Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer during a six-run spurt in the second inning and the Baltimore Orioles manhandled rookie starter Luis Gil in a 17-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday.
The Orioles (49-25) are now only half a game behind the Yankees (51-26), while a hot fight is already emerging for first place in the East section of the American League.
Gunnar Henderson reached four times for the Orioles, who improved to 5-2 against the Yankees. They have won their last 22 series against division rivals. According to’Elias Sports Bureauthe Orioles thus improved the record which was jointly held by the Atlanta Braves (1998 to 2000), the Milwaukee Brewers (1991 to 1992) and the Cincinnati Reds (1969 to 1970 and 1975).
Henderson had three hits, including two doubles, to extend his streak of games with at least one appearance on base to 27. He has at least one hit in each of his last 13 games. The young Orioles sensation also had an RBI on a grounder in the sixth.
Gil (9-2) allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks in just one and a third innings. This is the first time in his career that he has not been able to complete two rounds. He had won his last nine decisions. His last setback dates back to April 15, his third start of the season.
Aaron Judge hit his 27th home run of the season, an MLB high. He returned after a one-game absence after being hit in the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday.
Gleyber Torres also hit the long ball before leaving the match with a groin injury.
Orioles starter Cole Irvin allowed five runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Ohtani is still on fire
Shohei Ohtani hit a 21st home run in the first inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-3 against the Colorado Rockies.
The first batter of the game, Ohtani sent the ball over the center field fence, just beyond the reach of Brenton Doyle.
It was his fourth long ball in five games.
Since taking the leadoff hitter, Ohtani is 8-for-18 with two homers, three doubles and six RBIs.
He was second in the batting order before Mookie Betts suffered a broken left hand when hit by a pitch Sunday.
Will Smith and Freddie Freeman added solo homers in the fourth.
Teoscar Hernandez had three hits and scored a run, while Chris Taylor had two hits and stole two bases.
Gavin Stone (8-2) allowed two runs and four hits in five and a third innings. He struck out seven batters.
Evan Phillips earned a 12th save in as many occasions.
Ty Blach (3-5) allowed five runs and 10 hits in four innings.
Ryan McMahon had a great run for the Rockies, who have lost four of their last five games.
Elsewhere in Major League Baseball:
Arizona 5 – Washington 2
ARI : Ryne Nelson (5-5) allowed just two runs on three hits in seven innings.
WAS : Lane Thomas and Jesse Winker each hit their 8th home run of the season.
Seattle 3 – Cleveland 6
SEA : Dylan Moore hit a two-run homer and stole a base.
CLE : Will Brennan hit two home runs. Steven Kwan had a double and two runs scored. He is hitting for a .396 average this season.
Tampa Bay 7 – Minnesota 6 (10 rounds)
TB : Jonny DeLuca drove in the winning run with a single in the 10th.
MIN : Royce Lewis hit his 9th home run in 15 games this season. He has 26 home runs in just 85 games since the start of his career.
Houston 5 – White Sox 3
NEW: Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman each had three hits. Alvarez hit his 15th homer.
CHW : The White Sox scored all their runs in the 5th innings. The Astros responded with a four-run spurt in the 7th.
Kansas City 3 – Oakland 2
KC : Freddy Fermin hit two homers to double his haul this season and the Royals ended a three-game losing streak.
OAK : Zack Gelof generated all of the A’s offense with a two-run homer.
Milwaukee 6 – San Diego 7
MIL : The Brewers tied the game late in the game with a run in the 8th inning and two more in the 9th.
SD : Fernando Tatis Jr was 4-for-5 with a homer and Jake Cronenworth gave the Padres the win with a homer in the 9th.
2024-06-21 04:48:06
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