Recap Roundups
May 14, 2015
St. Louis 2, Cleveland 1
That's one way to come out of a mini-slump. After striking out five times in his previous six at-bats, including three strikeouts in his first three at-bats Thursday at Progressive Field, Matt Carpenter belted a two-run home run in the eighth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2
Aaron Harang has had a lot of success against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Philadelphia Phillies' right-hander had been excellent through his first three starts at his new home, Citizens Bank Park.
Detroit 13, Minnesota 1
When "El Caballo" -- The Horse -- gallops, everybody gallops.
Kansas City 6, Texas 3
The Kansas City Royals are hard to beat this season.
Chi. Cubs 6, NY Mets 5
Another day, another unconventional win for the Chicago Cubs.
Tampa Bay 6, NY Yankees 1
Erasmo Ramirez had gone more than a year -- 15 starts, 25 appearances -- since his last win, so Thursday night's game was one to savor as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 for their third consecutive victory at Tropicana Field.
Cincinnati 4, San Francisco 3
There was one pitch that Marlon Byrd was hoping Sergio Romo wouldn't throw him in the eighth inning on Thursday night.
Houston 6, Toronto 4
The clearest indication that Houston Astros rookie outfielder Preston Tucker would get a sincere opportunity to prove himself came Wednesday when the club optioned outfielder Robbie Grossman, not Tucker, to Triple-A Fresno to make room for outfielder George Springer's return from the disabled list.
Boston 2, Seattle 1
A bloop sacrifice fly made the difference for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Colorado 5, LA Dodgers 4
The misery is over for the Colorado Rockies.
San Diego 8, Washington 3
It was a rare Thursday night in San Diego, and the rain had nothing to do with it.