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NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore’s Félix Bautista was a unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National League honor on Wednesday. Bautista, a 28-year-old right-hander, was 8-2 with a 1.48 ERA and 33 saves in 39 chances for the AL East champion Orioles. Williams, a 29-year-old right-hander, was 8-3 with a 1.53 ERA and 36 saves in 40 opportunities for the NL Central champion Brewers. Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase was second in the AL after winning last year and Toronto’s Jordan Romano was third. Political Cartoons View All 1273 ImagesPittsburgh’s David Bednar was second in the NL and San Diego’s Josh Hader third.

Persons: Baltimore’s Félix Bautista, Mariano Rivera, Devin Williams, Trevor Hoffman, Bautista, Tommy John, Williams, Josh Hader, Edwin Díaz, Liam Hendriks, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel, Rivera, Hoffman, of Famers Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, John Franco, Billy Wagner, Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase, Toronto’s Jordan Romano, David Bednar, ___ Organizations: Mariano Rivera American League, League, Wednesday, AL East, Orioles, NL Central, Brewers, of Famers, AL, NL

A bullpen meltdown of their own cost the Phillies a chance to take a commanding lead in the NL Championship Series. Craig Kimbrel gave up three runs in the eighth, including two on pinch-hitter Alek Thomas' tying homer into the Chase Field pool, and the Phillies lost 6-5 to the Diamondbacks on Friday to tie the NLCS at 2-all. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesKyle Schwarber hit a solo homer and Brandon Marsh added a run-scoring double to tie the game at 2. Phillies manager Rob Thomson was criticized for using Orion Kerkering late in Game 3 after the rookie blew a 1-0 lead. But he wasn’t the only one.”With his team still leading 5-3, Thomson summoned Kimbrel for the eighth inning instead of waiting for the ninth.

Persons: Craig Kimbrel, Alek Thomas, J.T, Realmuto, “, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Rob Thomson, Thomson, Kerkering, Christian Walker, ” Thomson, Kimbrel, Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Thomas, Marte, Corbin Carroll, Gabriel Moreno, José Alvarado, ” Kimbrel, ”, Gregory Soto, Alvarado, “ We've, They've, Paul Sewald, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Phillies, Chase, Diamondbacks, ” Phillies, NL, Orion, Atlanta, Arizona Locations: Philadelphia, Kimbrel

PHOENIX (AP) — Alek Thomas hit a tying, two-run homer in a three-run eighth inning, Gabriel Moreno followed with a go-ahead single and the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory on Friday night that tied the NL Championship Series at two games apiece. Arizona trailed 5-2 before Orion Kerkering's bases-loaded walk to Christian Walker with two outs in the seventh. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled leading off the eighth against Craig Kimbrel, who gave up Ketel Marte's game-ending single in Game 3. Marte singled with two outs, Corbin Carroll was hit by a pitch and José Alvarado relieved. Moreno laced a singled to left-center to drive in the go-ahead run.

Persons: — Alek Thomas, Gabriel Moreno, Orion Kerkering's, Christian Walker, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Craig Kimbrel, Ketel, Thomas, Emmanuel Rivera, Marte, Corbin Carroll, José Alvarado, Moreno, Kyle Schwarber, Paul Sewald, Trea Turner, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, NL, Arizona, Orion, Chase

PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth inning, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday and close to 2-1 the NL Championship Series. On the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona tied the score on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s RBI double. Gurriel opened the ninth with a leadoff walk off Craig Kimbrel, stole second and took third on Pavin Smith's infield single. Gurriel was thrown out at the plate by shortstop Trea Turner on Emmanuel Rivera’s hard-hit grounder as the Phillies played the infield in. Bryce Harper had put the Phillies ahead in the seventh when he scored on Ryan Thompson's wild pitch.

Persons: — Ketel Marte, Brandon Pfaadt, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Gurriel, Craig Kimbrel, Trea Turner, Emmanuel Rivera’s, Geraldo Perdomo, Marte —, Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper, Ryan Organizations: PHOENIX, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies, Diamondbacks Locations: Arizona

Harper, who also walked, scored twice and knocked in two runs, hit his 10th homer in two postseasons with the Phillies. The Diamondbacks were simply the latest team to unravel under the red storm of 45,396 towel-waving, deliriously-cheering fans at Citizens Bank Park. “Schwarber starting the game off right there was huge for us.”Those runs proved crucial for the Phillies. GOING DEEPSchwarber's fourth leadoff homer in the postseason moved him past Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter for most in baseball history. Castellanos' five homers in his last three postseason game — he hit two in consecutive games against Atlanta — made him the second player to hit those marks.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Harper, “ I’ve, ”, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, José Alvarado, Craig Kimbrel, Schwarber, Zac Gallen's, “, ” Harper, “ There’s, —, Castellanos, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift —, Jason Kelce, Travis, Jason, Trea Turner, Realmuto, “ Gallen, he’s, “ Schwarber, Geraldo Perdomo, Seranthony Domínguez, Alvarado, Emmanuel Rivera, Jimmy Rollins, Derek Jeter, Louis, Kolten Wong, Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria, Willie Aikens, Atlanta —, Reggie Jackson, Merrill Kelly, RHP Aaron Nola, Nola, ” Nola, I’ve Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phillies, National League, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Brewers, Dodgers, The Diamondbacks, Citizens Bank, Philadelphia, Bros, Chiefs, Eagles, Gallen, NL, St, Kansas, Atlanta, New York Yankees, NEXT Arizona Locations: Arizona, South Jersey, Tampa, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: D-backs blast Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning for game one of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 8 - The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly (1-0), who does not have a win in 16 regular-season starts against Los Angeles, went 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the postseason victory. Anthony Santander had a homer, single, walk and scored twice for Baltimore, the top seed in the AL playoffs. Phillies 3, Braves 0Seven pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as Philadelphia blanked host Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Persons: Gabriel Moreno, Jayne Kamin, Clayton Kershaw, Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Tommy Pham, Pham, Merrill Kelly, Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Josh Jung, Evan Carter, Carter, Anthony Santander, Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Alvarez, Royce Lewis, Bryce Harper, Jeff Hoffman, Craig Kimbrel, Spencer Strider Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger, National League, Diamondbacks, NL, Rangers, Orioles, Baltimore, American League, Texas, AL, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Twins, Phillies, Braves, Seven, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Arizona, Los Angeles, Texas

