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Who Owned Baseball May 20, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Amed Rosario had a two homer day to help the Mets beat the reeling Diamondbacks, 4-1.
Jack Flaherty pitched into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run and struck out 13 Phillies to earn the 5-1 decision for the Cardinals.
J. D. Martinez reached base 3 times, homering twice and driving in 3 to keep the Red Sox tied for first after blanking Baltimore, 5-0.
Reynaldo Lopez threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 8 Rangers to give the White Sox a rare win, 3-0.
They all owned baseball on May 20, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 19, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Gary Sanchez went 4 for 5 with a pair of homers and 3 RBI, sparking the Yankees 8-3 victory over Kansas City.
James Paxton went the distance again, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, striking out 8 Tigers, pitching Seattle to a 7-2 final.
Brandon Crawford collected 3 hits, including a homer and drove in 4 of the Giants runs as they won 9-4 over Colorado.
Jose Quintana held the Reds to 1 hit over 7 shutout innings as the Cubs took the second game of the double header in a 10-0 blow out.
They all owned baseball on May 19, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 18, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Jacob deGrom struck out 13 Diamondbacks over 7 strong innings as the Mets came away with the 3-1 victory.
Charlie Morton threw 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and struck out 8 Indians and earned the 4-1 decision for Houston.
Jose Martinez got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 5 runs to lead the Cardinals 12-4 pounding of Philadelphia.
Wilson Ramos homered twice and singled, driving in 3, as the Rays beat the Angels, 8-3.
They all owned baseball on May 18, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Smart Moves In Pittsburgh So Far – May 18, 2018
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The Pirates considered 2018 to be a rebuilding year. So naturally they are approaching the 1/3 mark of the season in first place. Now they are bringing up one of their top prospects in a year that could be one to remember.
Raising the Jolly Rancher in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball May 17, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Justin Turner drove in 5 runs while collecting 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, leading the Dodgers to a much needed 7-0 win over Miami.
Khris Davis went 4 for 4 with a 2 run homer and scored 3 in Oakland’s 10-5 pounding of the Blue Jays.
Kenta Maeda struck out 8 Marlins over 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball as the Dodgers finally broke their losing streak and blanked the Marlins, 7-0.
David Price took a shutout into the 9th and completed the 6-2 victory for the Red Sox over the Orioles.
They all owned baseball on May 17, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Why I’ve stopped following the Red Sox this year – May 17, 2018
I’ve been a Red Sox fan my whole life. Even when we moved and there was no internet, I still followed them day in and day out.
They are the great sports passion of my life.
But when the Red Sox brought back domestic abuser Steven Wright to the team, it put a knot in my stomach.
Will you take a similar stance as you did with the cubs in 2016?
— TheStartingBloc (@thestartingbloc) May 16, 2018
I took the Cubs and Yankees to task for signing Aroldis Chapman and the Mets for signing Jose Reyes.
Could I take a similar stance for my beloved Red Sox?
It became clear to me that I had to stop following the team as long as he was on the squad.
Baseball punished Robinson Cano for 1/2 a season for PEDs and Steven Wright 15 days for domestic violence.
Something is wrong there and I do not need to support it. I will be watching a LOT of baseball… just not the Red Sox until Wright is gone.
Doing what is right in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball May 16, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Justin Verlander blanked the Angers with a complete game, 5 hit shutout where he recorded his 2,500th career strikeout in the Astros 2-0 win.
Justin Smoak homered, doubled and walked, driving in 3 to help the Blue Jays pound the Mets, 12-1.
Nick Pivetta struck out 11 Orioles over 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run to earn the 4-1 decision for Philadelphia.
Starlin Castro got 4 hits, including a double, driving in a run and scoring another as the Marlins rallied to top the Dodgers, 6-5.
They all owned baseball on May 16, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 15, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Jordan Lyles was perfect into the 8th and came within 5 outs of the first no hitter in San Diego Padres history. He finished with 7 1/3 shutout innings, 1 hit, struck out 10 Rockies and earned the 4-0 decision.
