St. Louis Cardinals (26-29) 2
Cincinnati Reds (26-30) 4
CINCINNATI– Both Eugenio Suarez and Scooter Gennett hit two-run doubles to power the Reds’ come-from-behind victory. In just his second major league start, Asher Wojciechowski made it six innings while giving up two runs on eight hits and two walks. Tommy Pham played a part in both Cardinals’ runs as he hit an RBI double and later scored on a safety squeeze. Carlos Martinez got the nod and retired the first eighteen batters of the game before faltering in a seventh inning, bases loaded, no outs situation. He finished his night having allowed four runs on four hits while striking out eight in six-and-one-third innings pitched. With the loss, St. Louis has now dropped four straight and eight of their last eleven contests.
Miami Marlins (24-32) 1
Chicago Cubs (29-27) 3
CHICAGO– Kris Bryant delivered a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning to lead the Cubs to their fourth consecutive win. Bryant is now 5-for-10 against Miami starter, Dan Straily, in his career with three home runs to go along with eight runs batted in. On the mound, Eddie Butler pitched five-and-one-third innings of three hit, one run ball to stifle the Marlins, who had previously won seven of their last eight. Miami’s lone run came off the bat of Dee Gordon who hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. After having let up two early runs, Straily settled down in his start to provide seven innings of three run ball without allowing a walk.
Philadelphia Phillies (20-35) 11
Atlanta Braves (24-31) 4
ATLANTA– Odubel Herrera made Phillies history as he became the first player to hit two doubles in three straight games. In the series opener against the Braves, he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a home run as well as two RBI. Rookie pitcher, Nick Pivetta, earned the first win of his career, tossing five innings, letting up three runs on six hits and three walks. Countering Pivetta, Bartolo Colon struggled mightily for the Braves. After just three-and-two-thirds innings, the 44 year old was knocked out of the game as he was tagged for eight runs on seven hits. In twelve starts this season, Colon has now allowed at least five runs on six occasions while seeing his ERA rise to 7.78. Following up a game in which he went 5-for-5 with five RBI, Ender Inciarte collected two base hits and two walks enabling him to score twice.
Washington Nationals (36-20) 4
Los Angeles Dodgers (35-24) 2
LOS ANGELES– Anthony Rendon went 2-for-3 with two extra base hits and an RBI as the Nationals won a rematch of last year’s National League Division Series. Gio Gonzalez threw six innings and held a potent Dodgers lineup to two runs and four hits while only allowing two baserunners via walks. His counterpart, Hyun-Jin Ryu, pitched a season high seven innings but gave up four runs on seven hits. Corey Seager finished 3-for-4 at the dish with a run scored for Los Angeles.
San Francisco Giants (24-35) 7
Milwaukee Brewers (30-28) 2
MILWAUKEE– Aaron Hill hit a pinch hit double in the eighth inning to help the Giants break a tie and eventually beat the Brewers. Jeff Samardzija had a strong outing, lasting seven-and-two-thirds innings while giving up two runs (one earned) and punching out ten. Milwaukee’s lone runs came in the first when an off-target throw by Orlando Calixte got stuck in the padding behind home plate allowing two runners to score on the sacrifice fly. Junior Guerra exited the game after five innings, having also allowed two runs (one earned) and seven hits.
Houston Astros (42-16) 7
Kansas City Royals (24-32) 3
KANSAS CITY– Yuli Gurriel continued to stay hot for the Astros as he cushioned the lead with a ninth inning three-run home run to extend the team’s winning streak to eleven. Also carrying a six-game hitting streak of his own, he has now driven in ten runs while homering in back-to-back contests. Mike Fiers took the mound, surrendering two runs on seven hits in five innings of work. Jorge Bonifacio finished 2-for-5 at the plate, including a solo home run for Kansas City. Ian Kennedy was given the loss after pitching five innings while letting up four runs, six hits and three walks. He is now winless in his last fourteen starts dating back to last season.
Toronto Blue Jays (28-30) 3
Oakland Athletics (25-32) 5
OAKLAND– Ryon Healy hit two home runs and plated a career high five runs to guide the Athletics to a series opening win over the Blue Jays. Sean Manaea had a quality start, giving up two runs on four hits while striking out seven in six innings of work. Opposing Manaea was J.A Happ, who was knocked out after five-and-one-third innings, having allowed five runs on four hits and three walks. It was the first time in eight starts that the lefty was saddled with a loss against Oakland and also the most runs he has allowed against the team. At the plate, Josh Donaldson provided the early damage for the Blue Jays as he hit an RBI double against his former team. However, the A’s would get the last laugh as they would strike him out to end the game.
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