Who Owned Baseball – September 7, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Staff Photographer
Let’s see owned baseball on September 7, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
César Hernández got 3 hits including a homer to help the Phillies top the Mets 5-0.
Matt Olson reached base 5 times, including a home run, driving in 3, as the A’s pounded Detroit, 10-2.
Justin Verlander allowed 1 run over 7 innings, striking out 7 Mariners, as the Astros took the 2-1 final.
Alex Young struck out 12 over 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball as the red hot Diamondbacks blanked the Reds, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Luis Castillo struck out 10 Reds in 7 2/3 innings but took the hard luck 2-0 decision for the Reds.
Harold Castro went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI in the Tigers 10-2 loss in Oakland.
Jace Fry struck out 3 in 1 1/3 innings, allowing no hits and no runs in the White Sox 8-7 defeat by the Angels.
Trea Turner got 3 hits, scoring a run, but the Nationals fell short by the Braves, 5-4.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 6, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s see owned baseball on September 6, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Willie Calhoun hit a pair of homers, driving in 4, to lead Texas past Baltimore 7-6.
Dallas Keuchel tossed 6 shutout frames to push the Braves closer to a Division Title with a 4-3 final over Washington.
Jorge Lopez threw 6 shutout innings, striking out 5, as the Royals blanked the Marlins, 3-0.
Christian Yelich reached base 4 ties, homered, drove in 3 runs and stole a base to lead the Brewers to a much needed 7-1 victory over the Cubs.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Tim Anderson went 2 for 4 with a homer but the White Sox came up short against the Angels, 5-4.
Lucas Giolito allowed 3 hits and 2 runs over 7 strong innings but the White Sox bullpen dropped the 5-4 final to the Angels.
Miles Mikolas struck out 7in 5 innings, allowing a single run. The Cardinals would lose the 9-4 game to Pittsburgh.
A. J. Pollock homered 3 times in the Dodgers 5-4 loss to San Francisco.
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Phloundering Phillies and Potential Legacy Titles: Locked On MLB – September 6, 2019
The Phillies are losing to the wrong teams at the wrong time. Meanwhile, a few franchises need a World Series title for their franchise’s legacy this year.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 5, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Ron Schwane / Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on September 5, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Willson Contreras collected 4 hits, including a homer, to power the Cubs past fading Milwaukee, 10-5.
Max Fried allowed 1 hit and no runs over 7 innings, striking out 9 as the Braves doubled up the Nationals, 4-2.
Reynaldo López threw a complete game 1 hitter, striking out 11 Indians to earn the 7-1 decision for the White Sox.
Austin Meadows went for 4 with a homer to help the Rays top the Blue Jays, 6-4.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
John Means pitched into the 7th, allowing 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings but the Orioles fell to Texas, 3-1.
Austin Nola homered twice, added another hit and drove in 5 runs but the Mariners blew a wild 11-9 extra inning game to Houston.
Bryan Reynolds hit a pair of homers in the Pirates 10-7 loss to the Marlins.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 7 Braves in 6 innings but took the hard luck 4-2 loss for Washington.
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88 Wins and Regressing Ryu: Locked On MLB – September 5, 2019
88 Wins should be enough to get the second NL Wild Card spot. Meanwhile Ryu has picked the worst time to regress to the mean.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 4, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Jeff Roberson, AP
Let’s see owned baseball on September 3, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mookie Betts homered twice, driving in 5, and added 2 other hits to power Boston past Minnesota, 6-2.
Zac Gallen allowed 1 hit over 7 shutout innings, striking out 8 Padres, to give the Diamondbacks a 4-1 victory.
Kevin Pillar got 4 hits, including a go ahead homer, giving the Giants a wild 9-8 win in St. Louis.
Tanner Roark pitched shutout ball into the 7th, striking out 6 over 6 2/3 innings as the A’s blanked the Angels, 4-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Tim Anderson went 3 for 5 with a homer and 2 RBI but the White Sox comeback against Cleveland fell short, 8-6.
Trevor Cahill threw 3 innings of shutout ball without letting up a hit from the pen. The Angels were shutout themselves in Oakland, 4-0.
Paul Goldschmidt reached base 3 times with 4 RBI in the Cardinals 9-8 loss to San Francisco.
Chris Paddack struck out 8 Diamondbacks over 5 1/3 shutout innings. He did not get a decision as the Padres fell, 4-1.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 3, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Let’s see owned baseball on September 3, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Jack Flaherty allowed 1 hit over 8 shutout innings, striking out 8 as the Cardinals blanked San Francisco, 1-0.
