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ドジャース・ベッツ無念の開幕欠場尋常じゃなかった給水要請…うつむき、座り込んだスーパースター

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 体調不良を抱えていたドジャースのムーキー・ベッツ内野手（３２）が、１８日から始まるＭＬＢ日本開幕シリーズのカブスとの２連戦（東京ドーム）を欠場することになった。


 来日前に体調を崩し、体重が激減。１５日からチーム練習に一部参加するなどタイムリミットぎりぎりまで回復を待ったが、デーブ・ロバーツ監督（５２）は攻守の要である正遊撃手の開幕戦出場を見送る決断を１７日までに下した。


 指揮官は１６日の段階で、１７日の練習前のコンディションを確認した上で練習参加の場合はフルメニューを消化し、さらに練習終了後の疲労度などをチェックして最終判断を下す方針を決めていた。ピックアップ練習となった１７日、ベッツの姿は東京ドームのグラウンドにはなかった。


 来日前に発症した症状について、チーム内からは胃腸炎のような症状という情報が漏れ伝わっていた。勤勉で知られるベッツは回復を信じ、東京での開幕シリーズ出場に強い意志を示して来日。戦場に戻るため最善を尽くすも、大幅な体重減少などもあり、調整はままならなかったとみられる。


 来日後、紛れもなく〝異常〟のサインは出ていた。。１６日の阪神とのプレシーズンゲーム（東京ドーム）前に行われたチーム練習。ベッツがベテランのロハスと守備練習を行っている際、近くで見守っていたロバーツ監督が、突然激しいジェスチャーでチームスタッフを呼び寄せた。ペットボトルの水を受け取ると、すぐさまベッツに給水を指示。指揮官の激しい口調と尋常ではない身ぶり手ぶりから非常事態であることは明らかだった。座り込む場面もあり、脱水症状のような状態が見受けられた。


 練習の合間には、指揮官がベッツの背中にそっと手を添え、優しく語りかける場面もあった。２０１８年のＭＶＰ受賞者で、責任感の強いスター選手。律義に指揮官の正面に体を向き直して、うつむき加減に言葉を返す姿は痛々しかった。


 ロバーツ監督は練習後に「（特別な）開幕戦ではあるが、ケガにつながるようなことはさせたくない」とも語っていた。ベッツ抜きの開幕戦――。すでに腹は決まっていたのかもしれない。ベッツは代えの利かない戦力。ゆえに不在となれば、打順などチームのバランスにも影響を与える。限られた時間の中で直接対話してベッツにリスペクトを示し、英断を下したはずだ。


 ベッツは１６日に大谷が主催した選手だけの夕食会に参加。葛藤を胸の内にしまい同じ釜の飯を食う姿は、最強軍団の結束を深める一因となったかもしれない。


 本拠地開幕戦（現地２７日、タイガース戦）に照準を合わせることになったベッツ。ドジャースは、長期的な視点で下した断をプラスに変えられるか。

ドジャース・ベッツ無念の開幕欠場尋常じゃなかった給水要請…うつむき、座り込んだスーパースター

体調不良を抱えていたドジャースのムーキー・ベッツ内野手（３２）が、１８日から始まるＭＬＢ日本開幕シリーズのカブスとの２連戦（東京ドーム）を欠場することになった。来日前に体調を崩し、体重が激減。１５日からチーム練習に一部参加するなどタイムリミットぎりぎりまで回復...

「ドジャース１の俊足ではないか」今季加入の金慧成（キム・ヘソン）、メジャー初盗塁にファン沸く同僚・大谷翔平もタッチでたたえる

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「ドジャース１の俊足ではないか」今季加入の金慧成（キム・ヘソン）、メジャー初盗塁にファン沸く同僚・大谷翔平もタッチでたたえる

◇４日（日本時間５日）　ＭＬＢ　ブレーブス４―３ドジャース（アトランタ）３日に大リーグ初昇格した、ドジャースの金慧成（キム・ヘソン）内野手が、１点ビハインドの土壇場９回に代走で出場。大リーグ初盗塁など果敢な走塁を見せた。同点には結び付かず敗れたが、ベンチに戻る際には...

阪神・岩貞が2軍練習合流 5試合で防御率2・08

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阪神・岩貞が2軍練習合流 5試合で防御率2・08

阪神　岩貞祐太投手（33）が、SGL尼崎で行われた2軍練習に合流した。岩貞は13日に今季初昇格を果たし、5試合で防御率2・08とした。3日のヤクルト戦では8回に3番手としてマウンドへ上がり、1回で2安打1失点を喫していた。

球場騒然！大谷翔平、弾丸ロケット安打で“まさかの光景”「ヤバすぎ」「怪我するぞ」 177キロ高速打球→相手投手のすぐ横を“爆速通過”

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 【MLB】ブレーブス3－10ドジャース（5月3日・日本時間5月4日）


 5月3日（日本時間5月4日）に行われたアトランタ・ブレーブス対ロサンゼルス・ドジャースの一戦で、ドジャース・大谷翔平が放った“弾丸ロケット案打”が相手投手のすぐ横を爆速通過した場面が話題となっている。


 3-1、ドジャース2点のリードの4回表・ドジャースの攻撃、2死走者なしの場面で打席に立った1番・大谷の第3打席。この打席で大谷は、ブレーブス先発のスペンサー・シュウェレンバックに対し、ボールをしっかりと見極めた上で、カウント2-1に。そして勝負の4球目、真ん中やや低めに投じられた153km/hのカットボールを強く叩くと、打球は瞬く間にシュウェレンバックの傍らを抜け、そのまま球足速くセンターへと転がる爆速ゴロに。打球速度にして約177km/hに達したというこの一打で、この日の大谷は3安打目。試合中盤にして猛打賞と、ドジャース打線全体に活気をもたらすこととなった。


