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Who Owned Baseball – August 14, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP
Let’s see owned baseball on August 14, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Homer Bailey kept the Giants scoreless over 7 innings and earned the 9-5 decision for Oakland.
Xander Bogaerts collected 3 hits, 2 of them homers, to power Boston past Cleveland, 5-1.
Bryce Harper reached base 4 times, including 2 homers, as the Phillies clobbered the Cubs, 11-1.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 10 over 7 shutout innings as the Dodgers crushed Miami, 9-1.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Freddy Galvis went 4 for 5 with a homer in the Reds 17-7 pounding by Washington.
Yuli Gurriel homered twice and added another hit and a walk but the Astros bullpen collapsed late and fell to the White Sox, 13-9.
Brad Keller took a no hitter into the 7th inning. But the Cardinals bats caught up with him as the Royals were blanked, 6-0.
Steven Matz overcame early game jitters to hold the Braves to 1 run, 2 hits and 1 walk over 6 innings. He was inexplicably lifted and the Mets bullpen melted down in the 6-4 loss.
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Avoid Dumb Losses and the Fate of Joe Maddon: Locked on MLB – August 15, 2019
For teams locked in the mediocre NL Wild Card race, there is no room for a dumb loss. Meanwhile Joe Maddon could be the most interesting free agent manager in decades if he is let go. He will be.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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VHS Cubs Memories with Rob Paravonian: Locked on MLB – August 14, 2019
Comedian Rob Paravonian joins the podcast to share memories of the 1990’s Cubs.
Follow Rob P on Twitter by visiting @RobPRocks
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 12, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Paul J. Bereswill
Let’s see owned baseball on August 12, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Nick Ahmed went 2 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI to help the Diamondbacks stay alive in the Wild Card hunt by topping Colorado, 8-6.
Erick Fedde held the Reds to 2 runs over 6 innings as the Nationals held on to win 7-6.
James Paxton gave the Yankees 6 strong innings in the double header opener, striking out 7 Orioles and earning the 8-5 decision.
Gleyber Torres combined for 3 homers in the Yankees double header sweep of Baltimore. In the second game, which the Yankees took 11-8, he reached base 4 times, homered twice and drove in 6 RBI.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Hanser Alberto got 5 hits over the Orioles two losses to the Yankees. In the nightcap, he went 3 for 4 with a homer but the Yankees prevailed, 11-8.
Luís Garcia retired all 3 batters he faced, striking out 2, but the Angels were pounded by the Pirates, 10-2.
Kevin Gausman threw 2 innings of shut out ball to stop the bleeding and keep the Reds in the game. Their comeback fell short against Washington, 7-6.
Trevor Story reached base 4 times, including a homer, but the Rockies dropped the 8-6 final to Arizona.
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Questions in DC, Answers in Cleveland and Honoring the Thrill: Locked On MLB – August 13, 2019
I am not impartial, but I am objective. I would LIKE to see the Nationals go far this October. But without Max Scherzer, that just is not going to happen.
Meanwhile the Indians continue to stampede to a potentially winning post season. And Will Clark in honored, justifiably so.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 11, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Ted S Warren – AP
Let’s see owned baseball on August 11, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5, including a homer, driving in 3 and stole a base as the Cardinals came from behind to top the Pirates, 11-9.
Hyun-Jin Ryu threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 5 hits and striking out 4 Diamondbacks for the Dodgers 9-3 win.
Jorge Soler reached base 4 times, including 2 homers, driving in 5 runs, as the Royals trounced the Tigers 10-2.
Ryan Yarbrough pitched a shutout into the 9th, finishing with 8 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out 8 as the Rays blanked the Mariners, 1-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Josh Bell homered twice and singled in the Pirates 11-9 loss to St. Louis.
Carlos Correa hit a 3 run homer and added another hit but the Astros bullpen dropped the 8-7 game to Baltimore.
