Pedroia scores tie-breaking run in Boston's victoryThe Boston Red Sox took 15 innings to gain a win on Friday night over the host Tampa Bay Rays. But win they did after scoring seven times in the top of the 15th, going on to a 13-6 victory.The victory lowered Boston's "Magic Number" for clinching the American … Continue reading Red Sox continue fighting off Yankees, who lower own magic number
Brewers and Cardinals cut NL Wildcard deficit to just two games
The Milwaukee Brewers made the Pittsburgh Pirates walk the plank by an 8-2 margin on Wednesday at Miller Park. Meanwhile in Saint Louis on Thursday, the host Cardinals flew past the Cincinnati Reds for a 5-2 victory. With their respective wins, both the Brew Crew and the Cards have now pulled within just two games … Continue reading Brewers and Cardinals cut NL Wildcard deficit to just two games
Twins win in wild walkoff to maintain AL Wildcard cushion
Twins fans react to Rosario's first career walkoff homerInto the 8th inning on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Twins clung to a 1-0 lead over the San Diego Padres. The game meant nothing to San Diego, fifteen games below the .500 mark and eliminated from postseason consideration almost from the moment the season opened.But for the Twins, … Continue reading Twins win in wild walkoff to maintain AL Wildcard cushion
Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
Colome (L) leads the American League in SavesWay back on July 28, 2000 the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays completed a trade with the Oakland Athletics. The D-Rays sent away a pair of arms in Jim Mecir and Todd Belitz, and in return received a Double A right-hander named Jesus Colome.Colome had a big arm, with pitches clocked at … Continue reading Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
Blue Jays play spoiler in walkoff win over Orioles
Richard Urena mobbed after walkoff pushes Jays past O'sThe season has long been over for the Toronto Blue Jays, as far as their own contending status. But for a second straight night the Jays played the role of spoiler perfectly.On Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, the host Blue Jays rallied against Baltimore closer Zach Britton. Toronto scored … Continue reading Blue Jays play spoiler in walkoff win over Orioles
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