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

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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 tied the NL record with his 10th consecutive hit, then grounded out against Pedro Astacio to end his streak in the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2001 — Sammy Sosa became the first player to hit three home runs in a game three times in a season, but Moises Alou’s two-run shot rallied Houston to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs. 2016 — David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the first inning to set the RBIs record for a player in his final season, and the AL East-leading Boston beat Tampa Bay 2-1 for its ninth straight victory.

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Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history
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Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history

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New York Yankees right-hander Don Larsen delivers a pitch in the fourth inning on Oct. 8, 1956, en route to the first World Series perfect game. Don Larsen was a mediocre pitcher at best, going 81-91 with a 3.78 earned-run average in 14 seasons, and he was so bad in his first World Series start in 1956 that he was …

This Date in Baseball - Ichiro Suzuki sets MLB record for hits in a season, ends season with 262
2 months, 3 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Ichiro Suzuki sets MLB record for hits in a season, ends season with 262

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Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-3 in the first World Series game. 1932 — Babe Ruth, as legend has it, called his home run against Chicago’s Charlie Root in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series, won by the New York Yankees 7-5 at Wrigley Field. 1978 — The Cleveland …

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

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

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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 …

This Date in Baseball - Francisco Rodriguez ends the season with a major league record 62 saves
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This Date in Baseball - Francisco Rodriguez ends the season with a major league record 62 saves

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Sept. 24 1940 — Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox hit his 500th career home run off Philadelphia’s George Caster in the first game of a doubleheader at Shibe Park. 1998 — Boston’s Tom Gordon set a major league record for most consecutive saves with his 42nd to preserve the Red Sox’ 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. 2008 — …

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 …

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano became baseball’s 1st 40-40-40 player, HRs, Doubles, and SBs
3 months ago

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano became baseball’s 1st 40-40-40 player, HRs, Doubles, and SBs

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Sept. 22 1911 — Cy Young, 44, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for his 511th and final major league victory. 1973 — Baltimore’s Al Bumbry tied the major-league record with three triples as the Orioles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 and clinched the American League East title. 1990 — Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs stole his 300th base in …

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies
3 months ago

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies

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LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani set a major league record by homering and stealing a base in the same game for the 14th time and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night. Ohtani’s 52nd homer and 52nd stolen base allowed him to break the previous mark of 13 games with at least …

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

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

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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,” …

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

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

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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 …

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge becomes the sixth player in MLB history to have a 60 HR season
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This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge becomes the sixth player in MLB history to have a 60 HR season

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Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1988 — Wade Boggs became the first player this century to get 200 hits in six consecutive seasons as the Boston Red Sox pounded Toronto 13-2. 1992 — Philadelphia second baseman Mickey Morandini made the first unassisted triple play in the National League in …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1992 — Philadelphia second baseman Mickey Morandini made the first unassisted triple play in the National League in 65 years, the ninth in major league history, in the Phillies’ 3-2, 13-inning loss to Pittsburgh. 1995 — Colorado’s John Vander Wal set a major league …

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera set the major league record with his 602nd save
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This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera set the major league record with his 602nd save

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Sept. 19 1925 — Ted Lyons lost his bid for a no-hitter when Bobby Veach singled with two outs in the ninth inning. 1955 — Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs set a major league record with his fifth grand slam of the season in a 12-inning, 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. 1995 — San Diego’s Ken Caminiti …

This Date in Baseball - Dusty Baker managed his 3,000th game
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This Date in Baseball - Dusty Baker managed his 3,000th game

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Sept. 18 1903 — Philadelphia’s Chick Fraser pitched a 10-0 no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader. 1930 — New York pitcher Red Ruffing hit two home runs as the Yankees edged the St. Louis Browns 7-6 in 10 innings. 1984 — The Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East Division with a 3-0 victory …

This Date in Baseball - Barry Bonds hits his 700th home run, joining Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron
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This Date in Baseball - Barry Bonds hits his 700th home run, joining Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron

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Sept. 17 1912 — Brooklyn’s Casey Stengel makes his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with four singles, two RBIs and two steals in a 7-3 win. 2004 — San Francisco’s Barry Bonds hit the 700th home run of his career, joining Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron as the only players to reach the milestone. Suzuki’s two hits …

