Major League Baseball Scores For Friday Night
Baseball fans all over the United States were treated to an exciting night of Major League Baseball action on Friday night. With 15 games on the schedule, there was plenty of excitement to go around. Here’s a recap of all the scores and highlights from Friday night’s games.
American League Scores:
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 in a tightly contested game. The Yankees got on the board early with a two-run home run by Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning. The Indians fought back, but a solid pitching performance by the Yankees’ bullpen secured the win.
The Houston Astros continued their dominant season with a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros got an impressive performance from starting pitcher Justin Verlander, who struck out 10 batters in seven innings of work.
The Boston Red Sox edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in a close game, winning 3-2. The Red Sox got a strong performance from starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, who struck out seven batters in six innings of work.
National League Scores:
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a dominant performance against the San Diego Padres, winning 11-1. The Dodgers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with six different players recording RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in a strong performance. The Cubs got an impressive performance from starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who struck out eight batters in six innings of work.
The New York Mets had a thrilling 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals in extra innings. The game was tied 3-3 going into the tenth inning, but a sacrifice fly by Michael Conforto secured the win for the Mets.
Other Scores:
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in a solid performance. The Diamondbacks got an impressive performance from starting pitcher Zack Greinke, who struck out nine batters in seven innings of work.
The Atlanta Braves had a dominant 12-2 win over the Miami Marlins. The Braves’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with every starter recording at least one hit.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in a close game. The Giants got an impressive performance from relief pitcher Reyes Moronta, who struck out three batters in one and two-thirds innings of work.
Conclusion:
Friday night’s Major League Baseball action was full of exciting moments and close games. With the playoff race heating up, every game becomes more important as teams fight for a spot in the postseason. Stay tuned for more exciting baseball action in the coming weeks.