Jose Berrios struck out 10 Cardinals over 7 1/3 innings, giving up just 2 hits and 1 run to help the Twins win, 4-1.
Devin Mesoraco reached base 5 times, including a homer, scoring 4 times and driving in a pair as the Mets clobbered the Blue Jays, 12-2.
Mitch Haniger got 3 hits, including a triple, walked, drove in 2 and helped the Mariners top the Rangers 9-8 in 11 innings.
They all owned baseball on May 15, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 14, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Andrew Heaney threw 8 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and struck out 10 Astros as the Angels took the razor thin 2-1 divisional rival game.
Junior Guerra allowed 3 hits and 2 runs over 6 strong innings, striking out 6 Diamondbacks to earn the 7-2 decision for the first place Brewers.
Niko Goodrum homered twice, driving in 5, to help the Tigers sneak back into contention with a 6-3 final over Cleveland.
Brandon Belt singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3 to lead the Giants past Cincinnati, 10-4.
They all owned baseball on May 14, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Birthday Episode – Locked down AL and Free For All NL – May 14, 2018
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On my birthday, I looked at how different 2018 is shaping up compared to 2017. Last year a handful of NL teams contended while the AL was wide open. This year, it is the National League that looks like a free for all while the American League is top heavy.
Plus I gave my thoughts on legalized sports gambling, which weren’t many thoughts.
Blowing out candles in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball May 13, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Joey Rickard hit a pair of homers, added a third hit, drive in 5 and scored 3 as the Orioles demolished the Rays, 17-1.
Dallas Keuchel threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Rangers and earning the 6-1 decision for the Astros.
Mark Reynolds got two homers, including an 8th inning go ahead shot, and had a third hit to power the Nationals past the Diamondbacks, 6-4.
Freddy Peralta did not allow a hit until the 6th in his big league debut and struck out 13 Rockies over 5 2/3 shutout innings to propel the Brewers into first place, 7-3.
They all owned baseball on May 13, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 12, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Trevor Story reached base 4 times, including 2 homers and drove in all the runs in the 4-0 Rockies blanking of Milwaukee.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and doubled twice to give the Indians a much needed 6-2 win over Kansas City.
Stephen Strasburg pitched into the 7th, finishing with 1 run and 1 walk over 6 2/3 innings, striking out 9 Diamondbacks and getting the 2-1 victory for the Nationals.
Charlie Morton struck out 14 Rangers over 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run to earn the 6-1 decision for the Astros.
They all owned baseball on May 12, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 11, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Luke Maile reached base 4 times and hit a game tying homer and a walk off shot to give Toronto a dramatic 5-3 extra inning win over Boston.
Willson Contreras doubled twice and homered twice, including a grand slam, driving in 7 runs as the Cubs won the all Chicago game over the White Sox, 11-2.
Cole Hamels allowed 1 hit over 6 shutout innings as the Rangers blanked the Astros, 1-0.
Max Scherzer struck out 11 Diamondbacks over 7 innings, allowing just 1 run to earn the 3-1 decision for Washington.
They all owned baseball on May 11, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Yankees and Red Sox Sprint While the Astros Run A Marathon – May 10, 2018
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The Yankees are on an unbelievable streak and will probably sweep the Red Sox. But then again, the Red Sox ALSO were on an unbelievable streak earlier this year.
Meanwhile the Astros have been steady and on a 99 win pace and will probably be there when all is said and done.
Concentrating on the big picture in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball May 9, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Brett Gardner had a pair of doubles and the come from behind go ahead triple that sealed the Yankees dramatic 9-6 defeat of the Red Sox.
Carlos Carrasco went the distance, striking out 14 Brewers and allowing 5 hits and 2 runs and knocked in a run himself with a hit to earn the 6-2 decision for Cleveland.
Anthony Rizzo doubled twice and homered, driving in 5, as the Cubs smashed the Marlins, 13-4.
Julio Teheran struck out 7 Rays over 6 shutout innings to help the Braves win, 5-2.
They all owned baseball on May 9, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 8, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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James Paxton threw the 6th no hitter in Seattle Mariners history, striking out 7 Blue Jays for the 5-0 final.
