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Royals Blank White Sox 2-0, Extend Dominance

Royals Blank White Sox 2-0, Extend Dominance

By April 16, 2024 0

In a dominant display, Seth Lugo led the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Lugo’s seven-inning performance was a masterclass in efficiency, allowing only four singles while striking out four and walking one.

The Royals’ offense was sparked by Vinnie Pasquantino’s solo home run in the fourth inning, a 421-foot blast off White Sox debutant Nick Nastrini. Kyle Isbel added an RBI single in the fifth to extend Kansas City’s lead.

Despite loading the bases with two outs in the fifth, the Royals failed to capitalize on their opportunity, with Bobby Witt Jr. flying out to the center field wall. However, the Royals’ stingy defense and Lugo’s dominance kept the White Sox at bay.

Nastrini, in his major league debut, pitched five innings for Chicago, allowing two runs on three hits. He struck out five and walked two, but the White Sox offense struggled to provide him with any support.

Andrew Benintendi had two of Chicago’s four hits, but the team was shut out for the sixth time in their dismal 2-14 start. The White Sox have scored a league-low 34 runs this season, while the Royals have allowed a league-low 48 runs.

The Royals’ victory marked their fifth straight win over the White Sox this season, improving their record to 11-6. The White Sox, meanwhile, extended their losing streak to five games and remain at the bottom of the American League Central standings.

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Lorenzen Shines in Rangers Debut, Leads Shutout of Tigers

Lorenzen Shines in Rangers Debut, Leads Shutout of Tigers

By April 16, 2024 0

Michael Lorenzen’s impressive debut for the Texas Rangers propelled them to a 1-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Lorenzen, a former Tigers All-Star, showcased his dominance in his first start for his new team.

Despite walking five batters, Lorenzen’s pinpoint control and effective pitching kept the Tigers at bay. He allowed only three hits and struck out four batters in his five shutout innings. The Rangers’ bullpen then stepped up, with Jose Leclerc, David Robertson, and Kirby Yates combining for four hitless innings to secure the shutout.

The Rangers’ lone run came in the fifth inning when Jonah Heim doubled to load the bases. Marcus Semien’s grounder brought Heim home, but the Tigers’ defense prevented further damage with a timely throw from left fielder Riley Greene.

Detroit starter Reese Olson pitched admirably, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out eight batters in 6 1/3 innings. However, the Tigers’ offense struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving six baserunners stranded in the third, fourth, and fifth innings.

The Rangers’ defense also played a crucial role in the victory, turning a double play in each of those innings to stifle the Tigers’ threats. In the eighth inning, Robertson’s strikeout of Wenceel Pérez extinguished another Tigers rally.

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A's Rally from Five Runs Down to Win Third Straight Series

A’s Rally from Five Runs Down to Win Third Straight Series

By April 15, 2024 0

The Oakland Athletics staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, rallying from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the series finale at the Oakland Coliseum. The victory marked the A’s third consecutive series win, a feat they had not achieved since 2021.

Abraham Toro played a pivotal role in the A’s resurgence, delivering a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run sixth inning. The rally began with a walk to Toro and a double by JJ Bleday. Tyler Nevin and Lawrence Butler followed with run-scoring singles, while Derek Law’s wild pitch brought Oakland within two runs.

With the bases loaded, Jordan Weems forced in a run with a full-count pitch in the dirt. Toro then delivered the decisive blow, blooping a hit to short left that dropped just in front of Jesse Winker’s diving attempt.

Bleday and Butler each collected three hits for the A’s, while Mitch Spence earned his first major league win in relief. Mason Miller struck out the side in the ninth inning to secure the save.

The Nationals, who had led 6-1 in the sixth, were unable to hold on to their advantage. Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas drove in runs off Spence, but it was not enough to prevent the A’s from completing the comeback.

The victory improved Oakland’s record to 6-3, while Washington dropped to 3-6. The A’s have now won three consecutive series for the first time since 2021, a sign of progress for a team that struggled last season.

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Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

By April 15, 2024 0

Zac Gallen’s stellar outing and Corbin Carroll’s timely hit propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Gallen, a former Cardinals draft pick, showcased his dominance over six innings, allowing only four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.

In the pivotal fifth inning, the Diamondbacks offense came alive. Christian Walker’s single and Joc Pederson’s double set the stage for Jace Peterson’s sacrifice fly, which brought in the first run. Jake McCarthy’s double scored Pederson, and after two walks loaded the bases, Carroll delivered a two-run single off Andre Pallante. A wild pitch by Pallante allowed the fifth run to score.

Miles Mikolas, the Cardinals’ starter, had a solid outing through four innings but faltered in the fifth, allowing all five runs. Joe Mantiply and Bryce Jarvis combined for three hitless innings to complete the shutout for Gallen.

