Against the Red Sox, the right-hander is 2-3 with a 4.74 ERA in 12 career games (seven starts).
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T.J. Rivera hit his first major league home run, connecting for the Mets in the 10th off Washington closer Mark Melancon. “Because people don’t like the truth”, said Jones, who went 0-for-3 in the loss at Boston on Monday.
A night after scoring 12 runs, the Red Sox managed just three off Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy. He struck out nine and didn’t walk a batter and hasn’t lost since August 7.Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts both singled in the first two innings, Mookie Betts had a two-run double in the first and Ortiz and Sandy Leon both also had two hits in a 16-hit attack.Pedroia’s two hits in the first two innings made him 22 for his last 31 at Fenway Park.In eight starts with the Orioles, Miley has allowed 32 earned runs on 53 hits in 35 1/3 innings – Monday marking his second outing of under two innings.
A’S 5, ROYALS 4: Pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning for visiting Oakland. With Toronto’s loss to the Rays, the Orioles pulled even with the Blue Jays for second in the division and tied for the two wild-card berths.
Former Red Sox starter Wade Miley (8-13) got just four outs, allowing five runs in the first inning before loading the bases in the second.
St. Louis Cardinals’ Brandon Moss, right, is congratulated by third base coach Chris Maloney while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in St. Louis. Pomeranz hasn’t really pitched like he pitched earlier this year which has disappointed Red Sox fans and that is why he only gets a C because I think he can pitch much better and if he wants to pitch in the playoffs, if the Red Sox make it, he needs to show improvement very quickly.
“I go through stretches where it looks like I’ve never played before, but it just takes longer to break out of it unless you’re an everyday guy”, Reimold said. After needing just 11 pitches to set down the Orioles in order in the first, Pomeranz labored through 45 pitches in the second.
Bundy unraveled slightly in the bottom of the second, walking Ryan Hanigan and Dustin Pedroia with the bases loaded for Boston’s first two runs.
Boston didn’t score again until Bogaerts led off the fifth with his 19th homer of the season, pulling the Red Sox to 5-3.
Unlike the Orioles on Monday, the Red Sox made it a competitive game, but still fell 6-3. Zach Britton earned his 42nd consecutive save getting the last four outs for the Orioles.
Drew Pomeranz lasted two-plus innings, his shortest outing of the season.
After giving up a lead-off single in the fifth and a walk three batters later, Kelly settled down and ended the threat of Baltimore scoring in the inning when he got Wieters to pop out.
Alex Reyes (2-1) pitched 4 1-3 innings of scoreless relief. “I was trying to get on some of the guys and the ball was shooting over to the middle of the plate”.
Pomeranz’s previous low for the season was three innings July 20 against San Francisco in his first start since joining Boston in a trade with San Diego.
“The lack of consistent command was the difference in this one”, Boston manager John Farrell said. So perhaps the best way forward is to double down on the aggression because if they get a hold of one it could go a long way. Pearce strained his right forearm on Monday night, and he’s scheduled to have it examined Wednesday. Brewers RHP Michael Blazek, who was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on September 3 but has yet to pitch, threw a simulated game Monday. Benintendi, 22, landed on the DL on August 25 with a left knee sprain. Baltimore improves to 5-3 on their current road trip and 5-3 in Fenway Park this season.
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In 12 games (seven starts) versus Boston, Gausman has registered a 2-3 record along with a 4.74 ERA.
