, for his major league-leading 17th win of the season as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-1 on Saturday night. “With what he’s done this year, if he gets the ball in the air, it’s probably not …

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 …

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 …

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

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
4 months, 1 week 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. …

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. “No excuses.” Ober, who had logged at least six innings and allowed three runs or fewer …

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row, Braves beat Phillies 3-2
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row, Braves beat Phillies 3-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retired 19 hitters in a row and the Atlanta Braves took two of three in their series with NL East-leading Philadelphia, beating the Phillies 3-2 Thursday night. “None are any more important than the others because it’s just about winning games.” Schwellenbach, a surprise contributor to a rotation that lost ace Spencer Strider to a …

Greene, Sweeney and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-2
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Greene, Sweeney and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Riley Greene, Trey Sweeney and Kerry Carpenter homered, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Wednesday night. Greene, Sweeney, Carpenter and Parker Meadows, who had three hits from the leadoff spot, were among seven left-handed batters in the Tigers’ starting lineup for the matchup with Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. “I was just on the heater …

Ramón Laureano’s homer helps power Braves to 3-1 victory over Angels
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramón Laureano’s homer helps power Braves to 3-1 victory over Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ramón Laureano homered for the second straight game and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up a 10-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. “There were some rough games in there but any time you can come West and finish over.500 that’s pretty good,” manager Brian Snitker said. I don’t think any …

Mickey Moniak and Logan O’Hoppe stop their slumps to lift Angels over Braves
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mickey Moniak and Logan O’Hoppe stop their slumps to lift Angels over Braves

LA Times  

Logan O’Hoppe hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning during the Angels’ 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Mickey Moniak hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and Logan O’Hoppe stopped an 0-for-29 slump with a tying homer in the fourth and the Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday …

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — TJ Friedl homered twice on his 29th birthday, Jonathan India also hit two home runs and drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 9-2 victory Wednesday night. So it was awesome.” Tyler Stephenson also homered to help the Reds sweep a three-game series for the first …

Gausman and Guerrero Jr. continue their hot streaks as the Blue Jays beat the Angels 6-1
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gausman and Guerrero Jr. continue their hot streaks as the Blue Jays beat the Angels 6-1

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run since the All-Star break and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night. “Veteran pitcher and he took a young club to school.” Guerrero drove a hanging sweeper from Angels starter Carson Fulmer into the Blue Jays’ bullpen …

Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Orlando Arcia power the Braves past the Marlins, 4-2
5 months, 1 week ago

Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Orlando Arcia power the Braves past the Marlins, 4-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit first-inning home runs, Orlando Arcia added a shot in the third and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday night. We’re kind of scratching the surface of doing that.” Charlie Morton allowed just one run on five hits in six innings. He had a tough first inning, but it …

José Ramírez hits 2 homers to help AL-leading Guardians rout rebuilding Tigers 8-4
5 months, 1 week ago

José Ramírez hits 2 homers to help AL-leading Guardians rout rebuilding Tigers 8-4

Associated Press  

DETROIT — José Ramírez homered twice to give him 26 this season and had an RBI double, providing plenty of offense for the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians in an 8-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Tanner Bibee Bibee kept the Tigers scoreless until they opened the seventh inning with three straight hits, including Dillon Dingler’s RBI double …

Schwellenbach strikes out 11 and Braves hit 3 homers to snap 6-game skid with 4-0 win over Mets
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Schwellenbach strikes out 11 and Braves hit 3 homers to snap 6-game skid with 4-0 win over Mets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Spencer Schwellenbach struck out a career-best 11 over seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Atlanta Braves stopped a six-game losing streak Saturday with a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets. The banged-up Braves halted their longest skid since a six-game slide in September 2017 — the final week of Brian Snitker’s first full season …

Gorman helps Cards overcome Ozuna’s 2 homers for 9-5 win after Braves take doubleheader opener in 10
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gorman helps Cards overcome Ozuna’s 2 homers for 9-5 win after Braves take doubleheader opener in 10

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Gray “did a nice job navigating that lineup” and regrouped after the rocky sixth inning to pitch …

Willie Calhoun hits two homers, including walk-off blast, in Angels’ comeback
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Willie Calhoun hits two homers, including walk-off blast, in Angels’ comeback

