Deadspin | MLB roundup: Will Smith’s walk-off HR lifts Dodgers over D-backs

Will Smith hit a pinch-hit walk-off residence run within the backside of the ninth inning because the Los Angeles Dodgers prevented a three-game sweep by the hands of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-4 victory on Sunday.

Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched a profession excessive with 10 strikeouts and tied a season excessive with seven innings, whereas Freddie Freeman had an RBI double within the first inning and Andy Pages drove in two runs because the Dodgers went 4-2 on the just-completed homestand.

Yamamoto gave up one run on 4 hits with out a stroll as he helped Los Angeles keep away from a sequence sweep for his second consecutive begin.

Smith’s pinch-hit residence run to steer off the ninth got here towards Diamondbacks right-hander John Curtiss (2-1). Adrian Del Castillo drove in a run for Arizona and had two hits, whereas right-hander Brandon Pfaadt gave up 4 runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings.

Rockies 6, Cubs 5

Mickey Moniak lined a triple into the precise subject nook to drive in Ryan Ritter and provides Colorado the walk-off win over Chicago in Denver.

Tanner Gordon allowed 5 hits and two runs over six innings whereas placing out 9 — essentially the most for a Rockies starter this season. Orlando Arcia posted three hits whereas Braxton Fulford and Ritter notched two apiece. Juan Mejia (2-1) threw an ideal ninth.

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd gave up six hits and 4 runs in six innings, however Ian Happ roped a three-run homer within the eighth to forge a 5-5 tie earlier than Daniel Palencia (1-5) gave up Moniak’s game-winner. Kyle Tucker contributed three hits and Seiya Suzuki drove in two runs.

Reds 7, Cardinals 4

Austin Hays hit a tie-breaking two-run residence run within the fifth inning to assist host Cincinnati finish a five-game shedding streak with a win over St. Louis.

Winner Brady Singer (12-9) went six innings, giving up 5 hits and three runs. The right-hander struck out eight and had no walks in 102 pitches. It was Singer’s thirteenth high quality begin and the Reds have gained 11 of these video games. Matt McLain additionally homered for Cincinnati for the thirteenth time, and second time in two video games, within the backside of the eighth.

Cardinals starter Andre Pallante (6-13) took the loss, going 5 innings, permitting six hits and 5 runs, solely two of which have been earned. St. Louis rookie catcher Jimmy Crooks recorded his first main league hit with a leadoff residence run within the seventh.

Blue Jays 8, Brewers 4

Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw every had two RBIs to assist Toronto defeat visiting Milwaukee and salvage the finale of a three-game sequence.

Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer was faraway from the sport attributable to higher again tightness, however 5 relievers scattered 4 hits with out a stroll over 5 scoreless innings.

William Contreras hit a two-run residence run and Brice Turang added a solo shot for the Brewers. Contreras completed with three RBIs and Jackson Chourio added 4 hits for Milwaukee.

Red Sox 5, Pirates 2

Jarren Duran’s three-run, inside-the-park residence run punctuated a four-run fifth inning, serving to Boston salvage its weekend sequence with a win over visiting Pittsburgh.

Duran reached base in all 4 of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with a double and two walks alongside the house. Nathaniel Lowe additionally had two hits because the Red Sox supported starter Lucas Giolito (10-2), who labored round 5 walks to complete six innings of three-hit, one-run ball with six strikeouts.

Alexander Canario was 2-for-4 with a homer for Pittsburgh. Mitch Keller (6-13) allowed 4 unearned runs, however struck out seven and gave up 4 hits.

Rays 7, Nationals 4

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Josh Lowe had two hits and Tampa Bay defeated host Washington, finishing a much-needed three-game sweep. The Rays play their subsequent seven video games towards Seattle and Cleveland, two groups forward of them within the American League wild-card race.

Tampa Bay starter Ian Seymour (3-0) allowed 4 runs (one earned) over 5 innings whereas placing out eight with one stroll. Pete Fairbanks pitched the ninth for his twenty fourth save. Brandon Lowe has homered in three of his previous 4 video games whereas driving in eight runs.

Brady House and Daylen Lile every had two hits for the Nationals, who struck out 16 occasions whereas shedding their eighth straight sport.

Twins 7, Padres 2

Byron Buxton went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and two RBIs, and Minnesota pulled away towards San Diego to win the rubber match of the three-game sequence.

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (13-7) tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the victory. He restricted the Padres to 5 hits, walked one and struck out eight. Royce Lewis completed 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs for Minnesota. Luke Keaschall added an RBI and scored two runs.