 このところバットが湿りがちだったものの、前試合では凡打でも強い当たりが出始め、そしてこの日は、弾丸ロケット打での猛打賞達成となった大谷に、ネット上からは「速えｗ」「ヤバすぎ」「怪我するぞ？」「もはや凶器やん」「直撃したら終わりだろ」「角度ついたらホームランw」といった様々な反響が巻き起こることに。


 なお、試合のほうは復調の兆しを見せた大谷に、チーム全体が活気付けられたのか、12安打10点を奪う猛攻でブレーブスに勝利。大谷自身も、4月27日（日本時間28日）のピッツバーグ・パイレーツ戦で2安打したのを最後にマルチヒットからも遠ざかっていたなかでの猛打賞となった。（ABEMA『SPORTSチャンネル』）


 【映像】大谷、弾丸ロケット打球が投手の横を“爆速通過”


 【映像】大谷、セーラームーンからの“即弾丸アーチ”


 【映像】大谷、相手野手に爆速で飛ぶ“高速ゴロ”

球場騒然！大谷翔平、弾丸ロケット安打で“まさかの光景”「ヤバすぎ」「怪我するぞ」 177キロ高速打球→相手投手のすぐ横を“爆速通過”

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Dodgers' Key Weakness Exposed Even as They Top the Nationals

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 Wealth can acquire numerous items, yet seemingly not consistent opening pitchers.


 On Wednesday, the Dodgers' concerning issue from the beginning of the season continued during their 6-5 victory against the Nationals (5-7).


 In only their 14th game, Los Angeles had to use their Major League Baseball-leading seventh starter, Landon Knack, and he was unable to stay in for an extended period.


 After pitching for 2.1 innings in the bottom of the third, Knack was substituted out. His appearance concluded with an ERA of 10.38. Facing 15 hitters, he issued four walks, gave up four hits, and managed to strikeout two, allowing eight players to safely reach bases.


 It was the most recent entry in an increasing number of subpar starts by the Dodgers' pitchers, a team known for having some of the league’s highest ERAs in Major League Baseball.
 payrolls
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 Los Angeles has invested heavily in its starting pitching, notably securing Blake Snell over the off-season with a five-year, $182 million deal. This addition joins an already impressive roster of pitchers that include Tyler Glasnow, signed for five years at $136.6 million as a 2024 free agent, along with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who inked a substantial 12-year, $325 million agreement.


 The financial investment has not yielded returns this season. Despite the Dodgers' record of 10 wins and 4 losses, their success has been driven by a powerful offense, scoring an average of 4.9 runs per game.


 Snell,
 put on the disabled list (shoulder) on Monday
 With a respectable 2.00 ERA, his core statistics raise some concerns. He has made two starts, pitching for nine innings, during which he allowed 18 baserunners (.270 OBA). There were 10 hits, eight walks, and only four strikeouts.


 The Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki has had some ups and downs, issuing an MLB-leading 11 walks and giving up seven hits across 8.2 innings in his first three outings.


 Per FanGraphs
 On Wednesday, Dodger starting pitchers had allowed the highest number of walks per nine innings in the league, at 6.7.


 As the team faces challenges, there may be increased pressure to get two-way star Shohei Ohtani back onto the pitcher's mound. After undergoing elbow surgery in September 2023, he has been gradually recovering and most recently participated in a bullpen session.


 Given the investments they've made, the Dodgers' pitching problems are unexpected. Despite LA's overall performance being strong enough for these issues to act merely as minor obstacles, they remain evident and possibly more troublesome than the team would prefer.


 
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Baseball Legend Tragically Dies: Nightclub Incident Shocks Australia

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Former
 MLB
 Player Octavio Dotel was one of many individuals who lost their lives when a nightclub ceiling caved in the Dominican Republic, as reported by his organization and confirmed by an official from the country.


 Dotel passed away en route to the hospital following his rescue from the debris of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. This information was shared by Juan Manuel Méndez, who serves as the director of the National Emergency Operations Center, during an interview with CNN.


 The nightclub was holding an event where singer Rubby Pérez was set to perform when the unfortunate accident took place.


 
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 According to reports by local media, Pérez was rescued alive from the debris.


 Major League Baseball is profoundly saddened by the deaths of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz, and all the victims of yesterday’s tragic event in Santo Domingo," stated MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. "Our deepest sympathies go out to the loved ones of everyone impacted as well as to our colleague Nelson and his whole family.


 Baseball has strong ties with the Dominican Republic, and our thoughts go out to all the Dominicans who play and support the sport everywhere today.

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 Colegio Sabiduria y Baluerte, Dotel's educational establishment, honored him with a statement following his passing.


 The declaration stated, "His legacy of devotion, guidance, and steadfast commitment to education has laid down a distinct course for our organization, making an unforgettable impression on each one of us fortunate enough to have known and collaborated with him."


 Dotel played for 13 Major League Baseball teams during his career and claimed victory in the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011.


 He was similarly honored with an induction into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame, as reported by the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League, which also conveyed its sympathy over his death.

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 The Houston Astros likewise expressed their condolences through a statement shared on Instagram.


 Dotel, aged 51, played for five years (2000-2004) out of his impressive 15-year tenure in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros. While with the team, he stood out as one of the top relievers in baseball and was a key member of a formidable bullpen alongside Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner and All-Star closer Brad Lidge.


 The verified fatality count from the event stood at 66. Previously, authorities reported that a minimum of 160 individuals sustained injuries.

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Short-Handed Padres Sneak Past Athletics, Claim Series Victory

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 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Padres managed to secure victory despite playing under challenging conditions where they lacked several key elements.


 With three of their six key offensive players spectating, the Padres managed to get at least one runner into scoring position during seven out of nine innings and scored runs in two of those innings before securing a 2-1 win with Randy Vásquez and the backend of their bullpen closing things out against the Athletics on Wednesday.


 Xander Bogaerts crossed home plate both instances — first during the third inning when Oscar Gonzalez hit a single, and again in the fifth inning due to a sacrifice fly by Gavin Sheets.


 These were the Padres' cleanup hitter and fifth batter, respectively, since second baseman Jake Cronenworth, center fielder Jackson Merrill, and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. were all out due to injuries.