Lucas Giolito held the A’s to 2 runs in 6 innings, striking out 13 along the way, but the White Sox were blanked, 2-0.
Jordan Lyles struck out 9 Rangers in 7 innings allowing 1 run but took the hard luck 1-0 decision for Milwaukee.
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Surging Indians, Contending Mets and What Could Have Been in 1994: Locked On MLB – August 12, 2019
For more than a 1/3 of the season, the Cleveland Indians have had the best record in baseball. And now they are in first place. Meanwhile the Mets have stormed into contention and we remember what could have been with the Yankees in 1994.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 10, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on August 10, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Yordan Álvarez homered 3 times and drove in 7 as the Astros humiliated the Orioles, 23-2.
Aristedes Aquino launched 3 homers and added a walk to help the surging Reds demolish the Cubs, 10-1.
Mike Montgomery struck out 12 in 7 shutout innings as the Royals blanked the Tigers, 7-0.
Jeff Samardzija threw 8 solid innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5 Philadelphia batters to keep the Giants slim post season hopes alive with a 3-1 decision.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Yasiel Puig went 3 for 4 with a homer in the Indians 4-1 loss to Minnesota.
Tanner Roark pitched into the 7th, striking out 7 White Sox and walking none and allowing 2 earned runs over 6 2/3 innings. Oakland’s comeback fell just short and he took the hard luck 3-2 loss.
Mike Soroka threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 6 Marlins. But the Braves bullpen had meltdowns in multiple innings and dropped the 7-6 game in the 10th.
Juan Soto homered twice, walked and drove in 3 runs but could not prevent the Mets from another dramatic come from behind win over the Nationals, 4-3.
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Central Showdown, Cornfields and YouTube: Locked On MLB – August 9, 2019
MLB proposes a game in an Iowa cornfield but miss a chance at making it a real father and son game. Meanwhile the Indians and Twins square off in an AL Central Showdown and the Giants and Phillies play on YouTube.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Talking Mets with Ryan Finkelstein: Locked On MLB – August 8, 2019
Ryan Finkelstein, host of the Locked on Mets podcast, joins the show to talk about the Mets surprising run.
Follow Ryan on Twitter at @FinkelsteinRyan
Follow Locked on Mets on Twitter at @LockedOnMets
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Improvements in Atlanta and the Mets as Columbo: Locked On MLB – August 7, 2019
The Braves improve their pitching staff without giving up players. Meanwhile the Mets are doing an impersonation of Peter Falk as Columbo.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 4, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on August 4, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Shane Bieber threw a complete game victory, striking out 8 Angels while only allowing 2 runs to earn the 6-2 decision for Cleveland.
Shin-Soo Choo reached base 5 times, scoring 3 and driving in another to help the Rangers top Detroit, 9-4.
Sonny Gray threw 7 shutout innings, holding Atlanta to 4 hits. The Reds bullpen would blow the lead but the bats would come to the rescue in extra innings for the 6-4 final.
Max Muncy went 4 for 5 with a homer and a walk off 2 run double in the bottom of the 9th to give the Dodgers a wild 11-10 victory over San Diego.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Randal Grichuk went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles but Toronto fell to Baltimore, 6-5.
Brad Keller threw 7 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 7. But the Royals were blanked by Minnesota, 3-0.
Donovan Solano hit a pair of homers in the Giants 6-2 loss to Colorado.
Adam Wainwright pitched into the 6th innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 7 Oakland batters but was on the wrong end of a 4-2 decision for St. Louis.
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A Wild Weekend Reviewed including the Astros No Hitter: Locked On MLB – August 5, 2019
The Phillies used an outfielder as a pitcher and a pitcher in the outfield. An Astros afterthought started a no hitter in his first Houston start. And the NL Wild Card is so mediocre, losing teams have a shot.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 2, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Stacey Wescott – Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on August 2, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Javier Báez went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI and a stolen base to give the Cubs a 6-2 victory over rival Milwaukee.
