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After the Mariners tacked on a run in the top of the 10th, Merrifield got one more opportunity to bat in the bottom of the inning. With two outs in the 10th, Merrifield struck out to end the game. While the end of the streak came in disappointing fashion, Merrifield still managed to set the Royals record for longest hitting streak in team history. Continue to Article

April 11, 2019 5:32:pm EST

Reynaldo Lopez finished the 2018 season in such a strong fashion, it's hard to remember days like this. After giving up four runs in four innings in his first start of the season last weekend in Kansas City, Lopez gave up six runs in five innings in the White Sox home opener Friday on the South Side. It was pretty ugly - especially once the fourth Mariners home run of the day, off reliever Jace Fry, put the White Sox behind - and would've been the lasting image from this day at Guaranteed Rate Field if not for a White Sox comeback, fueled by some shaky Mariners relief pitching and a clutch hit from the red-hot Yoan Moncada. Continue to Article

April 05, 2019 7:25:pm EST

Porcello only lasted 2 2/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners in his first start of the season. He allowed nine runs, the second-highest total of his Red Sox career (though only four were earned), and struggled with his command, walking four batters and allowing six hits in the game. He is looking to bounce back ahead of his start in Arizona on Friday night and recently commented on his performance in the opener. Continue to Article

April 05, 2019 4:42:pm EST

Suzuki, who retired last month during MLB's opening series in Japan against the Oakland A's, delivered a message to the Japanese government saying, “I'll strive to be able to receive the award at the end of my life." In a news conference on April 5, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said, “Out of respect for his feelings, we decided not to consider bestowing the award in line with his recent retirement." Suga added, "He's a superstar who continues to give many people hopes and dreams, and I look forward to seeing his activities in the future." Continue to Article

April 05, 2019 12:30:am EST

Red Sox vs. Athletics lineups: World Series MVP Steve Pearce makes 2019 debut originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com The Boston Red Sox ended their four-game losing streak with a come-from-behind 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night, and their next goal is to win back-to-back games for the first time in 2019. Eduardo Rodriguez will make his second start of the season for the Sox in Thursday afternoon's series finale at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. He gave up eight hits, six runs (five earned) one home run, three walks and struck out five over 4 1/3 innings last week against the Seattle Mariners. Continue to Article

April 04, 2019 2:11:pm EST