We have plenty of MLB action this Sunday with a full slate of 15 games. Plus, the Little League World Series continues tonight. Here's how to watch those games. We'll have everything you need to know about Sunday's baseball action packed into this post for you.
Some of today's highlights included CC Sabathia making his first start since July 27 -- he'd previously been sidelined due to knee inflammation; the Red Sox notching their fifth consecutive win; and Kevin Gausman throwing an immaculate inning.
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Baseball schedule/scores for Sunday, August 18
- FINAL - Padres 3, Phillies 2 (box score)
- FINAL - Red Sox 13, Orioles 7 (box score)
- FINAL - Indians 8, Yankees 4 (box score)
- FINAL Mariners 7, Blue Jays 0 (box score)
- FINAL - Rays 5, Tigers 4 (box score)
- FINAL - Cardinals 5, Reds 4 (box score)
- FINAL - Braves 5, Dodgers 3 (box score)
- FINAL - Nationals 16, Brewers 8 (box score)
- FINAL - Mets 11, Royals 5 (box score)
- FINAL - Twins 6, Rangers 3 (box score)
- FINAL - Rockies 7, Marlins 6 in 10 (box score)
- FINAL - Astros 4, Athletics 1 (box score)
- FINAL - Angels 9, White Sox 2 (box score)
- FINAL - Diamondbacks 6, Giants 1 (box score)
- FINAL - Cubs 7, Pirates 1 (box score)
Yankees, Indians spilt four-game series
In what was billed a possible postseason preview, the Yankees and Indians spilt their four-game series in the Bronx with the Indians coming away with a win the series.
Indians right-hander Mike Clevinger was solid, once again, and Cleveland has won six of his last seven starts. Clevinger is 7-0 with a 2.15 ERA in his last nine starts. Here's Clevinger's final line from Sunday:
CC Sabathia took the mound for the Yankees, but lasted just three innings (4 ER) in his return from the injured list.
In what seems to be a theme when these two teams meet, there were lots of home runs. Indians' Mike Freeman, Francisco Lindor and Oscar Mercado each homered while Yankees' DJ LeMahieu knocked one out.
The Indians play their first ever series at Citi Field on Tuesday against the Mets while the Yankees set off for a West Coast trip where they'll face the Athletics, Dodgers and Mariners.
Bellinger crushes 42nd homer for MLB lead
In the first inning of Sunday's 5-3 Braves win over the Dodgers, Cody Bellinger snapped a three-way tie (Christian Yelich, Mike Trout) for the MLB home run lead with his 42nd home run, off Braves lefty Max Fried. Bellinger, 24, is the youngest player to hit 42 home runs in a season since Nolan Arenado and Bryce Harper both did in 2015.
As you can see in the replay, Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. came very close to robbing Bellinger of the homer but the ball appears to bounce out of his glove while he's fully outstretched at the wall. Acuna was obviously frustrated, and the missed play easily could have been responsible for the youngster's irritated attitude afterwards.
In the third inning, Acuna watched a long fly ball he hit for quite a long time at the plate, before it became a single. Last year's NL Rookie of the Year would play center field in the top of the fourth, but when he returned, Braves manager Brian Snitker told him he was being removed from the game.
Acuna, 21, is one steal away from becoming the fifth player in Braves history to record 30 homers and 30 stolen bases in a season.
Gausman throws immaculate inning for Reds
On Sunday, in his fourth appearance with Cincy, veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman pitched an immaculate inning, meaning he needed just nine pitches to strike out the side. In the sixth inning, Gausman struck out Yairo Munoz, Dexter Fowler and Tommy Edman.
Gausman became the sixth pitcher in Reds history to throw an immaculate inning. The last Reds pitcher to achieve the feat was Drew Storen on April 18, 2017. There have been five other immaculate innings this season, from Brewers' Josh Hader, Blue Jays' Thomas Pannone, Red Sox's Chris Sale (twice) Nationals' Stephen Strasburg.
The Reds claimed Gausman off outright waivers from the Braves on Aug. 5.
Harper leaves due to dehydration
Bryce Harper left the Phillies game on Sunday against the Padres. The reason? He was dehydrated. You can read more about what symptom caused him concern and how often he's played this season by clicking here.
Acuña benched for admiring long single
Braves sensation Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from Sunday's game after he admired a long fly that fell short of the fences. You can see the play and read more about Brian Snitker's decision to remove him by clicking here.
Kluber departs rehab start early
Corey Kluber made his third rehab start on Sunday. Unfortunately for his chances of rejoining Cleveland's rotation this week or next, he left after one inning due to a new injury. Click here to read more about that story.
Quick hits
- Here's what we learned this week in baseball.
- The Yankees placed Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, Tyler Wade was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- The Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 15) with a low back strain. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled Brian O'Grady from Triple-A Louisville.
- The Astros activated right-hander Brad Peacock from the 10-day IL and recalled right-hander Cy Sneed from Triple-A Round Rock. Sneed takes the roster spot of Aledmys Díaz, who has been placed on the 10-day IL, retro to Aug. 17.
- The Indians sent right-hander Corey Kluber on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus.
- The Dodgers activated third baseman Jedd Gyorko from the 60-day injured list.
- The Blue Jays sent right-hander Clay Buchholz on a rehab assignment to Class A-Advanced Dunedin.
- The Nationals placed reliever Sean Doolittle on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis.
- Yankees right-hander Luis Severino threw off the mound on Sunday, tossing 25 pitches in the bullpen and 16 in a mini-simulated game.
Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has started to swing off a tee, but his return isn't expected until mid-September. Gallo is recovering from July 25 surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand.