Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A tough road trip takes another turn for the worst. Another day in 2020, another instance where something doesn’t break the Astros way. If it isn’t fallout from illegal sign-stealing, it’s another injury that further strains the pitching staff. If the pitching staff holds up their end of the bargain, it is the lineup’s turn to fade … [Read more...] about Ineffective bats cost Framber Valdez, Astros in Oakland
Santander, O's rough up Nats relievers, rally for 5-3 win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pat Valaika, Pedro Severino and Anthony Santander homered during a five-run rally in the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Washington’s relievers and beat the Nationals 5-3 Saturday night. Nationals starter Austin Voth pitched five sharp innings, and the Orioles went into eighth with just two hits and trailing 3-0. Sean Doolittle relieved and … [Read more...] about Santander, O's rough up Nats relievers, rally for 5-3 win
Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer after missing a game with a sore right wrist, six Texas pitchers combined on a four-hitter and the Rangers have consecutive wins for the first time this season after beating the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Saturday night. Gallo texted manager Chris Woodward early in the day to let him know he was feeling better and ready to … [Read more...] about Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0
DeSclafani , Suarez pace Reds past Brewers, 4-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony DeSclafani allowed two singles over six scoreless innings and Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Suarez put the Reds up 3-0 in the first with his second homer of the season. The Reds added a run in the seventh and Milwaukee countered with Brock Holt’s sacrifice … [Read more...] about DeSclafani , Suarez pace Reds past Brewers, 4-1
Soler's 2 homers helps to power Royals to 9-6 win over Twins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One of these days, Royals manager Mike Matheny hopes to see Jorge Soler smile when he trots around the bases. It didn't happen after either of Soler's two homers Saturday night. Maybe if he didn't just miss on another one that was caught at the warning track. The slugging outfielder's big power output included a three-run shot during ago-ahead six-run … [Read more...] about Soler's 2 homers helps to power Royals to 9-6 win over Twins
5 Blue Jays pitchers combine on 4-hitter, beat Red Sox 2-1
BOSTON (AP) — Five Toronto pitchers combined on a four-hitter and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning on a groundout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday night. Anthony Kay (1-0) pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. Anthony Bass picked up his third save. Blue Jays starter Chase Anderson pitched three innings in … [Read more...] about 5 Blue Jays pitchers combine on 4-hitter, beat Red Sox 2-1
Mets hit 3 HRs, end makeshift Marlins' 6-game win streak 8-4
NEW YORK (AP) — All those missing pitchers finally caught up to the Miami Marlins. J.D. Davis homered and drove in a career-high four runs, Pete Alonso and Michael Conforto also connected, and the New York Mets slowed down the makeshift Marlins with an 8-4 victory Saturday. “We just got hurt by the long ball tonight,” Miami manager Don Mattingly said. Davis hit a three-run shot … [Read more...] about Mets hit 3 HRs, end makeshift Marlins' 6-game win streak 8-4
Blackmon stays hot, Rockies pitch 1-hitter, top Mariners 5-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Even Charlie Blackmon staying hot at the plate was upstaged on this night by a foursome of Colorado Rockies pitchers, led by the debut of rookie Ryan Castellani. Blackmon added three more hits to his major league-leading total and drove in three runs, and four Rockies pitchers combined to one-hit the Seattle Mariners in a 5-0 win on Saturday night. Colorado won … [Read more...] about Blackmon stays hot, Rockies pitch 1-hitter, top Mariners 5-0
Slater homers twice as Giants down Kershaw, Dodgers 5-4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Slater and the San Francisco Giants were able to do something they haven't done often, which is turn the tables on Clayton Kershaw. Slater became one of a select few to homer twice in a game off the Los Angeles Dodgers' left-hander as San Francisco held on for a 5-4 win Saturday night. The Giants' outfielder hit solo shots over the wall in center in … [Read more...] about Slater homers twice as Giants down Kershaw, Dodgers 5-4