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Aug 2, 2021 | 4:58 PM
As was announced by Major League Baseball, Reds first baseman Joey Votto was named July’s National League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet, while second baseman Jonathan India received National League Rookie of the Month honors in leading the Reds to the NL’s best record in July.
For Votto, it’s the first time in his career winning the award. The veteran led all of baseball with 11 home runs in the month, including setting a new Reds franchise record by homering in seven consecutive games from July 24-30. Votto tied for the NL lead with 25 RBIs in July while hitting .319 with a .440 on-base percentage and .734 slugging percentage. In addition to the monthly award, Votto also was the recipient of the NL Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet for the week of July 26-August 1.
By Syndicated Content
May 14, 2021 | 2:45 AM
Nolan Arenado had three hits and drove in a run as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals posted a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday.
Arenadoâs two-out single off right-hander Corbin Burnes (2-3) in the first inning scored Tommy Edman, who singled to lead off the game.
Burnes set the all-time record for consecutive strikeouts without a walk, extending his run to 58 before issuing his first free pass of the season in the fifth inning. The old mark of 56 was held by Gerrit Cole (2021) and Curt Schilling (2002), with Coleâs streak still active.
Marlins Cody Poteet beats D-backs in major league debut
Field Level Media
13 May 2021, 14:55 GMT+10
Right-hander Cody Poteet earned the victory in his major league debut as the Miami Marlins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Wednesday night in Phoenix.
Poteet, 26, allowed four hits, no walks and two runs while striking out six as the Marlins snapped their season-high-tying, four-game losing streak.
Four Marlins relievers including Yimi Garcia in the ninth combined to pitch four scoreless innings. Garcia earned his sixth save of the year.
Miami s offense was led by Jesus Aguilar, who slugged a two-run homer, and Sandy Leon, who hit a solo shot. All nine of Aguilar s homers this season have come on the road.
Ailing Brewers, Marlins headed in different directions
Field Level Media
07 May 2021, 20:19 GMT+10
The Milwaukee Brewers are two games over .500. The Miami Marlins are two games under .500. Yet, when the teams meet on Friday in Miami, it s the Marlins who will come in all smiles, on a three-game win streak.
Milwaukee, meanwhile, arrives on a five-game losing skid. Injuries are a big part of the Brewers story as they have had 19 players placed on the IL.
The Brewers, among others, have star outfielder Christian Yelich (back stiffness) on the IL along with both their catchers, Omar Narvaez (left hamstring) and Manny Pina (fractured left big toe); and two of their top three starting pitchers, Corbin Burnes (undisclosed but believed to be COVID protocol) and Josh Lindblom (right knee).
Zack Scott spoke about the decision to make the change.
In the closing moment of last night’s game, the lights went out in a bizarre scene.
Jacob deGrom was named National League Pitcher of the Month. The ace will look to continue his red-hot start tonight.
A bad trifecta of issues is plaguing Lindor.
Despite his struggles, Luis Rojas has no plans to drop Lindor in the order.
Prior to the game, Lucchesi was called up to make the start, with Daniel Zamora getting optioned to the minors. The Mets also released catcher Caleb Joseph.
J.D. Davis was placed on the injured list, retroactive to Sunday, and Trevor Hildenberger was recalled from the Alternate Training Site to take his place.