Defending champion Dodgers beat D-backs, clinch playoff spot
September 15, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a postseason berth, getting home runs by Max Muncy, Trea Turner and Will Smith to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in a row.
Smith, Kelly homers help Arizona thwart Pirates sweep bid
August 26, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Carson Kelly and Pavin Smith hit solo home runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks came back against the Pirates’ bullpen for a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Kelly’s homer came in the seventh against Pittsburgh reliever Anthony Banda (2-1) to give the Diamondbacks the lead for good.
Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory
July 22, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Pavin Smith and Daulton Varsho have hit back to back in the lineup for a few seasons while coming up through Arizona's system. But they had never hit consecutive home runs — until Wednesday.
Ohtani hits 15th HR in 6-run 4th, Angels defeat Rangers 11-5
May 26, 2021 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th homer during a six-run burst, Andrew Heaney got his first win in seven weeks and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-5 Tuesday night.
Ohtani scorched a cutter by Brett de Geus down the right-field line for a three-run shot to give the Angels a 9-1 lead in the fourth inning.
Imperfect 10: Rangers rally past extra-struggling Twins 4-3
May 6, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first nine innings for the Minnesota Twins haven't exactly been a blast. Their experience after that has been quite the exhausting experience.