Tag: National League
LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on mound, Franco’s smashing start
A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:
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Coming to grips: Sticky stuff ban provokes managers, players
NEW YORK — Kansas City manager Mike Matheny warned opponents that if they act like Philadelphia’s Joe Girardi and ask umpires to check Royals...
Schoop, Rogers drive in 3 apiece, Tigers beat Cardinals 8-2
DETROIT — Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to an 8-2 win over the St. Louis...
Story homers twice, Márquez dominates as Rockies top M’s 5-2
SEATTLE — Trevor Story homered twice, German Márquez took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Seattle Mariners...
Biggio, Gurriel power Blue Jays in 2-1 win over Marlins
MIAMI — Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled on consecutive pitches to break a ninth-inning tie, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the...
Morton earns 100th win, Stroman hurt as Braves blank Mets
NEW YORK — Charlie Morton struck out 11 in seven innings of one-hit ball for his 100th major league win, and the Atlanta Braves...
Check, mate: Miffed Max stares down Girardi, Nats top Phils
PHILADELPHIA — Max Scherzer threw his glove and hat to the grass, then stared down Phillies manager Joe Girardi after getting checked for a...
DeSclafani wins again, Flores HR as Giants top Angels 5-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anthony DeSclafani allowed three hits in seven sharp innings, Wilmer Flores homered during a four-run first and the San Francisco Giants...
Kelly helps D-backs end 17-game skid, beat Brewers 5-1
PHOENIX — Merrill Kelly pitched seven effective innings, Ketel Marte had two hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a 17-game losing streak by beating...
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2
SAN DIEGO — Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career,...