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. It’s going to be a fun weekend.” Matt Olson homered twice for the Braves, including a 450-foot drive over the batter’s eye in deep center field in the third. TRAINER’S ROOM Phillies 3B Alec Bohm left the game after the second inning with left hand discomfort.

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Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-2 in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, while Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs. The Dodgers broke open the game in the fourth inning with …

Cleveland's Rook Takes Game 3, Sends Yankees Packing
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cleveland's Rook Takes Game 3, Sends Yankees Packing

Associated Press  

In Game 3 of the ALCS, the Guardians rallied for a 7-5 victory against the Yankees. Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-out, pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Luke Weaver and David Fry connected for a two-run shot in the 10th off Clay Holmes as the Guardians rallied against New York's lights-out bullpen.

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres
3 months ago

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres

LA Times  

In the run-up to this week’s National League Division Series, it was the quietest player on the Dodgers roster who delivered the most profound speech. “We can’t look at the mountain,” outfielder Mookie Betts said after the Dodgers moved within one loss of adding another NLDS elimination to their recent postseason failures. “So we have to go out there and …

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.

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 …

Pete Alonso’s amazin’, improbable October home run and a Mets comeback for the ages
3 months, 1 week ago

Pete Alonso’s amazin’, improbable October home run and a Mets comeback for the ages

New York Times  

The baseball flew off Pete Alonso’s bat — headed for the right-field fence … and for history. But those teams weren’t facing … THE MOST UNLIKELY GAME SCRIPT EVER — As the Mets came to bat in the ninth … • None of their previous 17 hitters had gotten a hit! But even with that distinction, only two other players …

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. …

Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run triple in 10th to lead Reds to 3-0 win over Cubs
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Rangers score four runs in ninth to beat Angels 9-8
3 months, 1 week ago

Rangers score four runs in ninth to beat Angels 9-8

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonathan Ornelas had a two-run, pinch-hit single in Texas’ four-run ninth and the Rangers scored six times in the final two innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8 on Saturday night. A little sloppy on both sides at time.” Rookies Gustavo Campero and Niko Kavadas hit back-to-back home runs, and Logan O’Hoppe had four hits to …

D’Arnaud hits a walk-off homer as Braves keep up their playoff push with a 2-1 win over Royals
3 months, 1 week ago

D’Arnaud hits a walk-off homer as Braves keep up their playoff push with a 2-1 win over Royals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Travis d’Arnaud hit a home run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves kept up their postseason push with a 2-1 win over the playoff-bound Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Reynaldo López came off the injured list to throw six strong innings for the Braves, who moved one game ahead of the New York Mets and …

Jacob deGrom pitches 4 solid innings and the Texas Rangers hit 4 homers in a 5-2 win over the Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacob deGrom pitches 4 solid innings and the Texas Rangers hit 4 homers in a 5-2 win over the Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jacob deGrom pitched four innings of one-run ball, and Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit back-to-back homers in the first inning of the Texas Rangers’ 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner hadn’t pitched in the majors since April 2023, but he says he’s “close” to feeling …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Reynolds homers twice, Pirates beat Yankees 4-2, delay NY from clinching ALCS home-field advantage
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reynolds homers twice, Pirates beat Yankees 4-2, delay NY from clinching ALCS home-field advantage

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bryan Reynolds homered twice, including a tiebreaking two-run drive in the eighth inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night and delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs. Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s two-run single put the Yankees ahead in the fifth inning but Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds …

Braves win 3-0 behind Max Fried and Sean Murphy, but Royals still get to celebrate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves win 3-0 behind Max Fried and Sean Murphy, but Royals still get to celebrate

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Max Fried pitched three-hit ball over 8 2/3 innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over Kansas City on Friday night, but the Royals still got a chance to pop the corks on their first postseason berth since 2015. “Knowing that this potentially could be the last game that I pitched this season, I just …

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 …

Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants hit 5 homers, continue run against playoff contenders with 11-0 win over Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Michael Conforto and Brett Wisely each hit three-run homers in San Francisco’s six-run third inning, and the Giants won their fifth straight against playoff contenders by crushing the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-0 on Tuesday night. “You start playing well and you just feel like you’ve got a chance to win.” Patrick Bailey hit a solo homer in the second …

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 …

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “Guys did an amazing job working counts, taking their walks.” Abreu walked and scored on Vaughn Grissom’s sacrifice fly in the second, …

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 …

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a tying home run in the ninth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a game-ending drive as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to maintain their three-game lead in the National League West. “To start that ninth inning with Shohei continuing to do what he …

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Michael Harris II tripled, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Sunday. Gio Urshela and Ozzie Albies homered while Matt Olson had two hits and an RBI for the Braves, who began Sunday two games behind the New York Mets for the third NL wild …

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered in a third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got the Blue Jays within 4-3 with a single for his third hit of the game in the ninth off Edwin Uceta, who recovered to get his …

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 …

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lenyn Sosa hit a tying two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost their 118th game when Fernando Tatis Jr.’s run-scoring double leading off the 10th lifted the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory on Friday night. The White Sox are one loss from tying the American League record …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto lead the Yankees past the Athletics 4-2 in 10 innings
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto lead the Yankees past the Athletics 4-2 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Gerrit Cole tuned up for the postseason by holding the Athletics to one run in nine innings and Juan Soto came off the bench to hit an RBI double in the 10th, giving the New York Yankees a 4-2 win on Friday night in the opener of the final scheduled homestand ever in Oakland. It’s just great …

Larnach and Wallner get RBI singles in 12th, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Larnach and Wallner get RBI singles in 12th, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner both had RBI singles in the 12th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Friday night. Winning for just the sixth time in their last 17 games, the Twins moved a game ahead Detroit, which lost 8-1 to the Baltimore Orioles, for the American League’s third and final …

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 …

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 …

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

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 …

Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks’ 9-4 victory over the Rockies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks’ 9-4 victory over the Rockies

Associated Press  

DENVER — Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 on Wednesday to avert a series sweep. Randal Grichuk also homered and doubled, Christian Walker drove in two runs with a single and a sacrifice fly, and Pavin …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Devers’ intentional walk from Cole with no runners one on sparks Red Sox over Yankees 7-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Devers’ intentional walk from Cole with no runners one on sparks Red Sox over Yankees 7-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rafael Devers’ intentional walk by Gerrit Cole with no one on base sparked a three-run fourth inning, and Devers added a two-run single in Boston’s four-run fifth as the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 7-1 Saturday. Cole, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, hadn’t allowed a hit and led 1-0 when he walked Devers …

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. “You know, it’s not as consistent as it normally is.” Texas built a 2-0 lead early, capitalizing on a costly Emerson Hancock …

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 …

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