MLB roundup: Angels' Pujols now
second in all-time RBIs
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[August 25, 2020]
Framber Valdez struck out 11,
Kyle Tucker hit a home run and Carlos Correa hit a three-run double
as the Houston Astros returned home to end a three-game losing
streak with an 11-4 victory Monday against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels' Albert Pujols made history when he moved into sole
possession of second place on the all-time RBIs list with 2,087. He
broke a tie with Alex Rodriguez on the RBI list and settled in
behind all-time leader Hank Aaron (2,297).
After getting swept in a three-game series on the West Coast against
the upstart San Diego Padres, the Astros opened a four-game series
and a 10-game homestand on a positive note.
Justin Upton hit a home run for the Angels, who rallied to within a
run in the fifth, but still ended up losing for the 10th time in
their last 12 games.
Valdez (3-2) gave up four runs on six hits over seven innings, while
throwing 113 pitches. Angels starter Patrick Sandoval (0-4) gave up
his five runs on seven hits and two walks over 2 2/3 innings with
one strikeout.
Blue Jays 6, Rays 4
Randal Grichuk slugged a three-run homer in the seventh inning as
Toronto rallied to salvage a series split with Tampa Bay in St.
Petersburg, Fla.
With his club trailing 3-2, Grichuk, who also doubled, pulled a
drive over the short fence in left field to give Toronto its first
lead in the final game of the four-game series -- the only contest
not decided by one run.
Toronto starter Tanner Roark tossed a season-high 96 pitches but
allowed three runs and six hits in five innings. Rays starter Blake
Snell (5 2/3 innings, two runs) was in line for his third straight
win, but Aaron Loup (3-2) lost for the second time in the series.
Twins 3, Indians 2
Miguel Sano belted a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lift
visiting Minnesota to a victory over Cleveland.
Nelson Cruz launched his seventh homer in 10 games for the Twins,
who have gone deep eight times en route to winning four of the five
meetings with the Indians this season.
Kenta Maeda (4-0) allowed one run on five hits and a walk while
striking out seven in five innings for his second strong performance
against Cleveland this season. Cesar Hernandez led off the first
inning with a homer in the second consecutive contest for the
Indians, who have dropped three of four on the heels of a
season-high six-game winning streak.
Rangers 3, Athletics 2
Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead home run in the second inning, and
ace right-hander Lance Lynn and two relievers made the lead stand up
as host Texas held off Oakland in Arlington, Texas, in the first of
a four-game series between the two American League West teams.
The Rangers snapped a season-high eight-game losing streak by
beating Oakland for the first time in four games this season.
The Athletics, whose 20 wins led the American League until the Twins
matched that mark on Monday, have lost two of their past three
games. Oakland is now 6-4 in games decided by one run.
Brewers 4, Reds 2
Justin Smoak homered and drove in three runs, and Milwaukee ended a
season-high four-game skid with a home win over struggling
Cincinnati.
The Brewers handed Cincinnati's Trevor Bauer, who entered with a
0.68 ERA, his first loss of the year. It was the Reds' third loss in
a row as Bauer (3-1) yielded four runs, seven hits and walked two
while striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings.
Omar Narvaez homered and Brett Anderson (2-2) allowed only a pair of
solo home runs over six-plus innings as the Brewers earned a needed
victory following a 4-6 road trip. Josh Hader pitched a scoreless
ninth for his sixth save, and he has yet to allow a run or a hit in
eight appearances (8 1/3 innings) this season.
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Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) hits a two-RBI double against
San Francisco Giants catcher Chadwick Tromp (14) during the fifth
inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Angels Baseball/Pool
Photo via USA TODAY Network
Cubs 9, Tigers 3
Javier Baez hit a pair of homers and drove in three runs, David Bote
homered and finished with four RBIs, and Chicago downed host
Detroit.
Baez and Bote each had three hits, and Jason Heyward added two
doubles and scored a run. Alec Mills (3-2) lasted seven innings and
allowed three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts.
Christin Stewart hit a two-run homer for the Tigers, who have lost
11 of their last 13 games. Making his second major league start and
first at home, Detroit right-hander Casey Mize (0-1) gave up four
runs (three earned) on five hits and struck out two in 3 1/3
innings.
Cardinals 9, Royals 3
Paul Goldschmidt and Paul DeJong drove in three runs each to power
St. Louis past visiting Kansas City.
Goldschmidt hit a run-scoring infield single and a two-run homer as
the Cardinals won for the fourth time in five games. DeJong hit a
sacrifice fly and a two-run double in his second game back from a
bout with COVID-19.
Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty (2-0) allowed just one hit in five
scoreless innings to earn the victory. He did not walk a batter and
struck out three. Royals starter Brad Keller (3-1) yielded five runs
on six hits with three walks and four strikeouts in his four-plus
innings.
Marlins 11, Nationals 8
Jesus Aguilar produced three RBIs -- two on a double in Miami's
six-run fourth inning -- and the Marlins defeated host Washington.
Miami, which took three out of five games in the series, netted five
singles, one double, one walk and one hit-by-pitch in the big
inning. Marlins starter Pablo Lopez (3-1) earned the win, allowing
six hits, two walks and three runs, none earned. He also struck out
three.
Nationals starter Austin Voth (0-3) gave up six hits, three walks
and six runs in 3 2/3 innings. He fanned three. Washington's offense
was led by Adam Eaton, who drove in four runs, and Juan Soto, who
went 4-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI.
Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 2
Trevor Story homered, Ryan Castellani returned to his hometown and
earned his first major league win, and Colorado ended a seven-game
losing streak with a 3-2 win over Arizona in Phoenix.
The Rockies won without star outfielder Charlie Blackmon, who was
scratched from the lineup before the game due to quadriceps
tightness. The Diamondbacks lost their sixth consecutive game.
Story raised his total to 20 career home runs in his 70 games
against the Diamondbacks. Castellani (1-1) played youth and high
school baseball in Phoenix before being drafted in the second round
in 2014 by the Rockies. He pitched six innings Monday, allowing two
runs on three hits with three strikeouts and three walks.
--Field Level Media
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