Recap Roundups
August 02, 2019
Chi. Cubs 6, Milwaukee 2
Javier Baez had three hits, including a two-run homer, and drove in three runs to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.
NY Yankees 4, Boston 2
James Paxton settled down after allowing another homer in the first inning and pitched six effective innings as the New York Yankees beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-2 in the opener of a four-game series Friday night.
Chi. White Sox 4, Philadelphia 3
Jose Abreu singled home Leury Garcia for the winning run in the top of the 15th inning to lift the visiting Chicago White Sox past the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3, on Friday.
Pittsburgh 8, NY Mets 4
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer, and Melky Cabrera had a two-run double Friday as the host Pittsburgh Pirates slowed the streaking New York Mets with an 8-4 victory.
Toronto 5, Baltimore 2
Freddy Galvis and Brandon Drury both homered as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
Cleveland 7, LA Angels 3
Yasiel Puig and Carlos Santana each drove in a pair of runs and Mike Clevinger tossed 6 1/3 strong innings as the host Cleveland Indians posted a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.
Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 2
Left-hander Alex Wood pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and earned his first win of the season as the visiting Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Friday.
Texas 5, Detroit 4
Lance Lynn struck out 10 in seven innings, Hunter Pence and Rougned Odor homered and the host Texas Rangers held off the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Friday.
Houston 10, Seattle 2
Rookie Yordan Alvarez slugged the first of Houston's season-high six home runs as the Astros bashed their way to a 10-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday.
Minnesota 11, Kansas City 9
Nelson Cruz hit a home run, doubled twice off the wall in right-center and drove in five runs, while Max Kepler had two doubles, two walks and scored three times to lead the Minnesota Twins to a wild 11-9 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday.
Colorado 5, San Francisco 4
Ryan McMahon and Trevor Story each homered, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Friday night in Denver.
Washington 3, Arizona 0
Five pitchers combined on a one-hitter, Juan Soto homered for the fourth time in five games and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Friday night in Phoenix.
San Diego 5, LA Dodgers 2
Left-hander Eric Lauer spoiled the major league debut of Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Dustin May with six strong innings Friday night, pitching the visiting San Diego Padres to a 5-2 victory.