 Trouble arose for Vázquez only when he issued free bases and completed five innings, permitting one run on one hit prior to being substituted. He had thrown merely 61 pitches and went through the Athletics' lineup twice during this stint.


 Given that his high-impact relief pitchers were well-rested and they had a break on Thursday, Padres manager Mike Shildtm opted to utilize his bullpen for securing the one-run advantage through the last four innings.


 That’s exactly what they’ve been doing all season long.


 Adrián Morejón pitched a flawless sixth inning, followed by Jeremiah Estrada throwing a perfect seventh. Jason Adam then maintained the shutout with a quiet eighth, and Robert Suárez secured a clean ninth for his league-best sixth save. This marked his sixth consecutive hitless frame to begin the season, an unprecedented feat among San Diego Padres pitchers.


 These four relief pitchers have only appeared in games won by the Padres this season. Notably, no reliever for the Padres has allowed a lead to be overturned so far this season.


 This marked the Padres' fourth come-from-behind win, and they extended their record to 5-0 in one-run contests.


 Despite this, their MLB-leading 10th win in 13 games stood out from the rest due to those who were absent and those who stepped up.


 Merrill, who occupied the fourth or fifth batting position during the initial 10 games of the season and currently tops the Padres in nearly all offensive statistics, sat out the third game of what will amount to at least nine games sidelined due to a strained right hamstring.


 Tatis, who bats at the top of the order but ranks second to Merrill in nearly all offensive stats, was benched following his exit from Tuesday’s contest due to discomfort in his left shoulder that he initially felt during a swing.


 Cronenworth, who has primarily batted fifth or seventh with an on-base percentage of .409, was also sidelined. After swinging exacerbated the injured region on his right side—where he had been struck by a pitch two days prior—he left Tuesday’s game.


 It was mentioned that both Tatis and Cronenworth had reached a stage where they might realistically be ready to come back on Friday for the game against the Rockies at Petco Park. According to Shildt, although Tatis was an option as a pinch hitter, they decided to let him rest for the day.


 When they were not present, Gonzalez took over in right field, Jose Iglesias played at second base, and Lockridge was positioned in center field.


 The Athletics jumped ahead with a score of 1-0 in the second inning when Vásquez's control wavered, just as it had at times throughout his three appearances this season.


 The right-handed pitcher required only six pitches to complete the first inning before walking Shea Langeliers with just four pitches at the beginning of the second inning, followed by JJ Bleday who was issued a walk after eight pitches.


 These two walks were his tenth and eleventh of the season, and they proved to be quite detrimental.


 Jacob Wilson’s hit to right field marked the first time a right-handed batter had gotten a hit off Vasquez in 16 at-bats this season. Following him up, Luis Urias smacked a fly ball to center field, and Langeliers narrowly beat out center fielder Brandon Lockridge’s throw to home plate.


 Vásquez (1-1, 1.72) would also retire the next eight batters in a row before issuing a walk to Urias with two outs in the fifth inning.


 The Padres' rally began with three key players (Sheets, Gonzalez, and Iglesias), positioned centrally in their batting order, joining the squad during spring training on minor league deals.


 Following Sheets' strikeout and Gonzalez hitting a fly ball which was caught near the warning track in right field when Bogaerts and Manny Machado were on base during the first inning, Gonzalez managed to tie the game at 1-1 with his two-out single in the third inning.


 Bogaerts started the fifth inning with his third hit, a double along the left-field line. He advanced to third base due to a flyout by Machado and came home to score on Sheets' fly ball to center field.


 
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Pirate Struggles Intensify: Fans Grow Restless as Team Stays the Course

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 PITTSBURGH (AP) —
 Andrew McCutchen
 He jogged over to the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park and raised his cap to acknowledge the fans standing up to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates legend during the team’s home opener on Friday against the opponent.
 New York Yankees
 .


 It stood out as a fleeting instance of elegance amidst an otherwise stressful evening where the excitement surrounding baseball’s comeback was dampened by the local team's difficult beginning.


 A day that started with a plane flying a banner above, asking owner Bob Nutting to sell the team, and featured manager Derek Shelton getting jeered during pre-game announcements concluded with the Pirates repeating their customary errors.
 in a 9-4 loss
 that brought their record down to 2-6.

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 It’s certainly not the first period of challenging baseball that McCutchen has faced throughout his 12-year tenure with the Pirates. However, this marks the first instance where cries of "sell the team" have echoed through the stands during what was intended as a joyous occasion. These shouts grew particularly intense following consecutive defensive errors in the third inning, which aided Aaron Judge and the Yankees in pulling ahead swiftly.


 By the time the seventh-inning stretch rolled around, a substantial portion of the approximately 37,000 attendees were making their way across the Clemente Bridge to avoid both the rain and the ensuing traffic jam.


 They desire a successful team, and they will express this," stated McCutchen, who achieved three hits out of four attempts and executed a impressive running catch on a line drive hit by Ben Rice to conclude the fourth inning. Despite his 38 years and not having played an outfield position during spring training, his stamina remained strong.

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 Others have turned to the airways as an outlet for their dissatisfaction.


 Nutting was present on the field during batting practice when he glanced up and noticed a plane pulling a banner that said "Sell The Team Bob" along with an address.
 website
 encouraging supporters to look for methods to demonstrate against his leadership.


 I genuinely admire the enthusiasm of our supporters," stated Nutting, who became the owner in January 2007. "I recognize their frustration and I acknowledge their worries because they desire success for the team just as much as I do. That is what we prioritize above all else.


 Since Nutting took over the Pirates, they've only had four successful seasons and made it to the playoffs just three times. For the past eight consecutive years, the team has ended up at the bottom or second-to-last place in the NL Central division. Additionally, the franchise didn’t make significant moves in free agency to improve an offensive lineup that was one of the least productive in Major League Baseball last year or strengthen a relief pitching corps that fell apart towards the end of summer.

