CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Vierling had an RBI double in the first inning and a tiebreaking single in the seventh to help the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Vierling's single off White Sox reliever Justin Anderson in the seventh scored Parker Meadows. One out later, Colt Keith drove in Riley Greene from second with a single to extend … [Read more...] about Matt Vierling drives in 2 runs to power Tigers to 5-2 win over White Sox
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits inside-the-park homer to lead Cubs past Marlins 6-3
MIAMI (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Friday night. Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya also homered for the Cubs (64-65), who began a nine-game road trip. Crow-Armstrong’s 14.08 seconds home to home is the fastest in the major leagues since Byron Buxton’s 13.85 on Aug. 18, 2017 as a member of the … [Read more...] about Pete Crow-Armstrong hits inside-the-park homer to lead Cubs past Marlins 6-3
White Sox beat Giants to finish road trip, start 10-game homestand after day off
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The White Sox bookended their six-game road trip with wins, and now they'll enjoy a day off Thursday before beginning a lengthy 10-game homestand. Korey Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single that highlighted a four-run ninth inning, as Chicago snapped a four-game skid with a 6-2 win over the Giants in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon. The White Sox … [Read more...] about White Sox beat Giants to finish road trip, start 10-game homestand after day off
Miguel Amaya grand slam, 5 RBI paces Cubs to 10-2 victory over the Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs won Thursday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers, continuing a trend of fighting to keep their head barely above water in a season that has been defined by consistent mediocrity. Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and drove in a personal-best five runs, and the Cubs pounded the Tigers 10-2 to take the three-game series. Justin … [Read more...] about Miguel Amaya grand slam, 5 RBI paces Cubs to 10-2 victory over the Tigers
White Sox drop 4th straight, conclude road trip Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After winning the first game of their six-game road trip, the White Sox haven't won since. They'll try to bookend it with another win when the trip concludes Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco. On Tuesday night, Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts, as the Giants beat the White Sox, 4-1, in the second game of the series. San … [Read more...] about White Sox drop 4th straight, conclude road trip Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco