4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 in his last seven starts, a span that included five no-decisions and two losses. That’s all good stuff at the end of the day but I just want to win for the team.” Nola earned a rousing standing ovation from the crowd of almost 40,000 fans after he finished the seventh. Strong five innings, which we needed.” TRAINER’S ROOM Phillies LHP José Alvarado was expected to return this season after he was placed a day earlier on the restricted list for a personal matter.

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3 months ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

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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.

3 months, 1 week ago

Nola earns 14th victory as NL East champion Phillies beat the Nationals 6-3 in regular-season finale

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WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber and Weston Wilson each drove in two runs, Aaron Nola earned his 14th victory and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies avoided a series sweep and closed out the regular season with a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Phillies have a bye in the first round of the playoffs and will face …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs

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CLEVELAND — Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and rookie Zach Dezenzo homered, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in a matchup of division winners that could meet again this postseason. “You could make a case he’s one of our best starters,” Astros manager Joe Espada said of Blanco, who has …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

4 months ago

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

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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 …

4 months ago

Cabrera pitches 7 scoreless, Norby homers twice as Marlins beat Phillies 10-1

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MIAMI — Edward Cabrera pitched seven scoreless innings, Connor Norby homered twice and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-1 on Sunday. For what is left of the season, I don’t want to miss more time.” Rookie Griffin Conine had three hits while Javier Sanoja doubled and singled for the Marlins, who won the last two of the four-game …

4 months ago

López a triple shy of cycle, Norby drives in 3 and Marlins bounce back with 9-5 win over Phillies

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MIAMI — Otto López was a triple shy of the cycle, Connor Norby homered and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins snapped NL East-leading Philadelphia’s six-game winning streak with a 9-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. “Unfortunately, I didn’t get my first hit but I was able to get the RBI.” John McMillon pitched 1 1/3 innings …

4 months ago

Phillies visit the Marlins on 5-game road win streak

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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 …

4 months ago

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

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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 …

4 months, 1 week ago

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

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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. …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nimmo snaps out of slump with 3-run homer and Mets roll past Marlins 7-3

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NEW YORK — Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. “But today’s a step in the right direction.” The 31-year-old outfielder, who missed Thursday’s 7-6 loss to Oakland with a stomach virus, hit …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Merrill Kelly strong in return to mound, D-backs stay hot with 12-5 win over the Phillies

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PHOENIX — Merrill Kelly pitched five solid innings in his return from a shoulder injury, Jake McCarthy had three hits and four RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed hot with a 12-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. “Mixing pitches, following a gameplan and getting us back into the dugout to score some runs.” The Phillies jumped up 2-0 …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Phillies’ Tyler Phillips tosses 4-hit shutout over Cleveland at ballpark he called home as a kid

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PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Phillips tossed a four-hit shutout in his third big league start, and the right-hander from South Jersey raised a diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan pitched them to an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. Nick Castellanos went deep in the sixth and the Phillies acquired closer Carlos Estévez as part of an eventful night at …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB’s best

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PHILADELPHIA — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. Originally selected by the Orioles in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft, Hays played 557 games for Baltimore over parts of …

6 months ago

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

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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 …

6 months ago

Trea Turner homers twice, Aaron Nola gets 100th career win in Phillies’ 8-6 victory over Braves

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ATLANTA — Trea Turner hit a pair of two-run home runs off Max Fried, Aaron Nola earned his 100th career victory and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-6 on Friday night. Our front office has done a great job of creating that depth.” Nola retired Atlanta’s first 10 batters before giving up a one-out single to Ozzie Albies …

6 months, 1 week ago

Nimmo returns from hotel room scare to drive in 2 runs as the Mets beat the Nationals 7-2 in 10

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WASHINGTON — Brandon Nimmo had two RBIs in his return from a harrowing hotel room accident, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive extra-innings victory. When it’s taken away from you briefly, you realize just how special it is, and you start to enjoy the little things a little bit …

6 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

6 months, 1 week ago

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros

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NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.500 for the first time since May 2. “We’ve been saying that guys are going to have to step up and they did that today — especially on an …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Diamondbacks hit 3 HRs, power way to 5-4 series-opening win over Phillies

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PHILADELPHIA — Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno and Joc Pederson hit homers against struggling Phillies starter Taijuan Walker to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Friday night. It was the first game between the teams since Arizona won the final two games of the National League Championship Series on the road last season en route …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Schwarber hits 2 homers, Wheeler picks up 8th straight win in Phillies’ 4-1 victory over Red Sox

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BOSTON — Kyle Schwarber didn’t need any extra time to get over the jet lag of flying to London and back. The Phillies’ designated hitter hit the first pitch of the game 444 feet for a home run, then added another 400-footer in the fifth inning on Tuesday night to lead Philadelphia to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red …

7 months ago

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto homered as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night after Padres star Manny Machado left with a leg injury. Two swings got us, but they were were two big swings.” It was the first time since last July against the Yankees that …

7 months ago

Nola tosses 7 shutout innings, Castellanos homers to help Phillies sweep Brewers with 2-0 victory

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PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola tossed two-hit ball over seven shutout innings and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer to send the Philadelphia Phillies off to London with the best record in the National League after a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Brewers starter Aaron Ashby struggled with command in his second start after spending the 2023 season …

7 months ago

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

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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 …

7 months, 1 week ago

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers

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PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory Monday night. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 2 TORONTO — Austin Hays hit two home runs and Grayson Rodriguez pitched two-run ball into the seventh …

7 months, 1 week ago

Reynaldo López fans 8 in 6 strong innings and Jarred Kelenic hits 2-run double as Braves top A’s 4-2

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ATLANTA — Reynaldo López set a season high with eight strikeouts, Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run double and the Atlanta Braves beat Oakland 4-2 on Friday night, giving the Athletics their third straight loss. “I think I just felt good about being able to hold them there.” López also said Kelenic’s two-run double in the second put him in a …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep

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PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos homered to help Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Thursday, the Phillies’ seventh series sweep this season. Not even weekday baseball could curtail attendance — with a sellout crowd of 42,377 stuffed inside Citizens Bank Park …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Harper, Sosa, Realmuto homer to lead Phillies past Rangers 11-4 and to best start in team history

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PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson watched Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run shot to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Texas Rangers 11-4 on Wednesday night in a game that gave them the best 50-game start in baseball since Seattle in 2001 and came away with one question about the Mariners. You’ve got …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Christopher Morel hits RBI single in the 9th to give Cubs a 1-0 win over Pirates

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CHICAGO — Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. “I was glad, extremely happy when they said it was confirmed.” Hector Neris tossed a perfect ninth, striking out two, for the win. “Our pitching staff today was the only reason why …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets beat Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings to avoid home-and-home sweep

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PHILADELPHIA — Pete Alonso homered, J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead single in the 11th inning and the New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. Starling Marte had two hits for the Mets, who followed a closed-door meeting held …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS — Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run that sparked a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Gleyber Torres hit two doubles and drove in a run, and Anthony Rizzo, …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

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NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

8 months, 1 week ago

Phillies strike out 18 times, but beat Angels 2-1 on Schwarber’s 2-run single

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kyle Schwarber had a two-run single in the second inning, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 15 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Wednesday. You have to win those types of games when you’re not at your best.” Ehire Adrianza hit his first home run in nearly three years for …

8 months, 1 week ago

Rojas and Castellanos homer in the 9th, leading the Phillies to a 7-5 comeback win over the Angels

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Rojas hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning moments after Nick Castellanos’ tying shot, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. After Castellanos hit a solo shot to right for only his second homer of a rough year, Bryson Stott doubled and scored on Rojas’ …

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