Baker gets 2,000th win as Astros down Mariners
HOUSTON » Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history and the first Black man to reach 2,000 wins with the Houston Astros’ 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve each hit a solo homer and rookie Jeremy Peña had two RBIs to help the Astros to their second consecutive victory.
Ten of the 11 other managers who have accumulated at least 2,000 wins are in the Hall of Fame. Bruce Bochy (2,003), who isn’t yet eligible, is the only exception.
The 72-year-old Baker’s career record is 2,000-1,745 and he’s the only manager in major league history to take five different teams to the postseason.
Baker, one of two Black managers in the majors, said being the first to reach the milestone makes it even more meaningful.
“It means extra,” he said. “It means extra to the culture. It means extra to society. It means extra to my race, and it means extra hopefully for others to get an opportunity (so) I’m not the last.”
YANKEES 9, BLUE JAYS 1 » Aaron Judge homered and drove in three runs, Jameson Taillon allowed one run in six innings, and New York extended its winning streak to 11 games by beating Toronto.
TWINS 7, ORIOLES 2 » Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and surging Minnesota defeated Baltimore for its fourth straight victory.
METS 5, BRAVES 4, GAME 1 » Pete Alonso had two RBI singles as the Mets pounced early against Charlie Morton, and New York’s bullpen closed out a five-hitter for a win over Atlanta.
METS 3, BRAVES 0, GAME 2 » Carlos Carrasco dodged trouble for eight innings, Pete Alonso homered against Kyle Wright on an off night for Atlanta’s breakout right-hander and New York Mets beat the Braves to complete a doubleheader sweep.
BREWERS 6, REDS 3 » Brandon Woodruff struck out 12 to tie his career high, Willy Adames hit a threerun homer and Milwaukee Brewers beat Cincinnati.
RANGERS 6, PHILLIES 4 » Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered and Zach Reks snapped a tie game with a two-RBI double, leading Texas over Philadelphia.
RED SOX 4, ANGELS 0 » Rafael Devers homered, Michael Wacha pitched into the sixth inning and Boston beat Los Angeles.
ROYALS 7, CARDINALS 1 » Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and Kansas City Royals beat St. Louis to end a four-game losing streak.
DIAMONDBACKS 5, MARLINS 4 » Christian Walker had a home run, double and three RBIs, and Arizona held on to beat Miami.