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5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chris Taylor proves to be a difference-maker for Angels in win over Mariners
Angels second baseman Chris Taylor throws to first base after forcing out a Seattle Mariners runner during the Angels' 5-4 win Friday night at Angel Stadium. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) Chris Taylor hadn't done much at the plate since the Angels signed him nearly two weeks ago. The 34-year-old veteran utilityman scuffled at the plate like he had when wearing Dodger blue — and joined the Angels at the front end of a five-game losing streak. Friday night at Angel Stadium, Taylor put together his best game so far — going two for three with a game-tying RBI double in his first multi-hit performance of the season (his first since Sept. 27). Advertisement Taylor also scored the decisive run in the fifth inning on a single from Nolan Schanuel to lift the Angels to a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. Read more: Angels can't complete sweep, Ceddanne Rafaela hits walk-off home run for Red Sox Even Taylor's one out was loud. In the bottom of the sixth, Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez robbed Taylor of a two-run home run to dead center field. In his first plate appearance in the third, Taylor scored on a single from Zach Neto to tie the score 1-1. The Angels put together one of their better performances at the plate. They combined for seven hits and struck out just seven times. With their third win in four games, the Angels (29-33) are three games back of second-place Seattle (32-30) and 5½ games behind AL West-leading Houston (35-28). Advertisement Catcher Travis d'Arnaud connected for a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his second of the season. Kyle Hendricks didn't have his best outing, giving up four runs on eight hits over six innings, but he did earn his 100th career win. Ryan Zeferjahn and Reid Detmers pitched a scoreless seventh and eighth, respectively, and closer Kenley Jansen tossed a scoreless ninth for his 13th save. Detmers hasn't given up a run — across eight appearances — since May 17. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Chris Taylor proves to be a difference-maker for Angels in win over Mariners
Chris Taylor hadn't done much at the plate since the Angels signed him nearly two weeks ago. The 34-year-old veteran utilityman scuffled at the plate like he had when wearing Dodger blue — and joined the Angels at the front end of a five-game losing streak. Friday night at Angel Stadium, Taylor put together his best game so far — going two for three with a game-tying RBI double in his first multi-hit performance of the season (his first since Sept. 27). Taylor also scored the decisive run in the fifth inning on a single from Nolan Schanuel to lift the Angels to a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners (32-30). Even Taylor's one out was loud. In the bottom of the sixth, Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez robbed Taylor of a two-run home run to dead center field. In his first plate appearance in the third, Taylor scored on a single from Zach Neto to tie the score 1-1. The Angels put together one of their better performances at the plate. They combined for seven hits and struck out just seven times. With their third win in four games, the Angels are three games back of second-place Seattle and 5½ games behind AL West-leading Houston. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud connected for a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his second of the season. Kyle Hendricks didn't have his best outing, giving up four runs on eight hits over six innings, but he did earn his 100th career win. Ryan Zeferjahn and Reid Detmers pitched a scoreless seventh and eighth, respectively, and closer Kenley Jansen tossed a scoreless ninth for his 13th save. Detmers hasn't given up a run — across eight appearances — since May 17.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Will Jacob deGrom play tonight against Tampa Bay Rays? Latest update on Texas Rangers star's injury report (June 5, 2025)
Tonight at 7:35 pm ET, the Texas Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Rays and many are curious about whether Jacob deGrom will be pitching. Even though he has battled with injuries, the star pitcher is showing improvement and could soon make a big difference. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Recent news gives fans hope he might take the mound in this important game. Jacob deGrom's potential return to the mound tonight Jacob deGrom, the Rangers' star player, might play tonight against the Rays, according to the latest team updates. He had elbow surgery in 2023 and missed a lot of time, but came back strong last year. In 3 games, he had a 1.69 ERA and 14 K's in 10.2 IP. His fastball was clocked at 97.3 mph so he's still got it. On June 1, he had a scare in a game against the Cardinals and threw 6 balls in his first 7 pitches. Trainers checked on him, but he stayed in and pitched six innings, allowing just one run. Manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom can handle small issues and still perform well. The Rangers are being careful with him, watching his pitch count to keep him healthy. If he pitches tonight, he could make a big difference for the team. Also Read: Rangers' pitching strategy and team dynamics They're 4 games behind the AL West-leading Mariners at 29-31. DeGrom's ability to keep runners off base with a 0.98 WHIP is tremendous. But other pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi are dealing with injuries, so deGrom is even more critical. The team is focusing on keeping him healthy by limiting tough innings, not just total pitches. Bochy said deGrom's experience makes him special, even as a fifth starter. Tonight, he'll face Taj Bradley, who has a 3.00 ERA, so the Rangers' bats need to help out. The team hopes deGrom can lead them to a win and keep their playoff dreams alive. Fans are excited to see if the two-time Cy Young winner can shine again and push the Rangers closer to the postseason. As the game approaches, all eyes are on deGrom. His health and performance could shape the Rangers' season. Fans are rooting for him to stay strong and lead the team to a victory tonight.