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MLB roundup: Royals' Tyler Tolbert equals record with 12 straight hits
Tyler Tolbert tied the major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals storm back to beat the New York Mets 16-12 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,Tolbert finished 5-for-6 with a two-run homer for the Royals, who ...
Jonatan Clase's first homer of season propels Jays past Giants
Jonatan Clase hit a three-run homer in his first start of the season, Sean Keys contributed a two-RBI single to a five-run third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays evened their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 9-3 victory Tuesday night.,Ernie Clement had a three-hit game...
Infield errors lead to Dodgers' downfall against Rockies
The Colorado Rockies scored two runs on an eighth-inning bunt by Jake McCarthy and rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday, ending an 11-game road losing streak against Los Angeles.,McCarthy had a pair of RBIs without the aid of a hit and Michael Lorenzen gave up three runs (two earned...
Surprise HR by Jonatan Clase propels Jays past Giants
Jonatan Clase hit a three-run home run in his first start of the season, Sean Keys contributed a two-RBI single to a five-run third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays evened their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 9-3 victory Tuesday night.,Ernie Clement had a three-hit g...
Four-run first enough for German Marquez, Padres against Diamondbacks
Jake Cronenworth blasted a three-run homer Tuesday night and German Marquez got his first win since April 25 as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 in a game in which every run was scored in the first inning.,Marquez (4-2) gave up an unearned run on three hits and thr...
Rangers score final 6 runs to overwhelm Angels
Alejandro Osuna lined a three-run homer to highlight a five-run eighth inning and Justin Foscue added a pinch-hit homer and an RBI single as the host Texas Rangers rallied for a 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,Elias Diaz also had two hit...
Tyler Tolbert ties mark for consecutive hits as Royals overtake Mets
Tyler Tolbert tied the major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals storm back to beat the New York Mets 16-12 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,Salvador Perez hit a tiebreaking double to spark Kansas City's sev...
Rookie Luis Lara, 7-run inning help Brewers sweep Cards
Luis Lara made sure his first major league game was a memorable one as the Milwaukee Brewers prospect drove in a pair for the visitors, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2 and swept a Tuesday doubleheader.,Robert Gasser (2-3) allowed just four hits and a walk while lasting a personal-best 7 2/3 in...
Red Sox win 4th straight, rout reeling White Sox
Andruw Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela homered and Payton Tolle delivered six shutout innings to lift the visiting Boston Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,The Red Sox stretched their winning streak to four while earning their ninth victory in the past 11 games.,Monast...
Alex Bregman, Matthew Boyd helm Cubs' road win at Orioles
Matthew Boyd fired six shutout innings and Alex Bregman drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Boyd allowed three hits and two walks while striking out seven, but the Cubs had to survive some anxious moments to...
Zack Wheeler fans 14, Kyle Schwarber homers as Phillies edge Reds
Kyle Schwarber drilled his Major League-leading 31st home run and Zack Wheeler matched a career-high with 14 strikeouts in seven innings to lead the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.,Wheeler (9-1) struck out 14 and walked none, posting his fifth s...
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets franchise mark with 10 RBIs vs. Braves
Ryan O'Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.,O'Hearn, who had his first career three-homer game, became the first Pirate to drive in 10 runs in a game and the first in the majors ...
Nick Allen, Christian Vazquez anchor Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.,Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series. Christian Vazquez added two RBIs.,Altuve's 10th home run was the only extra-...
After blowing lead, Marlins top Mariners on Jakob Marsee walk-off
Jakob Marsee hit a walk-off RBI single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning as the host Miami Marlins defeated Seattle 6-5 on Tuesday night.,Marsee went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, with the game-winner coming off Michael Rucker (0-2).,Miami's Heriberto Hernandez hit a solo homer in the eighth t...
Twins hang on to beat Guardians for 3rd straight win
Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Austin Martin and Brooks Lee added one RBI apiece for Minnesota, which took the opener of a three-game series. The Twins have won three games in a...
Nick Allen anchors Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.,Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series. Christian Vasquez added two RBIs.,Altuve's 10th home run was the only extra-...
Ryan O’Hearn sets franchise mark in Pirates' win vs. Braves
Ryan O'Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates' 12-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. ,O'Hearn, who had his first career three-homer game, became the first Pirate to drive in 10 runs in a game and the first in the majors...
Four-run fourth helps Rays end slide vs. Yankees
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit back-to-back homers in a four-run fourth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a three-game winless skid by topping the New York Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Diaz went 2-for-4 with the homer, two RBIs and a run. Victor Mesa Jr. (solo home r...
Tarik Skubal, Tigers stifle Athletics to extend strong run
Colt Keith blasted a two-run homer in support of ace Tarik Skubal as the host Detroit Tigers topped the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday.,Skubal, who has been the subject of heavy trade speculation, gave up one run on five hits in five innings. Skubal (5-4) allowed two walks and struck out nine in the Tiger...
Tigers, 3B coach Joey Cora agree to part ways
In a rare mid-season coaching maneuver, Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora and the club have agreed to part ways, manager A.J. Hinch announced on Tuesday.,The move takes effect immediately, and first-year quality control coach Billy Boyer will serve in the role for the remainder of the season...