Nelson Cruz reached base 4 times, including a home run, driving in 5 as the Twins took the 11-9 slug fest with Kansas City.
Eric Lauer allowed just 3 hits, 2 runs and no walks over 6 innings to earn the 5-2 decision for the Padres over the Dodgers.
Lance Lynn struck out 10 Tigers in 7 innings, giving up 1 run as the Rangers hung on for the 5-4 final.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Hunter Dozier homered twice but the Royals fell short to the Twins, 11-9.
Dillon Peters entered the game in the first inning and gave the Angels 7 2/3 innings of relief, allowing 3 runs along the way. The damage had already been done as Cleveland won, 7-3.
Roman Quinn reached base 4 times, homered, stole two bases and even pitched 2 innings out of the bullpen. Sadly, he was credited with the loss as a pitcher as the Phillies fell to the White Sox 4-3 in 15 innings.
Alex Young struck out 9 Nationals over 6 innings, allowing just 3 hits and 2 runs. He would be stuck with the hard luck 3-0 decision for Arizona.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 1, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
JULIO CORTEZ / AP
Let’s see owned baseball on August 1, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Gerrit Cole threw 7 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks and 1 run to help the Astros take a potential playoff preview 7-1 in Cleveland.
Jack Flaherty allowed 1 hit in 7 shutout innings, compiling 9 strikeouts as the Cardinals blanked the Cubs, 8-0.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered twice and doubled to power the Blue Jays past Baltimore, 11-2.
J. T. Realmuto went 3 for 5 with a home run, driving in 3, as the Phillies powered past San Francisco, 10-2.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Chase Anderson threw 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run, striking out 5 Oakland batters. But the Brewers bullpen had another meltdown and dropped the 5-3 game late.
Xander Bogaerts collected 4 hits, including 2 homers, driving in 3, but the Red Sox pitching could not contain the Rays, who won 9-4.
Michael Pineda held the Marlins to 1 run in 6 innings, striking out 3. The Twins bullpen had a meltdown that blew the lead in the 9th and lost the 5-4 game in the 12th.
Hunter Renfroe homered and walked in the Padres 8-2 loss in Los Angeles.
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Post Trade Deadline Carnage: Locked On MLB – August 1, 2019
The trade deadline has come and gone. Somehow the Red Sox and Yankees have the same pitching staffs. The Diamondbacks and Giants both sold AND bought and the Houston Astros are trying to be Thanos.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – July 30, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Jason Miller/Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on July 30, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Adam Duvall collected 4 hits, 2 of them home runs, and scored 3 times to help the Braves hold off Washington, 11-8.
Kyle Seager was a double shy of the cycle in his 3 hits, 4 RBI game as the Mariners topped Detroit, 8-5.
Noah Syndergaard pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 1/3 scoreless frames while striking out 11 White Sox, setting up the Mets 5-2 extra inning victory.
Justin Verlander threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 13, as the Astros blanked Cleveland, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Andrew Benintendi reached base 4 times, homered and drove in 3 but the Red Sox rally came up just short against Tampa Bay, 6-5.
Shane Bieber struck out 8 Astros over 7 innings, holding them to 2 runs. But Verlander was slightly better and Cleveland was shutout, 2-0.
Zac Gallen gave the Marlins 7 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs while striking out 8 Minnesota batters. However he took the hard lick 2-1 decision.
Manny Machado singled and homered in the Padres 8-5 loss to Baltimore.
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Who Owned Baseball – July 29, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Let’s see owned baseball on July 29, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Jon Gray took a shutout into the 8th and finished with 8 innings, 1 run and struck out 6 Dodgers along the way to the Rockies 8-1 victory.
Randal Grichuk singled, tripled and homered, driving in 3 as the Blue Jays topped the Royals, 7-3.
Eric Hosmer homered twice in the Padres 8-1 clubbing of the Orioles.
