Astros sweep Twins; injured Harper propels Phillies over Dodgers
The Houston Astros claimed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins as the Phildelphia Phillies earned a morale-boosting win on Thursday.
The Houston Astros claimed both games in an impromptu double-header and the eventual three-game sweep, with respective 11-3 and 5-0 victories over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The Astros led 5-1 on Wednesday night against the Twins the battle between two of the American League’s divisional leaders, when the game was suspended in the third inning.
The game resumed on the Thursday, with José Altuve claimed a home-run and double as well as three RBIs in the 11-3 victory. In Thursday’s regularly scheduled game, Yordan Álvarez homered twice, while Luis García and three relievers combined for only seven hits in the shutout win. The Astros have now extended their winning streak to ten games, giving up only 11 runs over that period.
Stanton stars in Yankees win
While the AL Central and West leaders battled it out, the AL East-leading New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 15-7. Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and scored six RBIs, while the Yankees secured the win on the back of a seven-run eighth inning. The Pinstripes have now won 16 of their last 18 games, with three games remaining in their road series against the White Sox.
Harper moves to DH as Phillies defeat Dodgers
An injured Bryce Harper still claimed two hits from four at-bats and three RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7. Harper will remain in the Phillies’ lineup but will be relieved of throwing duties as the designated hitter, due to a ligament tear in his right elbow. Zack Wheeler pitched over five innings in his start for Philadelphia, striking out seven and giving up six hits and three runs in 90 pitches.