David Ortiz knocks in seven runs during blowout against Tigers
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It’s been a bit of a rough season for Boston Red Sox’s designated hitter David Ortiz thus far. If Sunday was any indication, though, he still has something left in the tank. Ortiz was fantastic during Boston’s 11-1 drubbing of the Detroit Tigers.
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Ortiz came into the contest hitting just .235/.325/.444 over 372 plate appearances. While his home run total of 17 was still a decent pace, it’s clear Ortiz hasn’t been playing up to his usual standard. Add in the fact that he’s 39, and his sluggish start becomes much more worrisome.
Well, it was only one game, but Ortiz may have put some of those issues aside Sunday. Big Papi went 4 for 5, with three runs scored and seven RBI during the contest. Most of those numbers came on two three-run home runs.
With the performance, Ortiz set a personal record, and moved up the all-time RBI list.
Following the game, Ortiz had raised his slash line to .243/.332/.468. Those numbers are still a far cry from his peak, but his strong game shows he still has something left in the tank.
With the win, Boston improved to 44-55 on the year.
JUAN URIBE LOVING LIFE AS A MET
New York Mets infielder Juan Uribe already appears to love his new team. Uribe picked up the key hit during the club’s 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
The Mets appeared to have things locked up until the start of the ninth inning. Prior to that point, Jacob deGrom was excellent again, tossing 7 2/3 scoreless innings.
With deGrom tiring, Jeurys Familia was brought in for the four out save. With the Mets leading 2-0, he was able to get out of the eighth inning. Familia would have trouble during the ninth, however.
After getting a ground out to open the frame, Familia gave up two straight doubles, bringing the Dodgers within one run of a tie. They would get that run. Yasmani Grandal would single in Justin Turner from second, tying the game.
That set the stage for Uribe. In the bottom of the 10th, he stepped to the plate with men on first and second. Don Mattingly opted to bring Kenley Jansen into the game, making things even more difficult for Uribe.
In the end, it didn’t matter. Uribe singled to center, picking up the walk-off hit and leading the Mets to a 3-2 win.
With the victory, the club improved to 51-48 on the year.
SEATTLE PULLS IT OFF
The Seattle Mariners picked up a big win Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team battled to get back into the game, eventually picking up the 6-5 victory in extras.
Nelson Cruz initially tied things up in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run home run. Both teams would then remain scoreless, sending the game into extras.
It didn’t take long before the Mariners pulled out the win. In the bottom of the 10th, Franklin Gutierrez stepped in against Aaron Loup. On the third pitch of the at-bat, Gutierrez hit a walk-off home run, giving Seattle the 6-5 win.
The accomplishment was significant considering all the injuries Gutierrez has dealt with the past few seasons.
With the win, Seattle improved to 46-53 on the year.
THE WHITE SOX ARE SURGING
Don’t look now, but the Chicago White Sox are finally playing the way everyone expected. The club picked up its fourth straight victory during a 2-1 win Sunday against the Cleveland Indians.
The contest proved to be a close one. Rookie Carlos Rodon was fantastic, tossing 6 2/3 scoreless innings. He struck out nine and did not issue a walk.
Rodon was able to beat out Danny Salazar, who allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings.
With Chicago up by two runs, David Roberston was called on for the save. He ran into some trouble, giving up a leadoff triple, but eventually settled down. Though the run scored, the White Sox still pulled out the 2-1 win.
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Though the club hasn’t been as good as expected, they are actually not that far from contention after their latest run.
The club improved to 46-50 with the victory.
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