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 Initial results haven’t been promising. Pittsburgh’s average hit rate stands at only .204, and two-time All-Star closer David Bednar has been sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis following his rough performance during the first week of the season.

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 The Pirates often claim they must secure victories through small plays and executing minor details consistently to stay competitive. However, they aren’t managing this routinely enough. Mistakes on the basepaths occur frequently. In the fifth inning, when trailing by six runs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa was caught stealing first base—a move Shelton deemed unacceptable.


 The performance of the outfielders has been inconsistent. Recently signed Alexander Canario misplayed a ball in the third inning, allowing Trent Grisham to advance an additional base. Later in the game, Grisham came around to score on a hit from Oswaldo Cabrera.


 "We need to tidy that up," Shelton stated.


 Maybe even more importantly, the Pirates need to figure out how to prevent situations from getting out of hand.


 McCutchen, who remains the final remaining connection to Pittsburgh’s frequent postseason appearances between 2013 and 2015 when he was among baseball's most prominent players, hopes that the first ten days of the season will ultimately prove to be a fortunate omen.


 The past few years have begun well for us, but ultimately didn't turn out so good," he stated. "Yes, our organization is currently facing some challenges, yet we mustn't let them stray us too far off course. We'll emerge stronger on the other side.


 The Pittsburgh team has been undergoing a comprehensive restructuring since late 2019 when they appointed Shelton along with general manager Ben Cherington. Leading up to the 2025 season, everyone within the organization—from owner Bob Nutting down to GM Ben Cherington and National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes—has consistently maintained that it’s now time for them to start winning.


 The external anxiety is evident. McCutchen is working to ensure it doesn’t seep into a locker room that is still aiming to "gel."


 When this occurs—and it certainly will—you can only hope that the performance follows suit, which typically it does," stated the 2013 NL MVP. "We must continue pushing forward collectively and not allow external distractions to impact us.


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Pirate Struggles Intensify: Fans Grow Restless as Team Stays the Course

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Pirate Struggles Intensify: Fans Grow Restless as Team Stays the Course

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 PITTSBURGH (AP) —
 Andrew McCutchen
 ran out to the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park and tipped his cap to the cheering crowd as they stood up to welcome back the Pittsburgh Pirates legend during the team’s home opener on Friday against the opponent.
 New York Yankees
 .


 It stood as a brief instance of elegance amid an otherwise stressful evening where the positive atmosphere from baseball’s comeback was dampened by the host team's challenging beginning.


 A day that started with a plane flying a banner above, asking owner Bob Nutting to sell the team, and featured manager Derek Shelton getting jeered during pre-game announcements concluded with the Pirates repeating their usual errors.
 in a 9-4 loss
 that brought their record down to 2-6.

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 It’s not the first period of challenging baseball that McCutchen has faced in his 12-year tenure with the Pirates. However, this marks the first instance where cries of "sell the team" have echoed through the stands during what was meant to be a joyous occasion. The volume reached its peak following consecutive defensive errors in the third inning, which aided Aaron Judge and the Yankees in pulling ahead swiftly.


 By the time the seventh-inning stretch rolled around, a substantial portion of the approximately 37,000 attendees were making their way across the Clemente Bridge to avoid both the rain and the ensuing traffic jam.


 They desire a successful team, and they will express their opinions; this comes with the territory," stated McCutchen, who achieved three hits out of four attempts and executed a impressive running catch on Ben Rice’s liner to conclude the fourth inning. Despite his 38 years and having not played an outfield position during spring training, his stamina proved adequate.

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 Others have gone as far as taking to the airways to express their dissatisfaction.


 Nutting was present on the field during batting practice when he glanced up and noticed a plane carrying a banner that said "Sell The Team Bob" along with an address.
 website
 encouraging supporters to look for methods to demonstrate against his leadership.


 I genuinely admire the enthusiasm of our supporters," stated Nutting, who became the owner in January 2007. "I recognize their frustration and I acknowledge their worries because they desire success for the team just as much as I do. That is what we prioritize above all else.


 Since Nutting took over the Pirates, they've had only four successful seasons and made it to the playoffs just thrice. For the past eight consecutive years, the team has concluded at either the bottom or second-to-last position in the NL Central. Moreover, the franchise didn’t make significant moves in free agency to improve an offensive lineup that was one of the least productive in the major leagues last year or strengthen a relief pitching corps that faltered dramatically towards the end of summer.

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 Initial reports haven’t been promising. Pittsburgh’s hitting has only managed a .204 average, and two-time All-Star closer David Bednar was sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis following his rough outing at the start of the season.

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 The Pirates often claim they must secure victories through small plays and executing minor details consistently to stay competitive. However, they aren’t managing to do so reliably enough. Mistakes on the basepaths occur frequently. In the fifth inning, when trailing by six runs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa was caught stealing first base—a move Shelton deemed as unacceptable.


 The performance in the outfield has been inconsistent at best. Recently signed Alexander Canario misplayed a ball in the third inning, allowing Trent Grisham to advance an additional base. Later in the game, Grisham scored as a result of Oswaldo Cabrera’s hit.


 "We need to tidy that up," Shelton stated.


 Maybe even more importantly, the Pirates need to figure out how to prevent situations from getting out of hand.


 McCutchen, who remains the final remaining connection to Pittsburgh’s frequent postseason appearances between 2013 and 2015 when he was also considered one of baseball's most prominent players, hopes that the first ten days of the season will ultimately prove to be fortuitous for him.


 The past few years have seen strong beginnings, yet they ultimately didn't work out well for us," he stated. "Indeed, our team is currently facing some challenges, but we mustn't let them stray too far from our path. We'll emerge stronger on the other side.


 The Pittsburgh franchise has been undergoing a comprehensive restructuring since the autumn of 2019 when they appointed Shelton along with general manager Ben Cherington. Throughout this period leading up to the 2025 season, everyone within the organization—from owner Bob Nutting down to GM Ben Cherington and including National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes—has consistently emphasized their readiness to secure victories.


 The external anxiety is evident. McCutchen is working to ensure it doesn't seep into a locker room that is still attempting to "gel."