Freddy Fermin doubled and drove in a run for San Diego. Bryce Johnson additionally had an RBI.

Marlins 5, Mets 1

Sandy Alcantara continued his put up All-Star break turnaround by pitching seven stellar innings, and visiting Miami earned a sequence victory over New York.

Alcantara (8-11) allowed one run on 4 hits whereas finishing seven innings for a season-high third straight outing. He had simply two seven-inning begins all season earlier than this streak.

Kodai Senga (7-6) allowed 5 runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Mets. The right-hander struck out six, walked two and didn’t full 5 innings for the sixth time in 9 begins since getting back from a hamstring harm on July 11.

Mariners 4, Guardians 2

Julio Rodriguez related for a go-ahead two-run RBI single within the seventh to assist Seattle rally for a 4-2 win and keep away from a sweep towards host Cleveland.

Starting pitcher Bryce Miller (4-5) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out three in six innings for the Mariners, who had misplaced three of their previous 4 video games. Andres Munoz bought the Guardians out so as within the ninth for save No. 32. Randy Arozarena crushed his twenty sixth residence run of the season, a two-run shot to provide the opposite two runs for Seattle.

Tanner Bibee (Sept. 11) was tagged for 4 runs on six hits with 4 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings for Cleveland, which had its four-game successful streak snapped.

Angels 3, Astros 0

Jose Soriano allowed only one hit over seven innings to steer visiting Los Angeles previous Houston.

Soriano (10-9) fanned eight and walked three throughout his eighth scoreless begin this season. Oswald Peraza poked a solo homer within the fifth whereas Mike Trout’s second double of the day drove in an insurance coverage run within the eighth.

Astros ace Hunter Brown (10-7) allowed only one run and three hits over six innings. Yordan Alvarez singled off Soriano within the first and Ramon Urias doubled within the eighth. On Urias’ hit, Angels left fielder Taylor Ward crashed face-first into the metallic out-of-town scoreboard and was taken to an area hospital for statement.

White Sox 3, Yankees 2

Lenyn Sosa went 2-for-4 and hit a go-ahead solo residence run within the eighth inning to carry host Chicago to a victory towards New York.

The White Sox salvaged the finale of the four-game sequence to cease a five-game shedding streak whereas ending the Yankees’ season-best successful streak at seven. Mike Vasil recorded his third save, retiring the ultimate three after Cam Booser walked the leadoff hitter within the ninth.

Aaron Judge went 3-for-5 and completed a triple wanting the cycle for the Yankees. His first-inning homer was the 358th of his profession, tying Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth in franchise historical past. New York starter Luis Gil labored 5 1/3 innings of two-run, four-hit ball with two walks and 7 strikeouts.

Rangers 9, Athletics 6

Jacob deGrom threw 5 scoreless innings and Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs to assist Texas put up a victory over the Athletics and full a three-game sweep in West Sacramento, Calif.

deGrom (11-6) allowed simply two hits, whereas placing out six and strolling one for the Rangers, who gained their fifth straight sport and their eighth in 9 tries. Josh Smith went 2-for-2 and reached on three walks within the leadoff spot for Texas.

J.T. Ginn (2-6) threw six innings for the Athletics, permitting 5 runs on 5 hits, placing out seven and strolling a pair. Jacob Wilson went 3-for-5 with two RBIs for the A’s, who dropped their third straight after a three-game successful streak.

Tigers 5, Royals 0

Tarik Skubal allowed 4 hits over seven robust innings and backup catcher Jake Rogers’ two-run triple highlighted a four-run fifth as Detroit blanked host Kansas City.

Colt Keith and Gleyber Torres additionally drove in runs because the Tigers took the rubber match of the three-game set.

Maikel Garcia had two doubles for the Royals, who’re attempting to achieve wild-card place within the American League and had gained 5 consecutive residence sequence. Bobby Witt Jr. went 0-for-4 to see his 18-game hitting streak come to an finish.

Giants 13, Orioles 2

Justin Verlander (3-10) labored a laborious 5 innings to earn his third win of the season, Rafael Devers did the heaviest offensive lifting with three hits, together with a house run, and San Francisco blasted Baltimore within the finale of a high-scoring, three-game sequence.

Rookie Drew Gilbert had his first three-hit sport, that includes his first triple, and Heliot Ramos lashed three singles for the Giants, who sandwiched Saturday’s 11-1 loss with 15-8 and 13-2 triumphs.

Gunnar Henderson, Ryan Mountcastle and Luis Vazquez had two hits every for the Orioles, who misplaced for the ninth time of their final 11 video games.

–Field Level Media