This Date in Baseball - Sammy Sosa becomes third player to hit 50 home runs in 3 different seasons
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This Date in Baseball - Sammy Sosa becomes third player to hit 50 home runs in 3 different seasons

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Sept. 16 1914 — Roger Peckinpaugh, at 23, was hired to finish the season as manager of the New York Yankees. 1996 — Minnesota’s Paul Molitor got his 3,000th career hit, becoming the 21st major leaguer to reach the mark, in a 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. 1997 — Philadelphia’s Curt Schilling struck out nine in the Phillies …

This Date in Baseball - Curt Schilling, Randy Johnson become first teammates with 300 Ks in season
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This Date in Baseball - Curt Schilling, Randy Johnson become first teammates with 300 Ks in season

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Sept. 15 1902 — Chicago Cubs infielders Tinker, Evers & Chance turn their first double play together. 1912 — Joe Wood of the Boston Red Sox pitched his 16th consecutive victory to tie Walter Johnson’s record as he beat the St. Louis Browns 2-1. 1996 — The Baltimore Orioles set baseball’s season home run record with five against Detroit, including …

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera gets 600th career save, one shy of Trevor Hoffman’s ML record
3 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera gets 600th career save, one shy of Trevor Hoffman’s ML record

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Sept. 13 1925 — Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader to give the Dodgers a 10-1 win. 1982 — Steve Carlton shut out St. Louis with a 2-0 three-hitter and hit a solo home run to become the major league’s first 20-game winner this season. 2008 — Francisco Rodriguez …

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge became the second major league rookie with a 40-homerun season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge became the second major league rookie with a 40-homerun season

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Sept. 10 1919 — Cleveland’s Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter against the New York Yankees, a 3-0 victory by the Indians in the opening game of a doubleheader. 1950 — Joe DiMaggio became the first player to hit three home runs in one game at Griffith Stadium, and the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1. 1977 — Roy …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Sept. 10 1919 — Cleveland’s Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter against the New York Yankees, a 3-0 victory by the Indians in the opening game of a doubleheader. 1950 — Joe DiMaggio became the first player to hit three home runs in one game at Griffith Stadium, and the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1. 2017 — Aaron …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Aug. 30 1905 — Ty Cobb made his major league debut, hitting a double off Jack Chesbro of the New York Highlanders in the Tigers’ 5-3 victory. 2006 — Curt Schilling became the 14th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when he fanned Oakland’s Nick Swisher in the first inning of the Red Sox’s 7-2 loss to …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Sept. 3 1917 — Philadelphia’s Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies’ 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 2000 — Kenny Lofton’s 1st-inning run ties a 1939 major league record set by the Yankees ’Red Rolfe for scoring in 18 consecutive games. 1985 — Gary Carter hit two solo homers to tie a …

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series
4 months, 1 week 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 …

This Date in Baseball - Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs
4 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs

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Aug. 11 1907 — In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened by agreement, Ed Karger of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a seven-inning perfect game, beating the Boston Braves 4-0. 1929 — Babe Ruth hit his 500th career home run in the second inning off Willis Hudlin at Cleveland’s League Park. 1980 — Reggie Jackson hits his 400th career …

Hernández, Ohtani homer as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in opener between NL division leaders
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hernández, Ohtani homer as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in opener between NL division leaders

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LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Monday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. “The positive today for me was just ignore how I feel and just go and try and attack the …

Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4

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LOS ANGELES — Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and 17th career shots at Dodger Stadium — and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a rough start to rout Los Angeles 12-4 on Wednesday night. “We started chipping away.” Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández hit back-to-back homers in …

McCutchen hits 2-run homer and Pirates beat the Reds 6-1 to win series from NL Central rival
5 months, 3 weeks ago

McCutchen hits 2-run homer and Pirates beat the Reds 6-1 to win series from NL Central rival

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CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer, Luis L. Ortiz threw six innings of one-run ball and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, winning a series between the NL Central rivals for the second consecutive week. “The biggest thing was no walks,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said of Ortiz’s outing. “We’ll continue to fight through …