 When this occurs—and it surely will—you can only hope that the performance follows suit, which typically it does," stated the 2013 NL MVP. "We must continue pushing forward collectively, without allowing external distractions to impact us.


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MLB: Red Sox Launch Hilarious New Home Run Celebrations for 2025 Fenway Park Season Kickoff

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 The
 
 Boston Red Sox
 
 not only secured their initial home win of the 2025
 
 MLB
 
 However, during this season, they not only presented a fresh and engaging home run celebration but also moved away from using the laundry cart and Masataka Yoshida's inflated weights as celebratory props.


 The emerging custom includes a big, fluffy head.
 
 Wally the Green Monster
 
 , the renowned mascot of the
 
 Red Sox
 
 . This quirky prop made its grand debut in the very first inning of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.


 After
 
 Trevor Story
 
 hit a three-run home run over the Green Monster, his teammate
 
 Jarren Duran
 
 he was presented with the Wally head as a sign of celebration. The excitement didn’t end there! Immediately following that,
 
 Wilyer Abreu
 
 scored another homerun to the right field, and the Wally Head made yet another stellar appearance.


 The person responsible for orchestrating this fun-filled event was revealed to be the Mexican player themselves.
 
 Duran
 
 , who joined forces with Red Sox assistant general manager Raquel Ferreira. As Duran explained, the concept emerged when he started thinking about how they would mark home runs this season, drawing inspiration from previous celebration methods.


 Initially,
 
 Duran
 
 thought about using the real head from the
 
 Wally
 
 Costume, but swiftly abandoned the notion because of its bulky dimensions. It was then that he inquired with Raquel Ferreira about obtaining a smaller version of Wally’s head, and she managed to make it possible.


 The
 
 Red Sox
 
 even posted a clip of the funny instance when
 
 Wally
 
 and Tessie, the team's additional mascot, unveiled the fuzzy helmet to
 
 Duran
 
 Within the Green Monster itself. Despite not seeing any additional home runs following the initial frame, Boston's batting lineup remained unstoppable, accumulating 13 runs from 16 hits to ensure victory during their opening game at home.


 Given that the squad smashed 194 home runs in the previous season and seems poised for an even stronger performance in 2025, fans will likely see much more of Wally’s face. This expectation stems from manager Alex Cora’s endorsement, describing the celebrations as enjoyable and integral to the entertainment aspect of baseball.

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Boston — Immediate responses as the
 Red Sox (4-4)
 smash the Cardinals with a strong start in the first inning and capitalizing on an impressive offensive display to secure a 13-9 victory in their home opener at Fenway Park.


 1) To make a strong impression at the beginning of their inaugural 2025 home game, an ambitious Red Sox squad delivered exactly what was anticipated. The first six batters managed five runs off Cardinal’s starting pitcher Erick Fedde, with Trevor Story contributing a three-run blast and Wilyer Abreu adding a solo shot consecutively.


 The five-run, four-hit opening frame stood out as the most significant inning of the early Red Sox campaign. Every batter in the lineup got their chance at bat. This marked the first occasion since 1977 that Boston saw consecutive home runs during a home opener.


 The Sox recorded four innings where they scored multiple runs and ended the night on Friday with a total of 16 hits. Seven team members participated in multi-hit performances during the game.


 2) Alex Bregman kicked off the first-inning rally with an RBI double to left field, making for a impressive start at Fenway Park as part of the Red Sox. In this game, he secured two hits along with a walk, brought home one run and crossed the plate himself, finishing up 2-for-4 overall. Given some more time, it appears only natural that he'll begin having great success against the Green Monster.


 3) The first game at home for Walker Buehler turned out differently. Even though he started with a five-run advantage early on, Buehler allowed the Cardinals to close the margin several times, resulting in an underwhelming performance overall.


 Iván Herrera hit a three-run homer, and Brendan Donovan added a solo shot against Buehler, who conceded five earned runs on seven hits over five innings. In his first two appearances with the Red Sox, his ERA stands at 8.68.


 4) Abreu kept up his impressive mimicry of Tyler O’Neill by hitting a home run in the opening game at home, following his two homers from Opening Day in Texas. Another strong performance with multiple hits for Abreu (3-for-4, 2 RBIs) brought his averages to .524 batting and an astounding 1.691 ERA over seven games. This is quite commendable for the number six spot in what seems to be a formidable lineup. Abreu topped the Red Sox hitters in total hits.


 5) The enthusiastic "Raffy! Raffy!" chants from a substantial group of Red Sox supporters when Rafael Devers came up to bat during the first inning were no accident. That game proved successful for him. He managed to reach base safely four times—first with walks in his initial two at-bats followed by singles in both the sixth and seventh innings. Over his past three matches, Devers has secured a total of eight bases-on-balls.


 6) It was intriguing to observe
 reserve catcher Carlos Narváez included in the lineup
 For the second consecutive day, he was teamed up with Buehler for the second start in a row for the right-hander. Manager Alex Cora stated that Narváez started instead of Connor Wong because Wong would be playing on both Saturday and Sunday.


 Narváez had a strong offensive performance, managing to reach base four times throughout the game. In the third inning, he added an insurance run by driving home Kristian Campbell with an RBI single following two outs. Later, after drawing two walks, Narváez smashed an RBI double, contributing to Boston’s total of 13 runs for the day. His batting average now stands at .400, having set new personal bests in hits, RBIs, walks, and times on base during Friday’s contest.


 7) On several occasions, the Red Sox' pitching team appeared to be allowing the Cardinals back into the game. In the fourth inning, St. Louis narrowed their lead down to just two runs thanks to Herrera’s home run. Later, when the Red Sox were ahead 13-6 in the ninth inning, they allowed three swift runs from St. Louis (thanks partly to two of their own errors), which prompted them to bring Aroldis Chapman into the game against Cooper Criswell. With Herrera stepping up to bat as the potential tying run, he ended up grounding into a double play, thus concluding the match.


