Thursday, June 30, 2016

Lowrie, Alonso homer to lead Athletics past Giants 7-1 (Yahoo Sports)

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Raul Pena, left, waits for a trainer after colliding with outfielder Mac Williamson, center, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. At right is Giants' Brandon Belt. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Jed Lowrie and Yonder Alonso each hit two-run homers and the Oakland Athletics took advantage of sloppy play from the San Francisco Giants to win their third straight game in the Bay Bridge series, 7-1 on Wednesday night. Sean Manaea (3-4) pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Billy Burns drove in two runs for the A's, who have won six of seven and will go for a sweep in the two-city series against their cross-bay rivals on Thursday night. The Giants committed two errors that led to three unearned runs and botched a few other plays in the field that left starting pitcher Jake Peavy (4-7) fuming on the mound.


 

Murphy, Scherzer help Nationals sweep Mets with 4-2 win (Yahoo Sports)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) celebrates with Daniel Murphy (20) after Murphy's two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ever since he left them, Daniel Murphy has been making life miserable for the Mets. Murphy homered twice, tormenting his former team yet again, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of New York with 4-2 victory Wednesday night. The sweep dropped New York six games behind first-place Washington in the NL East.


 

Shields gets win as White Sox beat Twins 9-6 (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago Bulls first-round draft pick Denzel Valentine plays with the ball before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

James Shields broke out of a slump with 6 2/3 innings against one of baseball's worst lineups, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Wednesday night. Shields (3-9) allowed one run and eight hits in his first win since he tossed seven scoreless innings for San Diego at Milwaukee on May 12. The right-hander got hit hard after he was acquired by Chicago in a trade June 4, going 0-2 with a 15.80 ERA in his first four starts.


 

Murphy, Scherzer help Nationals sweep Mets with 4-2 win (Yahoo Sports)

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Washington Nationals' Daniel Murphy rounds the bases on a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Daniel Murphy homered twice, tormenting his former team yet again, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with 4-2 victory Wednesday night. Murphy homered off Logan Verrett (3-5) in the second for a 1-0 lead and golfed a two-run drive in the eighth against reliever Sean Gilmartin. The second baseman matched his career high with 14 homers and helped Washington win its fourth in a row.


 

Guerra, Brewers beat Stewart, Dodgers 7-0 (Yahoo Sports)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, Kirk Nieuwenhuis (10) and Ramon Flores (18) celebrate after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 7-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Junior Guerra allowed two hits over eight innings, Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and a two-run double and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a two-run shot to carry the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, spoiling the major league debut of Brock Stewart.


 

Salazar rolls, Indians beat Braves 3-0 for 12th straight win (Yahoo Sports)

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Danny Salazar threw seven innings, Lonnie Chisenhall hit his second homer of the series and the Cleveland Indians stretched their winning streak to 12 games by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Wednesday night. Cleveland swept its fourth straight series to extend the majors' longest winning streak this season. The Indians began the day leading second-place Kansas City by six games in the AL Central.


 

Trumbo hits 23rd homer, has 4 RBIs as Orioles beat Pads 12-6 (Yahoo Sports)

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Baltimore Orioles' Mark Trumbo, right, is greeted by third base coach Bobby Dickerson after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 23rd homer and drove in four runs for the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles, who beat the San Diego Padres 12-6 Wednesday for their seventh straight win. Baltimore tied the 1996 Oakland A's for the most homers in June, 55. Overall, the Orioles lead the majors with 124.


 

Mets' Syndergaard confirms 'pretty insignificant' bone spur (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, talks with starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, June 27, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Speaking before New York's game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, Syndergaard said he's being treated with anti-inflammatories. Syndergaard (8-3) struggled Monday night in Washington, squandering a 4-0 lead in a loss that ended his six-game winning streak. Asked after the game about reports indicating he has a bone spur, the right-hander said he was fine and insisted his elbow wasn't the cause of his shaky performance.


