Catch 22! Tribe extend run
The Cleveland Indians added a walkoff win to a streak that has had everything.
Jay Bruce hit an RBI double in the 10th inning as the Indians rallied for their 22nd straight win to extend their AL record, beating the Kansas City Royals, 3-2, last night in Cleveland, to move within four wins of matching the 1916 New York Giants for the longest streak in major league history.
After blowouts, shutouts and oh-so-easy wins, the Indians went into extras for the first time to keep the longest streak in 101 years intact.
Ramirez led off the 10th with a hard hit into right-center off Brandon Maurer (2-2) that he turned into a double with a head-first slide. After Edwin Encarnacion walked, Bruce, the recent arrival who hit a three-run homer in win No. 21 on Wednesday, ripped a 2-0 pitch into the rightfield corner.
The Indians were down to their last strike in the ninth before Francisco Lindor hit a tying double.
Yankees 13, Orioles 5 — Aaron Judge had a pair of three-run homers for a career-best six RBI, Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer that chased Wade Miley with one out in a six-run first inning and host New York routed fading Baltimore.
Judge hit an opposite-field drive over New York’s bullpen in right-center in the fourth against Mike Wright, then lined a 448-foot drive into the second deck in left in the sixth off Rich Rodriguez. Judge has 43 homers and 96 RBI, and with 27 homers at Yankee Stadium this year broke the ballpark’s season record set by Curtis Granderson in 2012.
White Sox 17, Tigers 7 — Avisail Garcia went 5-for-5 and drove in a career-high seven runs, Yoan Moncada scored five times and visiting Chicago pounded out 25 hits while routing Detroit.
The White Sox posted their highest hit total since getting 26 against Baltimore in 1981. The modern major league record for hits in a nine-inning game is 31, by Milwaukee in 1992 and the New York Giants in 1901.
Astros 5, Angels 2 — In Anaheim, Calif., Albert Pujols hit his 613th career home run for Los Angeles, passing Jim Thome for seventh on the all-time list, but Brad Peacock allowed just one run on three hits in six innings to lead Houston to victory.
Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick could be out for the season after breaking his right thumb while sliding headfirst into second base. Marisnick will need surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks.
Also, Astros pitcher Mike Fiers was suspended five games for throwing a fastball over the head of Angels infielder Luis Valbuena in an act of retaliation Wednesday.
Twins 3, Blue Jays 2 — In Minneapolis, Byron Buxton’s 10th-inning homer gave Minnesota its second walkoff victory in as many days, beating Toronto.
Mariners 10, Rangers 4 — In Arlington, Texas, Nelson Cruz went 4-for-4 with a home run and Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer as Seattle defeated Texas and remained 31⁄2 games behind Minnesota for the second AL wild card.
National League
Phillies 10, Marlins 0 — Rhys Hoskins homered again and Freddy Galvis and Jorge Alfaro also went deep in a seven-run second inning to lead host Philadelphia over slumping Miami.
Hoskins’ two-run shot gave him 18 home runs in 34 games since his call-up from Triple A on Aug. 10. The Yankees’ Gary Sanchez previously held the record for fastest to 18 homers. Sanchez needed 45 games.
Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 0 — In Phoenix, A.J. Pollock had four RBI for the second straight day, J.D. Martinez homered for the 10th time in 11 games and Arizona extended its NL wild card lead with a win over Colorado.
Cubs 14, Mets 6 — Anthony Rizzo homered and had three hits, Jason Heyward went deep and drove in four and host Chicago pounded New York to complete a three-game sweep.
Cardinals 5, Reds 2 — Luke Weaver threw six innings of two-hit ball, Tommy Pham drove in two runs and stole two bases, and host St. Louis dropped Cincinnati.
Nationals 5, Braves 2 — Rookie Victor Robles was a part of a pair of two-run rallies, Tanner Roark pitched six strong innings, and host Washington topped Atlanta.