Mark Canha hits grand slam, Kerry Carpenter homers twice in Tigers’ 8-2 victory over Astros
7 months, 1 week ago

Mark Canha hits grand slam, Kerry Carpenter homers twice in Tigers’ 8-2 victory over Astros

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DETROIT — Mark Canha hit a grand slam in a seven-run second inning, Kerry Carpenter homered twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Saturday night. “That’s just what we’re capable of,” said first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who had a single to extend his hitting streak to six games. “It had been a while since I’ve gone …

Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton and Braves to 4-2 win over Mets
7 months, 1 week ago

Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton and Braves to 4-2 win over Mets

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night. It was Albies' first homer since March 31 — he missed time with a broken toe — and the second time the …

Kevin Pillar homers twice as Angels shut out the Pirates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Pillar homers twice as Angels shut out the Pirates

LA Times  

Kevin Pillar homered twice and drove in six runs, helping Patrick Sandoval and the Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday night. “That’s the eighth straight game that our starters have given us six and that’s what we’re trying to do with these guys.” The seven innings were a season high for Sandoval. “I’m capable of doing this.” The …

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 …

Angels score two on wild pitch and throwing error, beat Phillies 6-5 and snap 4-game skid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels score two on wild pitch and throwing error, beat Phillies 6-5 and snap 4-game skid

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ehire Adrianza and Mike Trout scored on a wild pitch and throwing error in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Monday night and snap a four-game losing streak. Adrianza had two hits and drove in a run, and Jo Adell homered as the …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Benson, Encarnacion-Strand hit back-to-back 9th-inning homers, lift Reds over Nationals 6-5
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Benson, Encarnacion-Strand hit back-to-back 9th-inning homers, lift Reds over Nationals 6-5

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CINCINNATI — Will Benson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a series-clinching 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. “When I think to just hit the ball hard, it shrinks everything for me.” With the Reds down to their final out, India dueled with Finnegan, fouling …

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte extends record postseason hitting streak to 20 games
1 year, 1 month ago

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte extends record postseason hitting streak to 20 games

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte wasted little time extending his postseason-record hitting streak to 20 games, ripping a single to lead off the bottom of the first inning in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Marte’s 20-game on-base streak is the third best to begin a postseason career, trailing Boog Powell’s 25 games from 1966-71 and Daniel Murphy’s …

Ketel Marte ties postseason record with 17-game hitting streak for Diamondbacks
1 year, 1 month ago

Ketel Marte ties postseason record with 17-game hitting streak for Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ketel Marte is becoming the Joe DiMaggio of October. While a fraction of Joe D.'s record 56-game hitting streak for the 1941 New York Yankees, Marte’s 17-game run is the longest at the start of a postseason career. The switch-hitting infielder tied the overall postseason record, matching a mark shared by the New York Yankees’ Hank Bauer, …

Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kyle Schwarber got a hanging breaking ball at the top of the strike zone in the sixth inning and did what he does so well in the postseason, obliterate a baseball deep into the seats for another home run. Obviously, didn’t work out the way we wanted last night, but it was great that we were able to …

Ozuna hits go-ahead, 3-run homer, Strider gets 20th win as Braves beat Nationals 5-3
1 year, 2 months ago

Ozuna hits go-ahead, 3-run homer, Strider gets 20th win as Braves beat Nationals 5-3

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Marcell Ozuna hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, Spencer Strider shook off a shaky first inning to get his 20th win and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday night. The pitch count gets up there on him, and we have to go to the bullpen right away.” Atlanta got …

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title
1 year, 3 months ago

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Matt Olson could have picked any number of milestones that stood out as his favorite in a season where his 51 homers matched the best in Braves’ history. Olson even considered Atlanta’s 281 total homers — a number stretched when the Braves hit three more against the Phillies — the most in a season for any team in …

Olson hits 50th homer for Braves, but Phillies win nightcap to split doubleheader
1 year, 3 months ago

Olson hits 50th homer for Braves, but Phillies win nightcap to split doubleheader

