MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2024)

It's Friday, which means Dayn Perry has blessed us with another edition of his Star Power Rankings. And, as usual, Friday brought us a full 15-game slate of big league action, including several big matchups between contenders on the East Coast. We have everything you need to know about Friday's games below.

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Baseball scores for Friday, May 17

  • FINAL - Yankees 4, Rays 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Phillies 5, Rockies 4 (box score)
  • FINAL - Cubs 14, Nationals6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Dodgers 6, Reds0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Athletics 7, Tigers2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Marlins 8, Mets 6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Astros 3, Red Sox1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Orioles 5, Indians1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Braves 12, Brewers 8 (box score)
  • FINAL - Rangers 7, Cardinals 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Blue Jays 10, White Sox2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Diamondbacks 7, Giants 0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Angels 5, Royals 2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Pirates 5,Padres3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Twins 7,Mariners1 (box score)

Astros win their ninth straight game

In the rematch of the 2018 American League Championship Series, the Astros took the opener of the three-game series from the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Houston has extended their win streak to nine straight games, and have extended their AL West lead to eight and a half games for the largest division lead in baseball. The Astros longest win streak in franchise history is 12 games in a row, which they accomplished in 1999 and 2004.

George Springer continued his incredible streak at the plate with an AL-leading 17th home run.

Knockout blow. #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/fH1h4j43gG

— Houston Astros (@astros) May 18, 2019

Houston reliever Ryan Pressly pitched a perfect eighth inning, and set an MLB record with his 39th consecutive scoreless appearance. Current free agent and former Red Sox closerCraig Kimbrel had 38 straight in 2011 while he was with the Atlanta Braves. Pressly's fantastic play got the final out of his 1-2-3 inning.

— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2019

The Astros have gone 12-3 in May and matched the 2017 World Series championship team for the best start in franchise history at 30-15.

Yankees walk off Rays, take AL East lead

The Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to win the series opener over the Rays, 4-3, at Yankee Stadium. With the win, the Yankees are now a half-game ahead of the Rays for first place in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers entered the ninth inning down 3-1, and it was third baseman Gio Urshelawho had the game-winning, walk-off RBI single with two outs.

Walk it off, Gio! Walk. It. Off. Gio Urshela's third hit of the night was his biggest! pic.twitter.com/KjVb7Er5JD

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 18, 2019

In their last 10 games, the Yankees have gone 8-2 and have gone 10-4 in May. Even more impressive, the injury-riddled Yankees have gone 22-8 in their last 30 games.

Cubs win behind Bryant's three-homer game

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career in the Cubs' 14-6 rout of the Nationals. Bryant's homers came in three consecutive innings; a two-run home run in the seventh, a solo blast in the eighth and another two-run shot in the ninth inning. Bryant also extended his on-base streak to 26 games.

.@KrisBryant_23 is the first @Cubs player with 3 HR in a game since …

Kris Bryant in 2016! pic.twitter.com/fFL9SiRLwM

— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 18, 2019

Cubs with multiple 3-HR games before turning 28 (since 1908):

Kris Bryant
Aramis Ramirez
Ernie Banks

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 18, 2019

Kris Bryant (innings 7-8-9) first #Cubs player to homer in 3 straight innings since Sammy Sosa (innings 3-4-5) 8/10/2002 at Coors Field

— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) May 18, 2019

The Cubs have shaken off a sluggish start to the season, and hold a game-and-a-half lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Bryant has been a key part of the Cubs offensive explosion this past month, and our own Matt Snyder took a closer look at how Bryant's regain to form is good for Chicago. And to read more about how one change kickstarted Bryant's recent hot streak, check out this piece.

Braves lineup clicking vs. Brewers, win third straight

It was the reigning NL East champions vs. the reigning NL Central champions on Friday at SunTrust Park. The Braves tallied a season-high run total in the 12-8 win over the Brewers. Atlanta's bullpen proved once again to be a glaring issue as the Braves were up 12-0 after six innings, but Milwaukee scored eight unanswered runs before righty reliever Luke Jackson picked up the save and preserved a win in the ninth inning. It's a solid win for Atlanta, who had been through bouts of hot and cold streaks through the season's first quarter.

Braves WIN! 😎#Braves 12, Brewers 8 #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/thKn35q9tT

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

With Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the leadoff spot, the entire Braves' lineup looked unstoppable against Milwaukee. Dansby Swanson, Josh Donaldson and Tyler Flowers each homered off Milwaukee reliever Corbin Burnes during the team's seven run sixth inning. Ozzie Albies, Acuna and Flowers all finished with three hits, and the team reached a season-best hit total of 17 hits.

Friday Night Fireworks started in the 6th inning tonight!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/wIYeBbTo3C

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

The Braves, chasing the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, have won three straight. Atlanta's a game and half back from the division lead.

