The Rockies offense was in full force on Sunday, providing left-hander Chris Rusin with plenty of support in a 10-4 series-clinching victory over Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.
Late homers lead Astros past Mariners
Colby Rasmus clubbed a two-out, two-run home run in the seventh inning off reliever Tom Wilhelmsen and George Springer homered in the ninth to help the Astros win for the sixth time in eight games, 6-2, over the Mariners on Sunday afternoon at Safeco Field.
Freeman set to have MRI on sore right wrist
Freddie Freeman knew there was a chance he would miss the entirety of this weekend’s three-game series against the Mets. But the Braves first baseman did not anticipate that his right wrist would continue to bother him as long as it has.
CarGo optimistic he’ll play Tuesday
Carlos Gonzalez is optimistic the mild hand sprain that forced him to leave Sunday’s game will not keep him out of the lineup when the Rockies return to action Tuesday.
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Teheran outduels Harvey as Braves sweep Mets
Julio Teheran prevented Matt Harvey from receiving the offensive support he needed to back up his strong effort. Pedro Ciriaco then soured Harvey’s performance by delivering a two-out, seventh-inning RBI single that accounted for the only run in the 1-0 win the Braves claimed over the Mets on Sunday afternoon at Turner Field.
Kazmir finally defeats nemesis Angels
Scott Kazmir has routinely been blasted by the Angels in recent years, so perhaps it was no coincidence he has routinely been skipped against them this season.
Beckham delivers walk-off HR to top Rangers
Gordon Beckham delivered on a walk-off home run to left field in the 11th inning in the White Sox 3-2 win Sunday afternoon as his bullpen outlasted the Rangers’ on Sunday afternoon.
End it like Beckham! Walk-off star for Mom, Pop
Gordon Beckham’s first career walk-off hit was a single on Mother’s Day this year. And on Father’s Day, he added another walk-off winner, this one a home run in the 11th inning for a 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Maddon: Rizzo’s ‘got to be’ an NL All-Star
Arizona’s Paul Goldschmidt may have more home runs and RBIs, and the Dodgers’ Adrian Gonzalez has a ton of fan support, but manager Joe Maddon would pick the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo as the National League’s top first baseman for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game.
A year later, Gwynn honors dad with walk-off
Tony Gwynn Jr. authored a special moment on Sunday. On his first Father’s Day after the death of his dad, Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, the outfielder smacked a walk-off single to lift the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs to a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Bisons.
Papi passes Musial, Stargell on HR list
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hit his 10th home run of the season and 476th of his career in Sunday’s 13-2 win over the Royals, passing Hall of Famers Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 29th place on the all-time list.
Indians relish first walk-off win of 2015
Roberto Perez stood on third base, hoping the ball would be hit anywhere but to center field. With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth, he represented the eventual winning run that would give the Indians a 1-0 victory. Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier’s robust right arm represented what could stop Perez from reaching home safely.
Gio caps Nats’ stellar weekend of pitching
Gio Gonzalez was not thrilled about having to follow Max Scherzer’s no-hitter in Sunday’s finale vs. the Pirates.
J.D. Martinez hits 3 homers, drives in 6
The Tigers’ offense was out in force on Sunday afternoon in the Bronx, with J.D. Martinez’s monster day leading Detroit’s attack against the Yankees.
Frazier, Bruce power Reds to victory
Jay Bruce and Todd Frazier each provided a power boost to help lead the Reds to victory over the Marlins on Sunday, 5-2, and win the three-game series.
Harper’s HR spurs Nats-record 9-run 1st
Twelve batters, eight hits, nine runs — and that was just the first inning. The Nationals’ bats exploded out of the gates Sunday against the Pirates, setting a new club record for runs scored in the first inning and tying its record for runs scored in any inning.