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh homered, Jake Cave hit an RBI triple and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Matt Olson’s 50th homer and salvaged a doubleheader split with a 7-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. ATHLETICS 4, ASTROS 0 HOUSTON — Ken Waldichuk pitched six hitless innings in relief and Brent Rooker hit the first of three home runs …

Cardinals hit 4 HRs for 2nd straight game, beat MLB-leading Braves 11-6
1 year, 3 months ago

Cardinals hit 4 HRs for 2nd straight game, beat MLB-leading Braves 11-6

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Paul Goldschmidt, Masyn Winn, Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman went deep as the St. Louis Cardinals hit four home runs for the second straight game and beat the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 11-6 Wednesday night to take the first two games of the three-game series. Gorman hit his 27th homer of the season, one day after hitting two home …

MLB ROUNDUP: Luis Arraez becomes the fourth player since 1900 to have three 5-hit games in a month
1 year, 6 months ago

MLB ROUNDUP: Luis Arraez becomes the fourth player since 1900 to have three 5-hit games in a month

Daily Mail  

Luis Arraez went 5 for 5 again to raise his batting average to.400, and Jorge Soler homered as the streaking Miami Marlins routed the Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 on Monday night. Miami's Luis Arraez became the fourth player since 1900 to have three 5-hit games in a month He was the first to do so since Dave Winfield in 1984 …

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 …

Oakland As lose 45TH game of the season to break another unwanted record, Braves' win over Phillies
1 year, 6 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 …

Rangers' Johan Duran records MLB's fastest pitch of the season at 104.6mph vs San Fransico Giants
1 year, 6 months ago

Rangers' Johan Duran records MLB's fastest pitch of the season at 104.6mph vs San Fransico Giants

Daily Mail  

Minnesota Twins closing pitcher Jhoan Duran has set the mark for the fastest thrown pitch this season after he hit a blazing 104.6 mph.  pic.twitter.com/jKflRLz94y — MLB May 24, 2023 Minnesota Twins closing pitcher Jhoan Duran through this fasted pitch so far this MLB season Joe Ryan gave up six hits, struck out four and allowed a run in …

‘Just Dingers.’ J.D. Martinez gives Dodgers a lift in Tuesday’s win over Mets
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Just Dingers.’ J.D. Martinez gives Dodgers a lift in Tuesday’s win over Mets

LA Times  

Martinez celebrates with Freddie Freeman after a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning Tuesday. “I remember that game — the first at-bat he struck out, and he went four for four with a strikeout and four homers,” Dodgers left fielder David Peralta, a 2017 teammate of Martinez in Arizona, said, recalling Martinez’s four-homer game. …

MLB ROUNDUP: Cardinals' Jordan Walker's record-tying hitting streak is snapped in loss to Pirates
1 year, 8 months ago

MLB ROUNDUP: Cardinals' Jordan Walker's record-tying hitting streak is snapped in loss to Pirates

Daily Mail  

St. Louis rookie Jordan Walker's hitting streak ended at 12 games when he went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in the Cardinals' 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. St. Louis rookie Jordan Walker's hitting streak ended at 12 games when he went 0 for 4 in loss Carlos Santana doubled twice, and Connor Joe and Rodolfo …

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker extents record-breaking hitting streak to 12 games,
1 year, 8 months ago

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker extents record-breaking hitting streak to 12 games,

Daily Mail  

Rookie Jordan Walker, who doesn't turn 21 until May 22, extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a broken-bat single leading off the ninth. Walker also tied Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop Bryson Stott for the longest active hit streak in MLB this season. St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker extended his record breaking hitting streak to 12 games Relief pitcher Ryan …

Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards
1 year, 8 months ago

Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Matt Olson homered and drove in three, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday. “We’re playing good baseball right now,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. But definitely a really good swing and we’ll see a lot more of that.” Elder got help from his defense in the fourth …

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS
2 years, 1 month ago

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber put a sudden end to that record-tying hitless streak by Houston pitchers. Schwarber homered on Justin Verlander’s second pitch in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night, a day after four Astros pitchers combined on a no-hitter against Philadelphia. The Astros had held the Phillies hitless for 11 innings dating to Game …

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