Recap Roundups
April 04, 2019
Detroit 5, Kansas City 4
Niko Goodrum knocked in three runs, Josh Harrison scored three times and the Detroit Tigers won their home opener by edging the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Thursday afternoon.
Washington 4, NY Mets 0
Stephen Strasburg struck out nine over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and earned the win Thursday afternoon as the Washington Nationals spoiled the New York Mets' home opener with a 4-0 victory.
NY Yankees 8, Baltimore 4
Gleyber Torres hit a pair of homers, including the go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the top of the sixth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to an 8-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday at Camden Yards.
Oakland 7, Boston 3
Stephen Piscotty collected two singles, a double and a home run Thursday afternoon, driving in five runs as the Oakland Athletics beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 7-3 to win the series 3-1.
Cleveland 4, Toronto 1
Trevor Bauer tossed seven no-hit innings, and two relievers combined to finish a three-hit gem as the host Cleveland Indians posted a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
Pittsburgh 2, Cincinnati 0
Jordan Lyles and three relievers spun a six-hit shutout as the host Pittsburgh Pirates scored late for a 2-0 win over the poor-hitting Cincinnati Reds, who were blanked for the third time in their first six games of the season.
Atlanta 9, Chi. Cubs 4
Right fielder Nick Markakis drove in five runs to support the strong effort of starting pitcher Max Fried, and the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 9-4 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs, capping a three-game series sweep.
Texas 11, LA Angels 4
Joey Gallo and Ronald Guzman each homered in a five-run first inning Thursday, leading the Texas Rangers to an 11-4 victory that spoiled the Los Angeles Angels' home opener in Anaheim, Calif.