MLB roundup: Padres’ shutout ends Braves’ win streak


an Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at Petco Park.

Apr 19, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a house run towards the Atlanta Braves in the course of the fourth inning at Petco Park. Necessary Credit score: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports activities

Juan Soto smacked a 431-foot homer and starter Nick Martinez and three relievers mixed to throw a four-hit shutout to carry the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Braves on Wednesday, snapping Atlanta’s eight-game profitable streak.

Soto, who entered the sport hitting solely .175, led off the fourth by lining a 1-1 sinker from Braves starter Charlie Morton (2-2) into the seats in proper heart to supply the sport’s solely run.

Martinez (1-1) allowed three hits and two walks with six strikeouts over seven innings to get the win. Josh Hader picked up his fifth save of the season because the Padres snapped a three-game shedding streak.

Morton gave up the one run on 5 hits with three walks and 5 strikeouts in six innings.

Rays 8, Reds 0

 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Josh Lowe (15) and first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Apr 19, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays proper fielder Josh Lowe (15) and first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Reds at Nice American Ball Park. Necessary Credit score: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports activities

Yandy Diaz’s leadoff residence run ignited a six-run first inning and Drew Rasmussen tossed 5 shutout innings to guide visiting Tampa Bay to its second straight shutout win over Cincinnati.

Randy Arozarena had three hits and Rasmussen (3-1) restricted the Reds to a few hits whereas putting out seven to earn the win. After profitable the sequence opener, 8-1, the Reds have been outscored 18-0 within the ultimate two video games.

Tampa Bay pitching has tossed shutouts in six of its main league-leading 16 wins. The Rays made Levi Stoudt’s main league debut a nightmare, scoring six runs on seven hits within the opening inning off the Cincinnati right-hander.

Yankees 3, Angels 2 (10 innings)

 New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) follows through on a walkoff sacrifice fly during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) follows by on a walkoff sacrifice fly in the course of the tenth inning towards the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports activities

Gleyber Torres hit a game-ending sacrifice fly within the tenth inning, and New York beat visiting Los Angeles.

Aaron Decide robbed Shohei Ohtani of a homer within the high of the primary earlier than hitting a two-run homer within the backside half of the inning, however the Yankees by no means added on and misplaced the lead within the eighth earlier than getting the win in extras towards Matt Moore (1-1).

Ian Hamilton (1-1) pitched a 1-2-3 tenth to set it up for Torres. New York rookie starter Jhony Brito allowed one run on three hits in 4 1/3 innings. Griffin Canning allowed two runs on 4 hits in 5 1/3 innings for the Angels. He walked three and struck out 4.

Cardinals 14, Diamondbacks 5

Apr 19, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) hits a two run triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) hits a two run triple towards the Arizona Diamondbacks in the course of the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports activities

Tommy Edman drove in a career-high 5 runs and Nolan Gorman hit his first profession grand slam to energy St. Louis previous visiting Arizona.

Edman went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and a two-run double because the Cardinals prevented a three-game sweep. Cardinals beginning pitcher Jake Woodford (1-2) allowed 4 runs on seven hits and a stroll in 5 innings.

Diamondbacks beginning pitcher Madison Bumgarner (0-3) allowed seven runs on seven hits and 4 walks in 4 innings. Alek Thomas hit a two-run homer and Pavin Smith hit a solo shot for Arizona.

Brewers 5, Mariners 3

Rookie Brice Turang’s two-run single within the seventh inning helped Milwaukee rally previous host Seattle to finish a three-game interleague sequence sweep.

The Mariners scored all 5 runs within the seventh, with pinch hitter Rowdy Tellez following Turang’s hit with a two-run single off reliever Matt Brash (1-2). Milwaukee’s Eric Lauer (3-1) allowed two runs on 4 hits in 7 2/3 innings to earn the victory. The left-hander walked one and struck out 4.

With the Brewers up 5-3 and the bases loaded with one out within the ninth, Milwaukee known as on Matt Bush, who obtained Tommy La Stella to fly out to shallow proper and Jose Caballero to come out to 3rd to earn his first save of the season.

Guardians 3, Tigers 2

Apr 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates with Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a three run home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

Apr 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates with Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a 3 run residence run within the sixth inning towards the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Necessary Credit score: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports activities

Jose Ramirez hit a three-run homer and visiting Cleveland snapped Detroit’s five-game profitable streak.

Cal Quantrill (1-1) tossed six scoreless innings, scattering 4 hits and putting out 4 batters. Emmanuel Clase survived a ninth-inning jam to gather his sixth save.

Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry every hit solo residence runs for the Tigers. Starter Spencer Turnbull (1-3) gave up three runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Giants 5, Marlins 2 (11 innings)

Apr 19, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Michael Conforto watches his two-run home run in the eleventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.

Apr 19, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; San Francisco Giants proper fielder Michael Conforto watches his two-run residence run within the eleventh inning towards the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Necessary Credit score: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports activities

Michael Conforto slugged a tiebreaking, two-run homer within the eleventh inning, main San Francisco previous host Miami to snap a five-game shedding streak.

Mike Yastrzemski added one other two-run homer later within the eleventh inning, additionally off reliever Devin Smeltzer (0-1), because the Giants prevented what would’ve been a three-game sweep.

Previous to Conforto’s homer, Miami’s bullpen had held the Giants scoreless for 15 innings on this sequence. Getting into Wednesday and since April 11, the Marlins had ranked first within the majors in bullpen ERA (0.72).

Phillies 5, White Sox 2

Trea Turner went 3-for-5 and Taijuan Walker was robust by 6 1/3 innings to carry Philadelphia over host Chicago within the rubber match of a three-game sequence.

