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Strider the strikeout King
Spencer Strider broke Atlanta’s franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, fanning 16 Rockies hitters through eight innings. John Smoltz previously held the record with 15, accomplished on two different occasions. One in 1992 against the Montreal Expos and again in 2005 against the Mets.
Strider had a perfect game through four and allowed just two hits and no walks in 106 pitches.
SIXTEEN STRIKEOUTS 🔥
New Atlanta single-game record for Spencer Strider.
What a night. pic.twitter.com/TlUxiFsPbj
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 2, 2022
Free agent suspended
Carlos MartÃnez, free agent pitcher, has been suspended for 85 games for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. MLB said the suspension is retroactive to June 19 and Martinez will participate in a confidential evaluation and treatment program supervised by the league’s joint policy board.
Martinez was also suspended for 80 games in May under the minor league drug program after testing positive for Ibutamoren, which increases Human Growth Hormone.
Free-agent pitcher Carlos Martinez has been suspended 85 games, retroactive to June 19th, for violating MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) September 1, 2022
September call-ups start in New YorkÂ
The Yankees selected the contract of infielder Oswald Peraza. The 22-year-old ranked 53 among all prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Peraza will stick to shortstop and is known for his speed and defensive abilities. He has stolen 33 bases during his Triple-A campaign.
The Yankees are promoting their #3 prospect, SS Oswald Peraza 👀 pic.twitter.com/5Y4koCdweS
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) September 1, 2022
Giants pick up Brinson
The Giants acquired outfielder Lewis Brinson from the Astros. San Francisco sent cash considerations to Houston. Brinson has been successful for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, slashing .299/.356/.574 with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs.
Lewis Brinson destroyed this ball!
111.1 MPH off the bat for an estimated 440 feet! #Astros pic.twitter.com/BCqC0yKYYX
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 12, 2022
Tigers deal with 18th shutout this season
The Mariners completed a three-game sweep against the Tigers, shutting the Tigers out 7-0. Julio RodrÃguez and Ty France hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning, while Logan Gilbert held the Tigers to two hits while striking out nine through six innings. The shutout was the 18th of the season for Detroit.
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after his Tigers suffer their 18th shutout of the season and a three-game series sweep by the Mariners. #Leinenkugels pic.twitter.com/wwOK6v3Ne7
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) September 1, 2022
Best Moments From Yesterday
Harris goes for 11
Michael Harris II hit his 11th home run traveling 437 feet.
.@MoneyyyMikeee cashing in! 💸#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/GQgjbx32lw
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 2, 2022
Nats walk it off
Joey Meneses walked it off for the Nationals in the 10th inning. The A’s were up 5-4 before Meneses launched the ball 389 feet for a three run homer. This was his seventh home run of the season.
CABAJOEY WALK-OFF pic.twitter.com/sDRr8cYMr4
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 2, 2022
Diaz continues to dazzle
Edwin DÃaz reached 103 mph to strike out Gavin Lux to help the Mets win the series against the Dodgers.
103!!! 🔥🔥🔥 @SugarDiaz39 pic.twitter.com/LACpDmITpM
— MLB (@MLB) September 1, 2022
Injuries
Darren O’Day was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list for a calf/toe injury.
Wade Miley has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury.
Eloy Jiménez left the game with right leg soreness and is considered day-to-day.
Drew Pomeranz suffered a setback during his rehab stint, and it’s uncertain that he’ll be able to return this season.
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You missed the best part (for an O’s fan) of the Stowers HR. Just before that, the Chicago defensive replacement LF dropped a foul pop that would have ended the game. The announcer, Kevin Brown, said that it would be a good time for his first MLB HR, and Kyle proceeded to do it.