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Thursday, September 17

Kenny Serwa Pitches Seven Strong Innings to Lead Erie to Championship Series

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Kenny Serwa delivered a stellar seven-inning performance to earn the win in the Erie SeaWolves' 5-3 victory over the Richmond Flying Squirrels, advancing Erie to the Eastern League championship series. After surrendering a three-run home run in the fourth inning, the veteran knuckleballer steadied the ship to pitch through seven frames. Serwa allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters to secure the clinching playoff victory for the Tigers affiliate.

Sonny Gray Delivers Quality Start in Red Sox No-Decision Against Rangers

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Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray put together his third straight quality start Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 6.1 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers. Gray could not earn the win as the Red Sox offense lagged until late innings. He has allowed six runs over 19.1 frames in September, bringing his season totals to a 2.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 146 strikeouts across 163 innings over 28 starts.

Munetaka Murakami Powers White Sox Past Tigers With Homer and Triple

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Chicago White Sox corner infielder Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and the first triple of his major-league career in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Murakami supplied all of the scoring for the White Sox with his first-inning blast off Framber Valdez. In his rookie season, Murakami is batting .205 with an .817 OPS, 32 home runs, 68 RBIs, 76 runs scored, and 14 doubles across 118 contests while adding just one stolen base.

Framber Valdez Takes Loss Despite Eight Strikeouts Against White Sox

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Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out eight over five innings against the White Sox. Despite picking up his most strikeouts in a second-half start, an early three-run homer by Munetaka Murakami was the difference. Over his last four outings, Valdez has given up seven runs across 24 innings, bringing his season record to 10-11 with a 4.06 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 168.2 frames.

Trevor Story Delivers Go-Ahead HR and Defense in Red Sox Win

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Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story delivered a cathartic performance in a 4-3 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Facing a 3-1 deficit in the eighth inning, Story launched a game-changing, 108 mph three-run home run—his first homer since May 13—to break an 0-for-17 team slump with runners in scoring position. Story capped off his standout night in his hometown by starting inning-ending double plays in both the eighth and ninth innings.

Jared Young Suffers Concussion in Scary Collision with Nolan McLean

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New York Mets first baseman Jared Young suffered a concussion and briefly lost consciousness after a frightening sixth-inning collision with pitcher Nolan McLean on Thursday against the Phillies. Young was stretchered off the field with a neck brace, giving a thumbs up to the crowd. Interim manager Andy Green reported a negative CT scan, though Young is still experiencing real concussion symptoms. Hitting .266 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs, his status is in doubt.

Nolan McLean Shaken After Frightening Collision in Loss to Phillies

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New York Mets starter Nolan McLean suffered a tough loss to the Phillies after a frightening sixth-inning collision at first base where he inadvertently kneed teammate Jared Young in the head. Despite being visibly shaken by the incident—which sent Young to the hospital—McLean finished the frame. The rookie allowed one run on seven hits while striking out five over six innings. McLean leads NL rookies with 172.2 innings and 189 strikeouts this season.

Connor Noland Dominates With Five Hitless Innings for Iowa Cubs

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Connor Noland put together a dominant outing for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, pitching five hitless and scoreless innings while striking out six and walking two in a 3-2 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers. Noland completely shut down the opposing lineup before handing the ball over to the bullpen. The strong performance highlights a stellar minor league stretch for the right-hander within the Chicago Cubs organization.

Aaron Nola Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings in Gem Against Mets

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Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, tossing seven scoreless frames with four strikeouts, three hits, and three walks in a 3-0 win over the Mets. Nola (7-10) extended his streak of eight consecutive starts allowing two earned runs or fewer, lowering his ERA to 4.49. With Jesús Luzardo sidelined, Nola's stellar late-season surge has been crucial, owning a 1.86 ERA over his last eight starts ahead of his next turn.

Willson Contreras Diagnosed With Bruised Hand After HBP Exit

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Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run—his career-high 27th of the season—before leaving Thursday's 7-3 loss to Texas after being struck on his right hand by a 92.3 mph pitch from Jakob Junis. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated Contreras has a bruised right hand and is day-to-day. X-rays were negative, and the blast also pushed Contreras to a career-best 81 RBIs as he awaits further evaluation for the series opener.