Eloy Jiménez homered twice and doubled, driving in 3, to lead the White Sox past Cleveland, 6-5.
James Paxton struck out 12 Rangers in 7 innings, allowing 1 hit and no runs as the Yankees rolled to a 10-1 blow out.
Juan Soto went 3 for 4 with a homer in the Nationals wild come from behind 11-10 walk off win over the Mets.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Pete Alonso collected 3 hits, including a homer, in the Mets devastating 11-10 loss to Washington.
Mike Clevinger held the White Sox to 2 hits and 2 runs over 7 while striking out 9. The Indians bullpen dropped the 6-5 final.
Victor Reyes went 4 for 5 but the Tigers dropped the 6-5 game to Kansas City.
Dereck Rodríguez allowed 1 run on a solo homer over 7 innings, striking out 7 Cardinals but the Giants were shutout, 1-0.
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Nails in the Mets and Giants Coffins and Honoring Mike Piazza: Locked On MLB – September 4, 2019
The Mets and Giants both went for it. It did not work. For the Giants it was a last swing at nostalgia. But the Mets loss on Tuesday was a total disaster. Meanwhile it is Mike Piazza’s birthday. He is a Mets legend but should have been the greatest offensive Dodger of them all.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 2, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on September 2, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mike Minor pitched into the 8th, firing 7 1/3 scoreless frames as the Rangers handed the Yankees their first shutout since 2018 with a 7-0 final.
Joc Pederson homered twice and doubled, driving in 5, to slug the Dodgers past Colorado, 16-9.
Tommy Pham knocked a walk off RBI single, his third hit of the game, to lead the Rays to a 5-4 win over Baltimore.
Noah Syndergaard struck out 10 Nationals over 7 innings of 3 hit shutout ball to earn the 7-3 decision for the Mets.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Charlie Blackmon hit 3 doubles, driving in 1 and scoring twice in the Rockies 16-9 loss to the Dodgers.
Miguel Cabrera singled and homered but Detroit came up short against Minnesota, 4-3.
Anthony DeSclafani struck out 8 Phillies in 7 innings but was on the wrong end of a 7-1 decision for the Reds.
Masahiro Tanaka kept the Yankees in the game with 6 innings, allowing 2 hits. But the Rangers blanked New York, 7-0.
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Race for the Best Record:Locked on MLB – September 3, 2019
The Astros, Dodgers and Yankees are all neck and neck and neck for the best record in baseball. But how much does the best record and momentum really matter in October?
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Labor Day Thoughts and Proposals: Locked On MLB – September 2, 2019
Justin Verlander, Carlos Carrasco and Pablo Sandoval made the weekend emotional and fun. It is Labor Day, the beginning of the last lap of the season. I make a modest proposal for how to make Labor Day even more exciting.
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Who Owned Baseball – September 1, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Vaughn Ridley, Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on September 1, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Zach Eflin allowed 1 run over 7 innings, striking out 3 Mets to earn the 5-2 decision for the Phillies.
Adalberto Mondesi collected 4 hits and stole 3 bases, scoring 2 runs as the Royals topped Baltimore, 6-4.
Juan Soto went 3 for 4 with a homer as the Nationals powered past the Marlins, 9-3.
Justin Verlander threw the third no hitter of his career, striking out 14 and walking just one as the Astros blanked the Blue Jays, 2-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Mike Freeman reached base 4 times but the Indians fell short to Tampa Bay, 8-2.
Tyler Mahle pitched into the 7th, holding the Cardinals to 2 hits and 1 earned run and 1 unearned run. Cincinnati would let the game get away in the 9th with a 4-3 final.
Sean Manaea allowed 1 hit and no runs over his 5 innings of work. The A’s bullpen collapsed and the Yankees walked off 5-4 winners.
Kevin Pillar singled and homered but the Giants were doubled up by San Diego, 8-4.
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Justin Verlander, September 1, 2019)
THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP FRED THORNHILL
NO HITTER NUMBER THREE FOR JUSTIN VERLANDER
Well Aaron Sanchez, Will Harris, Chris Devenski and Joe Biagini did not last long on this list! Their combined no hitter less than a month ago for the Astros has been since surpassed by a more traditional no hitter, one thrown by Justin Verlander. This is old hat for the future Hall of Famer. He did this twice before with the Tigers.
Now to update the list.
FOR EACH FRANCHISE
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.
