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Casey Schmitt hits walk-off double in the 10th as Giants beat Reds 6-5, but lose Jung Hoo Lee
Eric He, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Casey Schmitt hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5. After the Reds failed to score in the top of the 10th Sunday off Giants reliever Luke Jackson, Schmitt's first hit of the season was a two-out ground-rule double to left-center field off Emilio Pagan, scoring automatic runner Luis Matos. The Giants' concern now turns to Jung Hoo Lee, who strained his left shoulder in the first inning while leaping for a double. Lee's arm hit the wall as he jumped for the ball that hit the top of the right-center field wall. He grabbed it in immediate discomfort.
Darvish strikes out seven in seven dominant innings as Padres beat Dodgers 4-0
Richard J. Marcus, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Yu Darvish gave up two hits in seven dominant innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts hit solo home runs for the Padres, who have won five of the eight games against the Dodgers this season. The Dodgers dropped two of the three games in the series after a seven-game winning streak. Darvish struck out seven and walked one in a sterling performance that lowered his ERA to 2.43.
Julio Rodriguez finally gets to celebrate 1st home run of the season at home for Mariners
Tim Booth, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
It took 22 games, but Julio Rodríguez finally left the yard at home. The Seattle Mariners slugger hit his first home run at home this season against the Oakland Athletics. Rodríguez clubbed a 2-2 pitch from Oakland starter Alex Wood out to straightaway center field in the second inning for a two-run shot that gave Seattle a 5-0 lead. It was just the second homer all year for Rodríguez as the long ball has been missing from his game at the plate for most of the first six weeks of the season and especially at home. Last season, Rodríguez finished with 32 homers and 103 RBIs.
Mariners use homers from Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver to top A's 8-4
Tim Booth, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both hit two-run home runs, Luis Castillo allowed two runs over six strong innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4. Seattle rebounded to take two of three games from the A's after the Mariners lost their first series in nearly a month earlier this week in Minnesota. And they did it thanks to the long ball. Rodríguez's homer was just his second of the season and his first at T-Mobile Park in Seattle's 22nd home game. Garver hit a two-run shot in the fifth inning after Rodríguez doubled to open the inning. Seby Zavala also homered for Seattle.
Blach's solid outing, Tovar's homer lift Rockies past Rangers 3-1 to complete series sweep
Dennis Georgatos, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Converted reliever Ty Blach pitched five solid innings in his second start this season, Ezequiel Tovar homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the defending World Series champions. It was the first time the Rangers have been swept this season. The sweep by the Rockies, who have won a season high four in a row, was their first since May 2-4, 2023, against Milwaukee.
Nimmo out of Mets' lineup with soreness on his side. Senga's rehab progressing slowly
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
Brandon Nimmo is out of the New York Mets' lineup against the Atlanta Braves with soreness on his right side. The left fielder said he was feeling pretty good, though, and thought it was realistic he could play Monday night versus Philadelphia. Nimmo said core testing went well and he won't have an MRI unless problems arise when he tries swinging, which he planned to do Sunday evening. Nimmo exited Saturday's game after the fourth inning with right intercostal irritation. He felt discomfort when he held up on a swing in the second.
Seth Lugo dominates with career-high 12 strikeouts over 8 innings in Royals' 4-2 win over Angels
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Seth Lugo racked up a career-high 12 strikeouts during eight innings of five-hit ball, and Hunter Renfroe had a two-run single against his former team in the Kansas City Royals' 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Freddie Fermin and Michael Massey also had RBIs during the Royals' four-run fourth inning. Willie Calhoun had a sixth-inning RBI double and a ninth-inning homer for the Angels, who lost three of four in the series. Los Angeles hasn't won a home series yet this season.
Cardinals rally after ejections of Marmol and Descalso to snap 7-game skid by beating Brewers 4-3
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Siani doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt homered to break out of his slump and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 and snap a seven-game skid on Sunday. Goldschmidt had gone 1 of 34 in May until he led off the fifth inning by sending a 1-2 pitch from Bryse Wilson over the center-field wall. Goldschmidt also hit a game-tying, two-out RBI single in the sixth as the Cardinals erased an early three-run deficit. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and bench coach Daniel Descalso were ejected in the third inning.
Ejections of Marmol and Descalso spark a comeback. Cards hoping it can lead to a longer turnaround
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he was trying to provide a spark when he and bench coach Daniel Descalso got ejected from Sunday's game with the Milwaukee Brewers. The plan worked. The last-place Cardinals now hope it can provide a turning point to what has been a frustrating season up to this point. St. Louis trailed 3-1 in the third inning when Marmol and Descalso were ejected by home plate umpire Alan Porter following two missed calls by first-base umpire Sean Barber that the Cardinals successfully challenged. The Cardinals went on to win 4-3 to snap a seven-game skid.
