Day: September 2, 2018

No trade necessary: E-Rod returns, K’s 12 for SoxNo trade necessary: E-Rod returns, K’s 12 for Sox

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 5:40

Despite a run of less-than-stellar pitching, the Red Sox didn’t add anyone at Friday’s deadline to acquire postseason-eligible players, instead hoping that September callups and hurlers returning from injury would be enough to right the ship. Eduardo Rodriguez proved that strategy prudent in his return from the disabled list on Saturday, striking out 12 over 5 2/3 strong innings. His White Sox counterpart, Carlos Rodon, was sharp until he was chased in Boston’s three-run seventh. Eduardo Nunez, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler homered for the Red Sox.

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Kemp’s clutch HR puts Dodgers in tie for firstKemp’s clutch HR puts Dodgers in tie for first

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 5:10

Not since Matt Kemp went swimming in the Chase Field pool has he caused such aggravation for the D-backs as he did at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, when he launched a three-run homer off Archie Bradley in the eighth inning to give the Dodgers a second consecutive stunning comeback win and a share of the NL West lead.

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Astros rally late for win after James’ 9-K debutAstros rally late for win after James’ 9-K debut

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 3:45

Tyler White broke open a tie game in the bottom of the eighth inning with a two-out, two-run double, sparking the Astros to a 7-3 come-from-behind victory over the Angels at Minute Maid Park. Making his first Major League start, right-hander Josh James — ranked as Houston’s No. 6 prospect by MLB Pipeline — allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out nine, tied for second by an Astros starter making his debut.

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E-Rod K’s 10 of first 12 in winning Sox returnE-Rod K’s 10 of first 12 in winning Sox return

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 3:17

Red Sox manager Alex Cora wasn’t exactly certain what he would get out of Eduardo Rodriguez on Saturday night. It didn’t take long for Rodriguez to give Cora his answer. In his first Major League start since July 14, Rodriguez struck out a season-high 12 hitters and began his outing with four perfect innings against the White Sox en route to a 6-1 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field .

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E-Rod excellent in 12-K return, as Red Sox rollE-Rod excellent in 12-K return, as Red Sox roll

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 3:17

Red Sox manager Alex Cora wasn’t exactly certain what he would get out of Eduardo Rodriguez on Saturday night. It didn’t take long for Rodriguez to give Cora his answer. In his first Major League start since July 14, Rodriguez struck out a season-high 12 hitters and began his outing with four perfect innings against the White Sox en route to a 6-1 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field .

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Bryant’s return sparks Cubs in win over PhilsBryant’s return sparks Cubs in win over Phils

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018| 3:15

For the first time since late July, the Cubs’ lineup looked more complete with the return of Kris Bryant. Back after missing more than a month because of a sore left shoulder, Bryant doubled in the third inning to help set up Kyle Schwarber’s two-run triple, and Ian Happ added a solo home run in the Cubs’ victory on Saturday night over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

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