The Diamondbacks’ victory was marred by a near-collision between Carroll and McCarthy in the sixth inning. As they chased Willson Contreras’ drive to the wall, Carroll appeared to trip over McCarthy and fell hard to the ground. However, he remained in the game.

Before the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on track to make his season debut soon. Montgomery, a free agent signing, had a rough outing in his Triple-A start, but Lovullo remains optimistic about his return.

The Cardinals, meanwhile, are set to begin a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, with former A’s pitcher Sonny Gray taking the mound. The Diamondbacks will open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, with Merrill Kelly starting for Arizona.

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Blake Snell Struggles in Return to Tropicana Field, Giants Fall to Rays

Blake Snell Struggles in Return to Tropicana Field, Giants Fall to Rays

By April 15, 2024 0

Blake Snell’s return to Tropicana Field as a member of the San Francisco Giants was a disappointing one, as the two-time Cy Young Award winner struggled mightily against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Snell allowed seven runs over four innings, including a pair of home runs, in a 9-4 loss.

Amed Rosario opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, and René Pinto added a three-run drive in the fourth. Pinto, who had just two hits and nine strikeouts in his previous 13 at-bats, made Snell pay for his mistakes.

Snell, who signed a $62 million, two-year contract with the Giants in the offseason, gave up six hits, two walks, and struck out four. He threw 48 of 78 pitches for strikes.

“I got to get better. I just go to locate pitches better,” Snell said. “I get mad when I don’t do good. Bad location. I’ll get better results, but until then nothing’s going change until I start commanding.”

The seven earned runs tied Snell’s career high, and only one San Francisco starter gave up more than seven earned runs last season.

“I think the guys had patience today,” Rosario said through a translator. “I think they had the plan and I think we executed it right, and did what we wanted to do.”

Snell, who won his first Cy Young with the Rays in 2018, said he felt no emotions returning to Tropicana Field.

“I already went through that,” he said.

Giants manager Bob Melvin said he believes Snell is still adjusting to his new team.

“He’ll give up some walks and get nicked up a little bit but it’s rare that you see him get hit like that and I think that’s just more kind of still feeling his way,” Melvin said.

Snell will look to bounce back in his next start, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Brewers Tie Franchise Record with Sixth Straight Game of 7+ Runs

Brewers Tie Franchise Record with Sixth Straight Game of 7+ Runs

By April 14, 2024 0

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their offensive onslaught on Saturday, crushing the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 at Camden Yards. The victory marked the sixth consecutive game in which the Brewers have scored at least seven runs, tying a franchise record set in 1982 and 1989.

Jake Bauers played the hero for Milwaukee, launching a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fourth inning. Rhys Hoskins also went deep for the Brewers, while Ryan Mountcastle, Jordan Westburg, and Adley Rutschman homered for Baltimore.

The Orioles jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the second inning, but the Brewers quickly responded with three runs in the third. An error by Jorge Mateo and a couple of singles loaded the bases, setting the stage for Bauers’ game-changing groundout. Hoskins followed with an RBI single, and a second run came home on Austin Hays’ error to tie the game at 4.

Rutschman’s solo homer in the bottom of the third gave the Orioles a brief 5-4 lead, but William Contreras tied it again with an RBI single in the fourth. Bauers’ first homer of the season then put Milwaukee ahead for good.

The Brewers added to their lead with an RBI single from Sal Frelick in the eighth and a two-run double from Willy Adames. Milwaukee went 6 for 10 with runners in scoring position on Saturday and is now 33 for 69 over the last six games.

Dean Kremer took the loss for Baltimore, allowing six earned runs and 10 hits in four innings. DL Hall, who was part of the offseason trade that sent Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, allowed five runs and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Elvis Peguero pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the Brewers, while five other relievers combined to keep the Orioles off the scoreboard.

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Giants Crush Rays 11-2, End Home Run Drought

Giants Crush Rays 11-2, End Home Run Drought

By April 14, 2024 0

The San Francisco Giants snapped their seven-game home run drought in emphatic fashion, crushing the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Saturday at Tropicana Field. Logan Webb, the 2023 NL Cy Young Award runner-up, was dominant on the mound, allowing just one run on six hits over seven innings.

Thairo Estrada led the Giants’ offensive onslaught with two solo home runs, while LaMonte Wade Jr., Jorge Soler, and Matt Chapman also went deep. Wade’s two-run shot in the fifth inning gave San Francisco a 4-1 lead, and the Giants never looked back.

The Rays’ bullpen, which entered the game with the AL’s highest ERA, struggled once again. Chris Devenski allowed three runs in the sixth inning, and Michael Conforto’s RBI double in the first gave the Giants an early lead.

