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Blue Jays beating up on Rangers, go for series sweep
(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images) The Toronto Blue Jays will be going for their 10th series sweep of the season Sunday afternoon against the visiting Texas Rangers. Toronto trounced Texas 14-2 on Saturday to clinch the three-game series. Texas has dropped four straight, including a 6-5 loss Friday when Toronto rallied for four runs in the eighth inning. 'I don't know if there's any way to fully comprehend it,' said Rangers first baseman Jake Burger, who had three hits, a walk and two RBIs on Saturday. 'We believe in this roster, this clubhouse. It is tough to come in here in a big series, lose a heartbreaker last night and then lose big. It's tough to put into words.' The Saturday game became farcical when Rowdy Tellez, a former Blue Jay and usually a first baseman, pitched the seventh and eighth innings for Texas. He allowed three runs on Davis Schneider's home run. Catcher Tyler Heineman pitched the ninth for Toronto and yielded a run. Texas is scheduled to start right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (10-3. 1.71 ERA) in an attempt to salvage the series finale. Eovaldi has had problems with Toronto, going 1-3 with a 5.62 ERA in 15 career games (14 starts). His start against Toronto on May 27, a 2-0 Texas win, ended after two innings because of elbow inflammation that put him on the injured list. Toronto is slated to counter with right-hander Jose Berrios (9-4, 3.74), who is 3-1 with a 5.61 in 33 2/3 innings over seven career starts against Texas. The Rangers will need an improved outing from Eovaldi after he allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings on Monday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rangers overcame a five-run disadvantage to win 7-6 in 10 innings, their only win over their past nine games. 'We won and that's all that matters,' Eovaldi said after the game. He was inconsistent with his splitter and the location of his fastball against Arizona and worked to improve that for Sunday. 'I'll work on the side to go and figure out everything that I need to work on,' he said. 'But regardless of how well I do out there, it's about us, about the team winning games, especially with where we are at this point of the season.' Toronto had power from an unexpected source on Saturday. Outfielder Myles Straw had the first two-homer game of his career with a career-best five RBIs and his fourth career four-hit game. 'When you're starting the day, you don't really think about Myles going deep twice,' Toronto manager John Schneider said. It was a good day for Toronto's outfield. Daulton Varsho and Schneider each had three hits, a walk, and a homer. According to OptaSTATS, it was the first time in the modern era that a team's starting outfielders each reached base at least four times and homered at least once in the same game. Toronto also welcomed back George Springer from the injured list because of a concussion. He batted leadoff for the first time this season and was 1-for-4 with a hit by pitch as designated hitter. Outfielder Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to make roster space for Springer. Loperfido figures to be recalled in September when rosters expand. 'I think at this point, there is not really one person deserving of being optioned to the minors or sent down,' Schneider said. Texas played without second baseman Marcus Semien, whose wrist was swollen after being hit by a pitch on Friday. X-rays were negative.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
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Red Sox make baffling MLB history in Phillies win
The post Red Sox make baffling MLB history in Phillies win appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox made improbable MLB history Wednesday night in their thrilling 9-8 extra-innings comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies, defying nearly every statistical expectation along the way. Despite striking out 17 times, allowing five home runs, and falling behind 5-0 early, Boston fought back to avoid getting swept after losing the first and second games of the three-game set with Philly. OptaSTATS took to their official X (formerly known as Twitter page) and noted the history made in the resilient win by the Red Sox. That historic data point quickly went viral, amplifying what already felt like a dramatic momentum-shifter for a team sitting squarely in the AL Wild Card race. The Phillies, on the other hand, became the first team in MLB history to strike out 15 or more batters, hit five or more home runs, and lead by five or more—and still lose the game. The game began in disaster for Boston. Philadelphia crushed two home runs in the first inning—courtesy of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper—and built a 5-0 lead through four innings against Red Sox starter Brayan Bello. At that point, the narrative appeared to mirror the rest of Boston's recent slump, having dropped four of their last five with just four total runs scored. But the club flipped the script in the fifth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Romy Gonzalez launched a stunning grand slam to cap a six-run rally. It was one of just seven total hits Boston managed all night, but they made every one count. The Phillies tied the game at 6-6 in the eighth inning, but Carlos Narvaez came through in the 11th with a clutch two-run homer that gave the Red Sox just enough to hold on for a dramatic 9-8 win on the road at Citizens Bank Park. It wasn't just a gritty win—it was historic. The combination of strikeouts, long balls allowed, and a big deficit overcome had never been done in the history of baseball. The win halted a potential sweep and improved Boston's record to 55-49, keeping them third in the competitive AL East and firmly in Wild Card contention. With the trade deadline approaching, games like this could sway Boston's front office to buy rather than sell—especially with players like Gonzalez and Narvaez stepping up in big moments. Coming off a series that already featured rare moments—including the Phillies' Game 1 win thanks to catcher's interference—this finale gave Boston the last laugh. The post reframed what could've been forgotten as a sloppy win into something that will forever go down into MLB history. In doing so, it reminded fans that baseball remains a game where the improbable happens—and in the Red Sox's case, magic just might be brewing again. Related: Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer gives initial update on concerning wrist injury Related: Red Sox turn clocks back on Phillies with improbable comeback
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski breaks 125-year-old record with six perfect innings against Minnesota Twins
