Robert’s 2 HRs lift Mets
Aug. 22 at Rate Field — The New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-5 as Luis Robert Jr. homered twice and finished 2-for-5 with three RBIs. Carson Benge and Bo Bichette also homered, and Luis Torrens added a two-run shot in a big offensive night for the Mets.
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Skubal fans 11 in Dodgers win
Aug. 22 at Dodger Stadium — Tarik Skubal struck out 11 over seven innings and allowed three runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3. Kyle Tucker delivered the tying and go-ahead RBI singles in the fifth, and Tanner Scott closed it out for the save.
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A’s rally past Astros
Aug. 22 in Houston — The Oakland Athletics rallied with a three-run eighth inning to beat the Houston Astros 4-3, snapping a five-game losing streak. Jacob López struck out nine and allowed one run on three hits over six strong innings, and Oakland’s bullpen protected the late lead.
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Schwarber, Painter spark Phillies
Aug. 22 at Citizens Bank Park — The Philadelphia Phillies crushed the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3. Andrew Painter tossed seven innings, striking out eight and allowing one earned run, while Kyle Schwarber launched what reports listed as an MLB-leading 38th homer in a big offensive outburst for Philadelphia.
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Bauers’ tiebreaker lifts Brewers
Aug. 22 at American Family Field — Logan Henderson worked six strong innings and Jake Bauers ended a lengthy plate appearance with a tiebreaking two-run homer as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1. Milwaukee’s pitching and Bauers’ big swing delivered an important divisional victory.
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Cease takes no-hitter into 7th
Aug. 22 at Yankee Stadium — Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the New York Yankees 4-3. Cease worked 6 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts and five walks; Nathan Lukes hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth that proved decisive.
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