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Yankees' rookie Jorbit Vivas hits first MLB home run, and it proves to be a game-winner
NEW YORK - A baseball that flew an estimated 360 feet in the Bronx will soon travel to Venezuela. "First thing I did was call my mom,'' said Yankees rookie Jorbit Vivas, after his first big-league home run was the difference in a 1-0 win against the Texas Rangers at windy, raw Yankee Stadium. Advertisement Back home in Puerto Cabello, Vivas' family has followed each of his 17 big-league games. 'They've been there for me since I was a little kid,'' he said through an interpreter. So, at some point, 'I'll take it back home to Venezuela, give it to my family,'' Vivas said of the prized baseball retrieved by Stadium security. On an overcast and unseasonably cool Thursday afternoon, Vivas jumped on Nathan Eovaldi's first-pitch fastball leading off the fifth inning and launched it into the lower right field stands. That helped the first-place Yankees (30-19) complete a 5-1 home stand, sweeping the Rangers (25-26) in a three-game set for the first time since 2021. Yankees' Jorbit Vivas gains playing time May 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas (90) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Eovaldi was locked in a pitchers' duel with Yankee lefty Carlos Rodon when Vivas connected. Advertisement "My first at-bat (resulting in catcher's interference) he threw me a couple fastballs, and I was looking for something high in the zone, ready to hit,'' said Vivas, batting .319 with two homers in 26 games at Triple-A on May 2, when the Yankees summoned him from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. As the ball sailed over the right field wall, "so many things are going through my head in that moment,'' said Vivas. "My first one, finally. Very excited and happy about it.'' The lefty-hitting Vivas drew Thursday's start at second base, with veteran DJ LeMahieu getting a rest from the starting lineup ahead of a three-city Western road trip that begins Friday night at Colorado. LeMahieu wound up pinch-hitting for Vivas in the seventh inning, against a lefty reliever. Advertisement Yet, Vivas is expected to see increased starting time, along with Oswald Peraza, with Oswaldo Cabrera likely out for the season due to a left ankle fracture suffered last week at Seattle. "It's special. You're helping your team win,'' said Vivas, just the fourth Yankee to help them to a 1-0 victory via home run in the last 15 seasons. "And from day one, that's' what I'm trying to do here – find a way to help this team win any way possible.'' Watch Jorbit Vivas' first career home run Yankees' efficient pitching starts with Carlos Rodon May 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) with catcher J.C. Escarra (25)after the top of the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Boosted at times by solid defense by Peraza at third base and Cody Bellinger in right field, Rodon lowered his seasonal ERA to 2.88 with six scoreless innings, yielding just two hits and two walks, with eight strikeouts. Advertisement "It's been a lot of really good,'' manager Aaron Boone said of Rodon, now 5-0 with a 1.48 ERA over his last seven starts, posting a 1.48 ERA. In fact, Yankees starters in this Gerrit Cole-less season (elbow surgery), and with Luis Gil (lat strain) sidelined probably until July, have posted a stellar 2.68 ERA in 34 starts since April 14. "Efficient, just getting ahead of guys,'' said Rodon, whose fastball-slider combo was especially effective. And he was even tougher when Escarra began calling for more curveballs and sliders later on. "Now, he has four pitches he can use at any time,'' said Escarra, the 30-year-old rookie who played another unsung role for a club that has won 11 of its last 14 games. Advertisement Eovaldi also exited after six innings, and both bullpens fought to a draw as the Yankees (30-19) received a scoreless inning apiece from Mark Leiter Jr., Devin Williams and Luke Weaver (seventh save). Luke Weaver works a third straight game May 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver (30) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Due to his low pitch counts, Luke Weaver got the ninth inning call for a third straight day – a rarity for Boone's bullpen. 'Being efficient sometimes is really good. It allows you to be available,'' said Weaver, emerging with two saves and a win against Texas. Tuesday's save was a one-batter, two-pitch effort. Weaver followed another sharp eighth inning from Devin Williams, with two groundouts and a strikeout against Texas' top of the order. Advertisement Removed from the closer's role in late April, Williams has rediscovered his signature 'Airbender' changeup and hasn't yielded a run in his last seven outings, and 10 of his last 11. All told, Weaver threw just 18 pitches during the Texas sweep, as many pitches as Mark Leiter Jr. did in escaping his own seventh-inning jam Thursday. 'I didn't throw a lot of pitches, so I didn't really have an excuse,'' said Weaver, who also referenced Fernando Cruz (shoulder) going to the injured list Thursday. 'This is a collective effort (and we) want to make sure we pick each other up.'' This article originally appeared on Yankees' rookie Jorbit Vivas hits his first MLB home run Thursday
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Josh Bell hits 3-run homer, Nationals knock off Diamondbacks 9-7 in series opener
Washington Nationals' Josh Bell, right, smiles as he celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe (33) during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, second from left, is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams, right, as home plate umpire Lance Barksdale and Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith (26) look on during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly tosses the rosin bag after giving up a triple to Washington Nationals' José Tena during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin gets a news baseball during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals' José Tena (8) slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez waits for a possible throw during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals' José Tena (8) slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez waits for a possible throw during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals' Josh