NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

White sox second. Eloy Jimenez reaches on error. Fielding error by Nicky Lopez. Luis Robert reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Eloy Jimenez out at second. James McCann hit by pitch. Luis Robert to second. Adam Engel homers to left field. James McCann scores. Luis Robert scores. Nick Madrigal grounds out to second base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Tim Anderson singles to shallow center field. Yoan Moncada pops out to shallow infield to Ryan McBroom.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 3, Royals 0.Royals third. Bubba Starling grounds out to shallow left field, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Nicky Lopez singles to shortstop. Whit Merrifield flies out to deep right field to Adam Engel. Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow infield. Nicky Lopez to second. Salvador Perez singles to left field. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Nicky Lopez scores. Jorge Soler walks. Salvador Perez to second. Maikel Franco pops out to first base to Jose Abreu.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 3, Royals 1.Royals sixth. Ryan McBroom homers to center field. Alex Gordon grounds out to shallow infield, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Franchy Cordero pinch-hitting for Bubba Starling. Franchy Cordero grounds out to second base, Nick Madrigal to Jose Abreu. Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Royals 2.

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field. Jose Ramirez flies out to right field to Luis Robert. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Carlos Santana singles to shortstop. Mike Freeman lines out to right field to Adam Engel. Daniel Johnson grounds out to second base, Leury Garcia to Jose Abreu.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, White sox 0.Indians second. Bradley Zimmer homers to right field. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging. Greg Allen flies out to center field to Luis Robert. Cesar Hernandez singles to left field. Jose Ramirez pops out to Yoan Moncada.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, White sox 0.White sox third. Leury Garcia grounds out to shortstop, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Adam Engel called out on strikes. Tim Anderson homers to right field. Yoan Moncada strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, White sox 1.Indians third. Francisco Lindor grounds out to first base to Jose Abreu. Carlos... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler grounds out to shallow right field to Jose Abreu. Josh Donaldson grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz doubles. Jorge Polanco to third. Eddie Rosario walks. Jake Cave homers to left field. Eddie Rosario scores. Nelson Cruz scores. Jorge Polanco scores. Luis Arraez singles to left field. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 4, White sox 0.Twins second. Alex Avila hit by pitch. Max Kepler strikes out swinging. Josh Donaldson walks. Alex Avila to second. Jorge Polanco singles to left field. Josh Donaldson to second. Alex Avila to third. Nelson Cruz doubles to deep right field. Jorge Polanco scores. Josh Donaldson scores. Alex Avila scores. Eddie Rosario doubles to deep left field. Nelson Cruz scores. Jake Cave hit by pitch. Luis Arraez singles to left field. Jake Cave to second. Eddie Rosario scores. Marwin Gonzalez pops out to shallow right field to Leury Garcia. Alex Avila... [More]

White sox third. James McCann singles to right field. Leury Garcia reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow right field. James McCann out at second. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Leury Garcia out at second. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left field. Tim Anderson scores. Jose Abreu grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.White sox fifth. Leury Garcia homers to center field. Tim Anderson strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada grounds out to shallow infield, Josh Donaldson to Miguel Sano. Jose Abreu singles to right field. Edwin Encarnacion homers to left field. Jose Abreu scores. Eloy Jimenez homers to right field. Nicky Delmonico grounds out to second base, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 5, Twins 0.Twins sixth. Max Kepler pops out to shallow right field to Leury Garcia. Ehire Adrianza singles to shallow center field. Mitch Garver singles to center... [More]

White sox second. Eloy Jimenez singles to left field. James McCann singles to left field. Eloy Jimenez to second. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to left field to Ronny Rodriguez. Danny Mendick called out on strikes. Zack Collins singles to left center field. James McCann scores. Eloy Jimenez scores. Adam Engel doubles to deep right field. Zack Collins to third. Leury Garcia grounds out to first base to Jeimer Candelario.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 2, Tigers 0.Tigers sixth. Gordon Beckham singles to shallow left field. Victor Reyes singles to center field. Gordon Beckham to third. Jordy Mercer walks. Victor Reyes to second. Jeimer Candelario singles to center field. Jordy Mercer to second. Victor Reyes to third. Gordon Beckham scores. Christin Stewart reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Jeimer Candelario to second. Jordy Mercer to third. Victor Reyes out at home. Ronny Rodriguez strikes out swinging. Dawel Lugo grounds out to second base to Jose Abreu.1 run, 3... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes lines out to deep center field to Adam Engel. Harold Castro strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera homers to center field. Christin Stewart strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, White sox 0.White sox third. Yolmer Sanchez reaches on error. Fielding error by Harold Castro. Adam Engel singles to left field. Yolmer Sanchez to second. Ryan Cordell singles to left field. Adam Engel to second. Yolmer Sanchez scores. Leury Garcia out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Matthew Boyd to Harold Castro. Ryan Cordell to second. Adam Engel to third. Danny Mendick flies out to right field to Brandon Dixon. Jose Abreu walks. Ryan Cordell to third. Adam Engel scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. White sox 2, Tigers 1.White sox fourth. Yoan Moncada singles to right field. Welington Castillo flies out to right field to Brandon Dixon. Yolmer Sanchez doubles to deep left center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Adam... [More]

