MLB Update 5-22-2023

>>Reds Swept By Yankees

 

(Cincinnati, OH)  — The Reds got swept by the Yankees following a 4-1 loss in the series finale from Cincinnati.  Hunter Greene got the loss after surrendering all four runs over seven innings of work.  However, the starter fanned 10 hitters and gave up just four hits.  Spencer Steer drove in the lone run for Cincy on a double in the first inning.  The Reds have lost four straight and are last in the NL Central at 19-and-27.  The Reds start a four-game series against the Cardinals at home tonight.  Brandon Williamson takes the mound opposite Jordan Montgomery.

 

>>Cardinals Defeat Dodgers In Series Finale

 

(St. Louis, MO)  — Oscar Mercado knocked in five runs as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 10-5 at Busch Stadium.  Mercado finished three-for-four at the plate, while Paul DeJong homered and plated four runs in the victory.  Drew VerHagen collected the win in relief after starter Jack Flaherty gave up three runs over four-and-two-thirds frames.  St. Louis won the four-game series and improved to 21-and-27.  Jordan Montgomery starts for St. Louis against Cincinnati tonight.

 

>>Valdez Throws Complete Game, Astros Blank A’s

 

(Houston, TX)  — Framber Valdez tossed a complete game shutout as the Astros blanked the Athletics 2-0 in Houston.  Valdez allowed just four hits and struck out seven batters to improve to 4-and-4 on the mound.  Jose Altuve knocked in a run and also drew a pair of walks in the victory.  Houston swept the three-game series and has won seven straight.  The Astros improved to 27-and-19.  James Kaprielian was charged the loss after giving up one run over five frames.  Oakland managed just three runs in the three-game road series as it dropped to 10-and-38.

 

 

MLB Scores

 

 

MLB American League

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Baltimore Orioles 8, Toronto Blue Jays 3  (F/11)

Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 2

Houston Astros 2, Oakland Athletics 0

Los Angeles Angels 4, Minnesota Twins 2

 

MLB National League

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Philadelphia Phillies 2, Chicago Cubs 1

Arizona Diamondbacks 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3

St. Louis Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5

San Francisco Giants 7, Miami Marlins 5

 

MLB Interleague

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New York Yankees 4, Cincinnati Reds 1

Atlanta Braves 3, Seattle Mariners 2

Washington Nationals 6, Detroit Tigers 4

Milwaukee Brewers 6, Tampa Bay Rays 4

Texas Rangers 13, Colorado Rockies 3

San Diego Padres 7, Boston Red Sox 0

New York Mets 2, Cleveland Guardians 1

 

MLB Schedule

 

MLB American League

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5:10 p.m. – Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians

5:40 p.m. – Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays

6:40 p.m. – Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals

8:38 p.m. – Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels

8:40 p.m. – Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners

 

MLB National League

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5:40 p.m. – St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds

5:40 p.m. – Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies

6:20 p.m. – Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves

7:40 p.m. – Miami Marlins at Colorado Rockies

 

MLB Interleague

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5:35 p.m. – Texas Rangers at Pittsburgh Pirates

6:40 p.m. – San Francisco Giants at Minnesota Twins

6:40 p.m. – Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers