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Today’s Headlines
J-Ram records 250th career home run
The Guardians remain atop the AL Central and José Ramírez continues to be one of the main reasons why. Ramírez’s solo shot on Sunday afternoon was his 34th home run of the season and the 250th of his career. He joins 20 other active players with at least 250 career home runs.
Ain't he something?#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/6Gg7QCGxqX
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) September 1, 2024
With Cleveland’s 6-1 win over the Pirates on Sunday, they hold a 3.5 game lead in their division. Thanks to the clutchness of Royce Lewis, the Twins took two of three from the Blue Jays and sit 3.5 games back. Meanwhile, the Royals are also 3.5 games back after getting swept (mopped?) by the Astros.
D-Backs crush Dodgers, pick up a game in the NL West
The Diamondbacks have cooled off since their recent six game win streak, but not because they weren’t scoring runs. Facing the division rival Dodgers, the Diamondbacks put up 9 runs on Friday and 6 on Saturday but walked away with 2 Ls. Needing a win on Sunday, they came out swinging early.
Randal Grichuk powered an 8-run second inning for the Diamondbacks. He led off with a double and scored the game’s first run. Hits from six different players helped Arizona bat around in the second inning, bringing Grichuk back up to the plate. He hit a 3-run homer, giving the D-Backs an 8-run lead.
Brandon Pfaadt held it down from there, holding the Dodgers to 3 runs over 5 2/3 innings and striking out 10.
You just h8 to see it. 😍 pic.twitter.com/cs7WRZ1Ic2
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 1, 2024
This & That
The segment that highlights some top performers worthy of praise! Sunday’s players include:
- Jordan Walker: 5-for-5, with a homer, stolen bases, and 3 RBI
- Lars Nootbaar: 3-for-5, double, home run, 5 RBI
- Kyle Manzardo: 2-for-3 with 2 home runs
- Yordan Alvarez: 2-for-4, 2 homers
- Sean Manaea: 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Thats a bad man ‼️ 👀
MLB Develops Dream & Breakthrough Series alum Jordan Walker went 5-for-5 today with a HR 🔥 😤 pic.twitter.com/CTItPIiL14
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) September 1, 2024
This is a different video. But it is kinda the same. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/na0OeBwBy3
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) September 1, 2024
MAKE IT 30! pic.twitter.com/hHivayxY8P
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 1, 2024
Best Moments From Yesterday
Darren Baker, son of Dusty, makes MLB debut
Watching players and their families celebrate when they make it to the big leagues or record that first hit is always special. Darren Baker, son of Dusty Baker, had his dream come true on Sunday. He made his big league debut with his dad in the stands. Congrats!
Darren Baker gets his first MLB hit on the first pitch he sees in the Bigs!
Proud father moment for Dusty Baker 🥹 pic.twitter.com/O0KrIHny3g
— MLB (@MLB) September 1, 2024
A home run for Margo
Jerseys around baseball had little yellow ribbons on them in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday. The Phillies did something really cool to celebrate a young fan who beat cancer. They invited 6-year-old Margo to run around the babes and high five all the players as she trotted around the diamond.
Give it up one more time for Margo, a 6-year-old warrior who loves to dance, play tennis, dress up, and do everything with her big sister.
But, most importantly as she starts her first day of first grade, she does so with NO EVIDENCE OF CANCER
Thanks for letting us come around… pic.twitter.com/IESggwva7S
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 1, 2024
Hi Barbie! 💖
Hi Barbie! 💖 pic.twitter.com/4d5vfGSGmU
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) September 1, 2024
The Twins had a Barbie themed day on Sunday and Royce Lewis brought the Ken-ergy with his 8th inning, go-ahead home run.
ROYCE. LEWIS. pic.twitter.com/JE5IqUGyqM
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) September 1, 2024
And how are the Twins going to celebrate their big win? As any Barbie would!
How are we celebrating a Barbie Game Day win?
We don't have anything big planned… Just a giant blowout party with all the Barbies, and planned choreography, and a bespoke song.
You should stop by! pic.twitter.com/dsaBEH4y18
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) September 1, 2024
Injuries and Other Moves
⚾ OF Kyle Tucker may be back as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, according to Astros GM Dana Brown.
⚾ 3B Alex Bregman should be good to start today’s game as the swelling in his elbow has improved, per Astros manager Joe Espada.
⚾ SP Jack Leiter is expected to start for the Rangers today.
⚾ OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left Sunday’s game with a leg injury and will have an MRI on his calf.
⚾ 3B Alec Bohm is still dealing with a hand injury, but the Phillies are hoping he’s available for their next game on Tuesday.
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