Ronald Acuna Jr.’s two-run double highlighted a four-run seventh-inning rally Saturday that sparked visiting Atlanta to a 10-1 win over the Washington Nationals — and propelled the Braves into the playoffs.
The seventh-inning rally began when Wander Suero walked Brian McCann and Swanson to start the inning. The Nationals called in Fernando Rodney from the bullpen, and his inside pitch hit Charlie Culberson below the right cheek. But home plate umpire Tim Timmons ruled Culberson had offered at the pitch while attempting to bunt, which resulted in a strike rather than a hit batter. The decision incensed Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, who was ejected for arguing.
Greinke allowed one run on six hits. The former Royals first-round pick in 2002 struck out seven and didn’t walk anyone. He is the third Astro to reach 16 wins this season.Travis d’Arnaud’s two-out, three-run double in the sixth inning provided visiting Tampa Bay all the offense it would need to beat Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Rookie Oscar Mercado crushed a two-run homer to highlight his three-hit performance, and Jordan Luplow also went deep for the Indians.Polanco hit a two-run home run and five Minnesota pitchers combined for a five-hitter as the Twins also took Game 1 from Cleveland, a game that was a makeup for Friday night, when rain forced postponement after two innings.
The A’s remained a half-game ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for the first wild-card spot in the AL and 7 1/2 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.Charlie Blackmon homered, Daniel Murphy had four hits, and starting pitcher Peter Lambert won for the first time in more than three months as Colorado hung on to top San Diego in Denver.
The Mets built their rally against three relievers and didn’t put a ball into play until Davis’ hit. Adam Kolarek opened the inning by striking out Robinson Cano, after which Joe Kelly entered and plunked Todd Frazier with his first pitch. Kelly struck out Juan Lagares before being relieved by Julio Urias, who hit Brandon Nimmo with a pitch and walked Amed Rosario on five pitches.
Lyles is 6-1 with a 2.39 ERA in nine starts for the Brewers since arriving from Pittsburgh in a trade just days before the deadline. He was 5-7 with a 5.36 ERA in 17 starts for the Pirates this season. He held the Cardinals to two runs and six hits in six innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Josh Hader, the fourth Brewers reliever, closed out the ninth inning to earn his 32nd save.
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