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Who Owned Baseball June 11, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Aaron Judge continued his insane month, reaching base 5 times, launching a pair of homers, one being the longest tracked in New Yankee Stadium and drove in 4 as the Yankees demolished Baltimore again, 14-3.
Paul Goldschmidt collected 3 hits, including a homer and 4 RBI to lead Arizona past Milwaukee, 11-1.
Austin Bibens-Dirkx threw 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run, earning the 5-1 decision for the Rangers over Washington.
Robbie Ray struck out 12 Brewers over 6 2/3 shutout innings as the Diamondbacks rolled, 11-1.
They all owned baseball on June 11, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Urgency for the Surprise Contenders – June 11, 2017
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Was a Milwaukee and Arizona game in June a playoff preview? That should be a good thing. Several franchises without a World Series title, like Washington, Milwaukee, Colorado and Houston find themselves as contenders in mid June. They should act like the time to win is NOW!
Plus the Washington team that should have won.
Be prepared for the unexpected on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball June 10, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Aaron Judge reached base 4 times including a massive home run, drove in 3 and scored 3, as the Yankees humiliated Baltimore, 16-3.
Wilmer Flores collected 6 hits over the course of the Mets double header sweep of the Braves including a 4 for 5 performance in the 8-1 Game 2 victory.
Mike Fiers did not allow an earned run in 7 1/3 solid innings, striking out 8 Angels and earned the 3-1 decision for Houston.
Carlos Martinez threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 11 Phillies and earned the 7-0 decision for St. Louis.
They all owned baseball on June 10, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 9, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Ervin Santana threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 5 Giants and added an RBI double to the mix as the Twins blanked San Francisco, 4-0.
Aaron Hicks smacked a pair of homers, driving in 3, helping the Yankees hold off the Orioles, 8-2.
Jhoulys Chacin allowed 3 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings to earn the 6-3 Padres win over Kansas City.
Tyler Moore homered twice, added another hit and drove in 4 as the Marlins outslugged Pittsburgh, 12-7.
They all owned baseball on June 9, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 8, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Chris Iannetta drove in 7 with 3 hits and a homer as the Diamondbacks dismantled the Padres, 15-3.
Joe Ross pitched into the 8th, striking out 12 Orioles in 7 1/3 innings and getting the 6-1 decision for the Nationals.
Gary Sanchez homered twice, driving in 5 as the Yankees topped the Red Sox, 9-1.
Lance McCullers, Jr. kept the Royals hitless into the 7th, allowing 2 hits and 8 strikeouts. He did not get the decision but the Astros won in the 9th, 6-1.
They all owned baseball on June 8, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 7, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
CC Sabathia threw 8 shutout innings, allowing just 5 hits and earned the 8-0 Yankee win over Boston.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 9 Nationals in 7 innings and got the 2-1 decision for the Dodgers.
Trey Mancini hit 2 homers and drove in 5 as the Orioles outlasted Pittsbirgh 9-6.
Dansby Swanson went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI in the 14-1 Braves blowout of Philadelphia.
They all owned baseball on June 7, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 6, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Scooter Gennett had the game of his life, going 5 for 5 and matching the MLB single game record of 4 home runs, driving in 10 runs along the way, to lead Cincinnati in a 13-1 dismantling of the Cardinals.
Max Scherzer dominated the Dodgers, throwing 7 innings, allowing no earned runs, 3 hits and 14 strikeouts to earn the 2-1 victory for Washington.
Mike Moustakas went 4 for 5, homered and drove in 3 as the Royals came from behind to beat the Astros, 9-7.
Jesse Hahn allowed 1 unearned run while scattering 7 hits and a walk over 6 innings to get the 4-1 win for the A’s over the Blue Jays.
They all owned baseball on June 6, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 5, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Sean Manaea struck out 7 Blue Jays in 6 innings, allowing 2 runs and getting the 5-3 decision for the A’s.
Jeff Samardzija pitched into the 8th, finishing with 2 runs and 10 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings as the Giants topped Milwaukee, 7-2.
Ryon Healy homered twice and drove in all 5 of the A’s runs as they beat Toronto, 5-3.
Aaron Altherr got on base 4 times, homered and drove in 3 as Philadelphia clobbered Atlanta, 11-4.
They all owned baseball on June 5, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 4, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Andrew Benintendi reached base 4 times, including a pair of homers, drove in 3 and stole a base as the Red Sox topped Baltimore, 7-3.
