Recap Roundups
March 30, 2019
NY Mets 11, Washington 8
J.D. Davis lined a two-run single with the bases loaded to snap a tie in the eighth, and Jeff McNeil had four hits and drove in two runs as the New York Mets beat the host Washington Nationals 11-8 on Saturday.
Baltimore 5, NY Yankees 3
Jesus Sucre tied a career high with three RBIs, Mike Wright recorded his first career save and Brandon Hyde picked up his first managerial win as the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Cleveland 2, Minnesota 1
Greg Allen lofted a tie-breaking sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians edged the host Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Pittsburgh 0, Cincinnati 0
Saturday's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Cincinnati Reds was postponed due to rain.
Kansas City 8, Chi. White Sox 6
The Kansas City Royals spent the offseason focusing on starting pitching and team speed. It showed on Saturday, as the Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-6 in rainy and cold Kansas City.
Toronto 3, Detroit 0
Justin Smoak hit a two-run home run, starter Aaron Sanchez pitched five runless innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday.
Philadelphia 8, Atlanta 6
High-priced offseason acquisitions Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto hit their first home runs for Philadelphia and sparked the Phillies to an 8-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
Tampa Bay 3, Houston 1
Tyler Glasnow allowed one run and six hits over five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the visiting Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday.
Miami 7, Colorado 3
Leadoff batter Miguel Rojas drove in three runs as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Saturday night for their first win of the season.
Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 2
Christian Yelich set a franchise record by homering for the third consecutive game to open the season, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 4-2 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Texas 8, Chi. Cubs 6
Texas slugger Joey Gallo crushed a go-ahead three-run homer 433 feet and the Rangers scored a combined five runs in the seventh and eighth innings to take a come-from-behind 8-6 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
San Francisco 3, San Diego 2
After scoring one run in the season's first 23 innings, the visiting San Francisco Giants scored three times in the top of the sixth Saturday night to defeat the Padres 3-2.
Oakland 4, LA Angels 2
Left-hander Brett Anderson gave Oakland the third straight scoreless outing from its starting pitchers and Mark Canha belted a two-run home run Saturday night, lifting the A's to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels.
LA Dodgers 18, Arizona 5
Cody Bellinger hit two home runs and Joc Pederson reached base six times, while Kenta Maeda pitched 6 2/3 much-needed innings, as the Los Angeles Dodgers shook off the effects from a long night Friday to earn an 18-5 victory Saturday night over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.
Seattle 6, Boston 5
Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer to help the Seattle Mariners defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-5 Saturday night.