Kepler keeps crushing, Nola strong again in first win

Aaron Nola overcame pregame neck tightness to pitch six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks, showcasing strong performance despite initial concerns from the Phillies' management. His average velocity was notably up at 92.2 mph, and he effectively utilized his cutter and curveball, contributing to a 7-2 victory, while lowering his ERA from 6.43 to 4.61 over two starts. Nola expressed optimism about the neck issue, noting it was not severe and expected it to resolve quickly,...

The Philadelphia Phillies activated left-hander Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list, prompting Taijuan Walker to move to the bullpen, although a six-man rotation remains a possibility. Walker, who has a 2.54 ERA in six starts this season, has improved significantly from his disastrous 2024 performance but possesses below-average strikeout and walk rates. With Aaron Nola recently experiencing a neck issue, Walker's effective transition back to the bullpen positions him as the next option for...

The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite a three-hour rain delay that pushed the start time to 10:21 p.m., triumphed over the Atlanta Braves with a 10-3 victory, marking Roki Sasaki's first MLB win. Sasaki pitched five innings, allowing three runs while the Dodgers showcased their offensive prowess with home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman and a strong rally in the third and fourth innings. This win extended the Dodgers' winning streak to seven games,...

SummaryDuring a rain delay, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino decided to shave his beard in hopes of improving his performance at the plate, joking about "mustache May." Despite some mishaps, including cutting himself, he successfully hit a 422-foot home run off Baltimore Orioles reliever Seranthony Dominguez, contributing to a 4-0 win for the Royals. Prior to this game, Pasquantino struggled with a 3-for-18 record on the road trip, but had still managed to...

BOSTON (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his Fenway Park debut, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, with his father, former Red Sox ace Roger Clemens, in attendance. The Twins scored three runs in the sixth inning, with Bailey Ober pitching six innings and allowing only one run. Despite a late rally from the Red Sox, highlighted by Jarren Duran's RBI triple, Jhoan Duran secured...