Ariel Miranda went the distance, striking out 9 Rays to get the 7-1 decision for the Mariners.
Ender Inciarte got on 6 times, homered and drove in 5 to push the Braves past the Reds, 13-8.
Jeff Hoffman threw 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 9 Padres in the Rockies 3-1 win.
They all owned baseball on June 4, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 3, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Wilfredo Lee AP
Edinson Volquez threw the first no hitter of 2017, going the distance against Arizona, striking out 10 and walking 2 for the 3-0 Miami win.
David Price gave the Red Sox a much needed strong start, going 7 innings, allowing 1 run and 3 hits while striking out 7 Orioles en route to the 5-2 decision.
Chris Taylor reached base 4 times, stole a pair of bases and hit a dramatic come from behind grand slam in the 9th to give the Dodgers another comeback victory in Milwaukee, 10-8.
Ryon Healy doubled twice and homered twice to lead the A’s in a 10-4 rout of the Nationals.
They all owned baseball on June 3, 2017
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Edinson Volquez, June 3, 2017)
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GREATEST PITCHER NAMED EDINSON IN MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY
Seriously! Name a better Edinson ever who pitched in the bigs. Actually, when you think of it, Edinson Volquez has been an All Star, a Rookie of the Year candidate, he’s pitched in the post season with 3 different teams and got a World Series ring for his troubles.
And today?
He added a no hitter to his surprising resume. And it is also surprising that this is the first no hitter since Jake Arrieta pulled it off last April.
Sad for Henderson Alvarez who is taken off this list, but let’s open up the flood gates for no hitters in 2017!
Now to update the list.
Hey Padres!
How about getting on this list sometime soon!
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
HOUSTON ASTROS
Mike Fiers – August 21, 2015.
3-0 over Los Angeles Dodgers.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Bud Smith – September 3, 2001
4-0 over San Diego.
NEW YORK YANKEES
David Cone – July 18, 1999.
6-0 over Montreal. (Perfect Game.)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon – July 12, 1997.
3-0 over Houston. (10 innings.)
TEXAS RANGERS
Kenny Rogers – July 28, 1994.
4-0 over California. (Perfect Game.)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Kent Mercker – April 8, 1994.
6-0 over Los Angeles.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Bret Saberhagen – August 26, 1991
7-0 over Chicago White Sox.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Bob Milacki, Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson andGregg Olson – July 13, 1991.
2-0 over Oakland.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Dave Stieb – September 2, 1990.
3-0 over Cleveland.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Juan Nieves – April 15, 1987.
7-0 over Baltimore.
CLEVELAND INDIANS
Len Barker – May 15, 1981.
3-0 over Toronto. (Perfect Game.)
BONUS –
Last No Hitters For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Dennis Martinez – July 28, 1991.
2-0 over Los Angeles. (Perfect Game.)
MILWAUKEE BRAVES
Warren Spahn – April 28, 1961
1-0 over San Francisco.
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Sal Maglie – September 25, 1956
5-0 over Philadelphia
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
Bobo Holloman – May 6, 1953
6-0 over Philadelphia
BOSTON BRAVES
Vern Bickford – August 11, 1950
7-0 over Brooklyn
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Bill McCahan – September 3, 1947
3-0 over Washington
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Bobby Burke – August 8, 1931
5-0 over Boston.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Carl Hubbell – May 8, 1929
11-0 over Pittsburgh.
Hey Padres!
How about getting on this list sometime soon!
Who Owned Baseball June 2, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Ty Blach threw a complete game shutout, scattering 7 hits, as the Giants blanked Philadelphia, 10-0.
Dernard Span got 5 hits, driving in 1 and scoring 3 in the Giants 10-0 rout of the Phillies.
Jason Vargas went the distance, throwing a 7 hit shutout, striking out 3 Indians for the 4-0 Kansas City final
Danny Valencia reached base 4 times, homered, scored 3 and drove in 5 as the Mariners cruised past Tampa Bay, 12-4.
They all owned baseball on June 2, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball June 1, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Chris Lee – St. Louis Post Dispatch
Adam Wainwright pitched 6 shutout innings and his 2 run homer provided all the run production for the game as the Cardinals blanked the Dodgers, 2-0.
Gerardo Parra went 4 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored to help the surprising Rockies top Seattle, 6-3.
Corey Kluber threw 6 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 10 Oakland batters and earning the 8-0 decision for the Indians.
