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

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press  

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

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Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6

LA Times  

Andy Pages tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run for the Dodgers in the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday. That list doubled in size Friday night when Andy Pages, a 23-year-old rookie from Cuba, hit a solo home run in the fourth inning and …

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4
3 months ago

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas speaks with a team trainer after leaving in the third inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Tuesday night. “We can’t look at the mountain — we just have to look at the task at hand, and that’s one pitch at a time,” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts said after Tuesday night’s …

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

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

New York Times  

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

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS
3 months ago

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kodai Senga, who has thrown just 5 1/3 major league innings all year, is the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets when they open the NL Division Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. And however much I can control my body and control how the game goes tomorrow is going to be big.” Mets …

Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will meet in the postseason for the first time ever in a National League Division Series that promises to have plenty of juice. — Matt Gelb GO DEEPER Phillies to start Cristopher Sánchez in Game 2, Aaron Nola in Game 3 vs. Mets Why the Mets will win Comfort against Philadelphia’s best pitchers. …

Skenes 2 perfect innings in Bronx debut, Yankees clinch AL home field despite 9-4 loss to Pirates
3 months, 1 week ago

Skenes 2 perfect innings in Bronx debut, Yankees clinch AL home field despite 9-4 loss to Pirates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Paul Skenes pitched two perfect innings in his Yankee Stadium debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five homers, including four off rookie Luis Gil, in a 9-4 win Saturday, New York later clinched home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs when Cleveland lost to Houston. This is a really tough lineup and he executed pitches throughout the …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch their first NL East title since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. I think having home-field advantage and having a bye is going to help us quite a bit.” Philadelphia won five straight NL …

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Sunday night to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field. “These guys are just rising to the challenge and it’s just …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants to play, he wants to be the best,” …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies’ playoff clinch with 10-6 win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies’ playoff clinch with 10-6 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez homered off Taijuan Walker, and the New York Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. “We’re capable of having games like that.” Rookie Luisangel Acuña, a brother of …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

Realmuto’s walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Realmuto’s walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3

Associated Press  

Realmuto hit a game-ending single off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Mets 2-1 on Sunday and win two of three from New York. To be able to scratch it out, find a way to win, those are the types of things that …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers, Jose Quintana allowed three hits in seven shutout innings and the New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 Friday night for their 12th win in 14 games. “We’re playing well,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. The Mets’ first three home runs were all three-run drives …

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 …

Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
4 months ago

Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night. Trea Turner hit two, two-run homers and Bryce Harper added four hits as …

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit
4 months ago

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Michael Harris II hit two of Atlanta’s four home runs and the Braves had 15 hits in a 12-0 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, despite losing starter Reynaldo López to a shoulder injury after one inning. Atlanta hit three doubles in the four-run third, then added three runs in the next frame to chase Nationals …

Phils’ Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury
4 months ago

Phils’ Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to a hyperextended left elbow. Schwarber’s 35th homer of the season was the 45th leadoff homer of his career, with 32 coming since joining …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

Phillies visit the Marlins on 5-game road win streak
4 months ago

Phillies visit the Marlins on 5-game road win streak

Associated Press  

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler ; Marlins: Edward Cabrera BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Phillies -231, Marlins +190; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to keep a five-game road win streak going when they face the Miami Marlins. Derek Hill is 8-for-42 with three home runs …

Bryson Stott’s upper-deck homer helps Phillies beat Marlins 5-2, extending winning streak to 5
4 months ago

Bryson Stott’s upper-deck homer helps Phillies beat Marlins 5-2, extending winning streak to 5

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Bryson Stott homered into the right-field upper deck, Kody Clemens drove in two runs and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to five. “I forget the bad outings and create something new to be better the next time.” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Suárez was on …

Phillies aim to keep win streak going against the Marlins
4 months ago

Phillies aim to keep win streak going against the Marlins

Associated Press  

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez ; Marlins: Adam Oller BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Phillies -230, Marlins +189; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the Miami Marlins. The Phillies have gone 37-7 in games when they hit …

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted his 29th home run and the New York Mets beat Chicago 2-0 on Sunday to hand the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss. The White Sox also completed the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1965 Mets to have three 10-game …

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. …

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
4 months, 1 week ago

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White Sox on Thursday. “You need your pitching to come through and in seven solid innings he did his thing out there.” The White Sox dropped their seventh consecutive game. “We’re so …

Schunk hits first big league homer, Freeland goes 6 innings and Rockies beat Marlins 8-2
4 months, 1 week ago

Schunk hits first big league homer, Freeland goes 6 innings and Rockies beat Marlins 8-2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kyle Freeland went six innings, Aaron Schunk hit his first major league home run and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of four Marlins errors to beat Miami 8-2 on Wednesday night. So, it’s really cool for me, as a kid, Kid Kyle, and adult Kyle.” With the scored tied at 2 going into the bottom of the fifth, …

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 on Tuesday night to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks’ winning streak at six games. “That was huge for us and a really good way to start the series.” The Mets are three games behind the Atlanta Braves …

Nola tosses 7 shutout innings, Castellanos hits 3-run homer in Phillies’ 5-0 win over Astros
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nola tosses 7 shutout innings, Castellanos hits 3-run homer in Phillies’ 5-0 win over Astros

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings and Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their fourth straight win, 5-0 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. “I think we’re playing better baseball,” manager Rob Thomson said, “and I’ll leave it at that.” Nola earned a needed win after going winless …

Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs power Phillies to an 11-3 win over the Royals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs power Phillies to an 11-3 win over the Royals

Associated Press  

— Kyle Schwarber had two hits and three RBIs and Garrett Stubbs had a career-best four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. “But it was a very unfortunate run for Seth because a lot of that contact wasn’t hard.” Lugo has surrendered at least four runs in five of …

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 …

Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies’ 13-3 win over Nationals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies’ 13-3 win over Nationals

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night. What I was doing was working, so I just kind of stayed with it.” Wilson had the 10th cycle in Phillies history — Chuck …

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