Recap Roundups
August 19, 2017
Chi. Cubs 4, Toronto 3
Wade Davis has been consistent for months, but manager Joe Maddon thinks the closer has been getting even sharper.
LA Dodgers 3, Detroit 0
How a popup was handled -- mishandled if you will -- was a graphic illustration in Los Angeles' 3-0 victory on Saturday of why the Dodgers are going strong and the Detroit Tigers are struggling.
Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 4
You don't get a do-over with spring training after you miss half a season, so Starling Marte has had to play some catch-up on the fly since returning a month ago from an 80-game suspension for testing positive performance-enhancing drugs.
Seattle 7, Tampa Bay 6
The last time Mitch Haniger was on a major-league baseball field, he took a pitch to the mouth and missed three weeks recovering.
LA Angels 5, Baltimore 1
The Los Angeles Angels have suddenly become a power hitting team.
Minnesota 5, Arizona 0
Jose Berrios walked Jake Lamb and was staring at Paul Goldschmidt in the batter's box; the first inning on the precipice of spinning out of control as it had too often in recent starts.
Cincinnati 11, Atlanta 8
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler appears to have his hitting stroke back after a stint on the disabled list to rest a strained left shoulder.
NY Mets 8, Miami 1
Between the two of them, Rafael Montero and Kevin Plawecki have combined for 16 stints in the majors with the New York Mets. The duo certainly performed Saturday like they know a 17th and 18th opportunity may not be forthcoming if they don't maximize their 15th and 16th chances.
NY Yankees 4, Boston 3
It was less than two weeks ago when CC Sabathia contemplated retirement after injuring his right knee in Toronto.
Houston 3, Oakland 0
Astros right-hander Joe Musgrove, an unexpected revelation out of the bullpen, helped crystalize how much things can change during a six-month season.
Cleveland 5, Kansas City 0
The Cleveland Indians' starting pitching is dominant. Just ask the Kansas City Royals or look at the statistics.
Texas 17, Chi. White Sox 7
The way things are going for the Texas offense, no deficit is too big to overcome.
Milwaukee 6, Colorado 3
The ninth-inning confrontation between Colorado Rockies closer Greg Holland and Milwaukee Brewers pinch hitter Jesus Aguilar was a succession of sliders.
San Diego 3, Washington 1
The spotlight was on Stephen Strasburg Saturday night at Petco Park.
Philadelphia 12, San Francisco 9
With a chance to break open a close game and possibly end a losing streak, Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin called upon his "secret weapon" on Saturday night.