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Friedl homers and Francona gets 2,000th win as the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2
Colorado Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer turns the first half of a double play against Cincinnati Reds' Matt McLain during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona signals to his team against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, right, congratulates teammate TJ Friedl on scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, right, congratulates teammate TJ Friedl on scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Colorado Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer turns the first half of a double play against Cincinnati Reds' Matt McLain during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona signals to his team against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, right, congratulates teammate TJ Friedl on scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl homered and scored three times, and Cincinnati manager Terry Francona got his 2,000th win when he directed the Reds to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Matt McLain and Austin Hays each had two hits as Cincinnati won the rubber game of the weekend series. Nick Martinez (7-9) pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball. Advertisement The Reds are 50-47 at the All-Star break in their first season since Francona was hired in October. The 66-year-old Francona is 2,000-1,719 in 24 years as a big league skipper. Mickey Moniak drove in two runs for Colorado, and Austin Gomber (0-3) allowed two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Rockies go into the break with a major league-worst 22-74 record. They have dropped seven of nine.
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09-07-2025
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Nootbaar and Donovan homer to help the Cardinals beat the Nationals 4-2
Washington Nationals Luis Garcia Jr. (2) is out as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn attempts to complete a double-play during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals' James Wood hits an RBI-single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals right fielder Daylen Lile (51) is unable to make the catch on a home run by St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams looks on as St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams looks on as St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals Luis Garcia Jr. (2) is out as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn attempts to complete a double-play during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals' James Wood hits an RBI-single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals right fielder Daylen Lile (51) is unable to make the catch on a home run by St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams looks on as St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le) ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan homered in a three-run third inning, Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer in the sixth, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night in a game that started after a 2 hour, 19 minute rain delay. Sonny Gray (9-3) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk and struck out six in five innings. Advertisement Steven Matz, Phil Maton and JoJo Romero each pitched a scoreless inning of relief, and Ryan Helsley pitched a scoreless ninth for his 18th save in 23 chances. Jake Irvin (7-4) allowed four runs on six hits and surrendered a season high-tying four walks in six innings as Washington lost its fourth straight game in Miguel Cairo's debut as interim manager. Nootbaar hit his 12th homer of the season in the seventh inning on a ball that barely sailed over right fielder Daylen Lile's outstretched glove to put St. Louis ahead 4-2. Alec Burleson hit a double down the right field line to score Masyn Winn and give the Cardinals a 3-2 third-inning lead. Advertisement James Wood hit an RBI single to right field, and Luis García Jr. drove in a run on a fielder's choice to help Washington pull ahead 2-0 in the third. Key moment Donovan hit his eighth home run of the season on the first pitch he saw to tie the game at 2-all after Victor Scott II hit a ground-rule double to right field to lead off the inning. Key stat Lile hit a single to right field to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. He's three games away from tying Ryan Zimmerman's rookie franchise-best 17-game streak from June 24 through July 18, 2006. Up next Nationals All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore (3-8, 3.11 ERA) will face Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (5-4, 4.10) on Wednesday night. ___ AP MLB:
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09-07-2025
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Yankees' Cody Bellinger double play is ‘play of the year', per Aaron Boone
The post Yankees' Cody Bellinger double play is 'play of the year', per Aaron Boone appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Sunday to salvage the series and end their six-game losing streak. One of the key plays of the game happened in the field, which is rare for the defensively-challenged Bombers. Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger made a shoestring catch and turned a double play that Aaron Boone says is the play of the year. Bellinger reached down and snagged Juan Soto's sinking liner to prevent a single. He came up throwing, hauling a rope to Paul Goldschmidt to double off Francisco Lindor. At that time, the Mets were staging a comeback against the Yankees' struggling bullpen. Bellinger stopped their momentum and helped the Bombers pick up the win. 'Not good, not good,' Boone said when asked his thoughts when the ball was in the air. 'And just what a play. I mean, considering the context of this week and everything, that's probably our play of the year so far. And to have the wherewithal and the quality of the throw to double him off, just a great play by [Bellinger]. Advertisement The Yankees desperately needed Sunday's win. Even though they still lost the series, getting on the right track is important before the All-Star Break. After a four-game sweep by the Blue Jays to start the week, the Bombers lost the holiday weekend set against the Mets. But Boone's club is back in the win column, and they need to keep it up. The Yankees benefited from many of the usual characters on Sunday in their win. They got a decent start from Max Fried, Aaron Judge hit a homer and made a diving catch, and Bellinger shined defensively. While there are still a lot of questions around the club, they have enough talent to string together wins. The Yankees welcome the Mariners to The Bronx for three games starting on Tuesday. Related: Aaron Judge gets 100% real about Yankees' focus after ending skid Advertisement Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Tigers, Cubs among trade suitors for $70 million Pirates star
