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Harrison ‘electrical’ with 11 K’s in residence debut
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Harrison ‘electrical’ with 11 K’s in residence debut

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Altuve hits for Astros’ first cycle in 10 years
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Altuve hits for Astros’ first cycle in 10 years

BOSTON -- Early in his profession, Jose Altuve might drive the ball to all fields after which wreak havoc on the bases along with his legs. As the years and accolades piled up, Altuve grew to become extra of a pull hitter who developed critical energy. So it was solely a matter of time earlier than he was in a position to pull all his instruments collectively for one unforgettable night time. Altuve doubled in his second at-bat within the third inning, singled within the fifth inning and hit a two-run triple within the sixth. After coming out within the seventh, he blasted his tenth homer of the season, crusing a pitch from Kyle Barraclough over the Green Monster to finish the cycle. It was Houston’s first cycle since Brandon Barnes on July 19, 2013. “I was aware that I needed a homer, but...
Bobby Miller exhibits indicators of an October shock
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Bobby Miller exhibits indicators of an October shock

LOS ANGELES -- The newfound stoic nature, the blazing fastballs, the decided demeanor all have been on show for right-hander Bobby Miller throughout the Dodgers’ 7-4 victory over the D-backs on Monday evening. There have been additionally the moments which have dogged the rookie this season. But even when Miller started to stagger within the collection opener at Dodger Stadium, he discovered a solution to grow to be unpredictable with a purpose to get again on his sport once more. That skill to maneuver ahead and lock into the subsequent hitter is what the Dodgers are searching for as they level Miller towards a postseason function. While Clayton Kershaw, Julio Urías and Lance Lynn have the expertise to face out because the membership’s high three starters heading towards October, Miller a...
Acuña steals sixtieth base, eyes creating his personal particular membership
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Acuña steals sixtieth base, eyes creating his personal particular membership

DENVER -- Ronald Acuña Jr. moved a step away from historical past as he was serenaded with MVP chants whereas serving to the Braves roll to a 14-4 win over the Rockies on Monday night time at Coors Field. Acuña hit his twenty ninth homer within the fifth inning, stole his sixtieth base within the seventh after which elevated his MLB-leading stolen-base whole to 61 within the eighth inning. He now stands as one in all 4 gamers to hit 20-plus homers and steal 60-plus bases in the identical season. Acuña joins Rickey Henderson (thrice), Joe Morgan (twice) and Eric Davis as the one gamers to steal 60-plus bases and hit 20-plus homers in the identical season. Henderson had been the newest to succeed in the plateau in 1990, when he hit 28 homers and swiped 65 luggage for the A’s. With yet anothe...
Gausman grinds via ‘irritating pitches’ to achieve 200 Okay’s
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Gausman grinds via ‘irritating pitches’ to achieve 200 Okay’s

TORONTO -- When issues aren’t going properly for the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman tends to be the reply. Beyond the dominance Gausman shows on the mound, his splitter turning baseball’s finest hitters inside out, there’s one thing about his free-and-easy demeanor that matches “ace of the Toronto Blue Jays” properly in a season that’s required some … endurance. Monday’s 6-3 win over the Nationals at Rogers Centre wasn’t Gausman at his best possible, however for what felt like the primary time in a decade, the Blue Jays backed him up. The right-hander’s run help has been downright dreadful this season, however when Toronto burst via with a four-run second inning, its ace might lastly exhale as he cruised previous the 200-strikeout milestone. The win is extra calming than invigorating, coming off...