Thomas Pannone threw 6 strong innings, striking out 4 Royals while setting up Toronto’s 7-3 win.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Scott Barlow helped stop the bleeding with a shutout, hitless inning, striking out 3 Blue Jays. The damage was done as the Royals were defeated, 7-3.
Cam Gallagher singled, doubled and walked, scoring a run, but the Royals came up short against Toronto, 7-3.
Ketel Marte reached base 3 times, homered and drove in 3 in Arizona’s 11-6 loss to Miami.
T. J. McFarland threw 1 2/3 innings out of the pen, was not charged with a run and did not get up a hit, doing mop up work after the Diamondbacks were already buried by the Marlins, 11-6.
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Trade Predictions and a Light Night of Baseball: Locked On MLB – July 30, 2019
It was a light night of baseball but interesting match up resume on Tuesday.
Plus I make my predictions of where players will go before the trade deadline.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast. I am your host Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – July 28, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on July 28, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Kyle Gibson threw 6 innings, allowing 1 run and compiling 9 strike outs to earn the 11-1 decision for Minnesota over the White Sox.
Kyle Schwarber got 3 hits, 2 of them homers, and drove in 7 runs, to help the Cubs clobber Milwaukee, 11-4.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 9 Dodgers in 7 strong innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run as the Nationals cruised to an 11-4 final.
Mike Thaiss hit 2 homers, including a walk off shot in the 9th to give the Angels a 5-4 victory over Baltimore.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 Mariners in 6 1/3 innings, allowing 1 run. But the Tigers dropped the 3-2 game in 10.
Ender Inciarte singled and homered, driving in 3, but Atlanta fell to Philadelphia, 9-4.
Robbie Ray went 6 innings, striking out 11 Marlins and walking none, but took the hard luck 5-1 loss for Arizona.
Danny Santana got on base 4 times, including a homer, but the Rangers bullpen melted down in Oakland leading to a 6-5 defeat.
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Who Owned Baseball – July 26, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald
Let’s see owned baseball on July 26, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mookie Betts accumulated 14 total bases with 3 homers and a double, driving in 5 and scoring 4 to help the Red Sox double up the Yankees, 10-5.
Gio González pitched into the 7th, keeping the Cubs to 3 hits and 2 runs while striking out 9. He did not get the decision but set up the Brewers 3-2 win.
Daniel Murphy drove in 6 runs with a double and a homer as the Rockies pounded the Reds, 12-2.
Asher Wojciechowski threw 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, earning another Orioles victory, topping the Angels, 9-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Michael Brantley homered and walked, driving in 3. But the Cardinals came from behind to beat the Astros, 5-3.
Adam Frazier went 2 for 4 with a homer in the Pirates 6-3 loss to the Mets.
Daniel Norris pitched into the 7th, striking out 8 over 6 1/3 innings and allowing 1 run. He did not get the decision as the Tigers fell to Seattle, 3-2.
Aníbal Sánchez gave the Nats 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 6 Dodgers. But Washington’s bullpen lost again, 4-2.
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Talking Diamondbacks with Jesse Friedman: Locked On MLB – July 25, 2019
Jesse Friedman of The Rattle podcast joins the show to talk about the unpredictable Arizona Diamondbacks.
Follow the Rattle by going to @TheRattleAZ
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Insane Night and a Philosophical Debate: Locked On MLB – July 24, 2019
Last night was a crazy night of baseball. And the performances of Trea Turner and Robinson Cano put me in the middle of a confusing philosophical debate.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each MLB Franchise (Updated For Trea Turner,July 23, 2019 )
Patrick Semansky, AP
SECOND CAREER CYCLE FOR TREA TURNER!
