NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crosstown Mets 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep Sunday night.The Yankees stormed back in the opener, erasing a five-run lead with two outs in the seventh to win 8-7 in eight innings. Aaron Hicks lined a tying, two-run homer in the seventh, and Gio Urshela hit a game-ending single off Edwin Diaz an inning later.The Yankees won the final three games of this five-game Subway Series, snapping a seven-game skid that was their longest since 2017. Sánchez blasted a 2-2 fastball from Drew Smith (0-1) into the left field bleachers for a 5-1 lead. It was the slumping catcher’s first career pinch-hit homer and second career grand slam.García took a shutout into the sixth until allowing Dominic Smith’s tying single. Smith’s hit came after Jeff McNeill reached on an error by first baseman Luke Voit, who had the... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crosstown Mets 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep Sunday night.The Yankees stormed back in the opener, erasing a five-run lead with two outs in the seventh to win 8-7 in eight innings. Aaron Hicks lined a tying, two-run homer in the seventh, and Gio Urshela hit a game-ending single off Edwin Diaz an inning later.The Yankees won the final three games of this five-game Subway Series, snapping a seven-game skid that was their longest since 2017. Sánchez blasted a 2-2 fastball from Drew Smith (0-1) into the left field bleachers for a 5-1 lead. It was the slumping catcher’s first career pinch-hit homer and second career grand slam.García took a shutout into the sixth until allowing Dominic Smith’s tying single. Smith’s hit came after Jeff McNeill reached on an error by first baseman Luke Voit, who had the... [More]

Red sox first. Alex Verdugo lines out to shallow right field to Eric Thames. Rafael Devers walks. J.D. Martinez flies out to left center field to Juan Soto. Xander Bogaerts homers to left field. Rafael Devers scores. Kevin Pillar doubles to deep right field. Kevin Plawecki singles to left field. Kevin Pillar scores. Jackie Bradley Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Austin Voth to Eric Thames.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 3, Nationals 0.Red sox second. Bobby Dalbec strikes out swinging. Jose Peraza strikes out on a foul tip. Alex Verdugo doubles to left field. Rafael Devers homers to right field. Alex Verdugo scores. J.D. Martinez doubles to deep right field. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 5, Nationals 0.Nationals third. Victor Robles singles to center field. Trea Turner singles to center field. Victor Robles to second. Juan Soto singles to right field. Trea Turner to third. Victor Robles scores. Asdrubal Cabrera out on a... [More]

Red sox first. Alex Verdugo singles to left field. Rafael Devers pops out to shallow right field to Asdrubal Cabrera. J.D. Martinez doubles to deep center field. Alex Verdugo to third. Xander Bogaerts homers to center field. J.D. Martinez scores. Alex Verdugo scores. Mitch Moreland grounds out to second base, Asdrubal Cabrera to Eric Thames. Christian Vazquez grounds out to second base, Luis Garcia to Eric Thames.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 3, Nationals 0.Red sox second. Kevin Pillar triples to deep center field. Jackie Bradley Jr. grounds out to shallow infield to Eric Thames. Kevin Pillar scores. Michael Chavis singles to center field. Alex Verdugo grounds out to second base. Michael Chavis out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 4, Nationals 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner doubles to deep left field. Juan Soto singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Trea Turner scores. Throwing error by Chris Mazza. Howie Kendrick singles to shallow right field.... [More]

Nationals third. Josh Harrison singles to center field. Michael A. Taylor reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Josh Harrison out at second. Victor Robles doubles to deep left field. Michael A. Taylor to third. Trea Turner doubles to deep left field. Victor Robles scores. Michael A. Taylor scores. Juan Soto homers to right field. Trea Turner scores. Howie Kendrick homers to left field. Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out to shallow center field, Xander Bogaerts to Mitch Moreland. Kurt Suzuki doubles to deep left field. Adam Eaton lines out to left field to Alex Verdugo.5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 5, Red sox 0.Red sox third. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Jose Peraza strikes out on a foul tip. Alex Verdugo singles to center field. Rafael Devers doubles to deep right center field. Alex Verdugo scores. J.D. Martinez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 5, Red sox 1.Nationals fourth. Josh Harrison lines out to center field to Jackie... [More]

Blue jays first. Cavan Biggio grounds out to shallow infield to Mitch Moreland. Randal Grichuk homers to center field. Travis Shaw strikes out swinging. Teoscar Hernandez singles to center field. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 1, Red sox 0.Blue jays second. Rowdy Tellez homers to center field. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. walks. Reese McGuire grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Mitch Moreland. Santiago Espinal lines out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to third. Cavan Biggio called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 2, Red sox 0.Red sox fourth. J.D. Martinez lines out to deep center field to Randal Grichuk. Xander Bogaerts flies out to Teoscar Hernandez. Mitch Moreland homers to left field. Christian Vazquez grounds out to shortstop, Travis Shaw to Rowdy Tellez.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Blue jays 2, Red sox 1.Blue jays fourth. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubles to... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