 

Cabrera hits 1 of 3 Tigers homers in 10-3 win over Marlins (Yahoo Sports)

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Miguel Cabrera hit one of three homers for the Detroit Tigers in their 10-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Cabrera hit his 18th homer of the season in the fourth inning, tying Billy Williams at No. 48 on baseball's career list with 426. Steven Moya and Jarrod Saltalamacchia cleared the fence in consecutive at-bats in the fifth, giving Detroit an 8-2 lead.


 

Rizzo legs out inside-the-park HR, Cubs sweep Reds 9-2 (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo slides home safely with a three-run inside the park home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Cody Reed as catcher Tucker Barnhart, right, stands at home in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo legged out his first inside-the-park homer on Wednesday - another unusual moment in a series full of oddities - and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 for a three-game sweep that got them back on solid footing after a rough week.


 

Moore outpitches Price, Rays shut down Red Sox 4-0 (Yahoo Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Moore pitched seven spotless innings and Brandon Guyer homered and drove in two runs in his return from a three-week stint on the disabled list, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-0 victory over David Price and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.


 

Harrison wants evidence before talking to NFL about PEDs (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison stretches before the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh. Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers will be interviewed next month by NFL officials in connection to a media report that linked them to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison wants the NFL to provide ''credible evidence'' before he agrees to an interview with league officials regarding a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The NFL Players Association sent a letter on Harrison's behalf to NFL executive Adolpho Birch on Tuesday asking for more information. ''We have repeatedly requested that the NFL inform him and the NFLPA whether the NFL possesses any credible evidence (e.g., verified documents or verified testimony of witnesses) that warrants an interview of Mr. Harrison regarding a potential violation,'' union attorney Heather M. McPhee wrote.


 

Yankees to dedicate Rivera's Monument Park plaque on Aug 14 (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) sits beside his retired number in Monument Park during a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium before the Yankees baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Pool,Kathy Willens)

The Yankees will dedicate a plaque to retired reliever Mariano Rivera in Monument Park during a ceremony before their game against Tampa Bay on Aug. 14. Rivera helped the Yankees win five World Series titles and set big league records with 652 regular-season saves and 42 postseason saves during a career that spanned 1995-2013. New York retired his No. 42 during his final season - it had been retired through Major League Baseball in 1997 on the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking the big league color barrier, but players using the number at the time were allowed to wear it for the rest of their careers.


 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Smolinski's 3-run pinch-hit HR leads A's past Giants 13-11 (Yahoo Sports)

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Oakland Athletics' Jake Smolinski, center, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run that scored Marcus Semien, left, and Stephen Vogt, right, against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Pinch-hitter Jake Smolinski hit a go-ahead, three-run homer during Oakland's five-run eighth inning that carried the Athletics to a 13-11 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Khris Davis hit his 19th homer, and Stephen Vogt, Billy Butler and Josh Phegley each drove in two runs to help the A's finish a 5-1 trip that started with three wins in four games against the Angels. This was Oakland's most successful road trip of at least four games since also going 5-1 in September 2013.


 

Greinke leaves early with injury, Phillies rally for 4-3 win (Yahoo Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco tosses hit bat after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona ace Zack Greinke left after two innings with tightness in his oblique muscle and Philadelphia rallied with two runs in the ninth inning to beat the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Andres Blanco had an RBI single and Frank Howard drew a bases-loaded walk off closer Brad Ziegler (2-3), who blew his second save in his last three tries after converting 43 in a row. Maikel Franco homered for Philadelphia.


 

Jones, Kim, Davis homer in Orioles' 11-7 win against Padres (Yahoo Sports)

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Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Schoop is safe at third while advancing on a wild pitch as San Diego Padres third baseman Yangeris Solarte stops a late and off-target throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Adam Jones hit a leadoff homer against his hometown team and Hyun Soo Kim and Chris Davis also homered for the Baltimore Orioles, who beat the San Diego Padres 11-7 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. The Orioles lead the majors with 123 homers, including 54 in June. Baltimore would have had a fourth homer but center fielder Melvin Upton Jr. leaped and reached over the fence to rob J.J. Hardy of a two-run shot in the second.


