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MLB's .300 hitters become endangered species in era of dominant pitching
NEW YORK (AP) — A .300 hitter has become an endangered species, a victim of increased velocity as 100 mph heaters are no longer rarities. “When I got in the league, I’d still see a lot of guys throwing 89, 91,” Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger Anthony Santander said. ...
Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 on Wednesday night and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs. Castellanos had three hits and scored three times. Bryson Stott also had three hits...
Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies' NL East clinch
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Sunday night to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field. ...
Phillies rout Mets 12-2 behind Bohm to punch playoff ticket and near NL East crown
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their third straight playoff berth in style by blowing out the New York Mets 12-2 on Friday night. Nick Castellanos had three hits and two RBIs, J.T....
Harper and Wheeler lead Phillies to 5-1 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back up the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Nick Castellanos added a solo shot and...
Realmuto's walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a game-ending single off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Mets 2-1 on Sunday and win two of three from New York. Tyrone Taylor homered in the...
Littell blanks Cleveland for 6 innings, rookie Driscoll hits first homer as Rays top Guardians 3-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Zack Littell shut down Cleveland for six innings and rookie Logan Driscoll hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 win over the AL Central-leading Guardians on Friday night. Littell (7-9) allowed just two hits in his second...
Weston Wilson drives in tiebreaking run with infield single as Phillies beat Rays 3-2 for sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Weston Wilson drove in the tiebreaking run with an infield single down the third-base line, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Rays 3-2 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Nick Castellanos homered and Zack Wheeler struck out nine batters...
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta was suspended for three games and fined Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.” Rays manager Kevin...
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night. ...