 8) The Boston team has consistently excelled in their home-openers throughout their history, which carried over into Friday's game. Following this victory, they have now achieved an impressive record of 73 wins and 52 losses for home openers, with a recent streak of 14 victories in their past 21 games. Indeed, Fenway Park was completely filled to capacity. This marked Boston’s first triumph at their opening home-game since way back in 2020.


 9) Yes,
 The Red Sox are employing a duplicate of Wally The Green Monster helmet, colored green, to mark home runs this season.
 It's equally thrilling and frightening. After his energizing performance with the Monster, Story looked forward to unveiling it again as he walked past the home dugout, seemingly even more enthusiastic about placing it on Abreu’s head.


 Weather permitting, the Red Sox aim to secure their second successive series victory on Saturday afternoon, led by rookie right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts (0-1, 4.50 ERA). The Cardinals plan to counter with righty Andrew Pallante (1-0, 3.60 ERA), and the game is scheduled to start at 4:10 p.m. ET.


 Given the prediction of rain, it’s likely that the teams will have a day-night doubleheader on Sunday. As things stand currently, Boston and St. Louis are set for their Sunday Night Baseball matchup.


 
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 The
 Atlanta Braves
 faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale in a matchup that looked lopsided in the Dodgers’ favor. Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell was on the bump for the Dodgers against injury replacement call-up Bryce Elder who has struggled since June of 2023.


 As it turns out, both starting pitchers lasted for less than half of the game, both pitching 4.0 innings.


 The Braves come up to hit first and for the second night in a row scored on an error to take the 1-0 lead. Ozuna and Olson each walked which allowed Ozuna to score on a throwing error from Max Muncy. Nick Allen, who is slowly taking the starting job away from Orlando Arcia, hit a double to make the score 2-0 before the top of the inning ended.


 Bryce Elder made a statement in his return in his first inning. He forced Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts to groundout and then struck out Teoscar Hernández on a sinker that painted the corner.


 The Braves kept the momentum going in the second. Newly acquired Stuart Fairchild reached on an ugly error by Max Muncy (his second in as many innings) to get the ball rolling. He then moved to second on a wild pitch followed by a bunt single from Eli White. Ozzie Albies then came through in a big way with a double to make the score 3-0. Ozuna then walked to load the bases. Austin Riley struck out, but fortunately Matt Olson had a double of his own to plate two and make the score 5-0. Bryan De La Cruz almost came through with a 105.5 MPH rocket off the bat, but it was hit right at Mookie Betts.

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 In the subsequent innings, Bryce Elder faced less fortune. He began by walking Michael Conforto. Despite inducing a flyout from Will Smith, Elder conceded a home run to Tommy Edman, extending the lead to 5-2. However, he managed to regain composure afterward, promptly forcing two consecutive groundouts.


 In the third inning, the Braves were unable to score as they went down 1-2-3. Elder returned to pitch the third and seemed much more composed. He struck out Andy Pages and followed up with a flyout against Ohtani and a groundout against Betts.


 The Braves seemed poised to make some progress in the fourth inning. Following a White flyout and an Albies strikeouts, Ozuna secured another walk, which was then accompanied by a Riley single. Nonetheless, Olson couldn’t step up as the key player this time around and grounded out, effectively closing their attempt. This sequence proved sufficient to conclude Snell’s outing for the evening. By the end of his performance, Snell had conceded five runs along with four walks. Notably, however, due to fielding errors, all five runs remained unearned.


 It was evident that Bryce Elder was tiring in the fourth inning. Although he managed to strike out Hernández once more, things took a turn for the worse thereafter. Conforto launched a solo home run, making the score 5-3. Following this, Elder surrendered a single to Will Smith and subsequently issued a base on balls to Tommy Edman. Fortunately, he was able to retire the following batters. By the end of the fourth inning, Elder had concluded his evening having allowed three hits, three earned runs, walked three, and recorded six strikeouts.


 In the fifth inning, the Braves experienced another three-up-three-down situation as De La Cruz and Nick Allen both struck out consecutively. When Enyel De Los Santos took over pitching duties, he immediately hit the first batter faced. However, he managed to recover from this setback when Ohtani subsequently singled but Betts then grounded into a double play thanks to a liner caught by De Los Santos, which led to an exchange of throws resulting in Pages being tagged out at third base. Finally, Hernández swung out for his strikeout.


 During the sixth inning, Chadwick Tromp started things off with a walk after Snell had left the game. With Eli White being substituted by Michael Harris at this point, Harris hit a single, putting runners on base without any outs recorded yet. Next, Albies also got a single, filling the bases for their team without recording an out as well. So here’s the question: Did the Atlanta Braves manage to score during this frame? Not quite; Ozuna flew out to center field, followed by Austin Riley striking out, and finally, Matt Olson hitting a pop-up to shortstop ended the threat.


 Pierce Johnson entered the game for the Braves next. After walking his initial hitter, he managed to fan Will Smith. Following this, Tommy Edman smacked a single right at Stuart Fairchild. Fairchild responded with an exceptional throw to third base, securing the out via an outfield assist. Finally, Dylan Lee took over and concluded the frame with a strikeout.


 Previously with the Braves, pitcher Kirby Yates entered the game for the Dodgers in the seventh inning. Once more, the Braves aimed to secure additional runs. Nick Allan got a single and subsequently stole second base. Later, he advanced to third due to a failed pickoff attempt. Nonetheless, he couldn’t manage to score from third.


 Dylan Lee remained on the mound for the seventh inning. He managed to secure a strikeout and a fly out prior to Ohtani getting a hit. Subsequently, he was substituted with Daysbel Hernández, who induced Betts into another fly out.


 In the eighth inning, the Braves failed to make any offensive progress. After Teoscar Hernández popped out, Conforto managed a single. Manager Brian Snitker decided to call upon Raisel Iglesias at this point. However, things didn’t go according to plan. Next, Will Smith drew a walk. Then, Tommy Edman advanced the baserunners with a groundout. To recover from his previous mistakes, Max Muncy hit a crucial two-run double, tying the score at 5-5. Fortunately for Atlanta, Iglesias struck out the next batter to prevent additional scoring and concluded the inning.


