Marsh’s 12-game surge
Brandon Marsh began a torrid stretch on Aug. 15, launching a 12-game hitting streak that lasted through Aug. 25. Over that run he went 19-for-43 (.442), a run that jump-started his summer surge and helped stabilize Philadelphia’s lineup down the stretch.
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J.Rod’s two-hit day
Julio Rodríguez had a productive night on Aug. 15 in New York, going 2-for-6 with two RBIs in Seattle’s road game at the Mets. The multi-hit performance was one of several active contributions as he worked to keep the Mariners’ offense moving during the stretch.
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Marte contributes at Coors
Ketel Marte chipped in on Aug. 15 during Arizona’s road series in Colorado, going 1-for-3 with an RBI that added offense in a tough Coors Field environment. The short, efficient night at the plate was part of the D-backs’ lineup efforts in the series.
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Story’s two-hit night
Trevor Story delivered two hits on Aug. 15 as Boston hosted Miami, finishing with a multi-hit game that provided timely offense for the Red Sox. The outing continued Story’s role as a middle-order contributor while Boston pushed through a busy August schedule.
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Witt’s on-base tear ends Aug.15
Bobby Witt Jr. closed out a scorching on-base run that ran from July 28 through Aug. 15. Over the 16-game stretch he led the American League in extra-base hits (13), total bases (58), RBI (25), slugging.853 and OPS 1.339 — a historic burst of production.
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Kershaw picks up win
Clayton Kershaw earned the victory on Aug. 15 as the Dodgers topped the Padres, recorded as a 3-2 Dodgers win. Kershaw’s outing helped L.A. secure the close game, with the boxscore crediting him the decision in the narrow home victory.
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