SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out a season-high 14 and allowed only two hits in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Thursday to remain tied with Milwaukee for the NL's second wild card.The Padres scored in the ninth when Manny Machado was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, but Rowan Wick struck out Luis Urias to end it.Chicago split the four-game series and won for just the second time in seven games.Darvish (6-6) retired his first eight batters before allowing his first hit, an infield single by starter Dinelson Lamet (2-5). Darvish kicked the ball with his right foot and it caromed to third baseman Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Greg Garcia to end the inning.The big right-hander had at least one strikeout in every inning. After Greg Garcia tripled leading off the sixth, Darvish finished strong by striking out the side, including Eric Hosmer for the third straight time.Darvish was one shy of his career high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at Houston... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out a season-high 14 and allowed only two hits in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Thursday to remain tied with Milwaukee for the NL's second wild card.The Padres scored in the ninth when Manny Machado was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, but Rowan Wick struck out Luis Urias to end it.Chicago split the four-game series and won for just the second time in seven games.Darvish (6-6) retired his first eight batters before allowing his first hit, an infield single by starter Dinelson Lamet (2-5). Darvish kicked the ball with his right foot and it caromed to third baseman Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Greg Garcia to end the inning.The big right-hander had at least one strikeout in every inning. After Greg Garcia tripled leading off the sixth, Darvish finished strong by striking out the side, including Eric Hosmer for the third straight time.Darvish was one shy of his career high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at Houston... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out a season-high 14 and allowed only two hits in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Thursday to remain tied with Milwaukee for the NL's second wild card.The Padres scored in the ninth when Manny Machado was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, but Rowan Wick struck out Luis Urias to end it.Chicago split the four-game series and won for just the second time in seven games.Darvish (6-6) retired his first eight batters before allowing his first hit, an infield single by starter Dinelson Lamet (2-5). Darvish kicked the ball with his right foot and it caromed to third baseman Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Greg Garcia to end the inning.The big right-hander had at least one strikeout in every inning. After Greg Garcia tripled leading off the sixth, Darvish finished strong by striking out the side, including Eric Hosmer for the third straight time.Darvish was one shy of his career high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at Houston... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out a season-high 14 and allowed only two hits in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Thursday to remain tied with Milwaukee for the NL's second wild card.The Padres scored in the ninth when Manny Machado was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, but Rowan Wick struck out Luis Urias to end it.Chicago split the four-game series and won for just the second time in seven games.Darvish (6-6) retired his first eight batters before allowing his first hit, an infield single by starter Dinelson Lamet (2-5). Darvish kicked the ball with his right foot and it caromed to third baseman Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Greg Garcia to end the inning.The big right-hander had at least one strikeout in every inning. After Greg Garcia tripled leading off the sixth, Darvish finished strong by striking out the side, including Eric Hosmer for the third straight time.Darvish was one shy of his career high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at Houston... [More]

Yankees first. DJ LeMahieu singles to right field. Aaron Judge homers to center field. DJ LeMahieu scores. Didi Gregorius grounds out to shallow right field, Gordon Beckham to John Hicks. Gleyber Torres singles to left center field. Gary Sanchez reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Gleyber Torres out at second. Brett Gardner strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Yankees 2, Tigers 0.Yankees second. Luke Voit lines out to center field to Harold Castro. Mike Ford singles to right center field. Tyler Wade called out on strikes. DJ LeMahieu doubles to deep right center field, advances to 3rd. Mike Ford scores. Aaron Judge flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Yankees 3, Tigers 0.Tigers fourth. Jeimer Candelario walks. Ronny Rodriguez strikes out swinging. Jordy Mercer singles to left center field. Jeimer Candelario to second. Brandon Dixon doubles to deep left field. Jordy Mercer scores. Jeimer Candelario scores. Grayson... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out a season-high 14 and allowed only two hits in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Thursday to remain tied with Milwaukee for the NL's second wild card.The Padres scored in the ninth when Manny Machado was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, but Rowan Wick struck out Luis Urias to end it.Chicago split the four-game series and won for just the second time in seven games.Darvish (6-6) retired his first eight batters before allowing his first hit, an infield single by starter Dinelson Lamet (2-5). Darvish kicked the ball with his right foot and it caromed to third baseman Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Greg Garcia to end the inning.The big right-hander had at least one strikeout in every inning. After Greg Garcia tripled leading off the sixth, Darvish finished strong by striking out the side, including Eric Hosmer for the third straight time.Darvish was one shy of his career high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at Houston... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien doubles to deep center field. Matt Chapman flies out to deep right field to Travis Demeritte. Marcus Semien to third. Matt Olson hit by pitch. Mark Canha grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to John Hicks. Matt Olson to second. Marcus Semien scores. Chad Pinder flies out to deep right field to Travis Demeritte.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Tigers 0.Athletics fourth. Matt Olson lines out to deep right center field to Travis Demeritte. Mark Canha singles to center field. Chad Pinder singles to right field. Mark Canha to third. Khris Davis doubles to deep center field. Chad Pinder scores. Mark Canha scores. Jurickson Profar grounds out to shallow center field, Ronny Rodriguez to John Hicks. Khris Davis to third. Sheldon Neuse grounds out to second base, Ronny Rodriguez to John Hicks.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Tigers 0.Tigers fifth. Christin Stewart homers to center field. John Hicks strikes out swinging. Grayson Greiner flies out to right center field to Chad Pinder. Jordy Mercer flies out to left center field to Jurickson Profar.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 3, Tigers 1.