Aaron Hicks collected 4 hits, scored twice and drove in 6 to help the Yankees throttle Toronto, 12-2.
They all owned baseball on June 1, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 31, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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George Springer reached base a dizzying 6 times, including a pair of homers, 4 runs scored and 2 RBI as the Astros swept the Twins with a 17-6 thrashing.
Justin Bour homered twice in the Marlins 10-2 blow out of Philadelphia.
Sean Manaea pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run to give the A’s a 3-1 win over Cleveland.
Max Scherzer threw a complete game, giving up just 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 11 Giants to seal the 3-1 final.
They all owned baseball on May 31, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 30, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Robbie Ray threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, striking out 10 Pirates for the 3-0 Arizona win.
Austin Hedges hit a 2 run homer and a 2 run double to propel the Padres past the Cubs, 6-2.
Eric Skoglund threw 6 1/3 innings of 2 hit, shutout ball, whiffing 5 Tigers, in his big league debut and earned the 1-0 decision for the Royals.
Elvis Andrus singled, doubled and homered, driving in 5 runs and scoring a pair as the Rangers outlasted Tampa Bay, 9-5.
They all owned baseball on May 30, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Checking In At The 1/3 Mark of the Season – May 30, 2017
At the 1/3 mark of the season, some surprise teams are hanging around and the World Series participants of 2014 and 2015 should be hanging for sale signs on their roster.
Figuring out which way to go on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Sully guests on Sports without Balls with Erin Foley ( @erinfoleycomic )
I was a guest on the Podcast, Sports Without Balls with my great friend Erin Foley. We talked about baseball, NBA, NHL and the history of the Spirits of St. Louis as well as talking baseball.
Take a listen!
Who Owned Baseball May 29, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Carlos Beltran reached base 5 times, including a homer and 3 RBI as the Astros staged a wild 16-8 comeback in Minnesota.
Carlos Carrasco struck out 7 A’s in 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs to earn the 5-3 decision for the Indians.
Ryan Zimmerman went 3 for 4 with a homer, scoring twice, in Washington’s bitter 3-0 victory in San Francisco.
Tanner Roark threw 7 shutout innings to lead the Nationals past San Francisco, 3-0.
They all owned baseball on May 29, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 28, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Jason Kipnis reached base 5 times, homered and drove in 2 as the Indians clobbered Kansas City, 10-1.
Josh Tomlin went the distance, allowing 6 hits and 1 run over 9 and earned the lopsided 10-1 decision for Cleveland against the Royals.
Adam Duvall collected 3 hits, including 2 homers, driving in 5 runs, leading the Reds past Philadelphia, 8-4.
Jimmy Nelson threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and no walks while striking out 10 Diamondbacks en route to a 9-5 Milwaukee win.
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Who Owned Baseball May 27, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Brian Johnson threw a stunning 5 hit complete game shutout against the Mariners, the Red Sox first complete game of the year, for a 6-0 final.
Jose Altuve went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base as the Astros topped Baltimore, 5-2.
Chase Anderson kept the Diamondbacks hitless into the 8th, finishing with 1 hit and 11 strikeouts over 7 plus shutout innings, getting the 6-1 win for the Brewers.
Tommy Pham got on base 4 times, hit a critical homer and made a nice catch to seal the Cardinals 3-0 win in Colorado.
They all owned baseball on May 27, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 26, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Neil Walker got 3 hits with 2 homers, driving in 4 and pushing the Mets past the Pirates, 8-1.
Max Scherzer pitched into the 9th, striking out 13 Padres in 8 2/3 innings and allowing 1 run as the Nationals won, 5-1.
Devon Travis singled, doubled and homered, driving in 4 helping the Blue Jays hold on against Texas, 7-6.
Sean Manaea threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Yankees and earned the 4-1 Oakland decision.
They all owned baseball on May 26, 2017
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Welcoming MLB on Facebook while Mike Trout is Squandered – May 26, 2017
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Baseball is creeping into Facebook. We are 10 years away from wondering how we followed the game without it. In Anaheim, Mike Trout’s greatness is being wasted. Meanwhile I look at the Pirates team that should have won.
Give a Like and Friend this episode of Sully Baseball.
Who Owned Baseball May 24, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Robbie Ray struck out 9 Brewers in 7 shutout 2 hit innings and earned the 4-0 decision for Arizona.
Matt Andriese threw 8 shutout innings, scattering 6 hits, striking out 5 Angels batters and won the game for Tampa Bay, 4-0.
