Recap Roundups
September 29, 2016
Washington 5, Arizona 3
It has been a rough week for several All-Star players in the nation's capital.
NY Yankees 5, Boston 1
There was some personal satisfaction for CC Sabathia being able to finish off the season with a victory and an ovation from fans at Yankee Stadium.
NY Yankees 5, Boston 1
CC Sabathia pitched 7 1/3 effective innings but despite a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox Thursday night, the New York Yankees were eliminated from postseason contention.
Chi. Cubs 1, Pittsburgh 1
The Chicago Cubs' record is the best in the majors, and now, it is unique as well.
Baltimore 4, Toronto 0
The Toronto Blue Jays could not figure out Ubaldo Jimenez on Thursday night and it dropped them into a tie for the American League's first wild-card spot with the Baltimore Orioles.
Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 2
The Atlanta Braves are 35-34 since the All-Star Game, and the hot hitting of Freddie Freeman and Matt Kemp has fueled the turnaround. Don't forget the contribution of rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson as well.
Minnesota 7, Kansas City 6
Byron Buxton tripled, doubled, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Thursday night.
Minnesota 7, Kansas City 6
Kennys Vargas and Byron Buxton shouldered the offense for the Minnesota Twins to win for only the third in their past 20 games on the road.
St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 3
The record books will forever say the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 Thursday night on a two-out double by Yadier Molina in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Tampa Bay 5, Chi. White Sox 3
Chris Archer will look for better days ahead after avoiding the unwanted distinction of a 20-loss season.
LA Dodgers 9, San Diego 4
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Diego Padres to start the season. They prevented the Padres from returning the favor on their last San Diego visit.
Seattle 3, Oakland 2
Another narrow escape behind him, Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais walked into the postgame interview session and let out an audible sigh of relief Thursday night.
Seattle 3, Oakland 2
Mike Zunino broke a tie with a leadoff homer in the seventh inning, and the Seattle Mariners held off a ninth-inning Oakland rally to keep their slim postseason chances alive with a 3-2 win over the A's on Thursday night.
San Francisco 7, Colorado 2
Giants manager Bruce Bochy admitted once again Thursday night he has no idea who his starting pitcher is going to be in San Francisco's critical game Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.