Wheeler quickly started dealing and got the run support needed to put the Marlins on the ropes. The Phillies won 11 postseason games last season, two shy of the ultimate goal and their first World Series title since 2008. Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer off Alvarado later in the inning and the Astros soon clinched the World Series. Manuel led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series title. Garrett gave up three runs over five innings in each of his two starts vs. the Phillies this season.

Persons: Nick, Nick Castellanos, “, ” Castellanos, Zack Wheeler, José Alvarado, ” Wheeler, Wheeler, Kyle Schwarber’s, Castellanos, Bryce Harper —, “ Bryce, Craig Kimbrel, Rhys Hoskins, Hoskins, —, “ We’ve, Rob Thomson, Trea Turner, Yordan Alvarez, Alvarado, Bryan De La, Yuli, Jeff Hoffman, Skip Schumaker, Jesús Luzardo, Luzardo, Juan Pierre, Miguel Cabrera, Johan Rojas, Alec Bohm’s, Bryson Stott, Cristian Pache, “ We've, ” Harper, Hoskins —, “ I've, ” MANUEL, Charlie Manuel, Manuel, LHP Braxton Garrett, Phillies RHP Aaron Nola, Nola, Garrett, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Phillies, NL, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami Marlins, Marlins, Atlanta, The Phillies, Citizens Bank, Astros, Miami, Phillies RHP Locations: Philadelphia, —, Bryan De La Cruz, South Florida, Florida

The average game time dropped to its 1985 level after passing 3 hours for the first time in 2016. Over the objections of the players’ association, MLB instituted a pitch clock set at 15 seconds with the bases empty and 20 seconds with runners on base. “I’m not a big fan of the pitch clock, but it is what it is.”Phillies catcher J.T. As part of the clock, MLB instituted penalties for violations that included balls against pitchers and strikes against batters. That reduced the distance between first and second, and second and third, by 4 1/2 inches.

Persons: Carlos Correa, “ There’s, Will Smith, “, Miami, ”, Zack Wheeler, “ I’m, J.T, Louis, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Bassitt, Pirates ’ Johan Oviedo, Washington’s Ildemaro Vargas, Statcast, Janie McCauley, Dave Campbell, Dan Gelston, ___ Organizations: MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami, ” Phillies, New York Mets, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Pirates, Yankees, Mets, Rays, Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Toronto, Pirates ’, Dodgers, Padres, White Sox, Elias Sports Bureau, Home, Visitors, AP, AP Sports Locations: Minnesota, Baltimore, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington, Philadelphia

☆ Phillies win in 10 to punch playoff ticket
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/42] Sep 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) flips to first against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Rojas had two hits and Brandon Marsh hit a solo home run for the Phillies (88-69). Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed four hits and one run with eight strikeouts and no walks. The Phillies went hitless through the first five innings though Bryce Harper walked twice. Keller remained in the game and Marsh hit the next pitch over the fence in right-center for a 1-0 lead, snapping an 0-for-17 skid.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Kyle Ross, Johan Rojas, Rojas, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, Jeff Hoffman, Henry Davis, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Davis, Craig Kimbrel, Jose Alvarado, Hoffman, Peguero, Nola, Ji, Bae, Keller, Derek Shelton, Marsh, Harper, Reynolds Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Bank, USA, Phillies, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Pirates, The Pirates, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

CHICAGO (AP) — There is Shohei Ohtani, and then there is the rest of baseball's soon-to-be free agents. The right-hander also went 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 starts on the mound. Here's a closer look at a couple more of baseball's best potential free agents:1B/OF CODY BELLINGERBellinger also was a free agent in 2022. He is a .240 career hitter with 153 homers and 424 RBIs in seven years in the majors. He's 10-11 with a 3.25 ERA over 182 2/3 innings this season overall and will turn 31 during the offseason.

