CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Drury reached 20 homers for the first time in his big league career when he hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Drury broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth with his homer on a splitter off Felix Bautista (3-3). ″I was trying to stay on the fastball,” Drury said. “I was a … [Read more...] about Drury's 20th homer gives Red 3-2 win over Os, winning July
Archives for July 2022
Perez's HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6
NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Clay Holmes in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-6 Sunday to avoid being swept in the season series. Whit Merrifield walked with one out — Holmes’ eighth walk in his last eight games after he issued just five in his first 37 appearances. Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the … [Read more...] about Perez's HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
DENVER (AP) — James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league plate appearance and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 Sunday and closed out July with 21 victories. Freddie Freeman added three hits and an RBI, passing teammate Trea Turner for the MLB lead in hits. Tony Gonsolin (12-1) bounced back from … [Read more...] about Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
Riley double in 9th lifts Braves over D-backs 1-0 for sweep
ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley had a special month. He just wants to keep up the momentum and help the Atlanta Braves successfully defend their World Series title. “I use the term consistent," he said. “I think that’s the name of the game. My routine is very consistent right now, and I’m feeling good, and I’m getting pitches and I’m not missing them. So I think locked in is the … [Read more...] about Riley double in 9th lifts Braves over D-backs 1-0 for sweep
Profar homers to help Manaea, Padres beat Twins 3-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar wasn't biting. Shortly after helping San Diego beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 3-2, the Padres' leadoff hitter was peppered with questions about Tuesday's trade deadline. The Padres are reportedly among the handful of teams making a strong bid for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, and have expressed interest Willson … [Read more...] about Profar homers to help Manaea, Padres beat Twins 3-2