Bailey Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Carlos Santana homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Friday night. Santana drove in two runs, while Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Willi Castro each had an RBI to help the Twins won the opener of a three-game series and a six-game trip. Ober (2-1) was … [Read more...] about Ober stays hot, Santana homers to help Twins beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight victory
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Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series
Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City. Valdez has been on the injured list after being scratched from his third start of the season with elbow soreness. Thankfully, the left-hander seems to have avoided what could have been a very … [Read more...] about Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series
Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. The 37-year-old Miley was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19. Miley made two starts this season, working a total of seven innings. He has a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA after allowing six runs, five earned. … [Read more...] about Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0. Lugo allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a game played at 1:10 pm due to the NFL draft festivities in downtown Detroit on Friday evening. Tigers starter Reese Olson allowed one run on three hits and three walks … [Read more...] about Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0