Persons: Ohtani, Tommy John, CODY BELLINGER Bellinger, Bellinger, Belllinger, Wrigley, LHP BLAKE SNELL Snell, Cy Young, Snell, Bob Gibson, AARON NOLA, Nola, JOSH HADER Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Hader, MATT CHAPMAN, Chapman, Jordan Montgomery, Louis, He's, Sonny Gray, Jeimer Organizations: CHICAGO, Los Angeles Angels, AL, Cincinnati, Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta, Cubs, San, Cy, NL, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Rangers Locations: baseball's, San Diego, Tampa Bay, St, Minnesota

☆ Confident Phils eye 4th straight win in rematch with Mets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

September 23 - In their chase for the National League's top wild-card spot, the Philadelphia Phillies will go for their fourth straight win when they host the New York Mets on Saturday. "We need every win we can get," Bohm said in a postgame interview on Apple TV+. Realmuto hit a three-run homer for Philadelphia, while Kyle Schwarber and Bohm each added two hits and an RBI. After dropping the first two games of the four-game series, the Mets are hoping to bounce back on Saturday. He went 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA in seven games (six starts) for the Cleveland Guardians earlier this year.

Persons: Seranthony Dominguez, Pete Alonso, Alec Bohm, Bohm, Brett Baty, Craig Kimbrel, Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, You've, Baty, Francisco Lindor, Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Rafael Ortega, Nimmo's, Buck Showalter, He's, Showalter, Jose Quintana, Quintana, Quintana didn't, hasn't, Peyton Battenfield, Jeff Brigham, Brigham Organizations: National, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Phillies, Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Apple, Philadelphia, Atlanta Braves, New, Cincinnati Reds, Triple, Cleveland Guardians, Thomson Locations: New York, He's, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Battenfield

☆ Phillies beat Mets in 10th on Alec Bohm's walk-off hit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Phillies starter Taijuan Walker gave up five hits and two runs with four strikeouts and one walk in six innings. Brandon Nimmo contributed an RBI single while walking twice and Rafael Ortega had two hits and a run. Schwarber blooped a double to left with two outs in the third for the Phillies' first hit. In the fifth, Nimmo hit an RBI single to right for a 2-0 advantage. Schwarber hit an RBI single to left in the seventh and the Phillies took a 4-2 advantage.

Persons: Ranger Suarez, J.T, Bill Streicher, Alec Bohm, Adam Ottavino, Trea Turner, Bohm, Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Taijuan Walker, Walker, Seranthony Dominguez, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brett Baty, Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Rafael Ortega, Tylor Megill, Lindor, Gregory Soto, Baty, Craig Kimbrel, Alonso lofted, Nimmo, Turner flied, Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Citizens Bank, Phillies, Mets, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ Matt Olson hits No. 51 as Braves edge Phillies in 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/53] Sep 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 13 - Matt Olson collected two hits, including his historic 51st home run, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday. Rosario had three hits for the Braves (95-50), who would clinch the National League East title with a win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Braves starter Max Fried gave up four hits and one run with six strikeouts and two walks in five innings. The Phillies went ahead 1-0 in the second when Castellanos hit a solo homer to right-center.

Persons: Brandon Marsh, Bill Streicher, Matt Olson, Olson swatted, Andruw Jones, Atlanta's Marcell Ozuna, Ronald Acuna Jr, socked, Eddie Rosario, Rosario, Max Fried, Raisel Iglesias, Nick Castellanos, Johan Rojas, Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Rojas, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Craig Kimbrel, Harper, Stott, Joe Jimenez, Olson, Acuna, Turner Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Citizens Bank, Braves, National League, Phillies, Wednesday, Brand, The Braves, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Atlanta, Philadelphia

☆ After DH split, Phillies look to trip up Braves again
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

September 12 - As the Philadelphia Phillies inch toward a potential second consecutive playoff berth, bullpen success will become even more vital. The Phillies (79-65) will now look for a lead in the four-game series when they host the Braves again on Tuesday. "Our bullpen is gonna be the difference if we win or lose ballgames," Kimbrel told NBC Sports Philadelphia after the game. Following the frustrating loss in the opener, the bullpen was a major reason why the Phillies came up with a split. Edmundo Sosa doubled, singled and knocked in two runs for Philadelphia in the second contest, and Brandon Marsh added a solo homer.

Persons: Jeff Hoffman, Gregory Soto, Matt Strahm, Craig Kimbrel, Soto, Michael Harris II, Kimbrel, Nicky Lopez, We've, Edmundo Sosa, Brandon Marsh, Rob Thomson, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Thomson, Matt Olson, Andruw Jones, Olson, Jones, Brian Snitker, he's, He's, Max Fried, Fried Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia bullpen, Braves, Phillies, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Philadelphia, San Diego Padres, Atlanta, National League East, Bally Sports, Olson's, St, Louis Cardinals, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia, Atlanta

☆ Phillies outslug Braves to gain doubleheader split
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/71] Sep 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Despite scoring five runs, Atlanta went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Realmuto hit an RBI sacrifice fly to right, Castellanos added an RBI single and Sosa ripped a two-run double to left. Marsh ripped a solo homer to right with two outs in the fifth for a 7-3 advantage. The Braves crept within 7-5 in the seventh when Harris hit a solo homer off Gregory Soto.