Giancarlo Stanton reached base 3 times and homered twice, adding a stolen base as well, as the Yankees won the first showdown with the Red Sox, 3-2.
Jeremy Hellickson took a perfect game into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 shutout innings, 2 hits and 8 strikeouts to help the Nationals blank the Padres, 4-0.
Eugenio Suarez singled twice and doubled, driving in 4 in the Reds 7-2 beating of the Mets.
They all owned baseball on May 8, 2018
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for James Paxton)
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Third No Hitter This Year… In As Many Countries
Sean Manea threw one in America… Walker Buehler, Tony Cingrani, Yimi Garcia and Adam Liberatore combined for one in Mexico and now Canadian James Paxton threw one in his home country.
The Mariners lefty no hit the Blue Jays in a 5-0 final, the sixth no no in Seattle Mariners history. Hisashi Iwakuma had thrown the previous one
Paxton has always had ace stuff, but he has had trouble staying healthy. The Mariners are hoping that they finally are going to have that break out year.
Now to update the list.
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.
I am starting to think that the Padres do not WANT a no hitter in their franchise’s history!
Who Owned Baseball May 7, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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George Springer matched an Astros record with a 6 hit game, including a homer and a double, and led the way in a 16-2 thrashing of the A’s.
Matt Adams reached base 3 times, including a pair of homers, driving in 5 to help the Nationals beat San Diego, 8-5.
Fernando Romero threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 9 as the Twins blanked the Cardinals, 6-0.
Zach Eflin pitched into the 7th, throwing 6 2/3 shutout innings, 4 hits and struck out 9 Giants in the Phillies 11-0 blanking.
They all owned baseball on May 7, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 6, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Mike Trout had his third consecutive 3 hit game, reaching base 4 times altogether. homering, stealing a base and driving in 3 to push the Angels into first place alone with an 8-2 victory in Seattle.
Domingo German threw 6 no hit innings, striking out 9 Cleveland batters along the way in his first major league start. The Yankees bullpen would give up the no hitter and the lead, but New York staged a dramatic 9th inning comeback to walk off 7-4 winners.
Ian Desmond homered twice in the Rockies 3-2 win over the Mets.
Chad Kuhl allowed 1 hit and struck out 8 Brewers over 7 shutout innings as the Pirates rolled to a 9-0 laugher.
They all owned baseball on May 6, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 5, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Chad Bettis threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 6 hits as the Rockies blanked the sinking Mets, 2-0.
Trevor Cahill struck out 12 Orioles over 6 shutout innings setting up the A’s 2-0 extra inning win.
Alen Hanson doubled and homered in the Giants 11-2 thrashing of Atlanta.
Eddie Rosario got 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 5, as the Twins topped the White Sox, 8-4.
They all owned baseball on May 5, 2018
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Going to a Nashville Sounds Game and Seeing a Fight – May 5, 2018
I attended my first baseball game of the year and saw the Nashville Sounds top the Memphis Red Birds. I enjoyed the minor league setting but also witnessed a fight taking place in an unusual setting.
Out to the ballgame in this episode of Sully Baseball.
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Who Owned Baseball May 4, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Walker Buehler threw 6 no hit innings to set up the Dodgers combined 8-0 no hitter of the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico.
Gerrit Cole threw a complete game 1 hit shutout, striking out 16 Diamondbacks as the Astros rolled, 8-0.
Bryce Harper continued to shine as a lead off hitter, homering twice and drive in 3 as the Nationals beat the Phillies, 7-3.
Eduardo Escobar reached base 4 times including a pair of homers, to lead the Twins past the White Sox, 6-4.
They all owned baseball on May 4, 2018
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Combined Dodger No Hitter)
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Now THAT was a show for the folks of Monterrey Mexico!
In a game that was drenched in rain, the fans who braved the weather were treated to a combined no hitter. Walker Buehler took the first six. Tony Cingrani, Yimi Garcia and Adam Liberatore each threw a no hit inning and an unlikely group of arms etched their names into Dodgers history.
