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Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals

Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St.
Soriano tosses 6 scoreless innings as Angels beat Guardians 4-1 in Trout's return

Soriano tosses 6 scoreless innings as Angels beat Guardians 4-1 in Trout's return

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Soriano threw six scoreless innings, Mike Trout had a hit in his return to the Angels' lineup and Los Angeles beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Friday night.
Lindor homers from each side and Soto snaps hitless streak as Mets top Rockies 4-2

Lindor homers from each side and Soto snaps hitless streak as Mets top Rockies 4-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate and made a leaping catch at shortstop that saved at least two runs, sending the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory Friday night over the woeful Colorado Rockies.
Story's go-ahead homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves

Story's go-ahead homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Story hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Thairo Estrada activated from 60-day IL to make Rockies debut

Thairo Estrada activated from 60-day IL to make Rockies debut

NEW YORK (AP) — Second baseman Thairo Estrada was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday and immediately inserted into the cleanup spot for his Colorado Rockies debut against the New York Mets.

Clement and Barger homer as Blue Jays win 11-7, move over .500

TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement and Addison Barger hit home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays moved over the .500 mark for the first time since April 21 with an 11-7 victory over the Athletics on Friday night.
Yainer Diaz's walkoff home run backs Framber Valez's three-hitter as Astros beat Rays 2-1

Yainer Diaz's walkoff home run backs Framber Valez's three-hitter as Astros beat Rays 2-1

HOUSTON (AP) — Yainer Diaz homered with two outs in the ninth inning and Framber Valdez pitched a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. The score was tied 1-1 entering the ninth.
Clement and Barger hit home runs as Blue Jays outscore Athletics 11-7

Clement and Barger hit home runs as Blue Jays outscore Athletics 11-7

TORONTO — Ernie Clement and Addison Barger homered and the Toronto Blue Jays reached a double-digit run total for a second straight game in an 11-7 victory over the Athletics on Friday at Rogers Centre.
Chapman homers, Harrison pitches five scoreless innings as Giants beat Marlins 2-0

Chapman homers, Harrison pitches five scoreless innings as Giants beat Marlins 2-0

MIAMI (AP) — Matt Chapman homered, Kyle Harrison pitched five shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night.
Christian Yelich homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat NL-leading Phillies 6-2

Christian Yelich homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat NL-leading Phillies 6-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Christian Yelich hit two homers and drove in four runs, and Milwaukee limited National League-leading Philadelphia to four hits as the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.