Persons: Charlie Morton, John Geliebter, Edmundo Sosa, Brandon Marsh, Trea Turner, Jake Cave, Nick Castellanos, Michael Lorenzen, Craig Kimbrel, Ronald Acuna Jr, Atlanta's Matt Olson, Andruw Jones, Michael Harris, Nicky Lopez, Kyle Wright, Realmuto, Castellanos, Sosa, Olson, Turner, Marsh, Olson lofted, Lorenzen, Harris, Gregory Soto Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank, Braves, Atlanta, Phillies, National League, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ MLB roundup: Behind Aaron Judge's 3 homers, Yanks end skid
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The Yankees won for the first time since Aug. 11 and avoided their first 10-game skid since 1913. New York's Luis Severino (3-8) didn't allow a run and surrendered just one hit, matching a season high with 6 2/3 innings. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman (9-8) gave up two runs on five hits in six innings against his former team. Cubs 6, Tigers 4Cody Bellinger drove in two runs, Yan Gomes knocked in the go-ahead run and visiting Chicago downed Detroit. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon had a no-hitter through five innings but gave up four runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Persons: Aaron Judge, Vincent Carchietta, Brian Cashman, MacKenzie Gore, New York's Luis Severino, Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani, Spencer Steer, Buck Farmer, Tyler Anderson, Matt McLain, Steer, Reid Detmers, Ohtani, Tim Anderson, Trayce Thompson, Anderson, George Kirby, Josh Rojas, Dean Kremer, Anthony Santander, Kremer, Jack Flaherty, Kevin Gausman, Charlie Morton, Marcell Ozuna, Morton, DJ Stewart, Ozuna, Austin Riley, Jose Quintana, Cody Bellinger, Yan Gomes, Julian Merryweather, Adbert Alzolay, Kerry Carpenter, Tarik Skubal, Jameson Taillon, Paul DeJong, Wilmer Flores, Camilo Doval, Bryce Harper, Jakob Junis, Ryan Walker, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Brice Turang, Carlos Santana, Willy Adames, Turang, Elvis Peguero, Ryan Jeffers, Lewis, Michael A, Taylor, Brandon Lowe, Lowe, Brent Suter, Osleivis, Pete Fairbanks, Elias Diaz, Adam Duvall, Josh Winckowski, Nick Pivetta, Kenley Jansen, Seth Martinez, Hector Neris, Bryan Abreu, Ryan Pressly, Kendall Graveman, Richie Palacios, Nolan Arenado, Louis, Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Thompson, JoJo Romero, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Connor Joe, Luis Oritz, Dairon Blanco, Cole Ragans, Bobby Witt Jr, Adrian Martinez, Blanco, Seth Lugo, Xander Bogaerts, Lugo, Garrett Cooper, Sandy Alcantara, Xzavion Curry, Will Smith, Enrique Hernandez, Jose Ramirez, Clayton Kershaw Organizations: New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Yankee, Yankees, New, Reds, Cincinnati, Orange County, UCLA, The Reds, Angels, White Sox, Mariners, Seattle, Cleveland Guardians, Orioles, Blue Jays, Baltimore, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, Cubs, Tigers, Chicago, Detroit, Giants, Phillies, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Brewers, Milwaukee, Twins, Rays, Rockies, Tampa Bay, Colorado, Red Sox, Astros, Boston, Cardinals, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Royals, Athletics, Kansas City, Oakland, 103rd, Padres, Marlins, San Diego, Miami, Dodgers, Cleveland, The Dodgers, Thomson Locations: Bronx , New York, USA, New York, OptaSTATS, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, McLain, Orange, Southern California, Chicago, Toronto, Minnesota, Colorado, St . Petersburg, Fla, Houston, Boston, Pittsburgh, San, Angeles

☆ MLB roundup: M's down White Sox for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Yoan Moncada and Vaughn each had two hits as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Brian Anderson's two-run single capped the uprising. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who got two innings of scoreless relief from Bryse Wilson (5-0). The Red Sox started 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position before Justin Turner stroked a two-run single in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero. Will Smith hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, which lost for just the third time in 20 games this month.

Persons: Josh Rojas, Matt Marton, Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Justin Topa, Andres Munoz, Andrew Vaughn's, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Yoan Moncada, Vaughn, CJ Abrams, Abrams, Tommy Kahnle, Carter Kieboom, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Rortvedt, Bailey Ober, Dylan Floro, Brian Anderson's, Willy Adames, Bryse Wilson, Christian Vazquez, Kyle Farmer, Eddie Rosario, Bryce Elder, Rosario, Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta's, Elder, Tylor, Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, Jon Singleton's, Justin Turner, Rafael Montero, Boston's Adam Duvall, Brandon Belt, Bo Bichette, Mike Baumann, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Varsho, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Cleveland, Bobby Miller, Caleb Ferguson, Will Brennan, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, Oscar Gonzalez, Cleveland's Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Noah Syndergaard, Will Smith, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Parker Meadows, Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Reese Olson, Drew Smyly, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker, Turner, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval, Yandy Diaz, Osleivis Basabe slugged, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Andrew Kittredge, Michael Toglia slugged, Elias Diaz, Brent Suter, Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, Louis, Connor Joe, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Richie Palacios, Willson Conteras, Alec Burleson, Adam Wainwright Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Seattle, Chicago, Mariners, Ford, White Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Washington, Brewers, Twins, Milwaukee bunched, Milwaukee, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, New, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Los, Tigers, Cubs, Detroit, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, Francisco, Rays, Rockies, League, Colorado, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Seattle, New York, Minnesota, York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los, Los Angeles, Parker, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, St

☆ Bryce Harper homers twice as Phillies pound Blue Jays
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Aug 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Bryce Harper hit two solo homers and Jake Cave added a solo shot as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday. Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer for the Blue Jays. Toronto took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second. The Phillies took a 5-4 lead in the fifth.

