Davis Daniel pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league win, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 5-1 and sending the Athletics to their 111th loss. Chase Silseth returned from a concussion to make his first start since Aug. 26 and allowed one run and two hits in four innings. He had been sidelined since hit by an errant throw from first baseman Trey … [Read more...] about Daniel gets first major league win as Angels beat A’s 5-1 in Oakland’s 111th loss
Archives for September 2023
Fatherhood adds extra motivation for Texans DE Jonathan Greenard
Sept. 24, 2023, will always hold a special place in Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard’s heart. Not because he helped the Texans get their first victory of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which was an accomplishment within itself with all of the injuries the team sustained going into the game, but because it was the day he and his bride-to-be, … [Read more...] about Fatherhood adds extra motivation for Texans DE Jonathan Greenard
José Urquidy Thrives On Short Notice, Astros Best Diamondbacks 2-1
Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Forgive me if my confidence in José Urquidy was shaken before Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks. I mean, a 5.84 ERA/5.52 FIP in 57 innings isn’t exactly inspiring for any pitcher. With J.P. France suddenly unavailable due to a family emergency, Urquidy was the choice to fill in. Sure, Hunter Brown was also available on regular rest, … [Read more...] about José Urquidy Thrives On Short Notice, Astros Best Diamondbacks 2-1
Freeman hits 59th double, Asian American managers make history in Dodgers’ win over Giants
Freddie Freeman hit his 59th double of the season and scored on a three-run homer by J.D. Martinez, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2. Wilmer Flores homered and hit an RBI single for the Giants, who were managed by bench coach Kai Correa. San Francisco fired manager Gabe Kapler earlier in the day, three games before the end of his … [Read more...] about Freeman hits 59th double, Asian American managers make history in Dodgers’ win over Giants
J.P. Crawford’s grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers
J.P. Crawford hit his third career grand slam, Ty France and Josh Rojas hit solo homers and the Seattle Mariners stayed in the thick of the American League playoff race with an 8-0 win over the Texas Rangers. A night after possibly saving Seattle’s playoff hopes with a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning to pull out a 3-2 victory against the Rangers, … [Read more...] about J.P. Crawford’s grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers