Phillies edge Athletics to run win streak to 8
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The A’s made a slew of roster moves Friday amid their losing streak, including designating their longest-tenured player, Seth Brown, for assignment. They sent down center fielder JJ Bleday, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda and reliever Carlos Duran. Lopez was called up for his third stint with the A’s this season before making the start Friday night.
In Friday night’s nail-biter against the A's, center fielder Johan Rojas made what might go down as the best defensive play of the season.
Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs between the sixth and eighth innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 19-5 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles in what was scheduled to be the first game of a Friday day-night doubleheader.
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ offense has been absolutely lethal since the appearance of a crucifix during a game at Citizens Bank Park. They’re not just winning — they’re scoring more runs and doing it with authority.
The eighth edition of Newsweek Sports' MLB Power Rankings, with the Yankees rising to the top and the Mets and Padres falling.
Its Friday, May 23 and the Phillies (32-18) are in Sacramento to take on the Athletics (22-29). Zack Wheeler is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Jeffrey Springs for Oakland.
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Soy Fútbol on MSNMLB: Schwarber and Harper Power Phillies Past Rockies for Fifth Straight WinKyle Schwarber’s 17th home run and Bryce Harper’s three-hit performance sparked a dominant 7-4 win over the Rockies, as the Phillies extended their winning streak to five.