LA Times  

Willie Calhoun celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a two-run, walk-off home run in the 10th inning of the Angels’ 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Willie Calhoun hit a two-run, walk-off homer in the 10th inning, sending the Angels to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. “It’s …

Sale wins MLB-leading 12th game, Duvall adds 3-run HR and the Braves beat the D-backs 6-2
6 months ago

Sale wins MLB-leading 12th game, Duvall adds 3-run HR and the Braves beat the D-backs 6-2

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Chris Sale outdueled Zac Gallen with 5 1/3 solid innings, Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. “We’ve got our eyes on the prize and that’s the most important thing.” Gallen gave up five runs, including four earned, over 5 1/3 innings. …

Sparked by Murphy’s tying homer in the 9th, Braves rally for 5-4 win over D-backs in 11 innings
6 months ago

Sparked by Murphy’s tying homer in the 9th, Braves rally for 5-4 win over D-backs in 11 innings

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sean Murphy hit a tying homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Marcell Ozuna drove in the decisive run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Monday night for their third straight victory. “You’ve just got to finish the inning,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. …

Yelich, Perkins power Brewers to 9-2 victory over Dodgers and avoid being swept in weekend series
6 months ago

Yelich, Perkins power Brewers to 9-2 victory over Dodgers and avoid being swept in weekend series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Christian Yelich and Blake Perkins both homered, had three hits and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium. Yelich, voted in as one of the NL’s starting outfielders for the July 16 All-Star Game, batted.393 with three homers and five …

Tarik Skubal fans career-high 13, Zach McKinstry homers as Tigers beat Reds 5-1 to complete sweep
6 months ago

Tarik Skubal fans career-high 13, Zach McKinstry homers as Tigers beat Reds 5-1 to complete sweep

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings, Zach McKinstry hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers swept a series for the first time since late May, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. McKinstry drove in Detroit’s first run with a base hit in the fourth inning off Reds starter Graham Ashcraft before …

Rookie Schwellenbach shines as Braves ride homers from Ozuna, Albies to 5-1 win over Phillies
6 months ago

Rookie Schwellenbach shines as Braves ride homers from Ozuna, Albies to 5-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach gave up only one run in six innings, Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Saturday night. Manager Brian Snitker said Schwellenbach’s win “was very, very impressive from the get-go.” Suárez allowed five runs in five innings in his third consecutive start in which …

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 …

Logan O’Hoppe’s 3-run homer propels Angels past Tigers 5-2 for 5th straight win
6 months, 1 week ago

Logan O’Hoppe’s 3-run homer propels Angels past Tigers 5-2 for 5th straight win

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Logan O’Hoppe hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight win. O’Hoppe’s heroics helped support a great night from the Angels’ bullpen, which allowed only one hit in 6 1/3 innings and retired the last 16 batters they faced. There’s …

Logan O’Hoppe and Luis Rengifo power Angels to their fifth consecutive win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Logan O’Hoppe and Luis Rengifo power Angels to their fifth consecutive win

LA Times  

Luis Rengifo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium on Friday. Logan O’Hoppe hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight win. O’Hoppe’s heroics helped support a great night from the Angels’ bullpen, which …

Zach Neto’s 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Zach Neto’s 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Neto had a tiebreaking three-run double in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 Wednesday to sweep their three-game series. Max Schuemann had an early RBI double that should have driven in two runs for the A’s, but Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion when he failed to …

Kirby allows 1 run in 6 innings, Raleigh hits 3-run homer, and Mariners beat Rays 5-2 to avoid sweep
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirby allows 1 run in 6 innings, Raleigh hits 3-run homer, and Mariners beat Rays 5-2 to avoid sweep

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — George Kirby allowed one run in six innings, Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday. “Happy flight.” Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz, who blew his second save in 15 chances on Monday, loaded the bases with no outs in …

Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Max Fried shut down the Yankees for five innings before tiring on a blistering afternoon, Jarred Kelenic drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 3-1 on Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games following a five-game losing streak. “Quite honestly, I still don’t think we’re hitting on all cylinders.” Fried allowed three …

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. “It’s good to see the guys hung in there and, hopefully, …

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