LOS ANGELES -- Max Scherzer had been anticipating his 3,000th career strikeout. He had his family on hand, and Los Angeles Dodgers fans knew it was coming. As if that wasn't enough history for one day ...
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage had a big league debut to remember. The organization’s top prospect had a shaky first inning where he allowed his first and only run of the game before ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- - Even after striking out in his first three trips to the plate Sunday, Texas' Ezequiel Duran wasn't lacking in confidence as he came up with the bases loaded and none out in the ...
As far as historical achievements go, the “immaculate inning” flies a little bit under the radar. Even with its appealing alliteration, it’s a bit of a mouthful, but the concept is clear. In order to ...
May 18 - Otto Lopez belted a three-run homer in just his second at-bat off the injured list and Cal Quantrill pitched an immaculate inning as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on ...
May 19 - Mick Abel tied a franchise record with nine strikeouts over six innings in his Major League debut as host Philadelphia completed a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh with a 1-0 victory. Abel (1-0 ...