New York Yankees (26-16) 4
Kansas City Royals (18-26) 2
NEW YORK– Brett Gardner, Didi Gregorius and Chris Carter each went deep to fuel the Yankees’ series opening win. Michael Pineda went six-and-one-third innings and gave up two runs on six hits and a walk. It would be after Pineda left that the game got interesting though. With the Royals down 3-2 in the seventh and a runner on second with two outs, Alcides Escobar appeared to beat out a base hit allowing Jorge Soler to score the tying run. However, after the Yankees decided to challenge the call, Escobar was ruled out thus the run being taken off the board. For Kansas City, that was just one of the examples of their failure to drive in runners in scoring position as they finished 0-for-10. Jason Vargas got the start for the Royals, going six innings while giving up three runs, four hits and three walks. With the loss, he falls to 0-7 lifetime against the Yankees.
Minnesota Twins (23-18) 14
Baltimore Orioles (25-18) 7
BALTIMORE– Miguel Sano and Jorge Polanco each had a career-high four hits to lead the offensive charge for the American League Central leading Twins. Down 6-2 after four innings of play, Minnesota exploded for 10 runs in the fifth and sixth. Max Kepler was a key contributor in the fifth as he hit a game-tying two run double and finished the game with four RBI. Kyle Gibson struggled on the hill, letting up six runs on seven hits and four walks in five innings. Countering Gibson, Ubaldo Jimenez got the nod and did not perform much better. In four innings of work, he was tagged for six runs, nine hits and two walks. The second inning provided a milestone for the Orioles center fielder as Adam Jones‘ three run home run gave him sole possession of the most homers at Camden Yards with 125.
Los Angeles Angels (24-23) 3
Tampa Bay Rays (23-24) 2
ST. PETERSBURG– Cameron Maybin hit a home run and reached base four times to help the Angels earn their sixth win in their past eight games. Tied in the seventh inning, Los Angeles drew three walks, including one by Maybin, which allowed for them to push across the go-ahead run on a wild pitch. J.C. Ramirez lasted six-and-two-thirds innings allowing two runs, both solo homers, while punching out five. Tampa Bay’s lone runs came off the bats of Logan Morrison and Corey Dickerson. Jake Odorizzi pitched just as well as Ramirez, as he went six innings, giving up two runs while striking out eight.
Houston Astros (30-15) 1
Detroit Tigers (21-22) 0
HOUSTON– Jose Altuve drove in the lone run of the game on a first inning RBI double to give the Astros pitchers all the run support they would need. Brad Peacock made the start for an injured Dallas Keuchel, allowing just one hit while striking out eight in four-and-one-third innings. Once the bullpen took over, they did not allow another hit and fanned an additional six batters. Michael Fulmer started for the Tigers and was on the losing end of the pitcher’s duel even though he gave up one run in seven innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks (27-19) 5
Chicago White Sox (20-23) 1
ARIZONA– Zack Greinke came within one out of a complete game as the Diamondbacks got their sixth victory in the past seven games. Pitching eight-and-two-thirds innings, the ace surrendered one run on four hits and struck out twelve. He is now a perfect 5-0 in his past six starts. At the plate, Daniel Descalso hit a three run homer to give Arizona the lead that they never relinquished. Miguel Gonzalez took the mound for the White Sox, letting up five runs (four earned) on seven hits in five-plus innings.
Colorado Rockies (29-17) 8
Philadelphia Phillies (15-27) 1
PHILADELPHIA– Charlie Blackmon drove in three runs and scored two of his own as the Rockies continue to find success on the road. Making his second spot start of the season, Jeff Hoffman was stellar, surrendering one run and striking out seven in seven innings. Along with his pitching performance, the 24-year-old righty also recorded his first career major league hit. Driving in the lone run for the Phillies was Tommy Joseph who laced an RBI single. Jared Eickhoff allowed four runs on nine hits in six innings.
Atlanta Braves (19-23) 5
Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) 3
ATLANTA– Ender Inciarte had his first career five hit game in the Braves’ win over the Pirates. Playing in his second game with Atlanta, Matt Adams also contributed two hits including a two run home run. Mike Foltynewicz got the nod and responded by giving up two runs (one earned) on eight hits in five-plus innings while also striking out five. One of those strikeouts resulted in the ejections of two Pirates. After not agreeing with a called third strike, David Freese and manager, Clint Hurdle were tossed from the game in the fourth inning. Opposing Foltynewicz on the hill was Pittsburgh ace, Gerrit Cole who struggled as he lasted only four-and-two-thirds innings and was chased for five runs and ten hits. The outing ended his streak of allowing no more than two earned runs in six straight starts.
San Francisco Giants (20-26) 6
Chicago Cubs (22-21) 4
CHICAGO– Joe Panik connected for his first career leadoff home run and then for two doubles as the Giants took the series opener from the Cubs. On the hill, Ty Blach let up three runs in seven innings and struck out three. Shut down for most of the game, the Cubs got to Blach by having their first three batters reach base in the eighth inning. Chicago would go on to score four runs on homers by Javier Baez and Ben Zobrist but it ended there. Including his long ball, Baez finished with three hits. John Lackey started for the Cubs, letting up five runs and seven hits in five innings as he was saddled with the loss for the first time in a month.
Cincinnati Reds (21-23) 5
Cleveland Indians (23-20) 1
CINCINNATI– Scott Schebler hit a home run for the third consecutive game as the Reds took the first game in the Ohio Cup. Scott Feldman gave the team some much needed innings pitched as he went six innings allowing one run on four hits while striking out a season-high nine batters. He also became the first Cincinnati starter in the last ten games to last at least six innings. Feldman’s only blemish would be a solo shot off the bat of Jason Kipnis. For the Indians, Josh Tomlin took the mound, giving up five runs (four earned) and nine hits.
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