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A Bronx Nightmare
Gunnar Henderson went on a tear, setting career highs with two homers, four hits, and five RBIs in the first four innings. Henderson hit his first leadoff homer ahead of what would be a nightmare for Luis Severino.
Between the third and fourth innings, the Orioles sent 21 batters to the plate, opening with a 13-0 lead through 11 hits, three walks, and one hit by pitch. Severino allowed seven runs and 10 hits over 2 2/3 innings and walked away with an ERA of 7.38. Severino has hit a rough patch, giving up 37 runs in his last seven games. This is the worst stretch since 2013 when CC Sabathia gave up 39 over seven games.
Gunnar Henderson is 4-for-4 with 2 homers and 5 RBI.
It is the 4th inning. pic.twitter.com/m7Xmp52aNG
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2023
In Better Yankees News
Carlos Rodón will make his debut for the Yankees today against the Cubs. Rodon has been on the 60-day IL with left elbow strain and back stiffness. According to Aaron Boone, Rodon has been throwing the ball really well and has had a good month building up in both live games and rehab games. Most recently, he struck out eight over 58 pitches in 3 2/3 innings for his High-A rehab start.
A standing ovation for Carlos Rodon as his night comes to a close! #RepBX
His Final Line from tonight's Rehab Start:
3.2 IP//1 H//0 R//2 BB//8 SOAbsolutely Unfair. pic.twitter.com/SeUwv9VPEI
— Hudson Valley Renegades (@HVRenegades) July 1, 2023
Rays Decline
The Phillies handed the Rays their fifth straight loss, a season high. The Phillies pulled off a three game sweep after Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner both had RBI singles in the 11th inning.
Phillies win. They're the first team in 2023 to sweep the Rays. They did it in Tampa.
They are 47-39, on pace for 89 wins. They've won 12 straight road games and 12 straight interleague games.
Dominant effort from 5 different pitchers tonight. Bullpen held Rays hitless.
— Corey Seidman (@CSeidmanNBCS) July 7, 2023
Blue Jays Sweep
The Blue Jays pull of a three-game sweep of the White Sox (making the White Sox 0-6 this season against them). In today’s double-header, Lance Lynn had his strongest start, fanning 11 through seven innings. José Berríos had an equally solid game allowing just one hit in seven innings. Unfortunately for the White Sox, Aaron Bummer came in and gave up five hits and six runs on 21 pitches, giving the Blue Jays a 6-2 win through 11 innings. The nightcap was just as bad for the South Siders with a 5-4 loss.
Better late than never 😏 pic.twitter.com/JzOp55qnZQ
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 7, 2023
Mets/Diamondbacks
The Mets, and even more specifically Francisco Lindor, gave Diamondbacks fans a reason to leave early after winning 9-0. Lindor went 5-for-5 (you’ll see more below). Pete Alonso and Francisco Alvarez went yard as well. Cookie Carrasco pitched eight shoutout innings allowing just three hits and a walk. There was even a benches clearing moment when Francisco Alvarez was hit by a pitch in the seventh. All and all wild game, and series sweep for the Mets.
The benches clear in Arizona after Francisco Álvarez was hit by a pitch
(@SNYtv)pic.twitter.com/gFWqXCBNua
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 7, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
And Then A Hero Comes Along
Nick Senzel was the hero the Reds needed against the Nationals. Not only did he rob the Nationals of a home run that would be them up by two in the bottom of the ninth, but he also hit a two-run walk-off in the 10th.
SENZEL SAVES THE GAME@LilSenzii pic.twitter.com/b6ubONybGd
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 6, 2023
Senzii's showin' off‼️@LilSenzii pic.twitter.com/D7P4slb0sw
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 6, 2023
Cool 20
Max Muncy helps the Dodgers take the lead in the sixth with a two-run homer that happened to be No. 20 of his season.
Max Muncy gives the Dodgers a 4-2 lead after his 20th home run of the season 💥
(via @Dodgers)pic.twitter.com/1mnWPiovBp
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 7, 2023
Big Whit Energy
Whit Merrifield puts on a hitting clinic for the White Sox with two home runs in one game.
Two-H̶i̶t̶ HOMER Whit 👀 @WhitMerrifield pic.twitter.com/yOGpH9Ztre
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 7, 2023
Dad Power
Francisco Lindor has been showing off his power against the Diamondbacks, going 5-for-5 with a home run, two triples, and two singles.
Too deep for a triple this time. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5tPXDVI84M
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 7, 2023
Back-To-Back Jacks
The Guardians defeat a division rival Royals team 6-1 with the help of back-to-back homers from Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor.
The @CleGuardians go back-to-back against their division rivals. pic.twitter.com/mYCE8NeFhs
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2023
Injuries
Jose Altuve lands on the injured list once again, this time with left oblique discomfort.
Triston McKenzie will remain shut down for three more weeks and Cal Quantrill was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Skip Schumaker announced that Jonathan Davis will be sidelined for 3-to-6 months with his knee injury.
Jake Bauers was diagnosed with a bruised rotator cuff and will likely be placed on the injured list.
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