Justin Verlander has 3 no hitters. The Padres, who had a chance to draft him, have none.
Who Owned Baseball – August 31, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post
Let’s see owned baseball on August 31, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Jalen Beeks came into the game in the second and gave Tampa Bay 3 shutout innings to earn the 9-6 decision over Cleveland.
Anthony Rendon homered twice in the Nationals 7-0 victory over Miami.
Ronny Rodríguez drove in 5 runs with 2 homers to help the Tigers top Minnesota, 10-7.
Stephen Strasburg struck out 14 over 8 shutout innings to help the Nationals blank the Marlins 7-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Dylan Bundy struck out 7 Royals over 6 innings but the Orioles bullpen blew the lead and ultimately the 7-5 game.
Mitch Garver reached base 4 times, with 2 homers, but the Twins dropped the 10-7 slug fest to Detroit.
Sonny Gray pitched into the 7th, allowing 1 unearned run over 6 2/3 innings. The Reds bullpen melted down and the Cardinals walked off with the 3-2 final.
Justin Turner went 3 for 4 with a homer but the Dodgers were edged out by Arizona, 6-5.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 30, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Let’s see owned baseball on August 30, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mookie Betts homered in the first and the 15th innings to lead the Red Sox to a 7-6 marathon win over the Angels.
Madison Bumgarner struck out 9 Padres over 7 innings, allowing 1 run to earn the 8-3 decision for the Giants.
Todd Frazier hit a pair of 3 run homers to give the Mets a much needed 11-5 victory over Philadelphia.
John Means threw 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs while walking no Royals batter while the Orioles took the 14-2 blowout.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Shane Bieber was solid for 6 1/3 innings, allowing 3 runs and no walks. But the Indians were blanked by the Rays, 4-0.
Ian Desmond went 3 for 4 with a homer and 2 runs scored but the Rockies could not come from behind and dropped the 9-4 final to Pittsburgh.
Brian Goodwin homered twice in the Angels 15 inning 7-6 loss to Boston.
Aaron Nola pitched into the 7th, holding the Mets to 1 run and 4 hits over 6 1/3 innings. He did not fare in the decision as the Phillies bullpen imploded in the 11-5 final.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 29, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Joe Mahoney – Getty Images
Let’s see owned baseball on August 29, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mike Clevinger threw 8 shutout innings, allowing 4 hits while striking out 10 as the Indians blanked the Tigers, 2-0.
Robert Duggar kept the Reds scoreless over 7 innings of 3 hit ball to set up the Marlins 4-3 walk off victory.
Kevin Newman went 4 for 4 with 2 homers to power the Pirates past Colorado in an 11-8 slugfest.
Jurickson Profar got 3 hits, including a homer, to help the A’s to a much needed 9-8 win over Kansas City.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
José Abreu went 4 for 5 but the White Sox were doubled up by the Twins, 10-5.
Aristedes Aquino continued his blistering start with another homer and two more hits in the Reds 4-3 loss in extra innings to Miami.
Jacob deGrom did not allow a walk and struck out 7 Cubs over 7 innings. But a late rally sunk him and the Mets, 4-1.
Lance Lynn allowed one earned run and two unearned runs over 6 innings but did not fare in the decision as the Rangers fell to Seattle, 5-3.
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Wild Card Races and Art House Films: Locked on MLB – August 30, 2019
An intense weekend of baseball is shaping up for Labor Day Weekend. The Phillies are trying to justify their season while the Mets are treading water. And the Indians and Rays series will be the most exciting, regardless of the attendance.
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Blown Saves, Home Runs and Spider-Man: Locked on MLB – August 29, 2019
The Dodgers can not keep handing the ball to Kenley Jansen. The Cubs have to worry about Cole Hamels and Jon Lester. Meanwhile home runs will continue to pile up. Why? Because people like Spider-Man.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 28, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Let’s see owned baseball on August 28, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Xander Bogaerts finished with 10 total bases, including 2 homers, to power the Red Sox to a 7-4 final in Colorado.
Aaron Civale threw 7 innings, walking none while holding Detroit to 2 runs as he earned the 4-2 decision for Cleveland.
Anthony DeSclafani compiled 8 strikeouts against 2 hits and 1 walk over 7 shutout innings as the Reds blanked the Marlins, 5-0.
J. T. Realmuto went 3 for 5 including a homer, as the Phillies clobbered the Pirates, 12-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Ji-Man Choi reached base 3 times with a home run but the Rays dropped the dramatic 8-6 potential playoff preview with Houston.