Tampa Bay’s only run came on Yandy Díaz’s double-play grounder in the third inning. Ben Rortvedt, who pitched the final two innings for the Rays, allowed one run and three hits.

The Giants’ victory was their second in a row after dropping the series opener on Friday. They will face the Rays again on Sunday, with Blake Snell taking the mound for San Francisco. Snell won the first of his two Cy Young Awards with Tampa Bay in 2018.

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Mets Snap Royals' Winning Streak with 6-1 Victory

Mets Snap Royals’ Winning Streak with 6-1 Victory

By April 13, 2024 0

The New York Mets snapped the Kansas City Royals’ seven-game winning streak on Friday night, securing a 6-1 victory at Citi Field. Pete Alonso’s solo homer in the eighth inning capped off a strong offensive performance for the Mets, who have now won six of their last eight games.

Luis Severino earned his first win for the Mets, allowing just one hit and four walks in five innings of work. The two-time All-Star struck out four batters, including Bobby Witt Jr. with two runners on base in the fifth inning. Four relievers combined to finish the three-hitter for New York.

The Mets scored all five of their runs off Royals starter Michael Wacha with two outs. Brett Baty’s two-run double in the fifth inning extended the lead to 5-1. Jeff McNeil led the Mets’ offense with three hits, while Brandon Nimmo and DJ Stewart each drove in a run.

The Royals’ lone run came on a solo homer by Salvador Perez in the second inning. Perez’s homer was the only hit Severino allowed in his outing.

The Mets’ victory snapped the Royals’ longest winning streak since 2017. The Royals, who had won seven straight games coming into the series, were looking for their first eight-game winning streak since July 2017.

The Mets will face the Royals again on Saturday in the second game of the three-game series. Sean Manaea will start for the Mets, while Alec Marsh will take the mound for the Royals.

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MLB Batting Average Drops, Game Duration Increases in 2023

MLB Batting Average Drops, Game Duration Increases in 2023

By April 13, 2024 0

Major League Baseball (MLB) has witnessed a significant decline in batting average and an increase in game duration during the first two weeks of the 2023 season. The batting average has plummeted to .242, a seven percentage point drop compared to the same period last year. This decline comes despite MLB’s implementation of restrictions on defensive shifts in 2022, which initially led to a rise in batting average.

The average time of a nine-inning game has also increased by two minutes to 2:39, primarily due to the introduction of a pitch clock in the previous season. The clock, which limits the time pitchers have to throw and batters have to be ready, has been met with mixed reactions. While it has reduced the number of pitch clock violations, it has also been blamed for a series of pitcher injuries.

The decline in batting average is attributed to several factors, including the increasing velocity of fastballs and the emergence of younger pitchers with less experience against batters. The average four-seam fastball velocity has reached 94.2 mph this season, up from 94.0 mph last year. Additionally, the number of pitches thrown at 100 mph or more has skyrocketed from 1,107 in 2017 to 3,880 in 2022.

The impact of the pitch clock on game duration is evident in the gradual increase in average game time throughout last season. However, the number of pitch clock violations has decreased significantly, with an average of 0.34 violations per game compared to 0.84 in the first two weeks of last season.

Despite the challenges faced by batters, stolen bases have remained steady at an average of 2.4 per game. However, the success rate has declined slightly to 78.6% from 81.2%. This follows a sharp increase in steals last year, which reached 3,503, the highest since 1987.

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Rays Wrap Up Road Trip with 4-2 Victory over Angels

Rays Wrap Up Road Trip with 4-2 Victory over Angels

By April 11, 2024 0

The Tampa Bay Rays concluded their road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, securing a 4-1 record after losing their opening game in Colorado.

José Caballero’s solo homer in the second inning extended the Rays’ lead, while Zack Littell’s solid outing kept the Angels at bay. Littell allowed only one run despite surrendering six hits and three walks, pitching into the fifth inning.

The Angels’ offense struggled to keep pace, with Jo Adell’s homer and Zach Neto’s RBI single providing their only runs. Mike Trout, who had homered in his previous three games, was held to a double, single, and walk.

José Soriano, making his first major league start for the Angels, yielded four runs on six hits in four innings. The Rays capitalized on Soriano’s wild pitch in the first inning, scoring two runs when catcher Matt Thaiss failed to field it.

Kevin Kelly’s relief appearance in the sixth inning was marred by Adell’s homer, but Pete Fairbanks closed out the game for his second save.

The Rays’ Brandon Lowe suffered a right oblique injury while preparing to pinch hit, while the Angels’ Chase Silseth was cleared of ligament damage after experiencing elbow pain.

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