DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Twins capped a night of sensational slugging by breaking the major league record for home runs in a season, but that wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's seven-run third inning in the Tigers' 10-7 victory Saturday.The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Minnesota broke the mark when Mitch Garver led off the ninth with a drive to left for his second homer of the game.Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, C.J. Cron and Nelson Cruz also went deep for Minnesota, which passed the 1997 Mariners (264 homers) during the game. Martín Perez (9-6) got the loss.Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Matthew Boyd (7-10) earned the win.ANGELS 10, RED SOX 4ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols homered in a seven-run eighth inning, Mike Trout became the youngest player to reach at least 275 home... [More]

DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Twins capped a night of sensational slugging by breaking the major league record for home runs in a season, but that wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's seven-run third inning in the Tigers' 10-7 victory Saturday.The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Minnesota broke the mark when Mitch Garver led off the ninth with a drive to left for his second homer of the game.Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, C.J. Cron and Nelson Cruz also went deep for Minnesota, which passed the 1997 Mariners (264 homers) during the game. Martín Perez (9-6) got the loss.Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Matthew Boyd (7-10) earned the win.NATIONALS 7, MARLINS 0WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg struck out 14 in eight crisp innings and Anthony Rendon homered twice, powering the Nationals to the... [More]

Pirates first. Kevin Newman homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds singles to right field. Starling Marte lines out to deep center field to Garrett Hampson. Josh Bell reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Bryan Reynolds to third. Fielding error by Nolan Arenado. Colin Moran out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Bryan Reynolds scores. Jose Osuna reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Josh Bell out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Pirates 2, Rockies 0.Pirates second. Adam Frazier singles to right field. Jacob Stallings singles to right field. Adam Frazier to third. Joe Musgrove strikes out swinging. Kevin Newman singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Jacob Stallings to third. Adam Frazier scores. Throwing error by Tim Melville. Bryan Reynolds doubles to deep right center field. Kevin Newman scores. Jacob Stallings scores. Starling Marte walks. Josh Bell reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Starling Marte out at second. Bryan Reynolds... [More]

Pirates first. Kevin Newman grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Bryan Reynolds flies out to right center field to Sam Hilliard. Starling Marte singles to center field. Josh Bell singles to right center field. Starling Marte to third. Colin Moran singles to center field. Josh Bell to third. Starling Marte scores. Melky Cabrera reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Colin Moran out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Trevor Story homers to left field. Ryan McMahon lines out to deep right field to Melky Cabrera. Nolan Arenado singles to center field. Daniel Murphy flies out to left field to Bryan Reynolds. Ian Desmond singles to right field. Nolan Arenado to second. Sam Hilliard strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Rockies 1.Pirates second. Adam Frazier doubles to right field. Elias Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Antonio Senzatela to Daniel Murphy. Adam Frazier to third. Dario Agrazal... [More]

Pirates first. Kevin Newman homers to left field. Bryan Reynolds singles to center field. Starling Marte singles to shallow left field. Bryan Reynolds to second. Josh Bell walks. Starling Marte to second. Bryan Reynolds to third. Colin Moran doubles to deep right center field. Josh Bell to third. Starling Marte scores. Bryan Reynolds scores. Jose Osuna pops out to shallow center field to Trevor Story. Adam Frazier singles to left field. Colin Moran to third. Josh Bell scores. Jacob Stallings singles to right field. Adam Frazier to third. Colin Moran scores. Trevor Williams out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Dom Nunez to Ryan McMahon. Jacob Stallings to second. Kevin Newman singles to right field. Jacob Stallings scores. Adam Frazier scores. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Yency Almonte to Daniel Murphy.7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 7, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Charlie Blackmon singles to right field. Nolan Arenado... [More]

Red sox first. Mookie Betts strikes out swinging. Rafael Devers walks. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Rafael Devers to second. J.D. Martinez singles to right field. Rafael Devers scores. Mitch Moreland walks. J.D. Martinez to second. Brock Holt flies out to deep center field to Sam Hilliard.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Rockies 0.Red sox second. Christian Vazquez lines out to center field to Sam Hilliard. Jackie Bradley Jr. homers to center field. Rick Porcello strikes out swinging. Mookie Betts walks. Rafael Devers flies out to left field to Ian Desmond.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Rockies 0.Red sox fourth. Brock Holt singles to right field. Christian Vazquez homers to left field. Brock Holt scores. Jackie Bradley Jr. walks. Rick Porcello grounds out to shallow infield. Jackie Bradley Jr. out at second. Mookie Betts lines out to center field to Sam Hilliard.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 4, Rockies... [More]

Rockies eighth. Dom Nunez doubles to right center field. Yonder Alonso pinch-hitting for Carlos Estevez. Yonder Alonso grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Freddie Freeman. Dom Nunez to third. Charlie Blackmon out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Matt Joyce. Dom Nunez scores. Trevor Story singles to right field.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 1, Braves 0.Braves ninth. Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging. Francisco Cervelli triples to deep right center field. Rafael Ortega walks. Adeiny Hechavarria pinch-hitting for Chris Martin. Adeiny Hechavarria out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon. Billy Hamilton scores. Ronald Acuna Jr. strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Braves 1, Rockies 1.Rockies ninth. Nolan Arenado walks. Daniel Murphy strikes out swinging. Ryan McMahon homers to right field. Nolan Arenado scores.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 3, Braves 1.