Highlight of the day:

We're going to call this a 2-for-1 for our highlight of the day. First up, Reds rookie Nick Senzel. He ran in to rob Max Muncy of a single with a sliding catch. According to Statcast, the hit had a 45 percent catch probability. Take a look:

Then, Reds teammate and shortstop Jose Iglesias followed up Senzel's impressive grab with one of his own. This one came in the eighth inning when Corey Seager hit a pop-up to shallow center field. Iglesias made this one look easy (how?) with an over-the-shoulder catch, all while avoiding collision with Senzel in the outfield.

Quick hits

  • The Astros and Marlins are going in very different directions. Dayn Perry breaks down just how disparate the two offenses have been this season. Miami has hit one -- one! -- home run May going into Friday's game.
  • The Nationals activated SS Trea Turner off the injured list. Turner missed 39 games with a broken finger and Washington's shortstops hit .199/.273/.301 in his absence. IF Wilmer Difo was sent down in a corresponding move.
  • The Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured with a wrist injury, the team announced. He's been out of the lineup the last few days and there's no firm timetable for his return. IF Luis Arraez was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Mets have placed OF Michael Conforto on the 7-day concussion injured list and called up OF Carlos Gomez, the team announced. Conforto suffered the concussion when he collided with 2B Robinson Cano chasing a pop-up Thursday.
  • Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi has resumed playing catch and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, reports Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Eovaldi had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow in late April.
  • The Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor contusion, the club announced. RHP Ross Stripling is expected to replace him in the rotation. UTIL Matt Beaty was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Red Sox placed C Sandy Leon on the paternity list, the club announced. Leon is expected back Sunday. C Oscar Hernandez was called up and RHP Chandler Shepherd was designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2024)

FAQs

Who got suspended from the Astros? ›

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who threw the season's only no-hitter on April 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays, has been suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount for violating the league's foreign substance policy, MLB announced Wednesday.

What is the record between the Yankees and the Astros? ›

The New York Yankees are 49-33 versus the Astros all-time.
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What is the Astros best winning streak? ›

Houston Astros longest winning streak: September 3 - 14, 1999. The first time the Houston Astros extended a winning streak to 12 games was during the latter part of the 1999 season.

What pitcher was suspended for 10 games? ›

Ronel Blanco speaks with umpires after being ejected prior to the fourth inning. Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension from the MLB after a sticky substance was found in his glove during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.

Why did Astros pitcher get ejected? ›

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco, who was ejected from Tuesday's game after umpires found a foreign substance on his glove, has been suspended 10 games by MLB, it was announced Wednesday.

How many times have the Yankees beaten the Astros in the playoffs? ›

The Houston Astros have a 13-5 record against the Yankees in the postseason all-time.

Who won the most World Series besides the Yankees? ›

Who has won the most World Series titles in MLB history?
  • NEW YORK YANKEES, 27 TITLES.
  • ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 11 TITLES.
  • OAKLAND ATHLETICS, 9 TITLES.
  • BOSTON RED SOX, 9 TITLES.
  • SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, 8 TITLES.
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Who won the World Series last year? ›

Do any of the Astros live in Houston? ›

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman gives tour of his 5-story home in Houston - ABC13 Houston.

Where is the Astros AAA team located? ›

Sugar Land, so named because Imperial Sugar established its headquarters there, is located in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

Where is the home of the Astros? ›

A jewel in the crown of the majestic downtown Houston skyline, Minute Maid Park has become a welcome home for the Houston Astros and has ushered in a new era of Major League sports in the city.

Have the Astros ever had a perfect game? ›

No-hitters of less than nine complete innings were previously recognized by the league as official; however, several rule alterations in 1991 changed the rule to its current form. No perfect games, a special subcategory of no-hitter, have been thrown in Astros history.

Who has the most Astros wins ever? ›

As of January 2024, Joe Niekro leaded the ranking of the Houston Astros all-time wins leaders, having won a total of 144 games throughout his career. Niekro was followed within this ranking by Roy Oswalt with a total of 143 games won.

What team has the longest winning streak in baseball? ›

The National League's 1916 New York Giants hold the record of winning 26 games in a row.

Who got kicked out of the Astros game? ›

HOUSTON (AP) — Astros starter Ronel Blanco was ejected at the start of the fourth inning of a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night after umpires found a foreign substance that first base umpire Erich Bacchus said was “the stickiest stuff I've felt on a glove.”

Why did Ronel Blanco get suspended? ›

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was issued a 10-game suspension Wednesday after a "sticky substance" was discovered on his glove.

What pitcher was suspended for illegal substance? ›

Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove. HOUSTON (AP) — Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco received a 10-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.

Why is rosin allowed in baseball? ›

Rosin bags — those white bags you see on the back of the pitcher's mound and in on-deck circles — are filled with rosin powder, which is a sticky substance that comes from the sap of trees and helps players keep their hands dry and also get a bit of a tackiness on their fingers to better grip and spin the baseball.

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