Francisco Cervelli collected 4 hits, driving in a pair, to help the Pirates beat Atlanta, 9-4.
Carlos Correa got 3 hits, including a homer, to lead the Astros past Detroit, 7-6.
They all owned baseball on May 25, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 24, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
David Banks – USA Today Sports
Anthony Rizzo reached base 4 times, including 2 homers, driving in 3 to help the Champion Cubs hang on against San Francisco, 5-4.
Jose Iglesias went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 runs scored as Detroit beat Houston, 6-3.
Tyler Chatwood allowed 1 hit and no runs over 8 innings, striking out 8 Phillies as the Rockies rolled, 7-2.
Luis Severino blanked Kansas City over 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and earning the 3-0 decision for the Yankees.
They all owned baseball on May 24, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 23, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Ervin Santana threw a complete game 2 hit shutout, striking out 6 Orioles and getting the 2-0 Minnesota victory.
Clayton Kershaw went 9 innings, striking out 10 Cardinals and walking none. He didn’t let up a run until a wild pitch in the 9th. He would not get the decision but the Dodgers won in 13, 2-1.
Edwin Encarnacion hit a pair of homers, driving in 3 and scoring 3 as Cleveland held on, 8-7, in Cincinnati.
Anthony Rendon homered twice, added another hit and drove in 5 to lead the Nationals past the Mariners in a 10-1 thrashing.
They all owned baseball on May 23, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 22, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Ross D. Franklin – AP
Zack Greinke pitched into the 9th and struck out 12 White Sox in 8 2/3 innings and earned the 5-1 Diamondbacks victory.
Ender Inciarte collected 5 hits, drove in a run and scored another as the Braves topped Pitttsburgh, 5-2.
Michael Pineda gave the Yankees 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 Royals to get the 4-2 win.
Miguel Sano drove in 3 and scored 3 with his 4 hits, including a homer, to help Minnesota come from behind to beat Baltimore, 14-7.
They all owned baseball on May 22, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 21, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Alex Gallardo – AP Photo
Clayton Richard went the distance, allowing 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 6 Diamondbacks to earn the 5-1 Padres victory.
Kris Bryant went 3 for 3 with 2 homers and scored 4 times as the Cubs topped the surging Brewers, 13-6.
Marco Estrada struck out 11 Orioles in 7 2/3 innings, allowing a singe run and got the 3-1 decision for Toronto.
Mike Trout reached base 4 times, homered, stole a base, drove in 3 and scored 2 as the Angels mashed the Mets, 12-5.
They all owned baseball on May 21, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 20, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Ted S. Warren – AP
Avisail Garcia got 4 hits, 2 of them homers, and drove in 6 and scored 3 as the White Sox clobbered the Mariners, 16-1.
Mike Clevinger flirted with a no hitter into the 6th and finished with 7 shutout innings and struck out 8 Astros and got the 3-0 victory for Cleveland.
JT Riddle went 3 for 5 with a homer and 4 RBI to help the Marlins past the Dodgers, 10-6.
Jeff Samardzija shutout the Cardinals over 8 innings, striking out 8. He did not get the decision but the Giants won in 13 innings, 3-1.
They all owned baseball on May 20, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 19, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Mark Canha was a single short of the cycle and finished the game off with a walk off homer as Oakland beat Boston in 10, 3-2.
Jose Quintana allowed 1 hit and 1 run over 8 innings, striking out 7 Mariners. He would not get the decision but the White Sox prevailed in 10, 2-1.
Jake Lamb reached base 3 times, homering twice and driving in 5 to help the Diamondbacks blow out the Padres, 10-1.
Jacob deGrom threw 7 shutout innings, struck out 9 Angels and allowed only 4 hits to give the Mets a much needed 3-0 win.
They all owned baseball on May 19, 2017
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Who Owned Baseball May 18, 2017 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2017 #WOB Standings
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Javier Baez hit a grand slam, drove in another run and got on base a total of 4 times as the Cubs topped Cincinnati 9-5.
Zach Davies pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 2 hits and earned the 4-2 decision for Milwaukee over the Padres.
Darrell Ceciliani got a pair of hits, including a homer, driving in 3 as the Blue Jays pummeled the Braves, 9-0.
Jose Berrios struck out 11 Rockies in 7 2/3 shutout 2 hit innings to help the Twins take the 2-0 final.
They all owned baseball on May 18, 2017
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