Cardinals first. Dexter Fowler walks. Kolten Wong singles to right field. Dexter Fowler to second. Paul Goldschmidt flies out to deep right center field to Yonathan Daza. Kolten Wong to second. Dexter Fowler to third. Marcell Ozuna singles to left field. Kolten Wong scores. Dexter Fowler scores. Paul DeJong reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Marcell Ozuna out at second. Yadier Molina grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 2, Rockies 0.Cardinals second. Tommy Edman walks. Harrison Bader homers to left field. Tommy Edman scores. Dakota Hudson lines out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Dexter Fowler strikes out swinging. Kolten Wong flies out to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 4, Rockies 0.Cardinals fifth. Dexter Fowler walks. Kolten Wong pops out to second base to Ryan McMahon. Paul Goldschmidt walks. Marcell Ozuna walks. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Dexter Fowler to third. Paul... [More]

Cardinals first. Dexter Fowler grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy. Kolten Wong reaches on error. Fielding error by Ryan McMahon. Paul Goldschmidt lines out to right center field to Charlie Blackmon. Marcell Ozuna homers to center field. Kolten Wong scores. Paul DeJong walks. Yadier Molina singles to right field. Paul DeJong to second. Tommy Edman grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Cardinals 2, Rockies 0.Cardinals fourth. Tommy Edman doubles to center field. Harrison Bader walks. Jack Flaherty out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Peter Lambert to Ryan McMahon. Harrison Bader to second. Tommy Edman to third. Dexter Fowler walks. Kolten Wong hit by pitch. Dexter Fowler to second. Harrison Bader to third. Tommy Edman scores. Paul Goldschmidt pops out to Daniel Murphy. Marcell Ozuna lines out to center field to Yonathan Daza.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cardinals 3, Rockies 0.Cardinals fifth. Paul DeJong grounds... [More]

Rockies second. Daniel Murphy singles to left field. Raimel Tapia singles to right field. Daniel Murphy to second. Ryan McMahon singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Raimel Tapia to third. Daniel Murphy scores. Throwing error by Harrison Bader. Ian Desmond strikes out swinging. Tony Wolters out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Harrison Bader. Raimel Tapia scores. German Marquez grounds out to shallow infield, Miles Mikolas to Paul Goldschmidt.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Cardinals 0.Cardinals fourth. Paul Goldschmidt singles to left field. Marcell Ozuna homers to left field. Paul Goldschmidt scores. Paul DeJong reaches on error. Fielding error by Trevor Story. Yadier Molina grounds out to third base. Paul DeJong out at second. Tommy Edman singles to left field. Harrison Bader grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Cardinals 2.Rockies fifth. Tony Wolters grounds out to first base, Paul Goldschmidt... [More]

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed homers to center field. Carson Kelly grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Alex Young grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Ketel Marte strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fourth. Trevor Story singles to left field. Nolan Arenado homers to left field. Trevor Story scores. Daniel Murphy lines out to first base to Christian Walker. Ian Desmond grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker. Ryan McMahon grounds out to shallow right field, Wilmer Flores to Alex Young.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks fourth. David Peralta doubles. Eduardo Escobar reaches on error. Fielding error by Ryan McMahon. Christian Walker singles to center field. Eduardo Escobar to second. David Peralta to third. Wilmer Flores lines out to shortstop to Trevor Story. Adam Jones singles to center field. Christian Walker to second. Eduardo... [More]

Rockies fourth. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy walks. Raimel Tapia singles to left field. Daniel Murphy to second. Ryan McMahon walks. Raimel Tapia to second. Daniel Murphy to third. Tony Wolters walks. Ryan McMahon to second. Raimel Tapia to third. Daniel Murphy scores. Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Rockies 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks sixth. Carson Kelly singles to center field. Josh Rojas pinch-hitting for Zac Gallen. Josh Rojas flies out to left field to Raimel Tapia. Jarrod Dyson strikes out swinging. Ketel Marte homers to center field. Carson Kelly scores. Eduardo Escobar lines out to right field to Charlie Blackmon.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1.Rockies eighth. Daniel Murphy singles to right field. Raimel Tapia strikes out swinging. Ryan McMahon singles to left center field. Daniel Murphy to third. Tony Wolters singles to right field. Ryan McMahon to... [More]

Marlins first. Isan Diaz singles to left field. Starlin Castro doubles to deep center field. Isan Diaz scores. Brian Anderson pops out to Daniel Murphy. Garrett Cooper grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Harold Ramirez walks. Martin Prado called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Jordan Yamamoto to Martin Prado to Garrett Cooper.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 1.Marlins fourth. Garrett Cooper doubles to deep right field. Harold Ramirez singles to right center field. Garrett Cooper scores. Martin Prado flies out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Jorge Alfaro strikes out swinging. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Rockies 1.Marlins sixth. Brian Anderson singles... [More]