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09-07-2025
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Dodgers execute strike-‘em-out, throw-‘em-out
Dodgers execute strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out double play to retire Yelich and Contreras in the bottom of the 8th inning
New York Times
06-07-2025
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Yankees, Mets stunned by Cody Bellinger's game-saving double play: ‘Play of the year'
NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger's cool demeanor belied the frenzy he sparked with his spectacular catch-and-throw double play from left field to first base to protect the two-run lead in the seventh inning. He was expressionless, walking and raising his left arm, like someone simply acknowledging a mere acquaintance from across a distance. Except this was no time for chill. The New York Yankees' fans — practically begging for a win after six straight losses — erupted in cheers. New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza quickly and desperately signaled for a replay challenge. Meanwhile, Bellinger acted like it was just another play. Advertisement 'I've never seen something like that on the field,' right fielder Aaron Judge said. It was what the Yankees needed, not just to beat the Mets, 6-4, on Sunday, but also to snap their losing streak — their second such slide in three weeks — and lift the club from a week-long haze that left them searching for answers. Manager Aaron Boone shook his head when he spoke about Bellinger's feat. 'What a play,' manager Aaron Boone said. 'Considering the context of this week and everything, that's probably our play of the year so far.' 'That was an unbelievable play,' first baseman Paul Goldschmidt said. 'Amazing catch. Absolute cannon to first.' WHAT A PLAY, BELLI! 🤯#YANKSonYES — YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 6, 2025 There were no outs. On first base was the speedy Francisco Lindor, whom reliever Mark Leiter Jr. had just walked. In a 2-1 count, Juan Soto ripped an 86-mph changeup over the middle for a low line drive. Bellinger charged at it with his glove down until he stabbed at it just before it hit the grass. Bellinger snared it, and once he picked up his head, he saw Lindor beyond halfway to second base. He unloaded an 89.9 mph throw to first base. Goldschmidt tried to lull Lindor into thinking he was safe as he sprinted back, but at the last moment, he reached out his glove, caught the throw and touched the base with his right foot all at the same time. Lindor was out, too. 'I felt like that changed the momentum big-time there. … By the time I turned around (to return to first base), it was too late,' Lindor said. The Mets challenged that Bellinger made the catch. After a couple of minutes of waiting, umpires signaled that the call would be upheld. 'Pretty incredible play. Probably the play of the game there. … When you see the replay, it was a hell of a catch there,' Mendoza said. Advertisement The Yankees capitalized, ending the inning two batters later with a groundout from lefty Tim Hill. It was big for the Yankees, who were watching their momentum slip away. They were ahead, 5-0, in the fifth inning before the Mets scored two runs in the fifth and another two in the sixth. Judge's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning gave them a bit more breathing room, but the Yankees' bullpen had been shaky for a week, and they needed all the support they could get following starting pitcher Max Fried, who gave up three runs over five innings. 'Just got a good jump on the ball,' Bellinger said, according to the YES Network. 'Had a good read on it. It was a low line drive. Those are always a little hard to read. Just want to go grab it. When I look up, see Goldy, big target. Knew we had a chance over there.' Judge said Bellinger did everything right. 'He had a perfect read on the ball,' Judge said. 'Came in. Shoestring catch and to throw out Lindor at first, it's just all-around a perfect play, and we needed it. Especially in that spot. They got the top of the lineup coming up. Getting some momentum there. That was a game-saving play right there.' 'You've got to have your presence of mind while you're making a very difficult play,' Boone said. 'That's one of those— that in-betweener. Do you leave your feet? Your best way is to go try and shoestring catch it there.' It was also another example of how important Bellinger has been for the Yankees defensively. Over his nine-year career, he's played more in center field (504 games) than he has anywhere else. Yet this season, the Yankees have used him in left field (43 games), center field (27 games), right field (20 games) and at first base (4 games). When the Yankees acquired him in the offseason, many thought he would split most of his time between center field and first base. Advertisement 'He's the one guy I don't worry about telling him where he's playing,' Boone said. 'That's the first conversation we had this winter. He said to me, 'Don't worry about where you play me every day. If I haven't played there in a while, I love it. I don't care.' And that's what he portrays. That's what he shows. Everywhere he goes, he's good. I throw him at first base yesterday, (and) he makes two really good plays over there. Looked like he's just been there all year. It's a special skill and trait that he brings to the table as a player.' And it was a special moment Bellinger authored for the Yankees, though he tried to be cool about it. 'Just wanted to make a good throw and good things happened there,' he said.