Jack Flaherty struck out 7 Brewers over 6 innings but St. Louis came up short, 4-1.
Jeff McNeil got 3 hits, with a homer, but the Mets could not survive an early Cubs rally and lost, 10-7.
Patrick Sandoval allowed 1 hit and struck out 9 Rangers in 5 shutout innings. The Angels bullpen would give up 3 runs in the 3-0 defeat.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 27, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on August 27, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Yordan Álvarez got 3 hits, homering twice, leading the Astros to a 15-1 thrashing of Tampa Bay.
Yu Darvish threw 8 strong innings, striking out 7 Mets, allowing 1 run to give the Cubs a critical 5-2 victory.
Yadier Molina reached base 4 times, with 2 homers, as the first place Cardinals won again 6-3 over the Brewers.
Masahiro Tanaka struck out 7 in 7 shutout innings to help the Yankees blank the Mariners, 7-0.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Nolan Arenado went 3 for 5 with a homer but the Rockies were pounded by Boston, 10-6.
Patrick Corbin struck out 9 Orioles over 7 innings but he took the tough luck 2-0 loss for the Nationals.
Lucas Giolito struck out 9 Twins in 6 innings but was on the short end of a 3-1 decision for the White Sox.
Tommy Pham reached base 3 times in the Rays 15-1 beating by the Astros.
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A Trip Up Mount Davis in Oakland: Locked On MLB -August 28, 2019
I climbed up Mount Davis, the worst seats in the Oakland Coliseum, to watch the A’s play the Giants for a unique if unorthodox baseball watching experience.
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Wild Card Showdowns and Giving the Braves their Due: Locked on MLB – August 27, 2019
The Phillies will be rooting for the Mets who will be taking on the Cubs. It is very confusing following the Wild Card races. Meanwhile, a listener called me out for not giving enough love to the Braves. It is true. They are terrific this year and ignored.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 26, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on August 26, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Mike Ford continued to make a case for his inclusion on the playoff roster with a pair of homer, driving in 3, to help the Yankees edge the Mariners, 5-4.
Freddy Galvis singled twice and homered, driving in 4, as the Reds doubled up the Marlins, 6-3.
Sonny Gray allowed 2 hits and 2 runs over 6 strong innings to earn the 6-3 decision for the Reds over the Marlins.
J. A. Happ struck out 7 Mariners in 5 innings, allowing only 2 hits to win the 5-4 game for the Yankees.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Wade LeBlanc pitched 2 perfect innings out of the bullpen, striking out 2 Yankees, to give the Mariners a chance to come back. They did not and lost the 4-3 final.
Bubba Starling went 3 for 4, scoring twice, but the Royals were clobbered by Oakland, 19-4.
Julio Teheran threw 6 shutout innings in Coors Field, no east feat. He did not fare in the decision as the Braves dropped the 3-1 game to the Rockies.
Justin Turner got 3 hits, including a homer, in the Dodgers 4-3 loss in San Diego.
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A Weekend of Big Games and Bad Uniforms: Locked On MLB – August 26, 2019
A full weekend of games are over with some wild upsets and crazy losses. But nothing overwhelmed the weekend quite like the awful uniforms worn by all the teams for some reason.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 25, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
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Let’s see owned baseball on August 24, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Dallas Keuchel went 7 innings, allowing no runs and striking out 7 Mets to earn the 2-1 decision for the Braves.
Reynaldo López threw 5 no hit innings, striking out 6 Rangers. The White Sox bullpen lost the no hitter but not the 2-0 shutout.
Anthony Rendon reached base 5 times, including a homer and 2 RBI to help the Nationals complete the sweep of the Cubs with an extra inning 7-5 win.
Anthony Santander went 5 for 5 with a homer to help the Orioles top the Rays, 8-3.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Nolan Arenado got 3 hits, including a homer, but the Rockies were pounded by the Cardinals, 11-4.
Brock Burke went 6 strong innings, holding the White Sox to 1 run. But the Rangers were blanked, 2-0.
Steven Matz held the Braves to 1 run and 2 hits over 6 innings but he took the hard luck 2-1 loss for the Mets.
Franmil Reyes hit 2 homers, including a dramatic game tying shot in the bottom of the 9th, but the Indians dropped the 9-8 game to Kansas City in extra innings.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 25, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Will Newton/Getty
Let’s see owned baseball on August 24, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Bo Bichette singled, doubled and homered, driving in 3, to help the Blue Jays come from behind and top Seattle, 7-5.