 The score is currently even in the bottom of the ninth, with the Braves set to have their strongest hitters step up next. However, Austin Riley and Matt Olson were unable to deliver. Both players hit ground balls before Jarred Kelenic swung strikeout three, thus concluding the top of the ninth inning.


 Despite any rationale, Brian Snitker decided to keep Raisel Iglesias in the contest even though he had faced difficulties in the preceding frame. Although he managed to strike out Andy Pages, Shohei Ohtani emerged as the standout player for the Dodgers when he smashed a solo home run, securing victory for his team with an exciting finish in the last half-inning of the ninth. Consequently, the Braves find themselves mired in a losing streak encompassing their first seven matches of this campaign.


 The team displayed some promising moments during the game, but failing to score when they had the bases loaded and no outs with their strongest hitters at bat will certainly be frustrating.


 The Braves do not play tomorrow, but they will start their home schedule with a game against the Marlins this Friday at 7:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Here’s hoping they secure their inaugural victory of the season.

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 The
 Atlanta Braves
 encountered the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of the series, which seemed heavily skewed in their favor. The match featured two-time Cy Young Award recipient Blake Snell pitching for the Dodgers opposite Bryce Elder, an injured player brought up from a replacement role, who has had difficulties since June 2023.


 It turned out that each starting pitcher managed to stay in the game for only half of its duration, with both lasting exactly 4.0 innings.


 For their part at bat, the Braves were the first team to step up and, as they did last night, capitalized on an error to grab a 1-0 advantage. Both Ozuna and Olson managed walks, enabling Ozuna to cross home plate thanks to a throwing miscue by Max Muncy. In his ongoing bid for the starting role over Orlando Arcia, Nick Allen smashed a double extending their lead to 2-0 prior to the conclusion of the half-inning.


 In his comeback appearance, Bryce Elder asserted himself right away in the first inning. He induced groundouts from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts before striking out Teoscar Hernández with a sinking fastball that caught the edge of the strike zone.


 The Braves kept the momentum going in the second. Newly acquired Stuart Fairchild reached on an ugly error by Max Muncy (his second in as many innings) to get the ball rolling. He then moved to second on a wild pitch followed by a bunt single from Eli White. Ozzie Albies then came through in a big way with a double to make the score 3-0. Ozuna then walked to load the bases. Austin Riley struck out, but fortunately Matt Olson had a double of his own to plate two and make the score 5-0. Bryan De La Cruz almost came through with a 105.5 MPH rocket off the bat, but it was hit right at Mookie Betts.

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 In the second inning, Bryce Elder had less luck. He began by walking Michael Conforto. Although he managed to induce a flyout from Will Smith, Tommy Edman followed with a home run to center field, extending their lead to 5-2. Fortunately for them, Elder recovered and induced consecutive groundouts after that.


 In the third inning, the Braves were unable to score as they went down 1-2-3. Elder returned to pitch the third and appeared more composed. He struck out Andy Pages and followed up with a flyout against Ohtani and a groundout against Betts.


 The Braves seemed poised to make some progress in the fourth inning. Following a White flyout and an Albies strikeouts, Ozuna secured another walk, which was then followed by a Riley base hit. Nonetheless, Olson failed to step up as the hero once more, ending his turn with a groundout. This sequence proved sufficient to conclude Snell’s outing. In summary, Snell concluded the game having allowed five runs along with four walks. Notably, despite these outcomes, all five runs remained unearned due to the occurrence of errors throughout the play.


 It was evident that Bryce Elder was tiring in the fourth inning. Although he managed to strike out Hernández once more, things took a turn for the worse thereafter. Conforto sent a solo home run flying, making the score 5-3. Following this, Elder yielded a single to Will Smith and walked Tommy Edman. Fortunately, he could retire the subsequent batters. By the end of the fourth, Elder had concluded his evening having allowed three hits, three earned runs, issued three walks, and recorded six strikeouts.


 In the fifth inning, the Braves experienced another three-up-three-down situation as De La Cruz and Nick Allen both struck out consecutively. When Enyel De Los Santos took over pitching duties, he immediately hit the first batter faced. However, he managed to recover from this setback when, despite Ohtani following with a base hit, Betts subsequently grounded into a double play after hitting a liner right back to De Los Santos. The ball was thrown to Riley, resulting in Pages being tagged out at third base. Finally, De Los Santos ended the inning by striking out Hernández.


 During the sixth inning, Chadwick Tromp began with a walk after Snell had been taken out of the game. Eli White was substituted with Michael Harris at that point. Harris followed with a single, putting runners on base without any outs recorded yet. Next, Albies hit another single, filling the bases still without recording an out. So, what happened here—did the Braves manage to score during this turn at bat? Not quite. Ozuna flew out to center field, Austin Riley struck out, and Matt Olson’s attempt ended as he popped up near shortstop.


 Pierce Johnson subsequently entered the game for the Braves. He issued a walk to the initial batter he faced but followed that with a strikeout of Will Smith. Next up, Tommy Edman smacked a single towards Stuart Fairchild, who responded with a spectacular glove-work throwing from the outfield to nab the runner at third base. The inning concluded when Dylan Lee took over pitching duties and recorded another strikeout.


 Previously with the Braves, pitcher Kirby Yates entered the game for the Dodgers in the seventh inning. Once more, the Braves aimed to secure additional runs. Nick Allan got a single and subsequently swiped second base. He advanced further to third when there was an error during a pick-off attempt. Nonetheless, he couldn’t manage to cross home plate from his position at third.


 Dylan Lee remained on the mound for the seventh inning. During this period, he managed to achieve one strikeout and one fly out prior to Ohtani getting a hit. Subsequently, Dylan Lee was substituted with Daysbel Hernández, who induced Betts into recording another fly out.


