PITTSBURGH (AP) — R.J. Alaniz didn’t hesitate when asked if he was more excited about getting his first career hit or victory. “The hit,” said the Cincinnati Reds rookie relief pitcher, who hadn’t even taken…
CHICAGO (AP) — Playing without Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs turned to Kyle Schwarber. And Nicholas Castellanos. And Alec Mills. It seemed like everyone helped out. Schwarber hit a three-run homer and made a diving…
SEATTLE (AP) — One good swing by Freddy Galvis turned things around for the Cincinnati Reds. Galvis’ grand slam was that swing for the Cincinnati Reds in an 11-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on…
SEATTLE (AP) — There’s not much of a scouting report on Seattle Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis. After two major league games, an impressive one is taking shape. Lewis broke up a no-hitter bid with a…
SEATTLE (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray lost a no-hit bid in the seventh inning when Seattle Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis hit a three-run homer Wednesday night. Gray hit a batter, issued a walk…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen lined a game-ending, pinch-hit double in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds over Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Sunday and stop the Diamondbacks’ five-game winning streak. Lorenzen became…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen lined a game-ending, pinch-hit double in the ninth inning to help the Cincinnati Reds snap the Arizona Diamondbacks’ five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Sunday. Lorenzen is…
CINCINNATI (AP) — J.T. Realmuto almost lifted the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League wild-card race. Phillip Ervin sent them in the other direction. Ervin homered leading off the 11th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nick Senzel and Phillip Ervin helped end the Cincinnati Reds’ draining weekend on a winning note. Senzel and Ervin hit solo home runs, Luis Castillo pitched six effective innings and the…
TORONTO (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched his third career no-hitter, punctuating a dominant season with an overpowering performance to lead the Houston Astros past the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Sunday. Verlander struck out 14…