Marlins first. Jon Berti homers to center field. Neil Walker strikes out swinging. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging. Garrett Cooper strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Charlie Blackmon walks. Trevor Story singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon to second. Nolan Arenado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Trevor Story out at second. Charlie Blackmon to third. Daniel Murphy out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Curtis Granderson. Nolan Arenado to second. Charlie Blackmon scores. Raimel Tapia walks. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 1.Rockies second. Ian Desmond flies out to left center field to Curtis Granderson. Tony Wolters flies out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson. German Marquez doubles to left field. Charlie Blackmon doubles to center field. German Marquez scores. Trevor Story homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Nolan Arenado strikes out... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts hit three home runs against James Paxton during the first four innings Friday night in the Boston Red Sox's 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees, whose starting pitchers have stumbled this week in historic fashion.Betts homered on Paxton's eighth pitch in a three-run first that included J.D. Martinez's two-run homer, went deep again leading off the third for a 4-0 lead and hit a two-run drive in the fourth for a 7-0 advantage.Betts added an RBI double in the sixth off David Hale to give him five RBIs and grounded out in the eighth. With his fifth career three-homer game, Betts raised his season total to 18 homers.Batters have had three-homer games on four straight days for the first time in big league history. Betts followed the New York Mets' Robinson Canó, St. Louis' Paul DeJong and Minnesota's Nelson Cruz.Andrew Cashner (10-5), coming off losses in his first two starts after Boston acquired him from Baltimore, allowed three runs and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings.Martinez... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts hit three home runs against James Paxton during the first four innings Friday night in the Boston Red Sox's 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees, whose starting pitchers have stumbled this week in historic fashion.Betts homered on Paxton's eighth pitch in a three-run first that included J.D. Martinez's two-run homer, went deep again leading off the third for a 4-0 lead and hit a two-run drive in the fourth for a 7-0 advantage.Betts added an RBI double in the sixth off David Hale to give him five RBIs and grounded out in the eighth. With his fifth career three-homer game, Betts raised his season total to 18 homers.Batters have had three-homer games on four straight days for the first time in big league history. Betts followed the New York Mets' Robinson Canó, St. Louis' Paul DeJong and Minnesota's Nelson Cruz.Andrew Cashner (10-5), coming off losses in his first two starts after Boston acquired him from Baltimore, allowed three runs and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings.Martinez... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts hit three home runs against James Paxton during the first four innings Friday night in the Boston Red Sox's 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees, whose starting pitchers have stumbled this week in historic fashion.Betts homered on Paxton's eighth pitch in a three-run first that included J.D. Martinez's two-run homer, went deep again leading off the third for a 4-0 lead and hit a two-run drive in the fourth for a 7-0 advantage.Betts added an RBI double in the sixth off David Hale to give him five RBIs and grounded out in the eighth. With his fifth career three-homer game, Betts raised his season total to 18 homers.Batters have had three-homer games on four straight days for the first time in big league history. Betts followed the New York Mets' Robinson Canó, St. Louis' Paul DeJong and Minnesota's Nelson Cruz.Andrew Cashner (10-5), coming off losses in his first two starts after Boston acquired him from Baltimore, allowed three runs and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings.Martinez... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Boston's seven-run first inning, and the Red Sox pounded the AL East-leading New York Yankees 19-3 on Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox against the Yankees in the 117-year history of the rivalry.Bogaerts finished with four hits, including a solo shot in the eighth. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. had three hits apiece.New York right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-6) allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most earned runs ever allowed by a Yankees pitcher against Boston since the earned run became an official stat in 1913.Rick Porcello (9-7) pitched six innings of three-run ball for Boston.TWINS 10, WHITE SOX 3CHICAGO (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, powering the Twins to the rout.It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Boston's seven-run first inning, and the Red Sox pounded the AL East-leading New York Yankees 19-3 on Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox against the Yankees in the 117-year history of the rivalry.Bogaerts finished with four hits, including a solo shot in the eighth. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. had three hits apiece.New York right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-6) allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most earned runs ever allowed by a Yankees pitcher against Boston since the earned run became an official stat in 1913.Rick Porcello (9-7) pitched six innings of three-run ball for Boston.TWINS 10, WHITE SOX 3CHICAGO (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, powering the Twins to the rout.It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Boston's seven-run first inning, and the Red Sox pounded the AL East-leading New York Yankees 19-3 on Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox against the Yankees in the 117-year history of the rivalry.Bogaerts finished with four hits, including a solo shot in the eighth. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. had three hits apiece.New York right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-6) allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most earned runs ever allowed by a Yankees pitcher against Boston since the earned run became an official stat in 1913.Rick Porcello (9-7) pitched six innings of three-run ball for Boston.TWINS 10, WHITE SOX 3CHICAGO (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, powering the Twins to the rout.It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th... [More]