Persons: Aaron Nola, John E, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Kevin Gausman, Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Cavan Biggio, Varsho, Harper, Brandon Belt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer, grounder, Biggio, Kyle Schwarber, Castellanos, Santiago Espinal, Espinal, Matt Chapman, Realmuto, Tim Mayza, Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Jay Jackson, Bowden Francis, Matt Strahm, Craig Kimbrel, Gregory Soto Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Phillies, Blue Jays, Toronto, Cavan, Brandon, Philadelphia's, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: Astros use ninth-inning slam to edge O's
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler (9-5) tossed six innings and gave up seven hits and three runs. Losing pitcher Sonny Gray (5-5) gave up three runs (two earned) and seven hits in six innings while notching 10 strikeouts. Rays right-hander Zach Eflin allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings. Yusei Kikuchi sustained his first loss since July 1 despite permitting only one run on three hits while striking out six in seven innings. Taillon (7-6) tossed seven innings of three-hit ball and retired the final 16 batters he faced.

Persons: Kyle Tucker, Tommy Gilligan, Kyle Tucker's, Jeremy Pena's, Felix Bautista, Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, Rutschman, Mountcastle, Framber Valdez, Ryne Stanek, Ryan Pressley, Kevin Pillar, Orlando Arcia, Ronald Acuna Jr, Arcia, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Brandon Drury, Lucas Giolito, Scott Alexander, Wilmer Flores, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Cave, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Trevor Williams, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Jose Cisnero, Jason Foley, Zack Short, Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, Sonny Gray, Jorge Soler, Soler, Lucas Sims, Braxton Garrett, Stuart Fairchild, Luis Arraez's, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Louis, Isaac Paredes, Nolan Arenado, Zach Eflin, Miles Mikolas, Tanner Bibee, Ramon Laureano, Emmanuel Clase, Whit Merrifield, Yusei Kikuchi, Drew Waters, MJ Melendez, Michael Massey, Brady Singer, Trevor Story, Mike Tauchman, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger, Pete Alonso, Justin Verlander, Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, Jordan Weems, Kyle Finnegan, Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel, Meneses, Nolan Jones, Elias Diaz, Matt Koch, Andruw Monasterio, William Contreras, Wade Miley, Andrew Chafin, Harrison Bader, Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge, Clarke Schmidt, Michael King, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Vaughn, Touki Toussaint, Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, JJ Bleday's, JP, Logan Gilbert, Dylan Moore, Gilbert, Xander Bogaerts, Scott Barlow, Freddie Freeman, Julio Urias, Christian Walker, Evan Phillips, Corbin Carroll Organizations: Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Camden Yards, Astros, Baltimore All, Orioles, Braves, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Giants, San, Angels, Chicago White Sox, The Giants, San Francisco, Phillies, Philadelphia, Washington, Nationals, Tigers, Detroit, Marlins, Reds, Miami, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Tampa, St, Tampa Bay, Rays, Blue Jays, Toronto, Royals, Red Sox, Kansas City, Boston, Cubs, Mets, National League, Rockies, Brewers, Colorado, Milwaukee, Yankees, White Sox, Chicago, New York, Rangers, Athletics, Oakland, Texas, New York Mets, JP Sears, Mariners, Padres, Seattle, San Diego, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim , Calif, Washington, Philadelphia, St . Petersburg, Fla, Cleveland, Kansas, Chicago, New York, Schmidt, Texas, Toronto, Phoenix, Arizona

☆ MLB roundup: White Sox overcome brawl, dispatch Guardians
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Chicago starter Michael Kopech (5-10) limited the Guardians to two runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings. Texas starter Jon Gray (7-5) earned the win, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Tyler O'Neill hit a homer for the Cardinals, who won for just the third time in their last nine games. Ryan McMahon hit his 100th career home run for the Rockies, who lost for the third time in four games. Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (3-7) held the Rockies to one run on five hits and two walks in six innings.

