Archives for June 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — As his home run-hitting binge became a national phenomenon, Kyle Schwarber tried to warn everyone how quickly it could end. “It’s the reality of this game that, you know what, I’m probably not going to keep doing this the whole year," the Washington outfielder said. "It’s physically impossible to keep doing this.” That was almost a week ago. Schwarber's … [Read more...] about Nats' Schwarber in impressive company with slugging exploits

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kwang Hyun Kim won for the first time in 11 starts, pitching five solid innings and helping himself with a two-run double as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Kim (2-5) had lost five straight decisions since his last win on April 23. He stranded six runners through his first four innings, giving up just … [Read more...] about Kim ends skid, helps with 2-run double, Cards sweep D-Backs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Highly touted Milwaukee prospect Aaron Ashby got roughed up for seven runs in the first inning of his big league debut, but Luis Urias homered twice as the Brewers rallied to rout the Chicago Cubs 15-7 Wednesday for their eighth straight win. The Brewers swept the three-game series and increased their NL Central lead to six games over Chicago. The Cubs lost … [Read more...] about Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday. The speedy shortstop became the fifth player in major league history with three cycles, joining Adrian Beltre, Babe Herman, Bob Meusel and John Reilly, according to the Elias Sports … [Read more...] about Take three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle

DENVER (AP) — Jon Gray tossed six strong innings in another solid outing for Colorado starters, and the Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Wednesday. Garrett Hampson had four hits for the Rockies, who swept the three-game series and improved to 28-16 at home. Colorado is just 6-31 on the road. A day after being no-hit by Germán Márquez for eight innings, the Pirates … [Read more...] about Gray tosses 6 strong innings, Rockies beat Pirates 6-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's debut on the Yankee Stadium mound sure didn't last long. Babe Ruth, he was not. At least on this night. The two-way phenom got only two outs Wednesday for the Los Angeles Angels during his highly anticipated first pitching appearance in the Bronx. Ohtani, who leads the majors with 28 home runs, was chased after four early walks and charged with a … [Read more...] about Ohtani flops, exits early in Yankee Stadium pitching debut

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner thought three bags the moment he made contact. So did everyone else in the ballpark. Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The speedy shortstop became the fifth player in … [Read more...] about Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday: ___ ROCKY RETURN Nolan Arenado will return to Coors Field for the first time since the Colorado Rockies traded the disgruntled third baseman to St. Louis over the offseason. The eight-time Gold Glove winner hit .293 with 235 homers and an .887 OPS over nine seasons in Denver, but the fan favorite was traded two years into a … [Read more...] about LEADING OFF: Arenado's Coors return, Ohtani back in box