Indians Pull Off Improbable Walk-Off Over Rockies
The Cleveland Indians were held without a run through eight innings against the Colorado Rockies as closer Greg Holland entered the game, which is usually a bad scenario for Rockies' opponents. Although, The Tribe had their way with the Rockies' closer on Tuesday night, as they used a four-run inning to walk-off for a 4-1 victory. Yan Gomes belted a game-winning, three-run blast to cap off the rally on the first pitch he saw from Holland. That took place after Austin Jackson tied the game with an RBI single, as the closer suffered his third loss of the year. The rally gave Corey Kluber a much-deserved win, as he lasted all nine innings and struck out 11 in his second straight complete game. The win was his 10th of the season as he continues to roll since returning from the disabled list on June 1st. The only blemish against the Indians' ace was a lead-off home run off the bat of All-Star Charlie Blackmon in the first inning. The Indians did have one bad note on the night, as Michael Brantley left the game with an apparent ankle injury. The hot-hitting outfielder is expected to land on the 10-day disabled list with what is being called an ankle sprain. The series concludes with a matinee matchup on Wednesday.
Sale Dominates, Red Sox Keep Rolling
What better situation for the first-place Boston Red Sox to have than to send ace Chris Sale to the hill while riding an impressive win streak. Sale did not disappoint, as he struck out 13 over eight innings, leading the Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-hander overcame a tough outing against the Cleveland Indians that saw him allow seven runs in five innings. On Tuesday, he recorded his 15th double-digit strikeout game, which is the most since Randy Johnson had that many in 2002. Boston also got Dustin Pedroia back from the disabled list, as he scored the first run of the game on an error from pitcher Austin Pruitt. Meanwhile, the Rays' struggles continued, as they were held to just two hits on the night and were shut out for the third time in four games. Boston's victory, combined with New York's loss in Toronto, extended the Red Sox' AL East-lead to four games. They will continue their series in Tropicana Field on Wednesday night.
Lamb's Grand Slam Lifts D-Backs Past Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been legitimately unbeatable all season long, although the Arizona Diamondbacks had things go their way on Tuesday night. Jake Lamb connected on a grand slam against newly-acquired reliever Tony Watson to lift Arizona to a 6-3 win over the major-league's best Dodgers on their home field. Lamb was hitting just .143 on the season against left-handers heading in to the at-bat, which is why A.J. Pollock was intentionally walked to load the bases for him. Lamb would go on to make them pay for that, as the Dodgers blew two separate two-run leads in just their eighth loss in the past 52 games. Lamb's game-winning slam was the second grand slam of his career, as the slugger also added a solo shot in the sixth inning. Chris Ianetta also went deep for Arizona, who handed Los Angeles just their fourth defeat in 29 games since July 4th. Justin Turner stayed hot for the first-place Dodgers with two big flies, one of which gave his team a 3-2 lead. That lead did not last for long, as Fernando Rodney came in to close things down in the ninth for his 26th save in 31 attempts. The series moves on to Game 2 on Wednesday night.
The Cleveland Indians were held without a run through eight innings against the Colorado Rockies as closer Greg Holland entered the game, which is usually a bad scenario for Rockies' opponents. Although, The Tribe had their way with the Rockies' closer on Tuesday night, as they used a four-run inning to walk-off for a 4-1 victory. Yan Gomes belted a game-winning, three-run blast to cap off the rally on the first pitch he saw from Holland. That took place after Austin Jackson tied the game with an RBI single, as the closer suffered his third loss of the year. The rally gave Corey Kluber a much-deserved win, as he lasted all nine innings and struck out 11 in his second straight complete game. The win was his 10th of the season as he continues to roll since returning from the disabled list on June 1st. The only blemish against the Indians' ace was a lead-off home run off the bat of All-Star Charlie Blackmon in the first inning. The Indians did have one bad note on the night, as Michael Brantley left the game with an apparent ankle injury. The hot-hitting outfielder is expected to land on the 10-day disabled list with what is being called an ankle sprain. The series concludes with a matinee matchup on Wednesday.
Sale Dominates, Red Sox Keep Rolling
What better situation for the first-place Boston Red Sox to have than to send ace Chris Sale to the hill while riding an impressive win streak. Sale did not disappoint, as he struck out 13 over eight innings, leading the Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-hander overcame a tough outing against the Cleveland Indians that saw him allow seven runs in five innings. On Tuesday, he recorded his 15th double-digit strikeout game, which is the most since Randy Johnson had that many in 2002. Boston also got Dustin Pedroia back from the disabled list, as he scored the first run of the game on an error from pitcher Austin Pruitt. Meanwhile, the Rays' struggles continued, as they were held to just two hits on the night and were shut out for the third time in four games. Boston's victory, combined with New York's loss in Toronto, extended the Red Sox' AL East-lead to four games. They will continue their series in Tropicana Field on Wednesday night.
Lamb's Grand Slam Lifts D-Backs Past Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been legitimately unbeatable all season long, although the Arizona Diamondbacks had things go their way on Tuesday night. Jake Lamb connected on a grand slam against newly-acquired reliever Tony Watson to lift Arizona to a 6-3 win over the major-league's best Dodgers on their home field. Lamb was hitting just .143 on the season against left-handers heading in to the at-bat, which is why A.J. Pollock was intentionally walked to load the bases for him. Lamb would go on to make them pay for that, as the Dodgers blew two separate two-run leads in just their eighth loss in the past 52 games. Lamb's game-winning slam was the second grand slam of his career, as the slugger also added a solo shot in the sixth inning. Chris Ianetta also went deep for Arizona, who handed Los Angeles just their fourth defeat in 29 games since July 4th. Justin Turner stayed hot for the first-place Dodgers with two big flies, one of which gave his team a 3-2 lead. That lead did not last for long, as Fernando Rodney came in to close things down in the ninth for his 26th save in 31 attempts. The series moves on to Game 2 on Wednesday night.