Persons: Steven Kwan, Luis Robert Jr, Ken Blaze, Andrew Vaughn, Oscar Colas, Elvis Andrus, Jose Ramirez, Tim Anderson, Anderson, Ramirez, Emmanuel Clase, Mike Sarbaugh, Michael Kopech, Noah Syndergaard, Will Brennan, Blake Perkins, Victor Caratini, Angel Perdomo, Brian Anderson, Mark Canha, Yelich's groundout, William Contreras, Perkins, Sal Frelick's, Jason Delay, Jake Bauers, Justin Verlander, Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres, Kendall Graveman, Torres, Nestor Cortes, Jose Altuve's, Jake Rogers, Aaron Civale's, Akil Baddoo, Tarik Skubal, Beau Brieske, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Candelario, Michael Fulmer, Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Bryce Elder, Robbie Grossman, Grossman, Jon Gray, Jake Burger, Will Smith, Rafael Devers, Jose Berrios, Manny Machado, Diego, Juan Soto, Sanchez, Seong Kim, Enrique Hernandez, Machado, Jake Cronenworth, Grisham, Alex Vesia, George Kirby, Julio Rodriguez, Kirby, Randal Grichuk, Shohei Ohtani, Joan Adon, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, TJ Friedl, Trea Turner, Philadelphia's, Matt Strahm, Angel Zerpa, Craig Kimbrel, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Kyle Gibson, Gibson, Danny Coulombe, Yennier Cano, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Seth Brown, Jordan Diaz, Joc Pederson, Angel Felipe, Trevor May, Ryan Walker, Scott Alexander, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Michael A, Taylor, Kenta Maeda, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Ryne Nelson, Willson Contreras, Tommy Edman, Louis, Tyler O'Neill, Ryan McMahon, Steven Matz, Ty Blach Organizations: Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, Progressive, Cleveland, Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers, Pirates, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Yankees, Astros, New York, Houston, Tigers, Rays, Detroit, Tampa Bay, Detroit ., Cubs, Braves, Chicago, Atlanta, Rangers, Marlins, Miami, The Rangers, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Toronto, Boston, Padres, Dodgers, The Dodgers, Mariners, Angels, Seattle, Nationals, Reds, Cincinnati, Phillies, Royals, Kansas City, National League, Orioles, Mets, Baltimore, New, Athletics, Giants, Oakland, Bay Area, The Giants, Diamondbacks, Minnesota, American League Central, Cardinals, Rockies, Colorado, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Miami, Toronto, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, Washington, New York, San Francisco, Minnesota, Arizona, Minneapolis

☆ Trea Turner breaks out as Phillies rally past Royals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/41] Aug 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies Brandon Marsh greets fans on meet the players day at Citizens Bank Park before a game against the Kansas City Royals. The Phillies struck in the first against Royals starter Alec Marsh when Alec Bohm connected for a two-run homer into the left field seats for a 2-0 lead. The Royals' Freddy Fermin led off the second with his seventh homer of the year, a solo shot off Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez. Samad Taylor led off with a triple that saw Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh crash face-first into the wall. Bryce Harper ripped a two-run homer to cut the Phillies' deficit to 6-5 in the fifth.

Persons: Philadelphia Phillies Brandon Marsh, Bill Streicher, Trea Turner, Turner, Angel Zerpa, Alec Marsh, Alec Bohm, Freddy Fermin, Cristopher Sanchez, Bryson Stott's, Fermin, Samad Taylor, Brandon Marsh, Marsh, Taylor, Dairon Blanco, Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr, Garcia, Realmuto's, Bryce Harper, Matt Strahm, Craig Kimbrel, Matt Quatraro, Blanco, Ben May Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank, Kansas City Royals, Phillies, National League, Royals, Philadelphia, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Philadelphia, J.T

☆ MLB roundup: Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits walk-off slam in 10th
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

He allowed three runs on five hits while striking out five and walking none in six innings. Royals starter Brady Singer allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in five innings, fanning 10. Gore (6-8) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two over five innings. Ohtani did not bat when his turn came up with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, leaving due to cramps in both calves. Rays 4, Astros 3Jose Siri utilized his exceptional speed to manufacture the decisive run in the ninth inning as Tampa Bay defeated host Houston.

Persons: Bobby Witt Jr, Jay Biggerstaff, Witt, Jhoan Duran, Kyle Farmer's, Taylor Clarke, Jorge Polanco's, Scott Barlow, Gray, Brady Singer, Pete Alonso, Max Scherzer, Alonso, MacKenzie Gore, Rico Garcia, Scherzer, Luis Garcia, Gore, Anthony, Tommy Kahnle, Grayson Rodriguez, Gerrit Cole, Felix Bautista, Aaron Judge, Jake Fraley, Spencer Steer, Elly De La Cruz, groundout, Brandon Williamson, Alexis Diaz, Freddie Freeman, Amed Rosario, Los Angeles, Bryan De La Cruz, Luis Arraez, Braxton Garrett, Jason Foley, Matt Chapman, Danny Jansen, Whit Merrifield, Merrifield, Kevin Gausman, Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Mickey Moniak, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Craig Kimbrel, Ji Man Choi, Mitch Keller, Marcell Ozuna, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Orlando Arcia, Eddie Rosario, Olson, Ozuna, Milwaukee's Abraham Toro, Joey Wiemer, Tyrone Taylor, Andruw Monasterio, Sal Frelick, Luis Robert, Jake Burger, Touki Toussaint, Robert, Xzavion Curry, Tim Anderson, Burger, Toussaint, Casas, San Francisco . Red, Josh Winckowski, Rob Refsnyder, Kutter Crawford, Joc Pederson, Logan Webb, Joe Musgrove, Manny Machado, Musgrove, Fernando Tatis Jr, Dane Dunning, Marcus Semien, Jose Siri, Siri, Ryan Pressly, Yandy Diaz, Colin Poche, Pete Fairbanks, Mike Tauchman, Louis, Alec Burleson, Adbert Alzolay, Lars Nootbaar, Patrick Wisdom, Dansby Swanson, Trey Mancini, Drew Smyly, Tom Murphy, Eugenio Suarez, Ty France, Julio Rodriguez, Murphy, Logan Gilbert, Ketel Marte, Dominic Canzone, Zack Gelof, Ramon Laureano, Tony Kemp, JP, Trevor May, Randal Grichuk, Kyle Freeland Organizations: Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Kauffman, Minnesota, Twins, Kansas City, Mets, Nationals, New York, Washington, Orioles, Yankees, Anthony Santander, Baltimore, Santander's, Reds, Dodgers, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Marlins, Tigers, Miami, Detroit, Blue Jays, Angels, Toronto, Los, Phillies, Pirates, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Braves, Brewers, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Brewers . White Sox, Chicago, Cleveland, The White Sox, . Red Sox, Giants, Boston, San, San Francisco . Red Sox, Red Sox, Padres, Rangers, San Diego, Rays, Astros, Tampa Bay, Houston, Four Rays, Cubs, Cardinals, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Cal Raleigh, Arizona, Raleigh, Seattle, Athletics, Oakland, Colorado, JP Sears, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, New York, Los, Los Angeles, Toronto, Philadelphia, Cleveland, San Francisco ., Texas, Seattle, Phoenix, Arizona, Denver, Colorado

