Rockies Lose Close One To Phillies – MLB Roundup
UNDATED (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers needed five extra innings to pick up their third straight win and improve to a major league-best 14-5.
Khris Davis homered in the 14th inning to give the Brewers a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh. The Pirates were two outs from a 2-1 victory until Ryan Braun homered off closer Jason Grilli.
The game also featured a benches-clearing melee that began after Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez admired his long drive that almost cleared the fence in the third inning. Pitcher Gerrit Cole took exception and exchanged words with Gomez, who slid into third with a triple before approaching Cole. Milwaukee's Martin Maldonado came from the bench and threw a punch that knocked the hat off Pirates outfielder Travis Snider.
Gomez, Snider and Brewers bench coach Jerry Narron were ejected.
Meanwhile, the National League's second-best team also played 14 innings before falling to 12-6. The New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep by beating Atlanta 4-3 on Curtis Granderson's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 14th. David Wright went 4-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored as the Mets dealt the Braves just their second loss in nine games.
In other Easter Sunday baseball:
— Yasiel Puig (YAH'-see-ul pweeg) hit a three-run homer and threw out a runner at second base to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past Arizona 4-1. Dodgers starter Josh Beckett settled for a no-decision after pitching five innings of one-hit ball, striking out seven and walking two.
— San Francisco ended a three-game losing streak as Buster Posey belted a two-run homer and Tim Lincecum (LIHN'-she-kuhm) pitched into the seventh inning of the Giants' 4-3 win at San Diego. The Padres lost despite allowing just three hits and retiring 23 of the final 24 Giants batters.
— Adeiny Hechavarria (etch-eh-vahr-EE'-ah) hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning after an instant replay went in Miami's favor and the Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
— The Washington Nationals rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat St. Louis 3-2 and gain a weekend split in that four-game series. Denard Span's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth drove in the winning run.
— Homer Bailey struck out eight while tossing six shutout innings as Cincinnati pounded the Chicago Cubs 8-2 in the rubber match of the three-game series. Zack Cozart and Jay Bruce homered in the seventh inning, and Bailey added an RBI single in his first win of the year.
— Jimmy Rollins homered early then hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies past the Colorado Rockies 10-9. Ryan Howard added four hits, including a two-run homer and triple while collecting three RBIs to help the Phillies avoid a three-game sweep.
— Boston erased a 5-0 deficit before Dustin Pedroia (peh-DROY'-uh) scored on a throwing error by left fielder David Lough in the bottom of the ninth to complete the Red Sox's 6-5 win over Baltimore. Jonny Gomes (gohmz) started the Bosox's comeback with a three-run homer in the sixth.
— Josh Donaldson homered and doubled twice as Oakland beat Houston 4-1 to complete a series sweep. Jesse Chavez allowed a run and four hits in six innings to pitch the Athletics to their 11th victory in 13 games.
— Ian Kinsler drew a first-inning walk and came around to score while the Los Angeles Angels were making three errors on the same play in a 2-1 loss to the Tigers in Detroit. Rick Porcello allowed a run and five hits in seven innings to get the win.
— Cleveland avoided a three-game sweep by beating Toronto 6-4. David Murphy's three-run double in the sixth was the big hit for the Tribe.
— The New York Yankees scored four times in the 12th to beat Tampa Bay 5-1. Dean Anna put the Yanks ahead by drawing a bases-loaded walk with two out and Carlos Beltran followed with a two-run single before Alfonso Soriano added an RBI single.
— Phil Hughes ended a personal eight-game losing streak that dated to last July, pitching into the seventh inning and helping the Minnesota Twins top the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.
— Jose Abreu (ah-BRAY'-oo) and Jordan Danks each had two-run homers and the Chicago White Sox ended a four-game skid by drubbing the Rangers 16-2 in Texas. Erik Johnson combined with three relievers on a two-hitter.
UNDATED (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Ivan (ee-VAHN') Nova has a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. The Yankees also reinstated first baseman Mark Teixeira (teh-SHEHR'-uh) from the 15-day disabled list.
In other baseball news:
— Three weeks into the season, the New York Mets are trying their third closer. Mets manager Terry Collins says he is promoting setup man Kyle Farnsworth to the ninth-inning role in place of struggling right-hander Jose Valverde (val-VAYR'-day), who has given up four home runs in his last three outings.
— L.A. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw threw a simulated game on Sunday and reported no discomfort after topping out at 90 mph. Kershaw, who is on the disabled list for the first time in his seven-year career, threw a combined total of 50 pitches from the windup and from the stretch.
— The Twins have claimed outfielder Sam Fuld off waivers from Oakland and designated outfielder Darin Mastroianni for assignment.
