Gavin Stone struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings, Gavin Lux and Max Muncy homered in the seventh, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0. The Dodgers have won seven in a row overall and eight straight at home against the Mariners since 2015. Stone recorded eight strikeouts through four innings. He allowed singles to Julio Rodriguez and former Dodger … [Read more...] about Gavin Stone strikes out 10 as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 3-0 in Justin Turner’s return to LA
Archives for August 2024
Texans extend DB Jimmie Ward through 2025 season
Jimmie Ward is sticking around for another season at NRG Stadium. According to the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander, the Houston Texans and the veteran safety agreed to a one-year extension through the 2025 season. Ward, who has been a part of a DeMeco Ryans’ defense since his time in San Francisco, was entering the final year of his two-year deal worth up to $13 … [Read more...] about Texans extend DB Jimmie Ward through 2025 season
MLB Offense is Down…as is the Astros’ Offense
Jose Altuve hits a home run in the 8th inning of Sunday’s game. | Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images 2024 offense is below recent years’ batting stats With the injury to Kyle Tucker—as well as Alex Bregman’s recent back injury—Astros’ fans have seen their team’s offense struggle at times. But that is pretty common around the MLB. As a general matter, offense in 2024 … [Read more...] about MLB Offense is Down…as is the Astros’ Offense
Game 123 Thread. August 19, 2024, 7:10 CT. Red Sox @ Astros
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images It’s Yusei Kikuchi’s fourth Astros start and with the offense still without cogs like Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, it’ll need to be a good one. For more on this game and the series check out Kevin’s analysis HERE. Here are the lineups. … [Read more...] about Game 123 Thread. August 19, 2024, 7:10 CT. Red Sox @ Astros
Del Castillo continues torrid start with grand slam and 6 RBIs as Diamondbacks beat Marlins 9-6
Rookie Adrian Del Castillo hit his first career grand slam and drove in six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 9-6. The Miami native homered for the third time since he was brought up from the minors on Aug. 6. Del Castillo, who played collegiately at the University of Miami, also hit a two-run single and had his first career stolen base. He is hitting … [Read more...] about Del Castillo continues torrid start with grand slam and 6 RBIs as Diamondbacks beat Marlins 9-6