MLB wrap: Brewers hold off Rockies; Rick Porcello leads Red Sox to win

E.Jay Zarett

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MLB wrap: Brewers hold off Rockies; Rick Porcello leads Red Sox to win image

The Brewers held off the Rockies and came away with a 4-3 win at Miller Park on Tuesday.

Milwaukee seemed like it was heading for an easy victory as it carried a four-run lead into the ninth inning. Colorado first baseman Daniel Murphy, however, walked with one out in the frame before Nolan Arenado followed with an RBI double.

After a strikeout by Ryan McMahon, Ian Desmond hit a two-run homer to pull the Rockies within one. But, Brewers reliever Josh Hader retired Mark Reynolds to secure the victory.

Elsewhere, Rick Porcello delivered his best start of the season for the Red Sox.

The right-hander threw eight scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in Boston’s 5-1 win over the Athletics. He struck out eight and walked a pair while throwing 114 pitches.

The Red Sox plated a run in each of the first two innings and pulled away when Mitch Moreland added a two-run homer in the fourth.

Mookie Betts, Rafael Devers and Sandy Leon all recorded an RBI for Boston, as well.

Studs of the night

Carlos Gonzalez blasted a three-run homer to help the Indians top the Marlins, 7-4.

Yankees starter CC Sabathia became the 17th pitcher ever to reach 3,000 strikeouts against the Diamondbacks.

Duds of the night

Matt Carpenter went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in the Cardinals’ 3-2 victory over the Nationals.

Almost every Twins pitcher struggled against the Astros, but none more so than reliever Adalberto Mejia. He allowed four runs (three earned) in 1/3 of an inning.

Highlights

George Springer keeps it fair.

This somehow worked out.

What’s next

Reds (12-17) at Mets (15-14) — These teams have split the first two games of their series so far after New York won on a walk off Tuesday. The Mets will send Jacob deGrom to the mound Wednesday while the Reds will counter with Anthony DeSclafani.

 

E.Jay Zarett