Howie Kendrick had two hits, including a two-run infield single on which Rollins sprinted home from second base.
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It was supposed to be a pitcher’s duel four decades in the making, but it didn’t turn out that way.
“One of the reasons we got him is because he can pitch through a lineup”, Hurdle said. “I struggled all the way through, pretty much, and give the Pirates credit”.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing.
“This is the type of the team we are”, McCutchen said.
Last season, Morton went against the norm, drafting a quarterback back early. It’s kind of like that with his whole game.
The Angels, meanwhile, will lick their wounds all the way back down the I-5 Freeway after going 0-6 on a six-game road trip to Houston and Los Angeles.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Right-hander Sonny Gray pitched his fifth career complete game, outdueling lefty Dallas Keuchel in a battle of American League Cy Young Award contenders and leading the A’s to victory.
The Dodgers’ immediate response was to recall recently acquired blue-chip prospect Jose Peraza from Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he hit.
The Dodgers can change the game with one swing of the bat, ranking fifth in the league with 135 home runs.
Liriano had a simple explanation for his home run.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle got a kick out of the opposite-field homer to left.
In the two games thus far, the Pirates were 5-4 [10 innings] and 6-5 winners. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit a leadoff double and scored on Gonzalez’s single. He owns a major-league-high.
On Saturday, Garcia (4-4) walked four, struck out five and allowed Jean Segura’s hit in the first and Elian Herrera’s in the third.
The Pirates have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Tampa Bay relievers Xavier Cedeno, Steve Geltz, Jake McGee and Brad Boxberger, who pitched the ninth for his 28th save, combined for four hitless innings. Pittsburgh’s offense will now be put to the test in this brief two-game home series against the Cardinals.
“It doesn’t matter if you have a good record against winning teams now”. It was his 11th big-fly of the season. McCutchen doubled, and Marte scored. Morton (RHP) will be on the hill against the Dodgers, who have a 54-37 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Third baseman Manny Machado had three of the Orioles’ 12 hits.
Lester (7-8) gave up two runs and six hits over seven innings. Ryan Vogelsong (7-8) was the loser. Kendrick injured his left hamstring on Sunday and was placed on the disabled list Monday. Dodgers 3, Pirates 2. David Peralta drove in Ender Inciarte with a one-out single off Raisel Iglesias (2-4) in the first. The Diamondbacks are 10-1 this season when Castillo goes deep. Markakis extended his hitting streak to 14 games, finishing 3 for 4 with 2 RBI. Jean Machi earned a save in his Red Sox debut, getting the final four outs.
Rockies 6, Nationals 4 – DJ LeMahieu hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Drew Storen with two out in the eighth inning, sending visiting Colorado past Washington.
Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli went 3-for-4 with a triple, home run, and was a double shy of the cycle.
For the second straight day, the Rays quickly fell behind 3-0 to the NL East leaders. 296 with a. 341 on-base percentage, a. 418 slugging percentage, nine home runs and 49 RBIs. He is batting. 323 with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. The Dodgers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh and 69-31 in the last 100 meetings overall. “This game should have a playoff atmosphere as the Pirates look to cut into the Cardinals’ five game lead in the N.L. Central division”. They have lost four of five.
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Shaffer’s third hit in three at-bats against Bartolo Colon (10-11) was a solo shot into the left-field seats. Hector Rondon worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings for his 18th save. The Pirates need nothing less than to win two of three from St. Louis.