 

Houston blasts Lincecum, routs Angels 7-1 for 9th win in 10 (Yahoo Sports)

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, left, tries to avoid the tag as he slides off second base before being tagged out by Los Angeles Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella (12) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Carlos Correa hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Houston Astros beat Tim Lincecum and the Los Angeles Angels 7-1 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games. Correa went 3 for 4 and matched his career high with four RBIs as Houston easily improved to 34-20 since May 1. The Astros also beat the Angels for the seventh straight time, their longest winning streak in the rivalry's history.


 

Ex-NFL player wants sentencing delayed over concussion exam (Yahoo Sports)

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A former NFL wide receiver who pleaded guilty to stealing money from two children's charities is asking that his sentencing hearing be delayed again after prosecutors sought medical records related to a concussion examination. Attorneys for 68-year-old Reggie Rucker on Tuesday filed a motion in U.S. District Court saying that his July 14 sentencing should be postponed because prosecutors have demanded all medical records related to brain damage that Rucker suffered during his 12-year NFL career. The motion also says Rucker's attorneys want their experts to evaluate the government's medical records and expert reports on Rucker when they're finally provided.

 

Cubs play 3 relievers in LF while beating Reds in 15 innings (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Kris Bryant singled home the tiebreaking run in the 15th inning and the Chicago Cubs used three pitchers in left field while beating the Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Tuesday night in the longest game of the season for both teams. With the Cubs out of position players, relievers Travis Wood and Spencer Patton (1-0) alternated between left field and the mound in the 14th inning, which ended with Patton getting the final out. Wood then finished it off with reliever Pedro Strop in left.


 

Giolito impresses in rain-shortened debut as Nats beat Mets (Yahoo Sports)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lucas Giolito threw four scoreless innings in his rain-shortened major league debut, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 5-0 on Tuesday night. The 21-year-old Giolito threw 29 of his 45 pitches for strikes and was in command against the Mets like a seasoned veteran. Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run, his team-leading 16th of the season, Wilson Ramos drove in two and Anthony Rendon had an RBI triple to provide the run support.


 

Urias wins first, Dodgers edge Brewers 6-5 (Yahoo Sports)

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Joe Blanton tags Milwaukee Brewers' Hernan Perez (14) not at home during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Milwaukee. Perez tried to score from second on a ball that got passed catcher Yasmani Grandal. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Rookie Julio Urias battled through six innings for his first major league victory, Adrian Gonzalez had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Dodger center fielder Joc Pederson crashed face first into the wall in deep center after catching Chris Carter's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth. Pederson crumpled onto the warning track.


 

Indians beat Braves for longest winning streak in 34 years (Yahoo Sports)

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Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur, left, is restrained by bench coach Terry Pendleton (9) as he and interim manager Brian Snitker (43) argue a call at first base with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt (21) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Atlanta. Cleveland won 5-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Corey Kluber insists no one in the Cleveland clubhouse is talking about the Indians' longest winning streak in 34 years. Outside those walls, however, the Indians are big news as the hottest team in the majors. Carlos Santana hit a tie-breaking single in Cleveland's three-run ninth inning, Kluber allowed only three hits in eight innings and the Indians beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.


 

Cardinals' offense comes alive in 8-4 win over Royals (Yahoo Sports)

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St. Louis Cardinals Jhonny Peralta is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Just about everybody in the Cardinals lineup drove in a run, Michael Wacha was good enough on the mound and St. Louis held off the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Tuesday night to even their four-game, two-city series. Wacha (4-7) allowed four runs over six innings but, considering he served up nine hits and three walks, it could have been worse. Yordano Ventura (6-5) allowed seven runs on seven hits, three walks and a hit batter in 5 1/3 innings for the Royals.


 

D-backs ace Greinke exits against Phillies after 2 innings (Yahoo Sports)

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke left the game after two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. After a conversation with the umpires, Greinke briefly went into the dugout, returned to throw a few practice pitches from the mound, then left the game for good. Greinke signed a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks last offseason.