Corey Dickerson went 4 for 5 with 5 RBI in the Phillies 9-3 win in Miami.
Dakota Hudson threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits as the Cardinals blanked the Rockies, 6-0.
John Means held the Rays to 1 run, 5 hits and no walks over 7 innings to earn the 7-1 decision for Baltimore.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Jorge Alfaro got 3 hits, including a homer, but the Marlins fell to the Phillies, 9-3.
Zac Gallen struck out 8 Brewers in 5 innings but took the hard luck 4-0 loss for Arizona.
Chad Green gave the Yankees 2 critical shutout innings allowing no hits and no walks while striking out 4 Dodgers. But their comeback came up short in the 2-1 final.
Dawel Lugo reached base 3 times, including a homer, but the Tigers were defeated by Minnesota, 8-5.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 24, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
DAVID SANTIAGO DSANTIAGO@MIAMIHERALD.COM
Let’s see owned baseball on August 23, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Starlin Castro came off of the bench to homer twice and drive in 5 runs to give the Marlins a stunning 19-11 victory over the Phillies.
J. D. Martinez drove in 7 runs with 3 hits, including 2 homers, as the Red Sox blanked the Padres 11-0.
James Paxton struck out 11 Dodgers giving the Yankees a much needed quality start, lasting 6 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs and earning the 10-2 decision.
Aníbal Sánchez pitched into the 9th, allowing 1 hit and 1 run over 8 1/3 innings and even drove in a run himself to give the Nationals a 9-3 win over the Cubs.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Aristides Aquino homered and collected 2 more hits, driving in both Reds runs in the 3-2 defeat by Pittsburgh.
Kole Calhoun went 4 for 4 with a home run but the Angels came up short against Houston, 5-4.
Jacob deGrom struck out 13 Braves in 7 innings, allowing 1 run and hitting a solo homer for the Mets’ only run in a 2-1 extra inning loss.
Dillon Tate threw 3 innings of shutout relief for Baltimore in the 7-1 pounding by Tampa Bay.
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Finishing Important Games and Other Wild Card Thoughts: Locked On MLB – August 23, 2019
The Red Sox and Royals finished a meaningless game while the Mets and Indians cut short a meaningful game. Strange things are happening in a Wild Card race where a game could make the difference.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 22, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune
Let’s see owned baseball on August 22, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Willy Adames went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI to power the Rays past Baltimore, 5-2.
Gerrit Cole struck out 12 Tigers over 7 shutout innings to earn the 6-3 decision for the Astros.
Kyle Hendricks threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 7, as the Cubs blanked the Giants, 1-0.
Howie Kendrick single, doubled and homered, driving in 3, as the Nationals topped the Pirates, 7-1.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Sandy Alcantara allowed just 1 unearned run over 7 innings, striking out 7 Braves along the way. The Marlins bullpen blew the lead and the game, 3-2.
Starlin Castro went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI but the Marlins were edged by Atlanta, 3-2.
Gleyber Torres went 4 for 4 with 2 homers in the Yankees 5-3 loss in Oakland.
Jacob Waguespack tossed 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, striking out 5 Dodgers, but the Blue Jays bullpen dropped the 3-2 final.
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Who Owned Baseball – August 21, 2019 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVPs) + 2019
BRIAN PETERSON – STAR TRIBUNE
Let’s see owned baseball on August 21, 2019
Earning Full WOBs:
Nicholas Castellanos led a strong Cubs offense with 4 hits, including a homer in the 12-11 slug fest over the Giants.
Patrick Corbin gave the Nationals 8 strong innings, allowing no runs and striking out 4 in the 11-1 pounding of the Pirates.
Lucas Giolito threw a complete game shutout, allowing 3 hits while striking out 12 as the White Sox blanked the Twins, 4-0.
Kevin Kiermaier went 2 for 4 with a stolen base, 4 RBI and a game tying 9th inning homer as the Rays walked off against the Mariners, 8-7.
Earning 1/2 WOBs:
Robinson Chirinos got 4 hits, including a homer in the Astros 2-1 loss to Detroit.
Junior Fernández gave the Cardinals 2 key innings of no hit shutout relief and a chance to come back against Milwaukee. They would fall short, 5-3.
Justin Verlander tossed a complete game, striking out 11 and allowing only 2 hits. But the Astros were edged by the Tigers, 2-1.
Mike Yastrzemski got 3 hits, including a homer and a double, and several key defensive plays but the Giants dropped a wild and heart breaking 12-11 game to the Cubs.
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