MLB roundup: Royals send White Sox to 15th straight loss

 

[July 30, 2024]  Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 and drilled a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the White Sox 8-5 on Monday, sending Chicago to a single-season, franchise-record 15th straight loss.

Kansas City erupted for six runs in the eighth, sending nine batters to the plate against White Sox relievers Steven Wilson and John Brebbia (0-6). Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez started the rally with one-out solo shots.

Kansas City improved to 10-1 against Chicago this season. Chris Stratton (3-3) pitched 1 2/3 innings of one-run relief, and James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 18th save.

Luis Robert Jr. had three hits, Andrew Vaughn homered and starter Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings for the White Sox, who were up 5-2 after seven innings.

Yankees 14, Phillies 4

Major league home run leader Aaron Judge and Yankees newcomer Jazz Chisholm Jr. each hit two homers and drove in three runs as New York demolished host Philadelphia.

Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe added a homer and single apiece for the Yankees, who earned their third victory in a row. Yankees starter Luis Gil (11-5) lasted 5 1/3 innings and allowed three runs on five hits.

Brandon Marsh hit a home run, single and drove in two runs for the Phillies, who fell to 3-7 since the All-Star break. Zack Wheeler (10-5) gave up seven runs on seven hits in five innings.

Diamondbacks 9, Nationals 8

Pinch hitter Corbin Carroll lined a two-run homer to right-center to cap a five-run bottom of the ninth inning as Arizona rallied for an improbable victory over Washington in Phoenix.

Ketel Marte went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who trailed 6-0 after 1 1/2 innings. Arizona torched Kyle Finnegan (2-5) for all five runs in the ninth.

Alex Call slugged a three-run homer during a five-run first inning for Washington. Call was one of six Nationals with two hits.

Red Sox 14, Mariners 7

Masataka Yoshida hit a two-run homer to highlight a seven-run third inning that carried Boston past visiting Seattle.

Dominic Smith and Romy Gonzalez also homered for the Red Sox, who are 3-7 since the All-Star break. Nick Pivetta (5-7 allowed three runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Randy Arozarena hit his first homer as a Mariner, and Cal Raleigh also went deep. Logan Gilbert (6-7) permitted seven runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings.

Guardians 8, Tigers 4

Jose Ramirez homered twice and drove in three runs as Cleveland rolled past host Detroit.

Ramirez added an RBI double and scored three runs for the American League Central leaders. Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run and Josh Naylor supplied two hits, two runs and an RBI. Guardians starter Tanner Bibee (9-4) gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings.

Dillon Dingler, making his major league debut, had a run-scoring double for the Tigers. Bryan Sammons, also making his big-league debut, gave up five runs and four hits in 7 1/3 innings in relief. Detroit's scheduled starter, Jack Flaherty, was scratched amid trade rumors.

Orioles 11, Blue Jays 5 (Game 1)

Zach Eflin made a strong first impression with his new team by taking a shutout into the fifth inning as Baltimore beat visiting Toronto in the opener of a doubleheader.

Anthony Santander hit a two-run homer and Ryan Mountcastle had a solo shot to go with a run-scoring single for the Orioles. Eflin (6-7) didn't allow a run until surrendering rookie Addison Barger's first career home run -- a three-run blast in the fifth inning.

Eflin ended up going six innings, surrendering the three runs on 10 hits. Alejandro Kirk had three of the nine singles off Eflin.

Blue Jays 8, Orioles 4 (Game 2)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked a homer and two run-producing doubles as Toronto forged a doubleheader split, defeating host Baltimore in the nightcap.

Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis (4-2) returned from Triple-A Buffalo and notched the victory. He worked 5 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on six hits.

Jul 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Steven Wilson (36) throws to the plate during the tenth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg homered for the Orioles, who were aiming to build a three-game winning streak. Baltimore starter Cade Povich (1-5) lasted 4 1/3 innings and was charged with six runs (three earned) on seven hits.

Rangers 6, Cardinals 3

Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run homer and scored twice to lead Texas past host St. Louis.

Nathan Eovaldi (8-4) allowed three runs on six hits in six-plus innings as the Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak. Kirby Yates pitched the ninth inning for his 19th save.

Matt Carpenter hit a two-run homer for the Cardinals, who have lost 10 of 16 games. Andre Pallante (4-5) gave up three runs on seven hits in five innings.

Mets 15, Twins 2

Pete Alonso homered to lead off a six-run fourth inning for host New York, which rolled to a win over Minnesota.

Eight starters had at least one hit and one RBI for the Mets, who later added five- and four-run innings while snapping a two-game losing streak. Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens had three RBIs apiece for the Mets, and Torrens had a game-high three hits.

Byron Buxton laced an RBI single in the first and Ryan Jeffers homered in the ninth for the Twins. Minnesota starter Simeon Woods Richardson (3-2) gave up six runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings.

Reds 7, Cubs 1

TJ Friedl belted a three-run homer and Will Benson added a two-run shot to lead host Cincinnati past Chicago.

In the eighth, Cincinnati's Jeimer Candelario connected for a solo shot against his former team. Tempers flared after reliever Nate Pearson drilled Tyler Stephenson in the head with a 9 -mph sinker on the next pitch. Pearson and Cubs manager Craig Counsell were ejected.

Carson Spiers (4-2) returned from the 15-day injured list to allow just one hit over five shutout innings. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon (7-6) was charged with six runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.

Pirates 5, Astros 3

Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help visiting Pittsburgh earn a victory over Houston.

Pirates closer David Bednar issued a bases-loaded walk to Yordan Alvarez with two outs in the ninth but notched his 19th save by retiring Yainer Diaz on an infield popup. Jose Altuve also had an RBI for the Astros.

Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes delivered a quality start, but the Astros made the rookie star labor over the second half of his six-inning stint. Skenes allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits.

Brewers 8, Braves 3

Willy Adames hit a three-run homer to help power Milwaukee to a comeback victory over visiting Atlanta.

Jackson Chourio had a two-run homer and Rhys Hoskins added a solo shot for Milwaukee. Hoby Milner (4-1) got the win in relief.

Marcell Ozuna, Orlando Arcia and Sean Murphy hit solo homers to account for the Braves' three runs. Reliever Jesse Chavez (1-2) took the loss.

--Field Level Media

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