He was almost too busy reading to rob this HR

He was almost too busy reading to rob this…

September 20, 2023
by RJ Hamster

Wednesday, September 20

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Good morning! The NL Cy Young might’ve been clinched last night

TOP NEWS

A HR robbery while clutching a card in your other hand? Incredible!

Willi Castro made sure he had his defensive assignment, but before he had time to put away his laminated card he found himself leaping at the wall for an incredible catch.

Acuña homers twice, on cusp of 40-40

Ronald Acuña Jr. moved one home run away from producing the first 40-60 season in AL/NL history, and Spencer Strider needs seven strikeouts to set the Braves’ single-season record.

Underrated seasons? These players deserve their shine

Maybe their performances have flown under the radar next to bigger-named stars, but all 10 of these guys have provided big moments that should be recognized.

If O’s hold off Rays for division, AL’s No. 1 seed a guarantee

With their 95th win, the Orioles ensured they’ll finish with a better record than the Astros. Now the only team that can catch them is the Rays — meaning the AL East champ will secure the top seed.

‘This is his game’: Biggio’s resurgence leading Blue Jays in WC race

Cavan Biggio was once again pivotal for an ailing Blue Jays lineup in the thick of the Wild Card race.

Snell’s strange, stellar season reaches new heights

Blake Snell continued his bid for a Cy Young Award with seven hitless innings against the Rockies, and though the bullpen couldn’t finish it off, the southpaw lowered his MLB-best ERA to 2.33.

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TOP PERFORMANCES

Ronald Acuña Jr. spreads his arms as he jogs to first base

Ronald Acuña Jr.: 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 R, 2 RBIs
1 HR shy of 5th 40-40 season in AL/NL history

Blake Snell: 7 IP, 0 H, 10 K
Lowers MLB-best ERA to 2.33

Mookie Betts: 3-for-5, 1 R
Scores winning run in LA’s 38th comeback win

Austin Hays: 2-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBIs, 2 R
1st multi-homer game since Sept. 15, 2021

Alexander Canario: 2-for-4, 5 RBIs, 1 R
In 1st MLB start, 1st career HR is grand slam

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IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY

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YESTERDAY’S MUST-SEE PLAY

An animated gif of Josh Rojas tagging a sliding runner while leaping over him

Josh Rojas turns an inning-ending out into a game of leapfrog with Tony Kemp.

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TODAY’S STAFF PICKS

J.P. Crawford pets a dog in the Mariners' dugout

SCOREBOARD

ANA 2 @ TB 6

MIN 7 @ CIN 0

NYM 3 @ MIA 4

CWS 3 @ WAS 4

TOR 7 @ NYY 1

PHI 3 @ ATL 9

CLE 6 @ KC 7

PIT 1 @ CHC 14

MIL 7 @ STL 3

BOS 4 @ TEX 6

BAL 9 @ HOU 5

COL 0 @ SD 2

SEA 7 @ OAK 2

SF 4 @ ARI 8

DET 2 @ LA 3

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