WASHINGTON NATIONALS (64-44) 4 CHICAGO CUBS (58-51) 7 CHICAGO, IL-- Willson Contreras drove in three runs on two hits for the Cubs, who won their sixth game in the last 10 games. John Lackey pitched five innings for the Cubs and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (78-32) 7 NEW YORK METS (49-59) 4 QUEENS, … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Blue Jays outlast Astros, road teams prevail and Parker has “Giant” hit
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Woodruff shines in debut; Big Sexy goes the distance and Markakis paces Birds
New York Yankees (57-51) 2 Cleveland Indians (59-48) 7 CLEVELAND-- Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a run batted in as the Indians handed the Yankees their fourth straight loss. Earning a win in his third consecutive outing for Cleveland, Trevor Bauer tossed seven innings of one run ball to go along with seven strikeouts. For Jaime Garcia, this was a … [Read more...] about Woodruff shines in debut; Big Sexy goes the distance and Markakis paces Birds
Kluber and Kuhl dominate; Rockies walk off
New York Yankees (57-50) 1 Cleveland Indians (58-48) 5 CLEVELAND-- Francisco Lindor, Jose Ramirez and Yan Gomes each plated a run for the Indians as the team snapped their three-game losing skid. On the hill, Corey Kluber was dominant, tossing a complete game three-hitter while setting down eleven on strikes. Making his much anticipated debut for New York, Sonny Gray was … [Read more...] about Kluber and Kuhl dominate; Rockies walk off
Happ retires 10 in Blue Jays victory; Santana throws complete game for the Twins; Molina goes deep twice against Brewers
Detroit Tigers 2 New York Yankees 0 NEW YORK - Jordan Zimmermann struck out six and gave up six hits in seven scoreless innings for the Tigers, who have won four out of their last five games. Justin Upton doubled home a run for Detroit. Masahiro Tanaka fanned seven and allowed one earned runs on six hits in six innings pitched for the Yankees. Atlanta Braves 5 Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Happ retires 10 in Blue Jays victory; Santana throws complete game for the Twins; Molina goes deep twice against Brewers
Vazquez walks it off for Red Sox; five Cubs go yard and Longoria completes the cycle
Detroit Tigers 4 New York Yankees 3 NEW YORK - Anibal Sanchez allowed two earned on six hits in 6.2 innings pitched for the Tigers, who have won three out of the last four. Justin Upton and John Hicks each launched a home run and combined for four RBI. CC Sabathia surrendered four earned on six hits and struck out three in six innings pitched for the Yankees. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Vazquez walks it off for Red Sox; five Cubs go yard and Longoria completes the cycle