When students from Whittier International Elementary walked out of their school for recess on Friday, they had no idea what awaited him.

The mid-90s heat is just a memory at this point, no more likely to reappear in CC Sabathia’s arsenal than the Core Four is to reassemble and lead the Yankees to another championship. Yet the big lefty is continuing to learn how he can win with an alternate approach.

Behind a strong 6 1/3-inning start from Patrick Corbin and RBI hits from seven players, the D-backs opened a six-game road trip by dropping the Cardinals, 11-7, at Busch Stadium on Friday.

The Reds’ bullpen squandered another early lead, leading to an 8-3 Mariners win at Great American Ball Park on Friday night.

A look at the best performances from top prospects Friday.

Lorenzo Cain hit a go-ahead RBI double in a three-run sixth as the Royals rallied for a 4-1 victory over the White Sox on Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field in the first meeting this season between the division rivals. The victory improved Kansas City to 22-7 over its last 29 games played on the South Side of Chicago.

Shin-Soo Choo was back in the Rangers’ lineup on Friday night after nearly six weeks on the disabled list due to a strained right calf, but his return lasted only two innings, as he the right fielder was replaced by Ryan Rua to start the third inning due to a tight left hamstring.

“Manincharge623” aka Mick Ciallela, is the new BTS leader with 39 after Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz both recorded hits on Friday.

Aaron Sanchez tossed seven strong innings and was backed by homers from Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Michael Saunders and Darwin Barney in a 9-3 win for the Blue Jays that handed the Twins their fifth straight loss on Friday night at Target Field.

Kevin Kiermaier broke a tie in the sixth inning with a bases-clearing triple, helping send the Rays to their fourth straight win, a 7-5 victory over the Tigers on Friday night at Comerica Park. The victory ended Detroit’s four-game winning streak.

In an unusual situation on Friday night, Indians outfielder Rajai Davis was hit by a pitch against the Red Sox, but he was charged with a strikeout.

Cameron Maybin’s three-hit effort in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Rays pushed him to 8-for-13 in his second stint with the Tigers, and he has four stolen bases in as many tries. Maybin’s bigger impact, though, might be in the dugout and clubhouse.

Francisco Lindor made his opinion on the matter heard. After pulling off a headfirst, rolling slide at the plate, the Indians’ dynamic shortstop sprung to his feet, thrust his arms out and shouted as he waited for home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild to make the call.

Colby Lewis fired seven scoreless innings and Prince Fielder provided the offense with a two-run double as the Rangers edged the Astros, 2-1, on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.

In 13 career starts when he’s not facing the Blue Jays, Twins right-hander Tyler Duffey has a 2.13 ERA.

Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis extended an unexpected power surge as they combined to record three home runs that backed Matt Wisler’s strong start and helped the Braves claim Friday night’s 7-1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Rockies right-hander Eddie Butler was pleased with the way he attacked the strike zone Friday night. It was one delivery that had nothing to do with the strike zone that left him with a 2-1 loss to the Pirates.