 

Porcello gets 9th win, Red Sox beat Rays to stop 3-game skid (Yahoo Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Hank Conger, left, looks on as Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hits a RBI-double to right field during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Rick Porcello pitched six strong innings, Travis Shaw homered and drove in five runs for the third time this season and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.


 

Cabrera, Tigers homer 3 times in 7-run 5th, beat Marlins 7-5 (Yahoo Sports)

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) hugs teammate Cameron Maybin (4) next to Ian Kinsler, after they scored on Cabrera's three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Miguel Cabrera's three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fifth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers went on to beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday night. Jose Iglesias and Nick Castellanos also homered during Detroit's big inning, which came after Adam Conley (4-5) had been dominant through four. Mike Pelfrey (2-7) allowed four runs and 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings, and that was enough for the win.


 

Indians beat Braves for longest winning streak in 34 years (Yahoo Sports)

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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana, right, drives in a run with a base as Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski looks on in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carlos Santana hit a tie-breaking single in Cleveland's three-run ninth inning, Corey Kluber allowed only three hits in eight innings and the Indians beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win. The winning streak is Cleveland's longest in 34 years. Arodys Vizcaino (1-3) walked Tyler Naquin to open the ninth and then walked Juan Uribe on four pitches.


 

Yankees slugger Beltran leaves with tight hamstring (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Yankees' Carlos Beltran, right, leaves the game with Yankees trainer Steve Donohue with an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in New York, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Carlos Beltran has left the New York Yankees' game against Texas with a tight right hamstring. A few innings later, the Yankees announced Beltran was undergoing an MRI exam. Batting right-handed against lefty Cole Hamels, Beltran pulled a line drive into the left-field corner and broke well out of the batter's box.


 

Seattle moves Karns to bullpen, LeBlanc stays in rotation (Yahoo Sports)

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The Seattle Mariners are moving starter Nathan Karns to the bullpen and keeping Wade LeBlanc in the rotation moving forward. Seattle manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that Taijuan Walker would start on Thursday against Baltimore and LeBlanc would be pushed back to Friday.

 

Former major leaguer Jim Hickman dies at 79 (Yahoo Sports)

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Jim Hickman, who played for four teams in 13 major league seasons and had a hand in one of the most famous plays in All-Star Game history, has died. Hickman died on Saturday at a Tennessee hospital after a lengthy illness, according to the Garner Funeral Home in Ripley. Hickman, a Tennessee native, made his major league debut with the New York Mets in 1962 and hit .252 with 159 homers and 560 RBIs in 1,421 games.

 

Seahawks agree to 4-year deal with WR Doug Baldwin (Yahoo Sports)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin talks to reporters following NFL football practice, Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Doug Baldwin have agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2020 season. The team confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, first reported by KIRO-AM in Seattle. Baldwin is coming off a career season, tying for the NFL lead in touchdown receptions and setting career highs in TDs, receptions and yards receiving.


 

Dodgers sending ace Kershaw home for tests on sore back (Yahoo Sports)

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is returning to Los Angeles for tests on a sore back that's been bothering him for a few weeks. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that he was still hopeful Kershaw could make his next scheduled start Friday night at Dodger Stadium against Colorado. Roberts said Kershaw has been dealing on and off with a problem in his lower back.


 

Attorney: Jags LB jailed 'for something that didn't happen' (Yahoo Sports)

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Skuta was arrested early June 19 on a battery charge for allegedly pushing a woman's face and causing her head to hit a glass window. According to Orlando Police, Skuta had alcohol on his breath and bloodshot eyes. Attorney Mark NeJame says he is ''confident this will be resolved favorably to Dan, and the truth will come out as to his innocence and non-involvement.

 

Mets lefty Matz has bone spur in elbow, start pushed back (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz waits on the mound to be relieved in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz has a bone spur in his left elbow and will have his next start pushed back from Wednesday to Thursday. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says the 25-year-old lefty will continue pitching through the bone spur because doctors have assured the team he cannot do damage to it. If Matz were to undergo surgery to remove the spur, it would keep him out three months, Alderson said Tuesday.