AMERICAN LEAGUE | |||||||||
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East Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| New York | 11 | 8 | .579 | — | — | 7-3 | W-1 | 6-3 | 5-5 |
| Toronto | 10 | 9 | .526 | 1 | — | 5-5 | L-1 | 3-3 | 7-6 |
| Boston | 9 | 10 | .474 | 2 | 1 | 5-5 | W-2 | 4-5 | 5-5 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 10 | .474 | 2 | 1 | 4-6 | L-1 | 6-5 | 3-5 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2 | 1 | 6-4 | L-2 | 4-4 | 4-5 |
Central Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| Detroit | 9 | 6 | .600 | — | — | 5-5 | W-2 | 7-3 | 2-3 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1 | — | 6-4 | L-1 | 6-3 | 3-5 |
| Minnesota | 9 | 9 | .500 | 1½ | ½ | 6-4 | W-1 | 5-4 | 4-5 |
| Chicago | 9 | 10 | .474 | 2 | 1 | 5-5 | W-1 | 6-4 | 3-6 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 10 | .444 | 2½ | 1½ | 3-7 | W-1 | 4-5 | 4-5 |
West Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| Oakland | 13 | 5 | .722 | — | — | 8-2 | W-3 | 6-3 | 7-2 |
| Texas | 11 | 8 | .579 | 2½ | — | 7-3 | L-1 | 9-4 | 2-4 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5 | 1½ | 5-5 | L-2 | 3-6 | 5-4 |
| Seattle | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6 | 2½ | 2-8 | L-6 | 2-3 | 5-8 |
| Houston | 5 | 14 | .263 | 8½ | 5 | 2-8 | L-7 | 3-7 | 2-7 |
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NATIONAL LEAGUE | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
East Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| Atlanta | 12 | 6 | .667 | — | — | 7-3 | L-1 | 4-2 | 8-4 |
| Washington | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1½ | — | 4-6 | W-1 | 6-4 | 5-4 |
| New York | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3 | 1½ | 6-4 | W-1 | 3-6 | 6-3 |
| Miami | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3½ | 2 | 4-6 | W-3 | 9-4 | 0-6 |
| Philadelphia | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4 | 2½ | 5-5 | W-1 | 4-5 | 4-5 |
Central Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| Milwaukee | 14 | 5 | .737 | — | — | 7-3 | W-3 | 5-4 | 9-1 |
| St. Louis | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3 | — | 6-4 | L-1 | 4-2 | 7-6 |
| Cincinnati | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5½ | 2½ | 6-4 | W-1 | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Pittsburgh | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | 3 | 2-8 | L-3 | 5-5 | 3-6 |
| Chicago | 5 | 12 | .294 | 8 | 5 | 3-7 | L-1 | 3-6 | 2-6 |
West Division | |||||||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | WCGB | L10 | Str | Home | Away | |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 7 | .632 | — | — | 6-4 | W-2 | 4-4 | 8-3 |
| San Francisco | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1 | — | 5-5 | W-1 | 5-4 | 6-4 |
| Colorado | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2½ | 1½ | 5-5 | L-1 | 6-3 | 4-7 |
| San Diego | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3 | 2 | 6-4 | L-1 | 7-6 | 2-4 |
| Arizona | 5 | 16 | .238 | 8 | 7 | 2-8 | L-2 | 1-11 | 4-5 |
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AMERICAN LEAGUE |
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Sunday's Games |
Cleveland 6, Toronto 4
Detroit 2, L.A. Angels 1
Miami 3, Seattle 2
N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 1, 12 innings
Minnesota 8, Kansas City 3
Chicago White Sox 16, Texas 2
Oakland 4, Houston 1
Boston 6, Baltimore 5
Monday's Games |
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Baltimore at Boston, 11:05 a.m.
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.
Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Tuesday's Games |
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Kansas City (Shields 1-2) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-2), 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-2), 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-1) at Toronto (Dickey 1-3), 7:07 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-0) at Detroit (Verlander 2-1), 7:08 p.m.
Minnesota (Gibson 3-0) at Tampa Bay (Price 2-1), 7:10 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-0) at Boston (Lester 2-2), 7:10 p.m.
Texas (N.Martinez 0-0) at Oakland (Milone 0-1), 10:05 p.m.
Houston (Feldman 2-1) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-2), 10:10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games |
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Texas at Oakland, 3:35 p.m.
Houston at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.
Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE |
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Sunday's Games |
N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3, 14 innings
Miami 3, Seattle 2
Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2, 14 innings
Washington 3, St. Louis 2
Cincinnati 8, Chicago Cubs 2
L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 1
Philadelphia 10, Colorado 9
San Francisco 4, San Diego 3
Monday's Games |
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.
St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.
San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
Tuesday's Games |
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Cincinnati (Cueto 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 1-0), 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-2), 7:05 p.m.
Miami (Fernandez 2-1) at Atlanta (A.Wood 2-2), 7:10 p.m.
St. Louis (Wainwright 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 1-0), 7:10 p.m.
Arizona (McCarthy 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 2-1), 8:05 p.m.
San Diego (Kennedy 1-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-0), 8:10 p.m.
San Francisco (Bumgarner 2-1) at Colorado (Morales 1-1), 8:40 p.m.
Philadelphia (Burnett 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 3-1), 10:10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games |
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Miami at Atlanta, 12:10 p.m.
Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
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