Aroldis Chapman Sidelined Thursday Due to Ongoing Lat Issue

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Boston Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman was unavailable for Thursday's 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers due to a lingering lat issue. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted that Chapman has been dealing with the discomfort for a couple of days and that the Red Sox plan to be cautious and "conservative" with the veteran reliever. In Chapman's absence, Garrett Whitlock stepped in to secure his fourth save of the season.

Francisco Lindor Reflects on Scary On-Field Collision Involving Jared Young

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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor spoke candidly about the somber atmosphere and terrifying moment after teammate Jared Young suffered a concussion and was carted off following an accidental sixth-inning knee collision with pitcher Nolan McLean. Lindor praised Young as one of the team's most respected and consistent leaders and praised McLean for gathering himself to finish the inning despite being visibly shaken by the tragic on-field accident.

Jhoan Duran Locks Down 32nd Save for Philadelphia Phillies

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Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran struck out two while allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning for his 32nd save in a 3-0 win Thursday against the Mets. Duran has now recorded a save on back-to-back days, with his last blown save coming July 27 in Miami. He has registered at least one punchout in seven consecutive appearances, sporting a 1.76 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 79:9 K:BB over 56.1 innings to match his career high in saves.

Xander Bogaerts Misses Cycle by Single in Padres' Victory Over Rockies

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San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts fell a single short of the cycle, going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a triple, and a double in a 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Bogaerts became the first player in franchise history to hit a homer and a triple in the same frame during the second inning. The performance snapped a homer drought dating back to Aug. 14, bringing his season line to .226/.325/.336 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Jefferson Rojas Stays Hot With Third Home Run in Three Triple-A Games

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New York Mets top prospect Jefferson Rojas continued his dominant Triple-A start, launching his third home run in as many games with Syracuse. In a 2-for-4 performance with three RBIs, the infielder hit a 364-foot blast off Tucker Davidson and added an RBI double. Acquired at the deadline, Rojas is now 7-for-12 with seven RBIs since his promotion, building on a strong Double-A stint where he slashed .280/.336/.593 with nine homers.

Jonathan Bowlan Exits Appearance Early Due to Right Groin Tightness

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Phillies right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan exited Thursday's contest against the Mets due to right groin tightness. Bowlan recorded two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning before being forced to leave the game prematurely. He is considered day-to-day for the time being and will likely undergo additional medical imaging in the near future to determine the severity of the issue.

Ryan Lasko Faces Long Road to Recovery After Terrifying Outfield Injury

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Athletics outfield prospect Ryan Lasko has returned home facing a long, challenging road to recovery following a terrifying, paralyzing injury sustained while diving for a fly ball. Reminiscent of past sports tragedies, Lasko collided with teammate Devin Taylor in an accident that left him fighting to regain mobility. The baseball world offers best wishes as his immediate future centers entirely on health rather than baseball.

Aaron Judge Downplays Lower Leg Tightness Following Early Game Exit

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New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge downplayed his early exit during a 13-inning loss to the Twins, describing lower right leg tightness as a precautionary measure rather than a re-aggravation of his recent rib fracture. Judge, who was batting 4-for-23 in his first seven games back from a three-month absence, received treatment during an off-day. The Yankees face a dilemma balancing his timing for the playoffs against chasing the AL East-leading Rays with 10 regular-season games left.

Justin Crawford Hits Slow Groundball That Sparks Scary Infield Collision

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Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford hit a slow sixth-inning groundball down the first-base line during Thursday's game against the Mets, a play that inadvertently resulted in a scary collision between Mets first baseman Jared Young and pitcher Nolan McLean.

Edwin Díaz Returns to Dodgers Reliever Corps in Low-Leverage Role

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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz will be activated Friday to pitch in low-leverage situations following an injury-plagued campaign. Díaz has posted an 11.85 ERA with seven saves in 11 opportunities over 16 games while dealing with elbow and neck issues. After walking seven batters across five rehab outings at Triple-A, manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Díaz must perform to earn a spot on the postseason roster.