Not only is this the second cycle of Washington infielder Trea Turner, it is his second one against Colorado! Maybe the Rockies should find a way to pitch around Turner from now on.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
THE MOST CYCLE HIT
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
CLEVELAND INDIANS
Jake Bauers
June 14, 2019 vs. Detroit
Shohei Ohtani
MINNESOTA TWINS
Jorge Polanco
April 5, 2019 vs Philadelphia
(DIVISION SERIES)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Christian Yelich
September 17, 2018 vs Cincinnati Reds
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
John Jaso
September 28, 2016 vs. Chicago Cubs
NEW YORK YANKEES
Melky Cabrera.
August 2, 2009 vs Chicago White Sox
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
George Brett
June 24, 1990 vs. Toronto
BONUS –
Last Cycles Hit For Teams in Old Locations
MONTREAL EXPOS
Vladimir Guerrero
September 14, 2003 vs. New York Mets
WASHINGTON SENATORS
Jim King
May 26, 1964 vs. Boston
NEW YORK GIANTS
Don Mueller
July 11, 1954 vs. Pittsburgh
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Elmer Valo
August 2, 1950 vs. Chicago White Sox
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Gil Hodges
June 25, 1949 vs. Pittsburgh
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
George McQuinn
July 19, 1941 vs. Boston Red Sox
BOSTON DOVES
Bill Collins
October 6, 1910 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Maybe the Marlins should trade for Trea Turner and get their first cycle.
Getting Astros Bobbleheads with Eric Huysman : Locked On MLB – July 23, 2019
Eric Huysman is the host of the Locked on Astros podcast as well as Talking Stros.
He joined the podcast while waiting in line at Minute Maid Park, waiting to get his bobblehead before the Astros/A’s game.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Follow Eric on Twitter @EricTalksStros
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Talking Red Sox with Lauren Campbell: Locked On MLB – July 21, 2019
The Red Sox title defense has been rocky at best. Lauren Campbell, a writer for NESN and a guest of the old Sully Baseball podcast, joined the show to talk about the state of the team.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
Follow Lauren on Twitter @lalalalaurrrren
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Near No Hitter and Playing Hearts: Locked on MLB – July 18, 2019
The Padres got ohhhhhhhhhh so close to their first ever no hitter. Meanwhile I use a Hearts analogy for the Giants, Diamondbacks and Indians recent surges.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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GRAB BAG! Talking Baseball with Liam McEneaney, Stacey Gotsulias and Neal Hughlett: Locked On MLB – July 17, 2019
Here are bits of conversations I had from previous interviews. Padres lover Neal Hughlett and I talk about Padres announcers. Stacey Gotsulias, host of the Locked on Yankees podcast talks about the 1996 World Series. And Liam McEneaney, host of the Tell Your Friends podcast praises Mariano Rivera.
This is the Locked On MLB Podcast hosted by me, Paul Francis Sullivan. Please call me Sully.
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Who Owned Baseball – July 15, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Photo by Anthony J. Causi
Let’s see owned baseball on July 15, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Brandon Crawford collected 5 hits, 2 of them homers, and drove in 8 by himself in the double header opener which the Giants cruised to a 19-2 beating of the Rockies. He added another home run in the 2-1 nightcap.
Travis d’Arnaud homered to lead off the game, homered again later in the game and then completed the home run trio with a dramatic 3 run shot come from behind show with 2 outs in the 9th inning, driving in all of Tampa Bay’s runs in their shocking win over the Yankees.
Jakob Junis struck out 10 White Sox over 7 innings, allowing 1 run in the Royals 5-2 victory.
Miles Mikolas threw a complete game 8 hit shutout, striking out 3 Pirates and walking none to earn the 7-0 decision for St. Louis.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Kyle Hendricks pitched 5 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs but did not fare in the decision as the Cubs fell to the Reds, 6-3.
Keston Hiura singled, doubled and tripled, driving in a run and stole a base for good measure but the Brewers were doubled up by the Braves, 4-2.
James Paxton allowed 2 runs over 6 innings, striking out 7 Tampa Bay batters. The Yankee bullpen would blow his lead and the 5-4 game.
George Springer went 3 for 5 with 2 homers but the Astros came up short against the Angels, 9-6.
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