Juan Soto’s comfort level — and his offensive production — continue to rise in Queens. So, too, does the Home Run Apple beyond the center field wall at Citi Field, as Soto went deep for the fifth time in 11 games in support of David Peterson during Wednesday’s 5-0 win over the Nationals. Soto’s batting average […]
Pete Alonso Quietly Shines on Both Sides in Mets’ Win Over Nationals.Duongnhung
In a contest that featured a complete-game shutout from David Peterson, two home runs from Brandon Nimmo and a fifth home run in his past 11 games from Juan Soto, Pete Alonso might have been the quietest major contributor. The Mets slugger just keeps hitting — and continues playing a better-than-the-numbers defensive first base — as a […]
Recharged and Refocused: Báez’s Journey Back to Stardom in Detroit.Duongnhung
A RETURN TO Wrigley Field last August was supposed to be a heartwarming homecoming for Javier Baez. Chicago was where he had the best days of his career: winning a World Series and a Silver Slugger Award and making two All-Star teams. Always a crowd favorite, Baez was known as “El Mago” — “The Magician” — for […]
Giants Storm Back Again to Stun Rockies, Extend Win Streak to Seven.Duongnhung
DENVER (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski’s two-run double in the eighth inning keyed another San Francisco rally, and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Willy Adames homered and drove in three early runs for the Giants, but they trailed 6-3 entering the eighth before coming back against […]
Diamondbacks Erupt Behind Suárez’s Slam to Thump Mariners.Duongnhung
Eugenio Suarez hit his third grand slam of the season, Pavin Smith also homered in a five-run sixth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks, who trailed 2-0 entering the sixth, became the first team in major league history to […]