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Today’s MLB News Roundup (August 20)

Yankees edge Orioles 5-3

The New York Yankees took a 5-3 win at Camden Yards after scoring twice in the top of the eighth. Pete Alonso had a deep drive that was ruled foul, then New York capitalized in the eighth and the bullpen closed it out — David Bednar on the final inning to earn the save.

Source: ESPN

Peterson fans 10; Mets win 8-1

David Peterson struck out 10 and worked deep into the game as the New York Mets beat the Nationals 8-1. Mark Vientos homered for the second straight game and Jeff McNeil had a big night, helping New York snap into a multi-game winning run and gain momentum in the stretch.

Source: ESPN

Betts homers, Dodgers win in 10

Mookie Betts homered and delivered the go-ahead hit in the 10th as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in extra innings. Betts capped a three-hit night with a tenth-inning single, and the bullpen preserved the lead for a late extra-inning victory at Coors Field.

Source: ESPN

Pecko fans 4; Astros 3-2 win

Rookie Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut and Christian Vázquez hit his seventh homer as the Houston Astros topped the Los Angeles Angels 3-2. Jose Altuve delivered an RBI double and Cam Smith added a sacrifice fly; Houston’s bullpen combined to protect a one-run victory.

Source: ESPN

Braves rally to beat White Sox

The Atlanta Braves erased a six-run deficit and rallied to an 11-10 win over the Chicago White Sox. Drake Baldwin’s two-run single in the eighth capped a six-run comback; Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar each hit two-run homers, and the Braves’ comeback highlighted a wild, high-scoring night.

Source: ESPN

Peralta one-hits Cubs; Brewers 7-0

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six over six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a doubleheader. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin each had two hits, two RBI and a solo homer as Milwaukee’s pitching and offense combined in a dominant performance.

Source: ESPN