Recap Roundups
September 23, 2017
Houston 6, LA Angels 2
With Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel the only locks for the postseason rotation, Houston Astros starters have firmed up their candidacies recently with a string of noteworthy performances, with right-hander Charlie Morton again underscoring his viability on Saturday.
Milwaukee 4, Chi. Cubs 3
In each of the first two games of their four-game weekend showdown at Miller Park, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs went into the 10th inning before the defending World Series champions broke their young challengers' hearts.
NY Yankees 5, Toronto 1
The New York Yankees feel they have a lot more to accomplish this season.
Boston 5, Cincinnati 0
The Boston Red Sox still have plenty of decisions to make in terms of their postseason pitching staff. But, left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is pitching himself into the conversation.
Cleveland 11, Seattle 4
It took one batter for the Cleveland Indians to get over dropping their series opener against the Seattle Mariners. After that, the American League Central champions were fine.
Minnesota 10, Detroit 4
A big inning was big for the surging Minnesota Twins.
Pittsburgh 11, St. Louis 6
A breakout on offense allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to put a little dent in the St. Louis Cardinals' push for a playoff spot.
Tampa Bay 9, Baltimore 6
Tampa Bay bashed its way into the franchise record books to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. That was more than enough for starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi.
Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 2
The Atlanta Braves have long been eliminated from playoff consideration. But it hasn't stopped the club from continuing to weave its late-inning magic.
Washington 4, NY Mets 3
Jacob Rhame has only been with his new team for three weeks, but it took him just six pitches Saturday night to learn what current and former New York Mets have known for two years: Daniel Murphy owns his former team.
Kansas City 8, Chi. White Sox 2
Left-hander Danny Duffy figures to make one more start for the Kansas City Royals before the regular season ends.
Miami 12, Arizona 6
After double-digit scoring wasn't sufficient the night before, the Miami Marlins again surpassed 10 runs and kept the Arizona Diamondbacks from clinching a postseason berth.
San Diego 5, Colorado 0
Jhoulys Chacin wanted revenge against his former team on Saturday night. He got that and the San Diego Padres clinched the series as Chacin beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 with six effective innings.
Oakland 1, Texas 0
The math is becoming simpler and the task more daunting every day for the Texas Rangers in their quest for an American League wild-card playoff berth.
San Francisco 2, LA Dodgers 1
The final weeks of this season have become all about silver linings for the San Francisco Giants.