White sox fourth. Jose Abreu grounds out to third base, Jose Ramirez to Carlos Santana. Yoan Moncada singles to left center field. Zack Collins walks. Yoan Moncada to second. James McCann homers to left field. Zack Collins scores. Yoan Moncada scores. Daniel Palka homers to center field. Adam Engel walks. Ryan Cordell grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Carrasco to Carlos Santana.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 4, Indians 0.White sox fifth. Yolmer Sanchez called out on strikes. Tim Anderson singles to right center field. Jose Abreu triples to right field. Tim Anderson scores. Yoan Moncada grounds out to shallow infield, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Zack Collins doubles to deep center field. Jose Abreu scores. James McCann strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 6, Indians 0.White sox sixth. Daniel Palka homers to center field. Adam Engel grounds out to third base, Jose Ramirez to Carlos Santana. Ryan Cordell grounds out to shortstop,... [More]

White sox first. Leury Garcia homers to center field. Tim Anderson singles to shortstop. Jose Abreu singles to shallow infield. Tim Anderson to second. Yoan Moncada grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Mike Freeman to Shane Bieber. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson to third. Zack Collins reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Jose Abreu scores. Tim Anderson scores. Throwing error by Carlos Santana. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Zack Collins to third. Matt Skole flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians 0.Indians third. Franmil Reyes singles to left field. Roberto Perez grounds out to third base, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu. Franmil Reyes to second. Mike Freeman singles to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Francisco Lindor called out on strikes. Oscar Mercado flies out to shallow right field to Daniel Palka.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians... [More]

White sox first. Leury Garcia flies out to right center field to Victor Reyes. Tim Anderson pops out to shortstop to Willi Castro. Jose Abreu singles to left field. Eloy Jimenez homers to center field. Jose Abreu scores. Yoan Moncada singles to center field. Welington Castillo strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 2, Tigers 0.Tigers first. Victor Reyes singles to left field. Brandon Dixon pops out to shallow infield to Jose Abreu. Harold Castro lines out to left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jeimer Candelario homers to right field. Victor Reyes scores. Christin Stewart strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 2, Tigers 2.Tigers second. Dawel Lugo singles to center field. Grayson Greiner grounds out to shortstop. Dawel Lugo out at second. Gordon Beckham homers to left field. Willi Castro strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 3, White sox 2.Tigers third. Victor Reyes grounds out to second base, Danny Mendick to Jose... [More]

White sox fifth. Leury Garcia grounds out to shortstop, Willi Castro to Jeimer Candelario. Tim Anderson homers to center field. Jose Abreu singles to left field. Eloy Jimenez singles to center field. Jose Abreu to second. Yoan Moncada triples to deep left center field. Eloy Jimenez scores. Jose Abreu scores. James McCann strikes out swinging. Welington Castillo called out on strikes.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Tigers 0.Tigers fifth. Jake Rogers singles to left center field. Willi Castro doubles to right center field. Jake Rogers to third. Victor Reyes grounds out to second base, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Willi Castro to third. Jake Rogers scores. Brandon Dixon out on a sacrifice fly to Jose Abreu. Willi Castro scores. Harold Castro flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Tigers 2.White sox eighth. Welington Castillo flies out to right field to Travis Demeritte. Yolmer Sanchez singles to second base. Adam Engel strikes... [More]

