Even with Clayton Kershaw not pitching like an MVP, the Dodgers continue to win. They won on Mother’s Day, 9-5, even though Kershaw couldn’t protect a two-run lead for the second consecutive start.
Felix moves to 6-0; Mariners finish sweep of A’s
Mariners ace Felix Hernandez became the first American League pitcher to six wins this season, after allowing two runs in seven innings in a 4-3, series-sweeping victory over the division-rival A’s at Safeco Field on Sunday afternoon.
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Cubs surprised by interference call in 10th
David Ross was surprised that he was called for interference on a hard slide into second base that resulted in an inning-ending double play in the 10th inning of the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.
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Ramos caps Nats’ rally in 8th to edge Braves
The Nationals scored twice in the bottom of the eighth — taking the lead on Wilson Ramos’ RBI double — to rally for a 5-4 victory in Sunday’s series finale against the Braves.
Richards worried about wins, not no-hitters
Garrett Richards was eight outs from a no-hitter against the Astros on Sunday, but the Angels right-hander said he wasn’t thinking about one. Winning the game was more important to him.
Beckham hits game-winning single with pink bat
Gordon Beckham used a bat to face five fastballs of 100 mph or greater from Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning with runners on first and second and two outs. That fifth fastball, at 100 mph, was lined into center for the game-winning hit.
Felix notches 2,000th career strikeout
Felix Hernandez recorded his 2,000 career strikeout Sunday afternoon in the fifth inning after fanning Oakland’s Sam Fuld looking.
Colon reels in 6th win as Mets roll in Philly
Bartolo Colon pitched six-plus innings in the Mets’ 7-4 victory over the Phillies to become the Majors’ first six-game winner this season. Chad Billingsley homered off Colon but struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in five-plus innings in his second start of 2015.
Moustakas expected back for Texas series
Royals manager Ned Yost said third baseman Mike Moustakas will probably rejoin the team in Texas on Monday. Moustakas was placed on the bereavement list Friday after the Royals arrived in Detroit.
Maldonado homers, hits walk-off in front of mom
Martin Maldonado, the middle of Jeanette Valdes’ three children, homered and hit a walk-off single with his mom in attendance on Mother’s Day to lead the Brewers to victory.
Price’s next start pushed back two days
David Price will get two extra days before his next start. The Tigers ace will take the mound Saturday at St. Louis, giving him seven days of rest after he suffered a mild right hamstring strain Friday night against the Royals.
Kang lifts Bucs to Mother’s Day win over Cards
Jung Ho Kang, who earlier hit his first home run at PNC Park, singled to break a tie in the seventh inning Sunday, sending the Pirates to a 4-3 victory over St. Louis and the Cardinals to their first series loss of the season.
Statcast breaks down Revere’s diving catch
Phillies outfielder Ben Revere relied almost entirely on his pure speed to make a spectacular diving catch that turned into an inning-ending double play in the eighth inning of Sunday’s 7-4 loss to the Mets.
Pin-K-eda: Yankees’ ace heats up with 16 K’s
Michael Pineda’s 16 strikeouts in seven innings of Sunday’s 6-2 Yankees win over the Orioles equaled the most by a Yankees right-hander, and were two shy of tying Ron Guidry’s club record.
With mom at game, Napoli belts big homer
Mike Napoli helped the Red Sox break out of a collective offensive slump in a big way and at the same time delivered his mom a perfect Mother’s Day gift as Boston snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday.