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Tigers aim to avoid series sweep against the Pirates
Tigers aim to avoid series sweep against the Pirates

Winnipeg Free Press

time6 hours ago

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  • Winnipeg Free Press

Tigers aim to avoid series sweep against the Pirates

Detroit Tigers (60-42, first in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (41-61, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Troy Melton (0-0); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -155, Pirates +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers. Pittsburgh is 28-24 at home and 41-61 overall. The Pirates are 14-43 in games when they have allowed a home run. Detroit has a 60-42 record overall and a 28-24 record on the road. The Tigers have the sixth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .322. The teams meet Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Pirates lead the season series 3-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has 14 doubles, two triples and 16 home runs while hitting .215 for the Pirates. Tommy Pham is 14 for 38 with four doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 47 extra base hits (21 doubles, a triple and 25 home runs). Jake Rogers is 1 for 14 with a home run and three RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 3-7, .243 batting average, 5.64 ERA, outscored by 24 runs Tigers: 2-8, .210 batting average, 6.17 ERA, outscored by 33 runs INJURIES: Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Borucki: 15-Day IL (back), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow) Tigers: Sean Guenther: 60-Day IL (hip), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 15-Day IL (neck), Kerry Carpenter: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.
Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Fox Sports

time11 hours ago

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  • Fox Sports

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill's return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly had RBIs. Boyd (11-3) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked one in winning his fifth straight start. The left-hander retired the first eight Royals batters and didn't allow a hit until Nick Loftin led off the fifth with a line single. Caleb Thielbar followed with a perfect eighth and Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to complete a six-hitter. Hill (0-1) became the oldest active player in baseball after the Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. He allowed three runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. The left-hander threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one. It was the debut of Hill's 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City. The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jackson's record. Hill and the Royals fell behind 2-0 in the second when the Royals committed two errors, botching potential double plays. Crow-Armstrong doubled in a run off Hill in the fifth. The Cubs put the game away with three runs in the seventh off Jonathan Bowlan. , Key moment After Loftin singled in the fifth, the Royals loaded the bases with one out on Freddy Fermin's bloop and John Rave's bunt single. Swanson snared Kyle Isbel's broken-bat liner at shortstop, then dived to tag out Fermin before he could get back to second for an inning-ending double play. Key stat The Cubs stole six bases in the game, including four off Hill. That included a double-steal by Justin Turner and Shaw in the second, Chicago scored its final run with on double-steal with Kyle Tucker stealing home and Suzuzki second base in the seventh. Up next Royals RHP Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.94 ERA) will start on Wednesday. The Cubs had not announced a starter. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 2

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.
Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

San Francisco Chronicle​

time11 hours ago

  • Sport
  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill's return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly had RBIs. Boyd (11-3) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked one in winning his fifth straight start. The left-hander retired the first eight Royals batters and didn't allow a hit until Nick Loftin led off the fifth with a line single. Caleb Thielbar followed with a perfect eighth and Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to complete a six-hitter. Hill (0-1) became the oldest active player in baseball after the Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. He allowed three runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. The left-hander threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one. It was the debut of Hill's 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City. The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jackson's record. Hill and the Royals fell behind 2-0 in the second when the Royals committed two errors, botching potential double plays. Crow-Armstrong doubled in a run off Hill in the fifth. Key moment After Loftin singled in the fifth, the Royals loaded the bases with one out on Freddy Fermin's bloop and John Rave's bunt single. Swanson snared Kyle Isbel's broken-bat liner at shortstop, then dived to tag out Fermin before he could get back to second for an inning-ending double play. Key stat The Cubs stole six bases in the game, including four off Hill. That included a double-steal by Justin Turner and Shaw in the second, Chicago scored its final run with on double-steal with Kyle Tucker stealing home and Suzuzki second base in the seventh. ___

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.
Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Winnipeg Free Press

time11 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Winnipeg Free Press

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill's return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly had RBIs. Boyd (11-3) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked one in winning his fifth straight start. The left-hander retired the first eight Royals batters and didn't allow a hit until Nick Loftin led off the fifth with a line single. Caleb Thielbar followed with a perfect eighth and Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to complete a six-hitter. Hill (0-1) became the oldest active player in baseball after the Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. He allowed three runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. The left-hander threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one. It was the debut of Hill's 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City. The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jackson's record. Hill and the Royals fell behind 2-0 in the second when the Royals committed two errors, botching potential double plays. Crow-Armstrong doubled in a run off Hill in the fifth. The Cubs put the game away with three runs in the seventh off Jonathan Bowlan. , Key moment After Loftin singled in the fifth, the Royals loaded the bases with one out on Freddy Fermin's bloop and John Rave's bunt single. Swanson snared Kyle Isbel's broken-bat liner at shortstop, then dived to tag out Fermin before he could get back to second for an inning-ending double play. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Cubs stole six bases in the game, including four off Hill. That included a double-steal by Justin Turner and Shaw in the second, Chicago scored its final run with on double-steal with Kyle Tucker stealing home and Suzuzki second base in the seventh. Up next Royals RHP Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.94 ERA) will start on Wednesday. The Cubs had not announced a starter. ___ AP MLB:

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.
Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Hamilton Spectator

time11 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Hamilton Spectator

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill's return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly had RBIs. Boyd (11-3) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked one in winning his fifth straight start. The left-hander retired the first eight Royals batters and didn't allow a hit until Nick Loftin led off the fifth with a line single. Caleb Thielbar followed with a perfect eighth and Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to complete a six-hitter. Hill (0-1) became the oldest active player in baseball after the Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. He allowed three runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. The left-hander threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one. It was the debut of Hill's 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City. The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jackson's record. Hill and the Royals fell behind 2-0 in the second when the Royals committed two errors, botching potential double plays. Crow-Armstrong doubled in a run off Hill in the fifth. The Cubs put the game away with three runs in the seventh off Jonathan Bowlan. , Key moment After Loftin singled in the fifth, the Royals loaded the bases with one out on Freddy Fermin's bloop and John Rave's bunt single. Swanson snared Kyle Isbel's broken-bat liner at shortstop, then dived to tag out Fermin before he could get back to second for an inning-ending double play. Key stat The Cubs stole six bases in the game, including four off Hill. That included a double-steal by Justin Turner and Shaw in the second, Chicago scored its final run with on double-steal with Kyle Tucker stealing home and Suzuzki second base in the seventh. Up next Royals RHP Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.94 ERA) will start on Wednesday. The Cubs had not announced a starter. ___ AP MLB:

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