Blue jays first. Cavan Biggio singles to shallow center field. Randal Grichuk singles to left field. Cavan Biggio to second. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lines out to center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Teoscar Hernandez walks. Randal Grichuk to second. Cavan Biggio to third. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubles to deep right field. Teoscar Hernandez to third. Randal Grichuk scores. Cavan Biggio scores. Travis Shaw pops out to shallow infield to Rafael Devers. Danny Jansen singles to shallow left field, tagged out at second, Alex Verdugo to Christian Vazquez to Jose Peraza. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scores. Teoscar Hernandez scores.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 4, Red sox 0.Red sox second. Xander Bogaerts doubles to deep left center field. Mitch Moreland singles to shallow center field. Xander Bogaerts scores. Christian Vazquez lines out to center field to Teoscar Hernandez. Kevin Pillar strikes out swinging. Jackie Bradley Jr. grounds out to second base, Brandon Drury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr..1... [More]

Bryce Harper is hammering his usual homers for the Philadelphia Phillies. Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are flashing their expected MVP-level skills while second-year phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. has been arguably the game's best player.But like most things in 2020, Major League Baseball hasn't followed the expected script.Nearly halfway through baseball's condensed 60-game schedule, some of the game's best bats belong to young or surprising players. Here's a look at a few who have thrived under less-than-ideal circumstances:— Kyle Lewis, OF, Seattle Mariners: It’s been a rough season so far for the Mariners, but there’s hope for the future thanks to this 25-year-old star who was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2016 draft. He’s batting .368 with seven homers and been worth close to 2.0 Wins Above Replacement according to baseball-reference.com.— Anthony Santander, OF, Baltimore Orioles: The 25-year-old is the face of a franchise that has been much more competitive in the AL East than many expected.... [More]

Red sox first. Kevin Pillar homers to center field. Rafael Devers pops out to shallow center field to Andrew Velazquez. J.D. Martinez flies out to center field to Cedric Mullins. Xander Bogaerts walks. Christian Vazquez walks. Xander Bogaerts to second. Michael Chavis strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Orioles 0.Orioles third. Renato Nunez grounds out to third base, Rafael Devers to Michael Chavis. Pedro Severino walks. Chance Sisco walks. Pedro Severino to second. Pat Valaika lines out to deep left field to Kevin Pillar. Ryan Mountcastle walks. Rio Ruiz singles to deep right field. Ryan Mountcastle to third. Chance Sisco scores. Pedro Severino scores. Andrew Velazquez singles to shallow infield. Rio Ruiz to second. Ryan Mountcastle scores. Cedric Mullins pops out to second base to Jonathan Arauz.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 3, Red sox 1.Red sox sixth. Kevin Pillar singles to left field. Rafael Devers strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez walks.... [More]

Orioles second. Pedro Severino grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Peraza to Mitch Moreland. Pat Valaika homers to right field. Ryan Mountcastle strikes out on a foul tip. Bryan Holaday flies out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr..1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 1, Red sox 0.Red sox fifth. Kevin Pillar grounds out to shallow left field, Hanser Alberto to Renato Nunez. Jackie Bradley Jr. homers to center field. Jose Peraza doubles to deep center field. Alex Verdugo doubles to deep right field. Jose Peraza scores. Rafael Devers lines out to deep center field to Cedric Mullins. Alex Verdugo to third. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shallow infield, Ramon Urias to Renato Nunez.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Orioles 1.Red sox sixth. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to shallow infield, Bryan Holaday to Renato Nunez. Mitch Moreland walks. Christian Vazquez singles to center field. Mitch Moreland to third. Kevin Pillar singles to shortstop. Christian Vazquez to second.... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

Red sox second. Xander Bogaerts homers to center field. Christian Vazquez grounds out to shallow left field, Rio Ruiz to Renato Nunez. Alex Verdugo singles to shortstop. Michael Chavis lines out to third base to Rio Ruiz. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 1, Orioles 0.Red sox third. Jose Peraza grounds out to shortstop, Rio Ruiz to Renato Nunez. Kevin Pillar singles to shallow right field. Rafael Devers flies out to left center field to Ryan Mountcastle. J.D. Martinez homers to center field. Kevin Pillar scores. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to shallow infield, Rio Ruiz to Renato Nunez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 3, Orioles 0.Red sox fifth. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Jose Peraza singles to right center field. Kevin Pillar walks. Jose Peraza to second. Rafael Devers homers to center field. Kevin Pillar scores. Jose Peraza scores. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Lopez to Renato Nunez. Xander... [More]

Red sox second. Christian Vazquez singles to center field. Kevin Pillar walks. Christian Vazquez to second. Jackie Bradley Jr. called out on strikes. Jose Peraza singles to center field. Kevin Pillar to third. Christian Vazquez scores. Alex Verdugo grounds out to second base, Hanser Alberto to Renato Nunez. Jose Peraza to second. Kevin Pillar scores. Rafael Devers grounds out to shortstop, Andrew Velazquez to Renato Nunez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Orioles 0.Red sox third. J.D. Martinez flies out to Anthony Santander. Xander Bogaerts homers to left field. Mitch Moreland flies out to left center field to Pat Valaika. Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 3, Orioles 0.Orioles seventh. Pat Valaika homers to center field. Dwight Smith Jr. lines out to deep left field to Alex Verdugo. Cedric Mullins strikes out swinging. Andrew Velazquez grounds out to shallow infield, Mitch Moreland to Nathan Eovaldi.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0... [More]