NEW YORK (AP) — In an astonishing debut, Steven Matz became the only major league pitcher to drive in four runs in his first career game while leading the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Pitching about 50 miles from home with a huge cheering section on hand, Matz (1-0) got three hits in rejuvenating an anemic offense and helping the Mets to a three-game sweep. He was awfully impressive on the mound, too, working into the eighth inning after giving up a home run to his first batter.
Matz became the first player — any position — in franchise history to drive in four runs in his first big league game, including a two-run double off Josh Smith (0-1).
The team’s latest prized pitching prospect, Matz had to wait 3 1/2 extra hours to make his much-anticipated debut because the teams needed 13 innings to first complete Saturday’s game that was suspended by rain. Picking up in the seventh inning, New York won 2-1 with help from two miscues by Reds infielders. Bobby Parnell (1-0) got the win, while Nate Adcock (0-1) took the loss.
Dodgers 2, Marlins 0
MIAMI (AP) — Zack Greinke pitched 7 2/3 innings for his first victory since May 5, and the Los Angeles Dodgers took the rubber game of their series against the Miami Marlins.
Greinke (6-2) allowed four hits and held the opposition without a run for his third start in a row, extending his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings.
Tigers 5, White Sox 4
DETROIT (AP) — James McCann hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete a dramatic Detroit comeback, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox.
Blue Jays 3, Rangers 2
TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit his 18th home run, Drew Hutchison won his fifth straight decision and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers.
Braves 2, Pirates 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Wood pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning to win for the first time in five starts, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Astros 3, Yankees 1
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Carlos Correa doubled twice and scored the tiebreaking run on a triple by Evan Gattis in the seventh inning to help the Houston Astros top the New York Yankees.
Brewers 5, Twins 3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun and Adam Lind hit two-run homers in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins.
Angels 3, Mariners 2 (10)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kole Calhoun scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Tom Wilhelmsen in the 10th after Albert Pujols grounded into a bases-loaded double play against a fiveman infield, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners.
Nats 3, Phillies 2 (1st game)
Phillies 8, Nats 5 (2nd game)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cesar Hernandez had four hits, and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped Washington’s eight-game winning streak with a victory over the Nationals in the second half of a doubleheader.
Maikel Franco drove in three runs for Philadelphia, which had dropped three in a row. Severino Gonzalez (3-2) allowed four runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Odubel Herrera had three hits and drove in a run.
Orioles 4, Indians 0 (1st game)
Orioles 8, Indians 0 (2nd game)
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Tillman pitched seven innings of four-hit ball to win his fourth straight decision, and the Baltimore Orioles breezed past the Cleveland Indians to complete a doubleheader sweep.
The sweep boosted the Orioles to the top of the AL East by percentage points over Tampa Bay. Baltimore (41-34) has won 15 of 19 to move a season-high seven games above .500. It was the first time since Sept. 6, 1974, that the Orioles registered shutouts in both games of a doubleheader, according to STATS. The opposition that day was also Cleveland.
Giants 6, Rockies 3
SAN FRANCISO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched into the eighth inning and hit his eighth career homer, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies.
Royals 5, Athletics 3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie struck out a season-high seven batters in six innings and Salvador Perez homered to help the Kansas City Royals complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.
D-Backs 6, Padres 4
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Welington Castillo, Jake Lamb and David Peralta homered, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres.
Cardinals 4, Cubs 1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Martinez was stingy before and after a lengthy rain delay, and the St. Louis Cardinals hit a season-high six doubles to sweep the Chicago Cubs with a victory that extended their winning streak to six games.
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