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Royals lose slugfest in series finale against Cardinals

The Cardinals jumped the Royals for 5 runs in the top of the first inning and held on to defeat the Royals 12-10 in a Father’s Day matinee, salvaging the series and avoiding the sweep. Stephen Kolek has been dynamite for the Royals in his tenure, but he simply didn’t have it today. Three pitches […]

JJ Wetherholt’s multi-HR Father’s Day puts him in Albert Pujols company

The St. Louis Cardinals saw a performance for the ages on Sunday, from rookie JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt hit two home runs as St. Louis went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals, 12-10. His epic performance puts him in some elite company. “JJ Wetherholt recorded his second career multi-HR game today against the Royals. He’s […] The post JJ Wetherholt’s multi-HR Father’s Day puts him in Albert Pujols company appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New York Yankees Announce Roster Move Before Tigers Series

On Sunday, the New York Yankees finished their series with the Cincinnati Reds (at home).The Yankees lost by a score of 4-1 (and dropped two out of three in the series).Elmer Rodríguez got the start, allowing three earned runs and four hits (in 4.0 innings).Yankees Announce Roster Move Before TigersFollowing the game, the Yankees announced […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster Move Before Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY .

LSU, Lane Kiffin add new weapon in flip from Houston

LSU football is stringing impressive College Football Recruiting wins in June. The Tigers and incoming head coach Lane Kiffin won over four-star running back Trey Martin on June 17. Now LSU flipped a big target who was committed to Houston in Gary Burney Jr. The now former Cougars commit made his flip decision on Sunday, […] The post LSU, Lane Kiffin add new weapon in flip from Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints .

29YO Astros Pitcher Refuses to Give Up Despite Team’s Turbulent Season

After missing out on the playoffs last year, the Houston Astros are sitting second from the bottom in the AL West with a below .500 record. As if a losing streak in April and poor recent numbers weren’t enough, some serious injuries have plagued their rotation. Despite the disappointing record this season and a lopsided […] The post 29YO Astros Pitcher Refuses to Give Up Despite Team’s Turbulent Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .

37-40 – Rangers love their fathers, defeat Padres 4-3

The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the San Diego Padres scored three runs. It feels mildly inappropriate to beat the Padres on Father’s Day but the Rangers were perhaps finished with niceties after securing a losing homestand with an extra innings defeat yesterday. Today, after being pushed back a day with a bit of […]

Sweep of Giants shockingly puts Marlins at top of MLB home wins leaderboard

The Miami Marlins continue to find wins this season, after defeating the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Miami swept the Giants in a three-game series, to continue a strong season at home. “Marlins sweep the Giants and are tied for the most home wins (26) in Major League Baseball. They have also won eight straight […] The post Sweep of Giants shockingly puts Marlins at top of MLB home wins leaderboard appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees fall asleep against Reds, lose series

I want to be more annoyed about this game, but honestly the moment that it ended I didn’t really remember much about it. There were two moments the whole game — Ben Rice hit a home run to give the Yankees the lead, Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run shot to put the Reds ahead. I […]

Jonny DL was obviously the missing ingredient: Rays 4 Nationals 3

The Rays eked out a win over the Nationals with good pitching and defense and just enough offense to win their first series since they took two of three from the Angels a few weeks ago. Nick Martinez got the start, and while he probably isn’t, over a full season, the Cy Young caliber guy […]

Tigers 5, White Sox 4 (10 innings): Rested bullpen run down

It might not have been the most imposing offensive display, but the White Sox still had the Tigers where they wanted them -- leading by two runs with Bryan Hudson, Grant Taylor and Serathony Domínguez all rested and ready after six innings of a rejuvenated Davis Martin. "You look at what that sixth inning looked like; it wasn't, obviously, the crispest of the day," Martin said. "My ego wants to go back out, but knowing that we have Huddy, Grant and Ser; you tell me we have those three guys f...

Christian Scott Could Return From IL When First Eligible

Mets righty Christian Scott emerged from a bullpen session on Sunday without any issues. He’s working his way back from a right hip impingement. Scott is on track to return to the club sometime next weekend, assuming he avoids any setbacks, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’ll be first eligible to come off the 15-day […]

Braves fans blast Bryce Elder after eight-run inning disaster vs Brewers

The Atlanta Braves had a solid first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning both in narrow fashion, including a walkoff home run from Ozzie Albies on Saturday night. Unfortunately, those good vibes came to an end on Sunday, as the Braves fell back into the loss column with a 9-4 home […] The post Braves fans blast Bryce Elder after eight-run inning disaster vs Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Father’s Day will always feel like baseball to me

It was warm outside and my Dad was grilling on the barbecue. The smell of burgers filled the air on the back deck, while my Mom and sisters were making side dishes in the kitchen. The middle of June in a small mountain town really does give you a taste of what Heaven may be […] The post Why Father’s Day will always feel like baseball to me appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Crazy Giants Logan Webb streak puts him in Madison Bumgarner territory

The San Francisco Giants squashed MLB trade rumors circling around Logan Webb five days ago. Silencing that trade talk came in great timing as it turns out. Webb entered a territory last seen by franchise legend Madison Bumgarner Sunday. Webb threw heat in eight innings against the Miami Marlins. MLB analyst and stats expert Sarah […] The post Crazy Giants Logan Webb streak puts him in Madison Bumgarner territory appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB World Reacts to Rafael Devers Decision in Giants-Marlins Game

The San Francisco Giants lost the last game of their series with the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. Miami picked up the sweep over the Giants, and San Francisco is now 31-46, and just one game away from being in the cellar of the National League West. In Sunday’s series finale against the Marlins, […] The post MLB World Reacts to Rafael Devers Decision in Giants-Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Martin’s gritty stuff not enough, White Sox suffer sweep

The White Sox offense struggled badly for a second consecutive game on Sunday afternoon, and for a while, they made Detroit starter Keider Montero look more like Tarik Skubal than Skubal himself did on Friday. Three blown leads in three days, this one a 5-4 eye-roller in 10 innings, means three losses. This is the […]