Tigers second. Ronny Rodriguez called out on strikes. Dawel Lugo singles to center field. Travis Demeritte singles to right field. Dawel Lugo to second. Jake Rogers strikes out swinging. Willi Castro hit by pitch. Travis Demeritte to second. Dawel Lugo to third. Harold Castro singles to left field. Willi Castro to second. Travis Demeritte scores. Dawel Lugo scores. Brandon Dixon strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 2, Athletics 0.Athletics second. Seth Brown lines out to center field to Harold Castro. Ramon Laureano grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to Brandon Dixon. Jurickson Profar homers to right field. Sean Murphy lines out to center field to Harold Castro.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 2, Athletics 1.Athletics fourth. Matt Olson singles to right field. Mark Canha hit by pitch. Matt Olson to second. Seth Brown walks. Mark Canha to second. Matt Olson to third. Ramon Laureano singles to left field. Seth Brown to second. Mark Canha to third. Matt... [More]

Twins first. Mitch Garver homers to left field. Jorge Polanco singles to center field. Nelson Cruz strikes out swinging. Eddie Rosario flies out to deep left field to Brandon Dixon. Miguel Sano pops out to second base to Gordon Beckham.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 0.Tigers first. Victor Reyes singles to right field. Willi Castro pops out to shallow infield to C.J. Cron. Miguel Cabrera walks. Victor Reyes to third. Ronny Rodriguez out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Eddie Rosario. Victor Reyes scores. Dawel Lugo called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 1.Twins second. C.J. Cron strikes out swinging. Ehire Adrianza grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to Ronny Rodriguez. Max Kepler homers to right field. Jonathan Schoop strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Tigers 1.Tigers third. Gordon Beckham grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Polanco to C.J. Cron. Victor Reyes singles to right field, advances to 3rd.... [More]

Indians second. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging. Tyler Naquin singles to shallow infield. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Tigers fifth. Dawel Lugo homers to center field. Brandon Dixon grounds out to third base, Yu Chang to Carlos Santana. Travis Demeritte flies out to right center field to Greg Allen. Jordy Mercer called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 1.Indians sixth. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep right center field. Greg Allen out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jordan Zimmermann to Jordy Mercer. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana singles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Carlos Santana out at second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.Tigers sixth. John Hicks singles... [More]

Twins third. Jonathan Schoop walks. Mitch Garver doubles to deep right center field. Jonathan Schoop scores. Jorge Polanco grounds out to second base, Gordon Beckham to Jordy Mercer. Mitch Garver to third. Nelson Cruz grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to Jordy Mercer. Mitch Garver scores. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Tigers 0.Twins fourth. Miguel Sano doubles to deep left field. Max Kepler hit by pitch. C.J. Cron homers to center field. Max Kepler scores. Miguel Sano scores. Luis Arraez walks. Jonathan Schoop strikes out swinging. Mitch Garver pops out to Dawel Lugo. Jorge Polanco pops out to shallow right field to Gordon Beckham.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 5, Tigers 0.Tigers fifth. Jordy Mercer doubles to left field. John Hicks doubles to deep left field. Jordy Mercer scores. Gordon Beckham grounds out to shallow infield, Martin Perez to C.J. Cron. John Hicks to third. Victor Reyes grounds out to shallow infield to... [More]

Astros fourth. Michael Brantley doubles to deep right field. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Michael Brantley scores. Yordan Alvarez lines out to deep center field to Harold Castro. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to shortstop, Ronny Rodriguez to Brandon Dixon. Abraham Toro grounds out to second base, Ronny Rodriguez to Brandon Dixon.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Tigers 0.Astros sixth. Jose Altuve flies out to center field to Harold Castro. Michael Brantley singles to shortstop. Alex Bregman singles to center field. Michael Brantley to third. Yordan Alvarez doubles to right field. Alex Bregman to third. Michael Brantley scores. Yuli Gurriel is intentionally walked. Abraham Toro reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yuli Gurriel to second. Yordan Alvarez to third. Alex Bregman out at home. Martin Maldonado flies out to shallow right field to Travis Demeritte.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 3, Tigers 0.Astros seventh. Josh Reddick singles to left center... [More]

Aug. 251922 — In one of the wildest games ever played, the Cubs beat the Phillies 26-23. The Cubs led 25-6 in the fourth inning, but held on as the game ended with the Phillies leaving the bases loaded.1934 — Detroit's Schoolboy Rowe won his 16th consecutive game with a 4-2 triumph over the Washington Senators. Rowe singled in the winning run in the ninth inning.1952 — Detroit's Virgil Trucks pitched his second no-hitter of the season, a 1-0 gem over New York at Yankee Stadium. The Tigers committed two errors and Trucks walked one batter and struck out eight. It was the last victory of the season for Trucks, who finished with a 5-19 record.1967 — Dean Chance of Minnesota pitched his second no-hitter of the month, defeating the Indians 2-1. Chance pitched an abbreviated five perfect innings against Boston on Aug. 6 for a 2-0 victory.1972 — Philadelphia Ken Reynolds tied a National League record with his 12th consecutive loss, 6-1 to Cincinnati, from the beginning of the season.1979 — California's... [More]

Tigers fifth. Harold Castro flies out to right center field to George Springer. Dawel Lugo grounds out to shortstop, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Ronny Rodriguez homers to right field. Jordy Mercer pops out to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 0.Astros seventh. Robinson Chirinos homers to left field. Jake Marisnick strikes out swinging. Jack Mayfield lines out to right field to Travis Demeritte. Myles Straw flies out to deep right field to Travis Demeritte.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 1.Tigers ninth. John Hicks homers to left field. Gordon Beckham flies out to shallow center field to George Springer. Victor Reyes lines out to first base to Yuli Gurriel. Travis Demeritte strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 2, Astros 1.

Tigers first. Victor Reyes singles to shallow infield. Travis Demeritte singles to right center field, tagged out at second, George Springer to Jack Mayfield. Victor Reyes to third. Miguel Cabrera singles to left field. Victor Reyes scores. Brandon Dixon singles to left field. Miguel Cabrera to second. Dawel Lugo flies out to right field to Josh Reddick. John Hicks strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to John Hicks. Michael Brantley walks. Alex Bregman singles to third base. Michael Brantley to second. Yordan Alvarez doubles to deep left center field. Alex Bregman to third. Michael Brantley scores. Carlos Correa strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Alex Bregman scores. Robinson Chirinos singles to deep left field, advances to 2nd. Yuli Gurriel scores. Fielding error by Brandon Dixon. Jack Mayfield strikes out swinging.4 runs,... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes walks. Dawel Lugo strikes out swinging. Harold Castro homers to center field. Victor Reyes scores. Brandon Dixon singles to center field. Ronny Rodriguez flies out to deep center field to Guillermo Heredia. John Hicks singles to deep right field. Brandon Dixon to third. Travis Demeritte reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. John Hicks out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 2, Rays 0.Rays first. Tommy Pham singles to center field. Matt Duffy walks. Tommy Pham to second. Austin Meadows reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Matt Duffy out at second. Tommy Pham to third. Travis d'Arnaud out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Harold Castro. Tommy Pham scores. Willy Adames flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 2, Rays 1.Tigers seventh. Gordon Beckham singles to center field. Victor Reyes doubles to right center field. Gordon Beckham scores. Dawel Lugo grounds out to shortstop, Willy... [More]

Rays thirteenth. Willy Adames grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to John Hicks. Guillermo Heredia grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to John Hicks. Eric Sogard doubles to deep right center field. Tommy Pham is intentionally walked. Mike Brosseau pinch-hitting for Colin Poche. Mike Brosseau singles to deep right center field. Tommy Pham to second. Eric Sogard scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 1, Tigers 0.

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]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn matched the major league lead with his 11th win and the Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the grieving Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, the Fourth of July game that the late Tyler Skaggs had been scheduled to start.The Angels won the first two games of the series after the 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in Texas on Monday, and that night's scheduled game was postponed until August.Mike Trout hit another impressive homer for Los Angeles in the first inning, his AL best-tying 25th. But Lynn (11-4) limited Los Angeles to only one more run over his seven innings and Rougned Odor homered twice to drive in five runs for the Rangers, who snapped a four-game losing streak.An emotional trip for the Angels that began with them traveling to Texas in cowboy hats and Western attire — a theme initiated by Skaggs — now takes them to Houston for three games this weekend against the Astros before the All-Star break.... [More]