New York Yankees (65-55) 7 New York Mets (53-66) 5 NEW YORK-- Gary Sanchez went deep and drove in a career-high five runs as the Yankees completed the Subway Series sweep over the Mets. Backed by a surplus of offense, Luis Severino tossed six-and-one-third innings of one run ball for the Bronx Bombers while eliminating nine on strikes. His counterpart, Steven Matz, was … [Read more...] about Slegers debuts, Corbin baffles ‘Stros and Bombers get Subway sweep
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MLB Roundup: A’s re-Joyce, Santana leads power surge and AL wild card tightens
HOUSTON ASTROS (73-46) 9 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (66-53) 4 PHOENIX, AZ-- George Springer, Max Stassi and Brad Peacock each drove in two runs for the Astros, who became the first team in the MLB to win 40 games on the road this season. Jake Lamb knocked in two runs for the Diamondbacks. NEW YORK METS (53-64) 4 NEW YORK YANKEES (63-55) 5 NEW YORK, NY-- Gary Sanchez and Jacoby … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: A’s re-Joyce, Santana leads power surge and AL wild card tightens
MLB Roundup: Bettis dials zero in return, Stanton continues to slug and Cubs find form
CLEVELAND INDIANS (64-52) 7 BOSTON RED SOX (67-51) 3 BOSTON, MA-- Edwin Encarnacion hit a pair of two-run home runs for the Indians, who have won four straight games. Trevor Bauer struck out 11 over six-and-two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks for the Indians. Rafael Devers hit two home runs for the Red Sox. NEW YORK METS (53-63) 2 NEW YORK … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Bettis dials zero in return, Stanton continues to slug and Cubs find form
Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
As the halfway point of August is drawing closer, fans are starting to pay more attention to MLB standings. Although the National League playoff picture seems to be taking shape, almost every team is still in contention in the American League. Giancarlo Stanton tied the Miami Marlins record for most home runs in a single season by blasting his 42nd round-tripper of the … [Read more...] about Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
MLB Roundup: Hicks sparks streak-ending comeback, Carrasco eclipses Rays and Dodgers take rare home loss
BOSTON RED SOX (65-50) 4 NEW YORK YANKEES (61-53) 5 NEW YORK, NY-- Aaron Hicks hit a two-run home run in the Yankees comeback win to snap the Red Sox' eight-game winning streak. Adam Warren threw two-and-one-third scoreless innings in relief for the Yankees, allowing one hit and striking out two. Andrew Benintendi and Hanley Ramirez each hit a home run and knocked in two runs … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Hicks sparks streak-ending comeback, Carrasco eclipses Rays and Dodgers take rare home loss