☆ MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits 36th homer as Angels beat Pirates
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Devers capped the scoring by hitting a solo home run -- his 24th homer of the season -- in the seventh inning. New York's Carlos Carrasco (3-4) allowed five runs on 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings (58 pitches). Yankees 8, Royals 5Anthony Rizzo hit his first homer in over two months and collected a season-high four hits as host New York beat Kansas City. He yielded those four runs on six hits and struck out six in six innings to pick up the win. Oakland's Luis Medina was pulled after five innings, having given up just one run on two hits.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Kiyoshi Mio, Ohtani, Luis Rengifo, Andrew Velazquez, Rengifo, Tyler Anderson, Carlos Estevez, Carlos Santana, Jacob Webb, Bryan Reynolds, Rafael Devers, Adam Duvall, Devers, Connor Wong, Chris Murphy, Carlos Carrasco, Brandon Nimmo, Alex Faedo, Faedo, Alex Lange, Spencer Torkelson, Andy Ibanez, Joe Musgrove, Gary Sanchez, Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Jordan Lyles, Torres, Salvador Perez, Michael Massey, Luis Severino, MacKenzie Gore, Riley Adams, Gore, Lane Thomas, Joc Pederson, Scott Alexander, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, Gregory Soto, Craig Kimbrel, David Fry, Harper, Johan Rojas, J.T, Realmuto, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Jake Fraley, Fraley's, Spencer Steer, Steer, Christian Encarnacion, Strand's, Derek Law, Arizona's Tyler Gilbert, Gunnar Henderson, Ryan O'Hearn, Mike Baumann, Yennier Cano, Felix Bautista, Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz, Luis Arraez, Arraez, Pierce Johnson, Jesus Luzardo, Randal Grichuk, Brenton Doyle, Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr, Albies, Elvis Peguero, Daysbel Hernandez, Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Farmer, Emilio Pagan, Zach Remillard, Eloy Jimenez, Cody Bellinger, Jameson Taillon, Louis, Bellinger, Dylan Carlson's, Louis ' Jordan Montgomery, Nolan Arenado, Jonah Heim, Leody, Brad Miller, Ezequiel Duran, Martin Perez, Emmet Sheehan, Mauricio Dubon, Houston's Hunter Brown, Oakland's Luis Medina, Yainer Diaz, JJ Bleday, Jordan Diaz, Santiago Espinal, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Mike Ford Organizations: Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Angel, Angels, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, The Pirates, Pirates . Red Sox, Mets, Boston, New, Tigers, Padres, Detroit, San, Yankees, Royals, New York, Kansas City, Nationals, Giants, Washington, Phillies, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Reds, Diamondbacks, Cincinnati, Orioles, Rays, Baltimore, Tampa, American League East, Marlins, Miami, Rockies, Braves, Brewers, Atlanta, White Sox, Minnesota, Twins, Chicago, Cubs, Cardinals, St, Rangers, Dodgers, Texas, Astros, Athletics, Houston, Oakland, Blue Jays, Mariners, Toronto, Seattle, Brandon Belt, Thomson Locations: Anaheim , California, USA, Anaheim , Calif, New York, San Diego, Diego, San Francisco, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Arizona, St . Petersburg, Fla, Colorado, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Atlanta, York, Los, Arlington , Texas, Texas

☆ MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani wins, homers in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