 

Cardinals bring Pena off DL, designate Fryer for assignment (Yahoo Sports)

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The St. Louis Cardinals have activated catcher Brayan Pena from the disabled list and designated Eric Fryer for assignment. Pena has been out all season after having surgery on his left knee. The veteran signed a $5 million, two-year deal to back up Yadier Molina and give the seven-time All-Star more rest.

 

Buddy Ryan, NFL coach and defensive mastermind, dies at 82 (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama, right, smiles at former defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, speaking left, as he stands with the 1985 Super Bowl XX Champions Chicago Bears football team during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Buddy Ryan, who coached two defenses that won Super Bowl titles and whose twin sons Rex and Rob have been successful NFL coaches, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was 82. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Buddy Ryan, the pugnacious coach who masterminded two fierce defenses that won Super Bowl titles and whose twin sons have been successful NFL coaches, died Tuesday. James Solano, Buddy Ryan's agent, said he died in Kentucky but did not give a cause. Ryan lived on a ranch in Shelbyville.


 

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Rangers wrap up win at 2:44 a.m., outlast rain, Yankees (Yahoo Sports)

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Texas Rangers batter Shin-Soo Choo (17) returns to the dugout as grounds crew workers pull the tarp over the field in the top of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in New York, Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

The Texas Rangers wrapped up a weird win at 2:44 a.m. Tuesday, rallying after a rain delay of more than 3 1/2 hours in the ninth inning to beat the New York Yankees 9-6 with maybe 100 fans left in the stands. Yankee Stadium was so deserted that shouts from Texas players cheering in the dugout for Adrian Beltre's go-ahead, two-run single could easily be heard bouncing around the ballpark. Texas trailed 6-5 when Kirby Yates replaced closer Aroldis Chapman after the delay with a runner on first and no outs.


 

Correa breaks tie in 9th, Astros hold off Angels 4-2 (Yahoo Sports)

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Houston Astros' Carlos Correa hits an RBI sacrifice fly to right field during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Carlos Correa snapped a ninth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, and Will Harris pitched out of a major jam moments later to preserve the Houston Astros' 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. After the Angels loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth, Harris struck out Jett Bandy and snagged Andrelton Simmons' comebacker to start a 1-2-3 double play that ended the game. Houston scored its second run in the ninth on a wild pitch by J.C. Ramirez.


 

Mengden gets all the run support for first big league win (Yahoo Sports)

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Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, left, scores past San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey as umpire Will Little watches during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Daniel Mengden pitched into the eighth inning for his first major league win, backed by Marcus Semien's three-run homer and four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Monday night to open the Bay Bridge Series. Semien connected in the decisive second and Jed Lowrie and Khris Davis added RBI doubles against Jeff Samardzija (8-5) in that five-run inning, then Semien added a run-scoring double in the sixth. The right-hander had pitched well enough to win during his initial three major league starts but received only four runs of support combined.


 

Nationals defeat Syndergaard, Mets in series opener 11-4 (Yahoo Sports)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Ben Revere (9) celebrates after a catch on fly ball hit by New York Mets' James Loney during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 11-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Washington Nationals looked in trouble early. The New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard was in big trouble a couple of innings later. The Nationals dealt Syndergaard his first loss in more than a month, an 11-4 victory over the Mets on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the division rivals.


 

Danny Duffy pitches Royals to 6-2 win over Cardinals (Yahoo Sports)

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Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales hits a single for two RBI's in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

There have been plenty of times over the years when Royals pitcher Danny Duffy would give up a first-inning home run, or fall into a big early hole, and it would cause everything else to slowly unravel. After serving up Matt Holliday's two-run shot in the first, Duffy settled in to go eight innings while striking out eight without a walk, sending Kansas City to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a four-game, two-city series between cross-state rivals. ''I think no walks is more of a win for me than anything, outside of the team winning,'' said Duffy, who had gone eight innings just once before.


 

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