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Altuve's 2 homers and Peña's milestone triple propel Astros past Mariners 9-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered twice and drove in a season-high four runs and Jeremy Peña tripled for his 500th career hit to help the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. It was tied with two outs in the fourth when Jake Meyers singled off George Kirby (0-1) before Cam Smith walked. Mauricio Dubón's single on a grounder to right field scored Meyers to put Houston on top 3-2. Peña then sent two more home with his triple off the wall in left-center to make it 5-2 and chase Kirby. Altuve's solo shot came with no outs in the fifth to push the lead to 6-2. He connected again with one on and two outs in the sixth to make it 8-2 and give him his 12th career multihomer game. Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. allowed five hits and two runs with a season-high eight strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in his longest start this season. Shawn Dubin (1-0) got the last two outs of the fifth for the win. Kirby allowed six hits and five runs with four strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings in his season debut after sitting out with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Seattle played without Julio Rodríguez after the center fielder was scratched from the lineup about 30 minutes before the first pitch. The team didn't give a reason for him being taken out of the lineup, but said there would be an update after the game. Dylan Moore homered and Rowdy Tellez had two hits and an RBI on a night the AL West-leading Mariners went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. Tellez gave the Mariners an early lead with an RBI single with two outs in the first. Seattle made it 2-0 when Moore homered to open the second inning. Altuve hit a sacrifice fly to tie it in Houston's two-run second. Key moment Peña's triple in the fourth padded the Astros' lead and ended Kirby's night. Key stat Peña is the fifth player in franchise history to reach 500 hits while playing shortstop, joining Roger Metzger (839), Carlos Correa (778), Craig Reynolds (767) and Adam Everett (530). Up next Houston RHP Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.85 ERA) opposes RHP Emerson Hancock (1-2, 6.21) when the series continues Friday night. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Altuve's 2 homers and Peña's milestone triple propel Astros past Mariners 9-2
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered twice and drove in a season-high four runs and Jeremy Pena tripled for his 500th career hit to help the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. It was tied with two outs in the fourth when Jake Meyers singled off George Kirby (0-1) before Cam Smith walked. Mauricio Dubón's single on a grounder to right field scored Meyers to put Houston on top 3-2. Peña then sent two more home with his triple off the wall in left-center to make it 5-2 and chase Kirby. Altuve's solo shot came with no outs in the fifth to push the lead to 6-2. He connected again with one on and two outs in the sixth to make it 8-2 and give him his 12th career multihomer game. Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. allowed five hits and two runs with a season-high eight strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in his longest start this season. Shawn Dubin (1-0) got the last two outs of the fifth for the win. Kirby allowed six hits and five runs with four strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings in his season debut after sitting out with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Seattle played without Julio Rodriguez after the center fielder was scratched from the lineup about 30 minutes before the first pitch. The team didn't give a reason for him being taken out of the lineup, but said there would be an update after the game. Dylan Moore homered and Rowdy Tellez had two hits and an RBI on a night the AL West-leading Mariners went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. Tellez gave the Mariners an early lead with an RBI single with two outs in the first. Seattle made it 2-0 when Moore homered to open the second inning. Altuve hit a sacrifice fly to tie it in Houston's two-run second. Key moment Peña's triple in the fourth padded the Astros' lead and ended Kirby's night. Key stat Peña is the fifth player in franchise history to reach 500 hits while playing shortstop, joining Roger Metzger (839), Carlos Correa (778), Craig Reynolds (767) and Adam Everett (530). Up next Houston RHP Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.85 ERA) opposes RHP Emerson Hancock (1-2, 6.21) when the series continues Friday night. ___ AP MLB: recommended