Emmanuel Rivera's game-winning pinch-hit single in 10th lifts Marlins to 7-6 win over Phillies
The Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Emmanuel Rivera hit a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6. Rivera's hard grounder deflected off the glove of Phillies reliever Gregory Soto and into right field, scoring automatic runner Nick Fortes from second. Jazz Chisholm Jr. doubled and tripled while Josh Bell homered for the Marlins, who snapped a five-game losing skid.
Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
Wes Crosby, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a series victory. Bellinger led off that inning Sunday by dribbling a ball through the left side of the infield off Aroldis Chapman, scoring automatic runner Seiya Suzuki before getting caught in a rundown between first and second. Wisdom drove a two-out sinker, the seventh pitch of the at-bat, 412 feet into the center-field bushes.
Trevino hits 2 of Yankees' 5 homers, New York beats Rays 10-6 after nearly blowing 6-run lead
Mark Didtler, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
Jose Trevino hit two of New York's five homers, Luis Gil went six scoreless innings and the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 after almost blowing a six-run lead. Trevino hit a two-run shot in the third and a solo drive in a four-run eighth that put the Yankees ahead 10-5. Struggling Gleyber Torres hit his second homer of the season, a three-run shot earlier in the inning. Jose Siri keyed a five-run seventh that got the Rays within 6-5 with a one-out grand slam off reliever Caleb Ferguson. Jahmai Jones hit his first major league homer, and Aaron Judge connected on his 10th home run for the Yankees.
Fry and Giménez homer, Allen with 6 scoreless innings, Guardians beat White Sox 7-0
Matt Carlson, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
David Fry hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez lined a solo shot in Cleveland's three-run fourth inning, and the Guardians blanked the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak. Logan Allen tossed six scoreless innings to help Cleveland salvage the finale of a four-game series in Chicago and remain in first place in the AL Central. The left-hander allowed six hits, walked one and struck out three. Nick Sandlin, Hunter Gaddis and Sam Hentges followed with a scoreless inning each. Chicago's season-high four-game winning streak ended and the White Sox were shut out for the 10th time this season, most in the majors.
Diamondbacks avoid a sweep with a 9-2 victory on an unusually sloppy day for the Orioles
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Zac Gallen pitched six solid innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat an unusually sloppy Baltimore team 9-2 for their first victory at Camden Yards since 2007. The Orioles allowed three unearned runs, plus several others that were earned but at least somewhat related to defensive mistakes. Jake McCarthy homered for the Diamondbacks and Adley Rutschman went deep for Baltimore. Gallen took a no-hitter into the fifth and ultimately allowed two runs and four hits. The game was delayed 33 minutes in the top of the seventh by rain.
Justin Verlander dominates former team as Houston Astros rout Detroit Tigers 9-3
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3. Verlander pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out eight. He now has 3,365 career strikeouts, two behind former teammate and friendly rival Max Scherzer for 11th on the all-time list. Mauricio Dubón had four hits for Houston and Jake Meyers went 3 for 3 with three RBIs despite not entering the game until the seventh inning. Jack Flaherty took the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings.
Santana homers, Ober fans 10 as red-hot Twins beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 17th win in 20 games
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6 1/3 shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 17th time in 20 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1. The Twins have won six consecutive series for the first time since September 2010. Santana homered for the third straight game north of the U.S. border, extending Minnesota's streak of games in Toronto with at least one home run to 20. Twins outfielder Max Kepler added a two-run double, extending his career-best hitting streak to 14 games. Alek Manoah took the loss for the Blue Jays.
Ceddanne Rafaela gets 2-run double after Victor Robles' blunder as Red Sox beat Nats, 3-2
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Ceddanne Rafaela had a two-run double after Washington's center fielder Victor Robles dropped a routine fly for an error during Boston's three-run second inning, and the Red Sox held off the Nationals 3-2 on Sunday to take the series. Behind a good start from Brayan Bello (4-1) and scoreless work from four relievers, the Red Sox won for the second straight game after losing the opener Friday. Eddie Rosario homered for the second consecutive day for the Nationals, a two-run shot. Robles also had a base-running blunder that took them out a potential big inning and lined to left with two runners on to end the seventh.
Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness
Richard J. Marcus, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said sitting Ohtani would be a precautionary measure. Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the Padres on Saturday night. Roberts said Ohtani's back was feeling better and added that Ohtani did some activity on Sunday. He had said his concern was "minimal" after Saturday's game. The two-time AL MVP leads baseball with a 1.090 OPS and is hitting .352, which ranks only behind Cleveland's Steven Kwan at .353.
Pitcher Brayan Bello comes off IL to start against Nats; Josh Winckowski sent to Triple-A
The Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello was reinstated off the 15-day injured list Sunday to start against the Washington Nationals in the series finale. Bello (3-1, 3.04 ERA) hasn't started since April 19 because of back tightness. Manager Alex Cora said that Bello would be limited with a pitch count. To make room for him, the club sent righty Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester.