[1/7] Jun 15, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Ohtani (6-2) allowed two runs in six innings, and he also hit his 22nd homer. Donovan Solano belted a three-run homer for Minnesota, which had won four of five. Guardians 8, Padres 6David Fry capped a five-run first inning with a three-run homer and visiting Cleveland held on to defeat San Diego. The Padres countered with Manny Machado's three-run homer in the bottom of the first but failed to capitalize on a series of opportunities to pull even or take the lead.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Tim Heitman, Mickey Moniak, Moniak, Nathan Eovaldi, Nathaniel Lowe, Adolis Garcia, Freddie Freeman, Chris Taylor, Luis Robert Jr, Eloy Jimenez, Jake Burger, Andrew Vaughn, Caleb Ferguson, Garrett, Ian Happ, Christopher Morel, Chicago's Marcus Stroman, Nico Hoerner, Cody Bellinger, Jason Delay, Johan Oviedo, Ozzie Albies, AJ Smith, Shawver, Albies, Sean Murphy, Matt Olson, Kevin Pillar, Smith, Elias Diaz, Ezequiel Tovar, Ryan McMahon, Kyle Freeland, Anthony, Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays, Jorge Mateo, Tyler Wells, Danny Jansen, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, Gregory Soto, Seranthony Dominguez, Craig Kimbrel, Bryson Stott, Ketel Marte, Luke Raley, Raley, Austin Pruitt, Isaac Paredes, Taylor, Manuel Margot, Javier Baez, Spencer Torkelson, Matt Vierling, Matthew Boyd, Sonny Gray, Donovan Solano, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Phil Maton, Thomas, Ruiz, Corey Dickerson, Kyle Tucker, Yainer Diaz, David Fry, Manny Machado's, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Ryan Weathers Organizations: Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Globe Life, The Angels, Rangers, Dodgers, White Sox, Chicago, The Dodgers, Cubs, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Braves, Rockies, Atlanta, Colorado, Orioles, Blue Jays, Anthony Santander, Baltimore, Toronto, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Philadelphia, Arizona, Rays, Athletics, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Tigers, Detroit, Minnesota, Nationals, Astros, Washington, Houston, The Nationals, Padres, Cleveland, San Diego, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, USA, Texas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Oakland, Minnesota, Minneapolis, San

☆ MLB roundup: Down to last strike, Giants stun Cards
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Ronald Acuna Jr. supplied three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs for the Braves. Spencer Strider (7-2) gave up five runs, including three homers, in five innings but still collected the win. Orlando Arcia had two hits and drove in two runs for Atlanta, which has won nine of its last 11. Detroit starter Michael Lorenzen (2-4) gave up all six Braves runs and nine hits in six innings. Astros 5, Nationals 4Jose Abreu recorded two extra-base hits and three RBIs and scored with two outs in the ninth inning as host Houston edged Washington.

Persons: Mike Yastrzemski, Jeff Curry, Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, LaMonte Wade Jr, Francisco, Jakob Junis, Taylor Rogers, Ryan Walker, Tyler Rogers, Camilo Doval, Tommy Edman, Steven Matz, Brandon Nimmo, Isiah Kiner, Dominic Leone, Josh Donaldson, Mark Vientos, Albert Abreu, Nick Ramirez, Nimmo, Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr, Orlando Arcia, Spencer Strider, Miguel Cabrera, Eric Haase, Spencer Torkelson, Reese Olson, Ozzie Albies, Eddie Rosario, Collin McHugh, Joe Jimenez, A.J, Minter, Jake Rogers, Andy Ibanez, Matt Vierling, Michael Lorenzen, Mike Tauchman, Dansby Swanson, Osvaldo Bido, Roansy Contreras, Contreras, Drew Smyly, Carlos Correa, Bailey Ober, Brian Anderson, Luis Urias, Ober, Colin Rea, Jose Berrios, George Springer, Berrios, Adley Rutschman, Kyle Bradish, Toronto's Jordan Romano, Ryan O'Hearn, Austin Hays, Aaron Hicks, Adam Frazier, Jose Abreu, Hunter Harvey, Jake Meyers, C.J . Abrams, Kyle Tucker, Keibert Ruiz, Meyers, Abreu, Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Jimmy Herget, Seager, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Smith, Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, Matt McLain, Stuart Fairchild, McLain, Jonathan India, Spencer Steer, Edward Olivares, Bobby Witt Jr, Jake Burger, Clint Frazier, Luis Robert Jr, Burger, Alex Vesia, plunked Andrew Benintendi, Frazier, Reynaldo Lopez, Mike Clevinger, Eury Perez, Jorge Soler, Jesus Sanchez, Perez, Eugenio Suarez, Sanchez, Soler, Seattle's Luis Castillo, Pete Alonso, Rob Refsnyder's, Jarren Duran, Connor Wong, Justin Turner, Alex Verdugo, Turner, Garrett Whitlock, Austin Gomber, Michael Wacha, Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Nelson Cruz, Tatis, Aaron Civale, Realmuto, Craig Kimbrel, Jose Alvarado, Arizona's Scott McGough, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Gerardo Perdomo, Jake McCarthy, Nick Castellanos, Manuel Margot, Yandy Diaz, JJ Bleday, Tyler Glasnow, Luis Medina Organizations: San Francisco Giants, St, Louis Cardinals, Busch, USA, Giants, Cardinals, Mets, Yankees, New York Mets, New York Yankees, The Mets, Braves, Tigers, Atlanta, Detroit, Cubs, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Brewers, Milwaukee, The Twins, Twins, Blue Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Astros, Nationals, Houston, Washington, Rangers, Angels, Los Angeles, The Rangers, Reds, Royals, Cincinnati, Kansas City, White Sox, Dodgers, Marlins, Mariners, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles Angels, Red Sox, Rockies, Boston, Colorado, The Red Sox, Austin, Padres, San Diego, Cleveland, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Philadelphia, Arizona, Rays, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Athletics, Thomson Locations: Louis , Missouri, USA, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Washington, Texas, Los, Arlington , Texas, Los Angeles, Phoenix

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