Turner had two RBIs and two runs whereas ending a triple shy of the cycle for the Phillies, who’ve received 4 of their final six video games. Walker (2-1) surrendered two runs on 5 hits whereas strolling two and fanning three to report his second straight high quality begin.

Andrew Vaughn hit his first residence run of the season and completed with two hits for Chicago, which misplaced for the sixth time in its final eight video games. Luis Robert Jr. offered the White Sox’s solely different extra-base hit, a double within the first.

Mets 5, Dodgers 3

Apr 17, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.

New York Mets New York Mets heart fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a double towards the Los Angeles Dodgers in the course of the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities

Brandon Nimmo went 5-for-5 together with a two-run homer, and New York overcame the ejection of starter Max Scherzer to beat host Los Angeles.

Scherzer was ejected earlier than the underside of the fourth inning by crew chief Phil Cuzzi after a second examination of his glove. The veteran already was ordered to alter gloves after an examination earlier than the underside of the third inning.

Former Met Noah Syndergaard (0-3) went six innings for the Dodgers, giving up two runs on 5 hits with two walks and two strikeouts. It was his first begin towards the Mets after pitching six seasons with the membership.

Pirates 14, Rockies 3

Apr 17, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) hits a solo residence run within the first inning towards the Colorado Rockies at Coors Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports activities

Andrew McCutchen and Rodolfo Castro homered and completed with two hits every, and Pittsburgh routed host Colorado in Denver.

Jason Delay and Connor Joe every had three hits, and Carlos Santana, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Mark Mathias had two hits apiece for Pittsburgh, which swept the three-game sequence. Johan Oviedo (2-1) allowed a run on three hits and struck out six in six innings for the win.

Ryan McMahon had three hits for Colorado, which has misplaced eight straight and 5 in a row at residence.

Rangers 12, Royals 3

Apr 19, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) hits an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Apr 19, 2023; Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) hits an RBI single in the course of the fourth inning towards the Kansas Metropolis Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports activities

Marcus Semien went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs, and Ezequiel Duran hit a bases-clearing double within the seventh inning that blew the sport open for Texas to beat Kansas Metropolis and full a highway sweep.

Semien drove Leody Taveras in on a single within the fourth, and the ensuing 5-1 lead gave Rangers left-handed starter Martin Perez all of the run assist he wanted to select up the win. Perez (3-1) pitched 5 2/3 innings with three strikeouts and allowed just one run by his first 5 innings of labor on a Bobby Witt Jr. residence run. Perez completed with three runs and eight hits allowed.

With Nathaniel Lowe on from a stroll and Adolis Garcia aboard, Jonah Heim’s single loaded the bases to set the scene for Duran’s game-altering double and 9-3 benefit. Brady Singer (1-2) took the loss for Kansas Metropolis, which has dropped 9 of 10, together with six straight.

Cubs 12, Athletics 2

Patrick Knowledge capped an enormous West Coast journey with a two-run triple, Eric Hosmer hit his first residence run of the season and Chicago spoiled the key league debut Oakland pitching prospect Mason Miller with a sweep-completing victory.

Left-hander Justin Steele (3-0) remained unbeaten with six robust innings, serving to the Cubs full a 5-1 California swing, with the one loss being a walk-off defeat towards the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

Miller touched 100 mph 15 instances towards the Cubs whereas working 4 1/3 innings, throughout which he allowed two runs and 4 hits. He walked one and struck out 5, together with Cody Bellinger, Edwin Rios and Knowledge in succession within the second inning.

Orioles 4, Nationals 0

Kyle Bradish pitched six shutout innings in his return to motion and Adam Frazier smacked a two-run homer shortly after coming into the sport as a reserve to propel visiting Baltimore to a victory over Washington.

The Orioles, who have been held to 4 hits, received each video games within the two-game set because the Nationals failed to attain a run on back-to-back nights. Tuesday’s rating was 1-0. Bradish (1-0), whose solely different look this 12 months got here when he left with an damage within the second inning April 3 at Texas, gave up 5 hits and one stroll with six strikeouts.

Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore (2-1) took the loss, giving up three runs on three hits in six innings with seven strikeouts. He walked 4. Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 for Washington as the sport’s solely participant with multiple hit.

Twins 10, Pink Sox 4

Outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo hit a three-run residence run hours after being activated from the injured record to guide visiting Minnesota to a victory over Boston within the second recreation of a three-game sequence.

After lacking 10 video games with a proper intercostal pressure, Gallo hit his team-high fourth residence run of the season to present the Twins a 7-0 lead within the third inning. Left fielder Trevor Larnach additionally hit a three-run residence run for Minnesota, whereas second baseman Edouard Julien hit a two-run shot. Julien collected three hits within the victory, and Larnach had 4 RBIs.

Enrique Hernandez hit his third residence run of the season for Boston. Hernandez had two hits within the recreation, and likewise scored on a sacrifice fly within the ninth. Boston starter Corey Kluber (0-4) surrendered seven runs in 5 innings. He gave up six hits, walked two and struck out 4. Joe Ryan (4-0) obtained the win.

Astros 8, Blue Jays 1

Luis Garcia threw seven shutout innings, Jake Meyers had a two-run double and Bryan Abreu pulled a magic act in reduction as Houston beat visiting Toronto.

Garcia (1-2) labored over his first three begins of the season, surrendering 12 earned runs in 14 innings. He was sharp from the onset towards the Blue Jays, recording his first six outs through strikeout to guide the Astros to a win within the sequence rubber match and their second sequence victory.

Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios (1-3) gave up two runs on three hits with three strikeouts in seven innings.

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