RJ Hamster
Forget MVP, he’s going for a Triple Crown
Sunday, June 07
TOP NEWS
The wild and crazy stats that define the season so far
From the Braves ruling the road and the Rays winning at home at a historic clip, to the NL’s dominance over the AL, here’s a look at 14 telling statistics that explain how we got to where we are.
Yordan not only chasing AL MVP, but a Triple Crown, too
Back with D-backs after trying times, Jameson looking to regain MLB footing
Miz sets record with 45(!) pitches 101+ mph as he lowers ERA to 1.50
9 runs! Ohtani’s speed, power bookend Dodgers’ biggest 1st inning in 5 years
With Cubs down to last out, PCA’s 2nd tying HR sets up walk-off win in extras
Witt’s 400th RBI backs strong pitching in Royals’ comeback win
Noot! First homer of season lifts Cards to dramatic win
Smith inserting himself into NL DH All-Star discussion with clutch showings
Bibee picks up elusive first win with 8 brilliant innings in Texas
2nd time’s the charm! After near-miss, Canzone crushes longest HR of his career
Nationals’ hot bats only get hotter in the desert
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TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Dominic Canzone
451 ft
4th Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Shohei Ohtani
110.4 mph
1st Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Jacob Misiorowski
103.1 mph
2nd Inning
Decisive Play
Cardinals
51.5% WPA
8th Inning
5th grand slam of career; leads AL in HRs (22) and RBIs (48)
Batting .413 (19-for-46) with 5 HRs, 7 RBIs in 11-game hitting streak
9 K’s, 1 H in 6 IP; 0 R in 25 career IP vs. Tigers
2nd multi-homer game of season
AL-best 76 hits after 3B, HR (No. 6, halfway to career high)
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MUST-SEE PLAY
As if hitting a go-ahead homer wasn’t enough, Ernie Clement dazzled on defense, too.
STAFF PICKS
The journey that revives pitchers’ careers
The Rays’ Nick Martinez and the Nationals’ Foster Griffin are just two of the pitchers who have crossed the Pacific in recent years to reinvent themselves. They’re part of a growing, profitable trend in pro ball.
Walls aren’t much of a challenge for this prospect
Luis Suisbel, a third baseman in the Mariners’ system, didn’t seem to have much trouble making an impressive grab on a popup that drifted into the stands.
Why they’re saying ‘Yee-haw’ north of the border
Kazuma Okamoto has gone country.
Sunday afternoon baseball on MLB Network
Miguel Vargas and the White Sox close out their series in Philadelphia against Bryce Harper and the Phillies at 1:30 p.m. ET.
SCOREBOARD
SEA 4
DET 0
KC 3
MIN 2
CIN 5
STL 6
SF 2
CHC 3
BAL 4
TOR 6
CWS 6
PHI 3
WSH 6
AZ 1
ATH 2
HOU 13
PIT 3
ATL 6
TB 3
MIA 4
CLE 6
TEX 0
MIL 7
COL 1
LAA 2
LAD 9
NYM 2
SD 3
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