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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former LSU baseball standouts Paul Skenes, Alex Bregman named MLB All-Stars
Former LSU baseball stars Paul Skenes and Alex Bregman were named to the 2025 MLB All-Star game rosters on Sunday. Skenes makes it two straight appearances after earning the National League's starting pitching spot in 2024. The right-handed pitcher headlines the starting rotation for the Pittsburgh Pirates and boasts a National League-best 1.94 ERA. Through 116 innings, Skenes has a .92 WHIP and 125 strikeouts. The marks are second and fourth, respectively, in the National League. Opposing teams are batting .186 against him and of his 19 games in 2025, he allowed three or more runs just three times. Bregman returns to the All-Star lineup for a third time, the last being in 2019, and the first time as part of the Boston Red Sox. The third baseman hasn't played since May 23 due to a quad strain but was hitting .299 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs beforehand. Bregman's .553 slugging percentage over that time frame is his best since his last All-Star game appearance.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NY Mets announce lineup for Thursday's game vs Washington Nationals
The first two games of the Mets' series against the Nationals have provided plenty of theater. The Mets emerged with a walk-off win in extra innings on Monday and followed it up with David Peterson's complete-game shutout on Tuesday to grab the series. Advertisement Now, the Mets will be aiming to grab their second straight series sweep and a sixth straight victory in Wednesday's finale on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. The Mets will have their ace on the mound in Kodai Senga, who boasts a National League-best 1.59 ERA, to go along with a 6-3 record and 65 strikeouts in 68 innings. The Nationals will counter with Michael Soroka, who enters with a 3-3 record and a 4.87 ERA. Here are the lineups for the Mets and Nationals entering Thursday's series finale: NY Mets lineup vs Nationals on Thursday What channel is Mets game on today? TV: SNY Radio: WHSQ 880AM This article originally appeared on New York Mets lineup vs Washington Nationals for Thursday game
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Historic Pete Alonso News Emerges Before Nationals-Mets Game
Historic Pete Alonso News Emerges Before Nationals-Mets Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets swept the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series in Denver, most recently delivering a 13-5 win on Sunday. The offense erupted behind Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, each crushing two home runs and tallying three hits—key to their dominant performances. With that sweep, the Mets hope to carry their momentum into Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Advertisement Pete Alonso has been a standout force this season, and his performance in Colorado was a prime example. The Mets first baseman delivered two home runs in the finale—bringing his season total to 17—and now holds the franchise record for multi-homer games with 23 in his career, while ranking second on the Mets' all-time home run list. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20)© Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images This recent surge earned Alonso National League Player of the Week honors on Monday. Between June 2-8, he hit .400 (12‑for‑30) with a .486 on-base percentage, slugging five homers and driving in 15 runs—leading the majors in those categories during the stretch. On Tuesday, more historic Alonso news emerged. In his eight games this month, Alonso has posted 18 RBIs, six home runs and two hit by pitches. Only two other players in the live-ball era—Jeff Bagwell (August 2000) and Reggie Jackson (June 1969)—have matched that level of production over any eight-game span. Alonso's full-season numbers continue to reflect his dominance: he ranks among the NL leaders in home runs and RBIs, and has moved into second place on the Mets' all-time home run list, trailing only Darryl Strawberry. His current form has also sparked talk of him as a contender for NL MVP. Advertisement The Mets, currently with a National League-best 42-win record, will look to continue their hot streak as they return to action at home. Related: Mets React to Major Edwin Diaz News After Dodgers Game Related: Mets Announce Trade With Giants After Rockies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
07-06-2025
- Sport
Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0
ST. LOUIS -- Pedro Pagés hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Friday night in a game that started after a 1 hour, 17 minute rain delay. Willson Contreras hit his sixth homer of the season in the eighth inning off Chris Stratton, who was re-signed by Los Angeles before the game, and Nolan Arenado had three hits to help St. Louis improve to a National League-best 21-9 since May 4. Gray (7-1) allowed eight hits and struck out five without walking a batter in 6 1/3 innings to earn his second win against the Dodgers in eight career starts against them. JoJo Romero, Phil Maton and Steven Matz combined to pitch 2 2/3 innings in relief to secure the Cardinals' eighth shutout of the season. Pagés lined the first pitch he saw from Justin Wrobleski (1-2) over the left-center field bullpen in the second inning for his fifth home run of the season to put St. Louis ahead 2-0. Brendan Donovan blooped a two-out, two-run single to center field in the fifth inning to push the Cardinals' lead to 4-0. Wrobleski allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in a career-best six innings after being recalled from triple-A Oklahoma City prior to the game. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts each singled to lead off the third inning. However, Gray struck out Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández, and Max Muncy flew out to right field to end the Dodgers' threat. Gray has tossed 14 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to the sixth inning of his start on May 25 against Arizona. Gray has not allowed a run in four of his last six starts. Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.39 ERA) is scheduled to face Cardinals RHP Erick Fedde (3-5, 3.82) on Saturday. ___
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pedro Pagés hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Friday night in a game that started after a 1 hour, 17 minute rain delay. Willson Contreras hit his sixth homer of the season in the eighth inning off Chris Stratton, who was re-signed by Los Angeles before the game, and Nolan Arenado had three hits to help St. Louis improve to a National League-best 21-9 since May 4. Advertisement Gray (7-1) allowed eight hits and struck out five without walking a batter in 6 1/3 innings to earn his second win against the Dodgers in eight career starts against them. JoJo Romero, Phil Maton and Steven Matz combined to pitch 2 2/3 innings in relief to secure the Cardinals' eighth shutout of the season. Pagés lined the first pitch he saw from Justin Wrobleski (1-2) over the left-center field bullpen in the second inning for his fifth home run of the season to put St. Louis ahead 2-0. Brendan Donovan blooped a two-out, two-run single to center field in the fifth inning to push the Cardinals' lead to 4-0. Advertisement Wrobleski allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in a career-best six innings after being recalled from triple-A Oklahoma City prior to the game. Key moment Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts each singled to lead off the third inning. However, Gray struck out Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández, and Max Muncy flew out to right field to end the Dodgers' threat. Key stat Gray has tossed 20 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to the sixth inning of his start on May 25 against Arizona. Gray has not allowed a run in four of his last six starts. Up next Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.39 ERA) is scheduled to face Cardinals RHP Erick Fedde (3-5, 3.82) on Saturday. ___ AP MLB: David Solomon, The Associated Press