White sox second. Eloy Jimenez triples to deep left center field. Zack Collins doubles to deep right center field. Eloy Jimenez scores. James McCann singles to left field. Zack Collins to third. Daniel Palka lines out to second base to Jordy Mercer. Adam Engel strikes out swinging. Yolmer Sanchez singles to left field. James McCann to third. Zack Collins scores. Fielding error by Christin Stewart. Tim Anderson strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. White sox 2, Tigers 0.White sox third. Jose Abreu singles to third base, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Ronny Rodriguez. Yoan Moncada homers to center field. Jose Abreu scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging. Zack Collins flies out to deep left center field to Victor Reyes. James McCann grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to Jeimer Candelario.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. White sox 4, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Travis Demeritte walks. Victor Reyes grounds out to first base to Jose Abreu. Travis Demeritte to second.... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left field. Eloy Jimenez singles to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Zack Collins grounds out to second base. Eloy Jimenez out at second. Yolmer Sanchez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.White sox sixth. Leury Garcia singles to right field. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Leury Garcia out at second. Jose Abreu flies out to deep right field to Eddie Rosario. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left center field. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez walks. Zack Collins strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 2, Twins 0.Twins sixth. Luis Arraez grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole. Jorge Polanco singles to center field. Nelson Cruz walks. Jorge Polanco to second. Eddie Rosario singles to right field. Nelson Cruz to second. Jorge Polanco scores. Miguel Sano flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jake Cave walks. LaMonte Wade Jr pinch-hitting for Jonathan Schoop. LaMonte Wade Jr grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 2, Twins 1.White sox ninth. Zack Collins homers to center field. Yolmer Sanchez grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Matt Skole grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Adam Engel strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Twins 1.

Twins third. Ryan LaMarre homers to center field. Mitch Garver walks. Jorge Polanco out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu. Mitch Garver to second. Nelson Cruz is intentionally walked. Eddie Rosario doubles to deep center field. Nelson Cruz to third. Mitch Garver scores. Miguel Sano homers to center field. Eddie Rosario scores. Nelson Cruz scores. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out on a foul tip. Luis Arraez doubles to left field. Jonathan Schoop grounds out to third base, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu.5 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 5, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Eloy Jimenez doubles to right center field. Yoan Moncada called out on strikes. James McCann singles to shallow center field. Eloy Jimenez scores. Yolmer Sanchez called out on strikes. Zack Collins grounds out to second base, Jonathan Schoop to Marwin Gonzalez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 5, White sox 1.White sox fifth. Adam Engel singles to left field. Leury Garcia singles to right... [More]

Mariners fourth. Kyle Lewis doubles to right field. Daniel Vogelbach walks. Tom Murphy singles to left field. Daniel Vogelbach to second. Kyle Lewis to third. Dylan Moore singles to center field. Tom Murphy to second. Daniel Vogelbach to third. Kyle Lewis scores. Donnie Walton singles to right field. Dylan Moore to second. Tom Murphy to third. Daniel Vogelbach scores. Mallex Smith singles to left field. Donnie Walton to second. Dylan Moore to third. Tom Murphy scores. Shed Long called out on strikes. Austin Nola singles to right center field. Mallex Smith to second. Donnie Walton scores. Dylan Moore scores. Kyle Seager walks. Austin Nola to second. Mallex Smith to third. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach called out on strikes.5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Mariners 5, White sox 0.White sox fifth. Yolmer Sanchez walks. Zack Collins reaches on error. Yolmer Sanchez to second. Fielding error by Austin Nola. Adam Engel homers to left field. Zack Collins scores. Yolmer... [More]

Mariners fifth. Mallex Smith flies out to center field to Adam Engel. Shed Long homers to center field. J.P. Crawford grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Kyle Seager flies out to deep center field to Adam Engel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 1, White sox 0.White sox seventh. Jose Abreu singles to left field. Yoan Moncada doubles to center field. Jose Abreu to third. Eloy Jimenez grounds out to third base, Kyle Seager to Daniel Vogelbach. James McCann walks. Zack Collins reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. James McCann out at second. Yoan Moncada to third. Jose Abreu scores. Ryan Goins pinch-hitting for Adam Engel. Ryan Goins flies out to center field to Mallex Smith.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 1, Mariners 1.Mariners tenth. Kyle Seager grounds out to second base, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Omar Narvaez homers to right field.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 2, White sox 1.

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam, Willson Contreras had two long solo homers and the Chicago Cubs kept pace in the NL wild-card race with a 17-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.Rookie Nico Hoerner hit a two-run shot for his first major league homer and had four RBIs for the Cubs. Chicago moved a game ahead of Milwaukee for the second NL wild card.Contreras, Hoerner and Nicholas Castellanos homered in the first with the wind blowing out as Chicago scored five times after Pittsburgh jumped on Jon Lester (13-10) for a 4-0 lead.Hoerner elevated a low pitch to the center field batter's eye in his first plate appearance at Wrigley Field. He drove in two more runs with a single in Chicago's seven-run fifth. The 22-year-old infielder made his debut with the Cubs on Monday at San Diego after the team announced All-Star shortstop Javier Báez would be out of the season with a hairline fracture in his left thumb.Alec Mills pitched the final three innings for his first save.... [More]