The Opener: Sanchez, O'Hearn, Murakami
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The Opener: Sanchez, O'Hearn, Murakami
"Cristopher Sanchez recorded a career-best 13 strikeouts while allowing only six hits (and zero walks) over the full nine innings in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Pirates on Saturday. The complete-game gem dropped Sanchez's ERA down to 1.82 over 10 starts and 64 1/3 innings this season, and the southpaw also has a scoreless-inning streak of 29 2/3 frames. More excellent pitching could be on tap as the Phillies and Pirates conclude their series today, as Zack Wheeler is set to face off against Paul Skenes."
"Ryan O'Hearn also left the game after three innings due to what was described as right quad discomfort. O'Hearn underwent an MRI and more should be known about his status today. Signed to a two-year, $29MM free agent deal last offseason, O'Hearn has been a huge part of the resurgent Pittsburgh lineup, hitting .289/.368/.459 with seven homers over 182 plate appearances while chipping in at both first base and in right field."
"Just when it seemed like Munetaka Murakami might be coming back to earth, the White Sox slugger went yard twice in yesterday's 8-3 win over the Cubs. Murakami's first multi-homer game as a big leaguer ended a six-game homer "drought," and he is now up to 17 home runs and a .236/.376/.567 slash line over 194 PA. He'll look to keep it going today when the White Sox try to win the series with their crosstown rivals, and Erick Fedde will get the start for the Pale Hose against the Wrigleyville Nine's ."
Brayan Bello turns 27 and is set to start for the Red Sox against the Braves, who hold baseball’s best record and rank among the league’s top offenses. Cristopher Sanchez delivered a complete-game shutout versus the Pirates, striking out 13 batters while allowing six hits and no walks, lowering his ERA to 1.82 and extending a scoreless streak to 29 2/3 innings. Ryan O’Hearn left after three innings with right quad discomfort and underwent an MRI, with further information expected. Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs in an 8-3 win over the Cubs, ending a homer drought and raising his season totals to 17 homers with a .236/.376/.567 line.
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