Bell, right, smiles as he celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe (33) during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, second from left, is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams, right, as home plate umpire Lance Barksdale and Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith (26) look on during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly tosses the rosin bag after giving up a triple to Washington Nationals' José Tena during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin gets a news baseball during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Washington Nationals' José Tena (8) slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez waits for a possible throw during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Robert Hassell III had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Friday night. Hassell hit a two-run single in the first inning and a run-scoring single in the seventh that put Washington up 9-6. James Wood hit a solo homer and Kyle Finnegan gave up a run on Geraldo Perdomo's groundout before closing out the ninth for his 16th save in 19 chances. Advertisement Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run single after Juan Morillo (0-1) walked the bases loaded in the sixth. Washington starter Jake Irvin (5-1) allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings. Perdomo and Pavin Smith had two RBIs for Arizona, which has lost eight of nine. The Diamondbacks have been plagued by pitching blowups and fielding miscues during their recent slide. A mistake cost them early against Washington. Merrill Kelly appeared to be out of the first inning by inducing a two-out ground ball, but second baseman Ketel Marte dropped the toss from Perdomo at shortstop. Hassell followed with a two-run double and Kelly ended up throwing 17 extra pitches in the inning. Advertisement Arizona answered with four runs in the bottom half against Irvin on three singles and a groundout. Homers hurt Kelly in the third. Wood led off with his 16th and Bell followed with a towering three-run shot to put the Nationals up 6-4. Kelly allowed six hits — four earned — on six hits and struck out six in five innings. Key moment Lowe's two-run single in the sixth broke a 6-all tie. Key stat Wood has an RBI in six straight games. Up next Washington RHP Michael Soroka (1-3, 5.61 ERA) faces Arizona RHP Brandon Pfaadt (7-3, 3.90) Saturday in the second game of the series. ___ AP MLB:
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Dingler, Greene and Torkelson homer as Tigers beat Royals 7-5 for their fifth straight win
Fans watch a solo home run ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Fans watch a solo home run ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dillon Dingler had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers, who won for the 20th time in 28 games and improved the best record in the majors to 38-20. Advertisement Brant Hurter (2-0) was the winning pitcher. Will Vest earned his eighth save. Neither starter made it out of the fourth inning. Seth Lugo (3-5) allowed four runs on five hits, including two homers) in 3 1/3 innings. Casey Mize allowed three runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings. The Tigers jumped on the Royals with two runs in the first on Greene's 13th homer. Bobby Witt Jr. answered with a 442-foot blast in the bottom of the first. Mize escaped further trouble when Kerry Carpenter made a running catch with two runners on to end the inning. Dingler extended the lead with a two-run homer in the second. Advertisement Drew Waters lined a two-run single in the bottom of the third to pull the Royals within 4-3. Detroit added a run in the fifth on a single by Torkelson, and the Royals got a sacrifice fly by Mark Canha in the seventh. The Tigers added two runs in the eighth on Torkelson's homer and Dingler's single. Key moment Trailing by one run in the fourth inning, the Royals had second and third with one out and the 3-4-5 hitters due up when the Tigers brought in Hurter. Hurter struck out Vinnie Pasquantino and got Maikel Garcia to fly out to end the inning. Key stat The Tigers' bullpen allowed two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings of relief of Mize. Advertisement Up next The Tigers and Royals play an afternoon game Saturday in the second game of the three-game series. The Tigers will send LHP Tarik Skubal (5-2, 2.49 ERA) to the mound to face Kansas City RHP Michael Wacha (3-4, 3.21 ERA).
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Yainer Diaz's walk-off homer (7)
Bohm launches his 4th home run of the year to put the Phillies in front Alec Bohm crushed his fourth home run of the season to give the Phillies 3-2 lead in the 4th inning against the Athletics on Saturday launches his 4th home run of the year to put the Phillies in front originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Judge and Ohtani light up the first inning with homers in Yankees-Dodgers rematch
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani swings during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin, left, and catcher Will Smith watch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin, left, and catcher Will Smith watch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani swings during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin, left, and catcher Will Smith watch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met Friday night in a rematch of last year's World Series. Judge got the fireworks going with a 446-foot solo shot to dead center on a 1-1 pitch from Tony Gonsolin. The Yankees slugger's 19th homer of the season tied him with Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh for second in the majors. Advertisement Ohtani matched him in the bottom of the frame with a 417-foot homer to center on the first pitch from Max Fried. It was Ohtani's major league-leading 21st homer and his 14th in May. The Dodgers record for most in any month is 15. The Japanese superstar has hit four homers in his last five games, with all four coming on the first or second pitch. The Yankees reclaimed the lead on Austin Wells' homer leading off the second. Trent Grisham added a two-run shot that made it 4-1. Judge grounded out to third in his second at-bat. The Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games to win their eighth world championship in 2024. ___ AP MLB:
