Chicago Cubs (31-32) 1
New York Mets (29-33) 6
NEW YORK– Redeeming himself after a second inning error, Asdrubal Cabrera launched two home runs to lead the Mets to their fourth straight victory. On the hill, Jacob DeGrom went the distance, pitching a complete game, while allowing just one run and five hits while striking out six. Not all went as expected for the Mets though as they received yet another a scare from Yoenis Cespedes. Just two days after returning from the disabled list, he exited the game with a sore left heel. However, it did not appear serious with Cespedes saying that he should be in the lineup for Tuesday’s game. As for the Cubs, their lone run came off the bat of Addison Russell on a solo shot. John Lackey gave up four runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. Chicago has now dropped five out of their last six, as well as their ninth straight on the road.
Atlanta Braves (28-35) 11
Washington Nationals (38-25) 10
WASHINGTON D.C– Tyler Flowers came through for the Braves with a go-ahead three run home run in the ninth inning to extend the Nationals’ losing streak to four games. Mike Foltynewicz struggled mightily, lasting just three-and-one-third innings and getting lit up for eight runs on eleven hits. Atlanta’s bullpen would keep them in it though as they only allowed two runs in the remainder of the game. The same could not be said for Washington’s relief pitching. After a start by Stephen Strasburg in which he surrendered six runs and struck out ten in five innings, the bullpen proved why they have the National League’s worst ERA. Needing only six outs to seal the win, relievers Jacob Turner and Matt Albers combined to allow five runs with the dagger coming on Flowers’ home run. At the plate, the Nationals had pounded out seventeen hits with eight hitters in their starting lineup getting an RBI.
Philadelphia Phillies (21-41) 5
Boston Red Sox (35-28) 6
BOSTON– Dustin Pedroia drove in two runs including one in the eleventh inning to carry the Red Sox over the Phillies. Also contributing on offense was Mookie Betts, who finished 4-for-5, with three doubles, a run scored and an RBI. Rick Porcello lasted six innings, letting up five runs on ten hits and a walk. Howie Kendrick and former Red Sox, Daniel Nava, each had three hits for Philadelphia. Jerad Eickhoff got the start and allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks. With the no-decision, he became the first Phillies starter since Cliff Lee in 2012 to begin a season winless in his first thirteen starts.
Baltimore Orioles (31-31) 7
Chicago White Sox (27-35) 1o
CHICAGO– Avisail Garcia rung in his 26th birthday by going 2-for-5 with three RBI to help the White Sox hand the Orioles their fifth consecutive loss. Kevan Smith and Matt Davidson also had multi-RBI games, including Smith’s first career home run. Getting the nod for Chicago, Mike Pelfrey struggled with his pitch count, allowing him to last only three-and-two-thirds innings while giving up two runs on six hits and five walks. His counterpart, Wade Miley would not fare much better for Baltimore though as he could not make it out of the third inning for the second straight outing. In two-and-one-third innings, he surrendered six runs and six hits. At the dish, Trey Mancini was one of four Orioles with multi-hit games and drove in a team high four runs.
Seattle Mariners (32-33) 14
Minnesota Twins (32-28) 3
MINNEAPOLIS– Nelson Cruz and Mitch Haniger combined for six runs driven in as the Mariners handled the Twins with ease in the series opener. It was not those two carrying the offense, though, as Danny Valencia and Mike Zunino hit back-to-back home runs, the fifth time a pair of Seattle players have done that this season. With the run support, Yovani Gallardo thrived as he pitched six innings of three-run ball and struck out five. Opposing Gallardo was rookie, Adalberto Mejia, who was forced out after three-and-two-third innings and nine runs (eight earned), nine hits and two walks let up. Brian Dozier finished 3-for-4 with a run scored for Minnesota.
Texas Rangers (31-32) 6
Houston Astros (44-21) 1
HOUSTON– Rougned Odor went 2-for-4 including a triple that knocked in the first run of the game to give the Rangers a lead that they did not relinquish. After a poor pitching performance against Houston on June 2nd, Yu Darvish had arguably one of his best outings of the season. He pitched seven innings of one-run ball while giving up just one hit. Alex Bregman brought home the sole run for the Astros on an RBI single. In his return off the disabled list, Houston starter, Joe Musgrove, surrendered two runs and five hits in four-and-two-thirds innings.
New York Yankees (38-23) 5
Los Angeles Angels (33-34) 3
ANAHEIM– Aaron Judge hit a tie-breaking opposite field home run in the eighth inning to propel the Yankees to their sixth consecutive win. For the California native, it was not only his first home run in his home state but also his fourth in the past three games. Flying under the radar, Didi Gregorius extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games, going 4-for-4 with two runs batted in. The Yankees also got the outing they were yearning from Masahiro Tanaka after deciding to push back his start by a day. In six-and-two-thirds innings, the 28-year old let up three runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out eight. The earned run came in the first inning when Kole Calhoun launched a solo shot to give the Angels their only lead of the game. Alex Meyer lasted four-and-two-thirds innings, giving up two runs on five hits and five walks.
Colorado Rockies (41-25) 2
Pittsburgh Pirates (29-35) 7
PITTSBURGH– Josh Harrison had two RBI on two hits for the Pirates to give them their third straight victory. However, the main storyline from this game was Jameson Taillon‘s return to the big leagues after having cancer surgery just one month ago. Against a potent Rockies offense, he pitched five shutout innings while allowing five hits. Nolan Arenado led all Colorado batters with three base hits. Opposing Taillon, Kyle Freeland was saddled with his first road loss as he allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits in five-and-two-thirds innings.
Cincinnati Reds (29-34) 3
San Diego Padres (25-40) 9
SAN DIEGO– Franchy Cordero hit the first major league home run of his career and Austin Hedges contributed three RBI to power the Padres past the Reds. On the mound, Luis Perdomo found his groove after he had allowed two runs in the first inning. He finished his night by pitching six-and-two-thirds innings and surrendering three runs on seven hits. Unlike Perdomo, Bronson Arroyo did not settle down. In four-and-two-thirds innings, he allowed nine runs on thirteen hits, two of which were home runs. With the outing, Arroyo has allowed a major league leading 22 home runs and witnessed his ERA jump from 6.25 to 7.01. Scott Schebler was the highlight of the Reds’ offense, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored and two runs batted in.
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