MLB roundup: Mets avoid sweep
thanks to walk-off HR vs. Braves
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[May 13, 2024]
Outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who didn't start the game due to a
side injury, hit a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning to
lift the host New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves
on Sunday night.
The Mets averted being swept in the three-game series and won for
just the seventh time in 19 games. Meanwhile, the Braves' four-game
winning streak ended.
Nimmo, who left after four innings in Saturday's 4-1 loss due to a
tight right intercostal muscle, entered as a pinch runner for DJ
Stewart in the seventh inning on Sunday.
Atlanta snapped a 2-2 tie in the eighth, when Marcell Ozuna
delivered his second RBI single of the night, and the Mets went down
in order in the bottom of the inning before coming back in the ninth
against A.J. Minter (5-3).
Jeff McNeil legged out a bunt single and went to second on a
sacrifice bunt by Tomas Nido. Nimmo then hit a 3-2 pitch beyond the
fence in right-center field for his second career walk-off homer.
Cubs 5, Pirates 4 (10 innings)
Patrick Wisdom hit a solo homer during a three-run 10th inning as
visiting Chicago beat Pittsburgh in the rubber match of a three-game
series.
Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay allowed Connor Joe's two-run homer in
the bottom of the 10th before securing his fourth save. Hector Neris
(3-0) earned the win after escaping a bases-loaded, one-out jam in
the ninth inning. Wisdom had three hits and Christopher Morel had
two, including a two-run homer.
Oneil Cruz had a solo shot for the Pirates, who went 3-for-10 with
runners in scoring position and fell to 9-21 in their past 30 games.
Royals 4, Angels 2
Seth Lugo struck out a career-high 12, leading Kansas City past Los
Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.
Lugo (6-1) went a season-best eight innings, allowing one run on
five hits. He did not walk a batter. James McArthur gave up a solo
home run to Willie Calhoun in the ninth but earned his ninth save.
The Royals scored all four of their runs in the fourth inning
against Angels starter Patrick Sandoval (2-6), who gave up 11 hits
and struck out three in six innings.
Diamondbacks 9, Orioles 2
Zac Gallen pitched six strong innings and Arizona finally got its
offense going to avoid a three-game sweep, defeating host Baltimore.
Jake McCarthy hit his first home run of the season -- a two-run shot
-- during Arizona's six-run sixth inning. Ketel Marte drove in three
runs for the game. Gallen (5-2) allowed two runs and four hits.
Adley Rutschman homered for the Orioles, who lost for only the
second time in their past nine games. Baltimore starter Dean Kremer
(3-3) gave up six runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks
while fanning 10 in 5 2/3 innings.
Red Sox 3, Nationals 2
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run double to help Boston defeat visiting
Washington in the rubber match of a three-game series.
The Red Sox won for the second straight day despite striking out 11
times against three Washington pitchers. Brayan Bello (4-1) was
activated from the injured list (lat tightness) and gave up two runs
on four hits in five innings. Kenley Jansen allowed a hit in a
scoreless ninth to earn his seventh save.
Eddie Rosario hit a two-run home run for the Nationals. Washington
starter MacKenzie Gore (2-4) threw 111 pitches in six innings. He
surrendered three runs (two earned) on six hits.
Twins 5, Blue Jays 1
Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, right-hander Bailey Ober
struck out 10 and Minnesota defeated host Toronto for its 17th win
in its past 20 games.
Minnesota's Max Kepler hit a two-run double in the eighth to extend
his career-best hitting streak to 14 games in the rubber match of a
three-game series. The Twins have won six straight series, while the
Blue Jays have lost 12 of their past 17 games.
Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (0-1) was making his second start
of the season and allowed three unearned runs, four hits and one
walk in seven innings. Ober (4-1) allowed no runs, one hit and no
walks in 6 1/3 innings.
Astros 9, Tigers 3
Justin Verlander pitched seven shutout innings for his 101st career
win at Comerica Park as visiting Houston rolled past Detroit.
Verlander (2-1), who retired the first 14 batters he faced, allowed
two hits and recorded eight strikeouts. Kyle Tucker hit his
major-league-leading 13th homer, a two-run shot. Jake Meyers had
three hits and drove in three runs, and Mauricio Dubon delivered
four hits, scored a run and drove in another.
Tigers starter Jack Flaherty (0-3) was charged with three runs and
seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. He recorded seven strikeouts. Spencer
Torkelson hit his first homer this season, a two-run blast, in the
ninth.
Marlins 7, Phillies 6 (10 innings)
Emmanuel Rivera drilled a walk-off RBI single in the 10th to lead
host Miami to a win over Philadelphia.
Rivera, a pinch hitter for Jesus Sanchez, grounded his single off
the body of reliever Gregory Soto (0-1). Miami's final three
relievers -- Calvin Faucher, Tanner Scott and Anthony Bender (1-2)
-- combined to pitch four hitless, scoreless innings.
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler nearly took a loss for the first time
in five starts. He went four innings, allowing six hits and a
season-high six runs, but Philadelphia rallied to allow him to
escape with a no-decision. The Phillies tied the score with three
runs in the sixth inning.
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May 12, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left
fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates with shortstop Francisco Lindor
(12) after hitting a walk-off two run home run to defeat the Atlanta
Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY
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Yankees 10, Rays 6
Jose Trevino stroked two of New York's five home runs as the Yankees
bashed their way to a second series win over Tampa Bay in St.
Petersburg, Fla.
Trevino homered in the fourth and eighth innings in a three-RBI
game. Jahmai Jones hit a solo shot, Aaron Judge (2-for-4, walk) had
a two-run blast and Gleyber Torres swatted a three-run homer.
Starter Luis Gil (4-1) was masterful over six shutout innings,
yielding only three hits and lowering his ERA to 2.51.
Rays starter Tyler Alexander (1-2) allowed six runs on seven hits
and surrendered three homers. Jose Siri hit his first career grand
slam, Yandy Diaz homered and Richie Palacios went 2-for-5 with a
run.
Guardians 7, White Sox 0
Logan Allen tossed six scoreless innings and Andres Gimenez and
David Fry homered to help Cleveland avoid a four-game sweep by
blanking host Chicago.
Estevan Florial had a triple and a double, while Fry walked twice
and knocked in two runs as Cleveland ended its three-game losing
streak. Zach Remillard singled twice and walked once for Chicago,
which had its season-high four-game winning streak come to an end.
The day started painfully for Allen (4-2), who was drilled in the
lower back by a comebacker on his first pitch of the game, but he
recovered to throw 87 pitches, scattering six hits. Chicago starter
Michael Soroka (0-5) pounded the strike zone early but allowed five
runs (four earned) on four hits over 5 1/3 innings.
Cardinals 4, Brewers 3
Michael Siani doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and
struggling Paul Goldschmidt added a home run and an RBI single as
visiting St. Louis rallied past Milwaukee to snap a seven-game
losing streak.
Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas (3-5) settled in after allowing
three runs in a 42-pitch first inning, finishing his outing with
five scoreless frames. He allowed six hits, striking out three and
walking three -- needing just 53 pitches the rest of the way.
The Brewers' William Contreras singled with one out in the first to
extend his on-base streak to 20 games. Milwaukee loaded the bases
and Rhys Hoskins drew an eight-pitch walk to force in the first run.
Joey Ortiz followed with an RBI groundout. Gary Sanchez delivered a
run-scoring single to left for a 3-0 lead, but Hoskins was thrown
out at home to end the inning.
Rockies 3, Rangers 1
Ezequiel Tovar homered, Brendan Rodgers had two hits and Colorado
beat Texas in Denver to complete a sweep for the first time this
season.
Ty Blach (1-1) allowed just one run on seven hits in five innings
and Jalen Beeks picked up his third save for Colorado, which has won
four in a row. The Rockies are the last team in the majors to sweep
a series.
Marcus Semien and Ezequiel Duran had two hits apiece for the
Rangers, who have lost four of their past five games and were swept
for the first time.
Giants 6, Reds 5 (10 innings)
Casey Schmitt launched a walk-off double to left-center field with
two outs in the 10th inning, sending host San Francisco to a victory
over Cincinnati.
After Luke Jackson (1-1) had stranded runners at second and third in
a scoreless top of the 10th, Schmitt came through with his
two-strike bomb that one-hopped the fence against Lucas Sims to
score automatic runner Luis Matos. Emilio Pagan (2-3) took the loss.
The see-saw affair saw the Reds go up 3-0 in the first and the
Giants take a 5-3 lead in the fifth before Cincinnati rallied into a
5-5 tie after Jake Fraley singled in a run in the seventh and Mike
Ford led off the eighth with his first home run of the season.
Mariners 8, Athletics 4
Julio Rodriguez hit just his second homer of the season and his
first at T-Mobile Park as Seattle defeated visiting Oakland.
Mitch Garver and Seby Zavala also homered and Luis Castillo pitched
six quality innings for the Mariners, who moved past Texas and into
first place in the American League West. Castillo (4-5) gave up two
runs on seven hits, with no walks and eight strikeouts.
Max Schuemann, Abraham Toro and Brent Rooker went deep for the A's.
Starter Alex Wood (1-3) allowed five runs over two innings, though
just one of those runs was earned.
Padres 4, Dodgers 0
Yu Darvish retired the first 14 batters he faced and allowed just
two hits in seven shutout innings as San Diego blanked visiting Los
Angeles in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Darvish (3-1) walked one and fanned seven in winning his third
straight start. Walker Buehler (0-1) lost in his second start since
returning from a 23-month absence because of Tommy John surgery.
Buehler lasted only 3 1/3 innings and 77 pitches, permitting five
hits and three runs.
Buehler trailed 2-0 three batters into the game. After retiring Luis
Arraez, he was rocked for a 442-foot homer to center by Fernando
Tatis Jr. Jake Cronenworth followed with a solo shot.
--Field Level Media
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