Anderson sharp as Braves win
Shen grad allows run, two hits into sixth inning vs. San Diego
Shenendehowa graduate Ian Anderson pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, Matt Olson hit one of Atlanta’s three homers and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Saturday.
Anderson (1-1) allowed two hits and struck out seven over 52⁄3 innings.
Padres rookie starter Nick Martinez (0-1) was stung by the long ball. Ozzie Albies hit a solo shot on his second pitch of the game, giving him a homer in all three games of this series so far.
Phillies 10, Marlins 3: Bryce Harper doubled in two runs, walked twice and stole home, and Philadelphia beat Miami. Alec Bohm had two hits and three RBIs, and Nick Castellanos added two singles and an RBI for the Phillies, who snapped a four-game losing skid.
Angels 7, Rangers 2: Shohei Ohtani hit his third home run in two games,
Noah Syndergaard won a matchup of local pitchers and Los Angeles defeated Texas. The game featured two starters from opposite sides of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Syndergaard and Rangers lefty Taylor Hearn. It also became the latest showcase for Ohtani, the two-way superstar who won the AL MVP award last year.
Royals 3, Tigers 1: Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead Kansas City to a win over Detroit.
Athletics 7, Blue Jays 5: Cristian Pache hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Sean Murphy also connected and Oakland beat Toronto, snapping a six-game losing streak against the Blue Jays.
White Sox 3, Rays 2: Jose Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in the ninth inning and Chicago beat Tampa Bay.
Giants 4, Guardians 2: Brandon Belt scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded grounder by Wilmer Flores in the eighth inning, sending San Francisco to a victory over Cleveland.
Pirates 6, Nationals 4: Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and Pittsburgh beat Washington.
Cardinals 2, Brewers 1: Steven Matz pitched 52⁄3 shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a five-hitter for St. Louis.
Rockies 9, Cubs 6: C.J. Cron homered twice and Antonio Senzatela pitched five solid innings in his 100th career start for Colorado.
Notes: The Detroit Tigers placed star shortstop Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list with right thumb soreness . ... The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee . ... The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Mitch Haniger on the COVID-19 injured list after he reported symptoms and tested positive on Saturday . ... Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said an MRI on star Byron Buxton’s right knee didn’t reveal any structural issues . ... Right-hander Wily Peralta rejoined Detroit on Saturday when the team selected the contract of the 32-year-old from Triple-A Toledo.