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Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
Read full article: Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 clubShohei Ohtani hit a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona DiamondbacksThe Tampa Bay Rays lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Arizona’s Corbin Carroll hit a leadoff single against Tyler Alexander in the seventh inning.
Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over Tigers
Read full article: Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over TigersShohei Ohtani had his sixth multi-homer game of the season, Mike Trout also went deep and José Suarez threw three-hit ball over seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels routed the skidding Detroit Tigers 10-0.
Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms
Read full article: Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 MsJosh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years.
Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0
Read full article: Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4
Read full article: Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4.
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries aboundMiami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games.
Mets' deGrom strikes out 9 in row, 1 shy of Seaver's record
Read full article: Mets' deGrom strikes out 9 in row, 1 shy of Seaver's recordNew York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching the major league record set 51 years earlier by Mets great Tom Seaver.
LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs Scherzer as last 2 champs collide
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs Scherzer as last 2 champs collideA pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners square off when Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers face Max Scherzer and the Nationals in a marquee matchup between the past two World Series champions.
Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise win
Read full article: Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise winChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Cubs won 9-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT Javier Bez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night. Bez followed with a two-run homer to make it 6-1. CUBS WINSThe Cubs won their first game against Louisville on April 25, 1876.
Giolito fans 13, White Sox tame Tigers 5-0 to complete sweep
Read full article: Giolito fans 13, White Sox tame Tigers 5-0 to complete sweepChicago White Sox's Tim Anderson reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)
7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers
Read full article: 7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT Trevor Bauer made short work of the Detroit Tigers, capping Major League Baseball's first seven-inning doubleheader with a shutout. We've had a tough time in these first ten days, and we've especially struggled against Detroit, Bell said. Bauer wasn't confirmed as the starter for the second game until he arrived at the park. At one point in the first game, Cincinnati starter Anthony DeSclafani forgot the teams were only playing seven innings. Tigers: Detroit has Monday off, then is scheduled to host four games in three days against the St. Louis Cardinals.