They knocked a more likely name off of this list… Clayton Kershaw.
Of course they did this against the Padres, still looking for their first No Hitter in Team History.
Now to update the list.
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.
Did you take notes, Padres? THAT is called a no hitter. Please throw one!
Sully Baseball Podcast – Watching a No Hitter while in Nashville – May 4, 2018
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I watched the end of a combined no hitter while sitting in my hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee.
While waiting for the game to end, I pondered what would have happened if MLB had expanded into Nashville. I also tip my cap to Albert Pujols and his 3,000th hit.
Loving life in Music City in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Who Owned Baseball May 3, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Julio Teheran took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with 7 shutout frames as the first place Braves blanked the Mets, 11-0.
Nick Markakis reached base 4 times, including a double and a homer, driving in 3 to lead Atlanta past the Mets, 11-0.
Adam Putko gave the exhausted Indians bullpen a break by pitching into the 8th of the second game of the double header with Toronto, allowing 3 hits in 7 1/3 innings and earning the 13-4 decision.
Yangervis Solarte went 5 for 6 in the opening game of the double header, including a tie breaking grand slam that sparked the Blue Jays 13-11 win in Cleveland. He would add 3 more hits including another homer in the nightcap.
They all owned baseball on May 3, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 2, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Mookie Betts was one of two players to hit 3 homers today. He gets the slight edge over Encarnacion because his second homer was the go ahead shot in a razor thin 5-4 Red Sox win over the Royals.
Luis Severino threw a complete game 5 hit shutout, striking out 10 Astros and earning the 4-0 decision for the Yankees.
Nick Hundley doubled twice, singled and homered, scoring 4 times as the Giants rolled over the Padres, 9-4.
Sean Newcomb threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Mets en route to the Braves 7-0 victory.
They all owned baseball on May 2, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball May 1, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Jon Gray threw 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 6 Cubs in the Rockies 3-1 victory.
Matt Adams went 3 for 4 with 2 homers to help the Nationals clobber the Pirates 12-4.
Nick Tropeano allowed just 1 hit over 6 1/3 shutout innings. He did not get the decision but helped set up the Angels 3-2 walk off win over Baltimore.
Dee Gordon collected 5 hits, including a double, stealing 2 bases and scoring as Seattle topped the A’s, 6-3.
They all owned baseball on May 1, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 30, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Xander Bogaerts got 3 hits, including a go ahead grand slam, to power Boston past Kansas City, 10-6.
Charlie Morton took a no hitter into the 6th and a shutout into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 10 Yankees as the Astros won the first game of the ALCS rematch, 2-1.
A. J. Pollock homered three times to help the Diamondbacks beat the stumbling Dodgers, 8-5.
Zack Greinke struck out 10 Dodgers over 6 innings, allowing 2 runs and added a single, double and RBI of his own to earn the 8-5 decision for Arizona.
They all owned baseball on April 29, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Adrian Gonzalez singled, doubled and homered, driving in 5 to lead the Mets in a 14-2 thrashing of San Diego.
Nick Kingham made his big league debut a memorable one, not allowing a base runner for 6 2/3 innings, finishing with 7 innings of 1 hit ball, striking out 9 Cardinals and earning the 5-0 decision for Pittsburgh.
Ryon Healy homered twice and doubled, knocking in 4 as Seattle beat up Cleveland, 10-4.
CC Sabathia allowed 1 run over 7 tense innings, striking out 4, as the Yankees completed the sweep of the Angels, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on April 29, 2018
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Who Owned Baseball April 28, 2018 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2018 #WOB
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Lance McCullers Jr. did not allow a base runner until the 6th and finished with 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball, striking out 7 Oakland batters as the Astros won the 11-0 laugher.
Jose Quintana blanked the Brewers over 7 innings, striking out 7 and earning the 3-0 decision for the Cubs.
Daniel Palka got 4 hits, including a double and a homer, as the White Sox took the opener of their double header in Kansas City, 8-0.
David Peralta hit 2 homers, including a game tying shot, to help the Diamondbacks beat Washington, 4-3.
They all owned baseball on April 28, 2018
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