Before Jacob Misiorowski, no starter in the modern era had ever given up no hits in each of their first 11 innings in the majors. - Jesse Johnson/Imagn Images/Reuters Connect Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski threw six perfect innings against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, becoming the first starter in 125 years to record 11 hitless frames to begin his MLB career. On just his second career start, the 23-year-old gave up nothing until the seventh inning when he conceded a walk to Byron Buxton before Matt Wallner hit a home run to right field. That ended Misiorowski's streak of no-hit innings at 11, more than any other starter has managed to begin their career since baseball's modern era began in 1900. Advertisement The 6-foot-7-inch right-hander then left the game to a standing ovation with the score at 8-2. The Brewers went on to win 17-6. 'I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along,' said Misiorowski afterward. Having thrown five no-hit innings in his first start against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 12 before leaving the game with cramping in his right leg, the Brewers No. 4 prospect is now also the only major-league pitcher in the modern era to have more wins (two) than hits allowed (one) after two starts, according to OptaSTATS. 'I think honestly I felt calmer and ready to go, compared to the first one,' Misiorowski said on Friday. 'Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one so it's good to finally feel the feet under you.' Jacob Misiorowski threw all eight of the fastest pitches at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine workout. -The 23-year-old struck out six on Friday, with his fastball reaching 102.1 mph (164.3 kph). In total, 12 of his pitches clocked in at 101 mph (163kph) or faster, meaning Hunter Greene and Jordan Hicks are the only starters since tracking began in 2008 to have thrown more at that speed in a single game, per MLB. Advertisement But Misiorowski did not rely on velocity alone, mixing in a curveball, a changeup and a nasty slider which left Willi Castro on the ground after he struck out in the first inning. 'I think he stepped up even better than he was the first day,' said Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy. 'I think he was more in command.' After a slow start which saw them pick up one run in the first five innings, the Brewers broke it open in the sixth thanks to the first of a career-best eight RBIs for Christian Yelich. Milwaukee scored five, four and five in the final three innings to ensure a blowout scoreline. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
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21-06-2025
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Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski breaks 125-year-old record with six perfect innings against Minnesota Twins
Before Jacob Misiorowski, no starter in the modern era had ever given up no hits in each of their first 11 innings in the majors. - Jesse Johnson/Imagn Images/Reuters Connect Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski threw six perfect innings against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, becoming the first starter in 125 years to record 11 hitless frames to begin his MLB career. On just his second career start, the 23-year-old gave up nothing until the seventh inning when he conceded a walk to Byron Buxton before Matt Wallner hit a home run to right field. That ended Misiorowski's streak of no-hit innings at 11, more than any other starter has managed to begin their career since baseball's modern era began in 1900. Advertisement The 6-foot-7-inch right-hander then left the game to a standing ovation with the score at 8-2. The Brewers went on to win 17-6. 'I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along,' said Misiorowski afterward. Having thrown five no-hit innings in his first start against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 12 before leaving the game with cramping in his right leg, the Brewers No. 4 prospect is now also the only major-league pitcher in the modern era to have more wins (two) than hits allowed (one) after two starts, according to OptaSTATS. 'I think honestly I felt calmer and ready to go, compared to the first one,' Misiorowski said on Friday. 'Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one so it's good to finally feel the feet under you.' Jacob Misiorowski threw all eight of the fastest pitches at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine workout. -The 23-year-old struck out six on Friday, with his fastball reaching 102.1 mph (164.3 kph). In total, 12 of his pitches clocked in at 101 mph (163kph) or faster, meaning Hunter Greene and Jordan Hicks are the only starters since tracking began in 2008 to have thrown more at that speed in a single game, per MLB. Advertisement But Misiorowski did not rely on velocity alone, mixing in a curveball, a changeup and a nasty slider which left Willi Castro on the ground after he struck out in the first inning. 'I think he stepped up even better than he was the first day,' said Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy. 'I think he was more in command.' After a slow start which saw them pick up one run in the first five innings, the Brewers broke it open in the sixth thanks to the first of a career-best eight RBIs for Christian Yelich. Milwaukee scored five, four and five in the final three innings to ensure a blowout scoreline. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
CNN
21-06-2025
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Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski breaks 125-year-old record with six perfect innings against Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski threw six perfect innings against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, becoming the first starter in 125 years to record 11 hitless frames to begin his MLB career. On just his second career start, the 23-year-old gave up nothing until the seventh inning when he conceded a walk to Byron Buxton before Matt Wallner hit a home run to right field. That ended Misiorowski's streak of no-hit innings at 11, more than any other starter has managed to begin their career since baseball's modern era began in 1900. The 6-foot-7-inch right-hander then left the game to a standing ovation with the score at 8-2. The Brewers went on to win 17-6. 'I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along,' said Misiorowski afterward. Having thrown five no-hit innings in his first start against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 12 before leaving the game with cramping in his right leg, the Brewers No. 4 prospect is now also the only major-league pitcher in the modern era to have more wins (two) than hits allowed (one) after two starts, according to OptaSTATS. 'I think honestly I felt calmer and ready to go, compared to the first one,' Misiorowski said on Friday. 'Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one so it's good to finally feel the feet under you.' The 23-year-old struck out six on Friday, with his fastball reaching 102.1 mph (164.3 kph). In total, 12 of his pitches clocked in at 101 mph (163kph) or faster, meaning Hunter Greene and Jordan Hicks are the only starters since tracking began in 2008 to have thrown more at that speed in a single game, per MLB. But Misiorowski did not rely on velocity alone, mixing in a curveball, a changeup and a nasty slider which left Willi Castro on the ground after he struck out in the first inning. 'I think he stepped up even better than he was the first day,' said Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy. 'I think he was more in command.' After a slow start which saw them pick up one run in the first five innings, the Brewers broke it open in the sixth thanks to the first of a career-best eight RBIs for Christian Yelich. Milwaukee scored five, four and five in the final three innings to ensure a blowout scoreline.
