Recap Roundups
September 23, 2015
Detroit 7, Chi. White Sox 4
Justin Verlander admitted that he felt sluggish in the early innings of his start on Wednesday afternoon. By the end of it, the only thing that looked that way was an opponent's bat trying to catch up to his fastball.
LA Angels 6, Houston 5
If the Los Angeles Angels are to complete their remarkable recovery from a forgettable August and run down the Houston Astros in pursuit of the second American League wild card, veterans will lead their charge.
Baltimore 4, Washington 3
Third baseman Manny Machado had three eventful at-bats in the fifth, seventh and ninth innings that presented a lot of fireworks in an Interleague showdown Wednesday.
Toronto 4, NY Yankees 0
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said that Marcus Stroman was the right man in the right place on Wednesday, pitching in a big game.
Tampa Bay 6, Boston 2
Daniel Nava delivered another big hit at Fenway Park on Wednesday.
Atlanta 6, NY Mets 3
The last person to have an off-day as productive as the one Freddie Freeman enjoyed Wednesday was Ferris Bueller.
Miami 4, Philadelphia 3
Dan Jennings marvels at the abilities of speedy second baseman Dee Gordon.
Milwaukee 4, Chi. Cubs 1
Zach Davies' work between starts resulted in a big payoff Wednesday.
Minnesota 4, Cleveland 2
Minnesota's Phil Hughes hadn't won a game in nearly two months. Cleveland's Corey Kluber hadn't lost to the Twins yet this year in three previous games.
Kansas City 4, Seattle 3
Lorenzo Cain, who is putting his name on the list of American League MVP candidates, came through again for the Kansas City Royals.
St. Louis 10, Cincinnati 2
After three straight shaky starts, there was a sense that St. Louis Cardinals starter Lance Lynn was pitching for his spot in the team's postseason rotation Wednesday night.
Pittsburgh 13, Colorado 7
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched a playoff berth for the third straight year by emphatically taking matters into their own hands Wednesday night.
Texas 10, Oakland 3
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus picked a good time to hit the first three-run homer of his career.
LA Dodgers 4, Arizona 1
Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins produced a stream of highlights during their long run together with the Philadelphia Phillies. The pair delivered again Wednesday night and boosted the Los Angeles Dodgers one step closer to a division title.
San Diego 5, San Francisco 4
One team was fighting for a postseason spot. The other was just fighting.