 In the eighth inning, the Braves failed to make any offensive progress. After Teoscar Hernández popped out, Conforto managed a single. Manager Brian Snitker responded by bringing in Raisel Iglesias. However, this decision didn’t pay off as expected. Next, Will Smith drew a walk. Then, Tommy Edman advanced the baserunners with a groundout. To recover from his previous mistakes, Max Muncy hit a crucial two-run double, tying the score at 5-5. Fortunately for Atlanta, Iglesias struck out the next batter, limiting additional harm and ending the frame.


 The score is currently even in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Braves having key batters due up, yet Austin Riley and Matt Olson failed to deliver. Both players hit ground balls before Jarred Kelenic fanned swinging to close out the top half of the ninth frame.


 Despite any rationale, Brian Snitker decided to keep Raisel Iglesias in the contest even though he had faced difficulties in the preceding frame. Although Iglesias managed to strike out Andy Pages, Shohei Ohtani emerged as the key figure for the Dodgers when he hit a solo home run, securing victory with a walk-off in the ninth inning. This loss marks the Atlanta Braves' seventh consecutive defeat at the beginning of this season.


 The team displayed some promising moments during the game, but failing to score when they had the bases loaded and no outs with their strongest hitters at bat will certainly be frustrating.


 The Braves have a day off tomorrow, however, they will kick off their home schedule against the Marlins this Friday at 7:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Here’s hoping they secure their inaugural victory for the new season.

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 ◆ロサンゼルス・ドジャース6ー5アトランタ・ブレーブス 2日（日本時間3日午前9時38分試合開始、ドジャー・スタジアム）


 メジャーリーグ（MLB）、ドジャースの大谷翔平選手（30）が、2日（日本時間3日）のブレーブス戦に1番DHで先発出場し、5-5の同点で迎えた9回裏の第5打席でサヨナラ3号ホームランを放った。


 大谷は前日のブレーブス戦で4打数1安打1得点。今季は試合前の時点で打率2割8分、本塁打2、打点2、盗塁2となっている。スタジアムではこの日、「大谷翔平MVP受賞ボブルヘッド」がファンに配られた。


 ドジャースは今季新加入し1勝0敗のスネル投手、一方、開幕6連敗中のブレーブスは今季初登板のエルダー投手が先発した。


 1回表にブレーブスがエラーとタイムリーヒットで2点を先制。


 大谷は1回裏の第1打席、カウント0ー2からエルダーが投じた4球目を打ってファーストゴロ。


 2回表、エラーなどで走者を塁にためたブレーブスがタイムリーツーベースヒット2本で3点を追加し5点をリード。


 2回裏、ドジャースはエドマンの4号ツーランホームランで2点を返し2－5とした。


 3回裏、大谷の第2打席は1アウト走者なしの場面。カウント2－2からの6球目をフルスイングしたが、高く上がった打球はライトフライとなった。


 4回裏、ドジャースはコンフォートの移籍後初ホームランで1点を返した。


 5回裏、0アウト走者1塁で迎えた大谷の第3打席は、ブレーブス2番手デロスサントスとの対戦。カウント2－2からの5球目を引っ張ってライト前に運んでランナー1、3塁とチャンスを広げたが、後続が倒れて得点はならなかった。


 大谷の第4打席は7回裏2アウト走者なしの場面でブレーブス4番手リーとの対決。カウント1-1からの3球目をスイングし、詰まった当たりながらもレフト前に落ちてこの日2本目のヒットで出塁したが、続くベッツが倒れ残塁となった。


 8回裏、ドジャースは2アウト走者2、3塁からマンシーがブレーブス守護神イグレシアスからタイムリーツーベースを放って2点を挙げ、ついに同点に追いつく。


 最大の見せ場は5-5で迎えた9回裏だった。1アウト走者なしでこの日第5打席目の大谷がイグレシアスの初球を叩いてセンターオーバーのサヨナラソロホームラン。千両役者が5試合ぶりとなる3号本塁打でドジャースの開幕8連勝を決めた。


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MLB ドジャース・マンシー、〝魚雷バット〟を見切った打席で2点二塁打チームは5点ビハインド追いつく

ドジャース―ブレーブス（2日、ロサンゼルス）米大リーグ、ドジャースのマックス・マンシー内野手（34）が3―5の八回2死二、三塁で右中間を破る2点二塁打を放ち、5点ビハインドを同点とした。マンシーはこの日からトルピード（魚雷）型バットを使用。それでも3打席まで快音は聞...

大谷翔平、ガッツポーズ出た！絶好調エドマンが開幕８戦４号の２ラン、ドジャース反撃開始

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大谷翔平、ガッツポーズ出た！絶好調エドマンが開幕８戦４号の２ラン、ドジャース反撃開始

◇２日（日本時間３日）　ＭＬＢ　ドジャース―ブレーブス（ロサンゼルス）ドジャースのトミー・エドマン内野手が４号２ランで反撃ののろしを上げた。「６番・二塁」で先発出場し、５点ビハインドの２回１死一塁、ブレーブス先発右腕エルダーから右中間席に打球を運んだ。ベンチでは大谷...

７連勝中ドジャース、自滅で２回５失点のスタート先発スネルのイライラ大乱調に２失策が絡む

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７連勝中ドジャース、自滅で２回５失点のスタート先発スネルのイライラ大乱調に２失策が絡む

＜ドジャース－ブレーブス＞◇2日（日本時間3日）◇ドジャースタジアム 70年ぶり開幕7連勝中のドジャースが、同6連敗中のブレーブスに5点の先制を許した。ドジャースの先発は、2度のサイ・ヤング賞に輝いた新加入ブレーク・スネル投手（32）。1死からオズナに四球を与え...

Mets Outlast Marlins 6-5 in a Game for the Ages — Polar Bear Spectacle Adds Chill Factor

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 There isn't really such a concept as a crucial match in early April. Playing just five games doesn’t provide sufficient basis for evaluating a team. Nonetheless, during this particular game, there were instances when the situation felt critical.
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 appeared bewildered, and the match appeared dismal.


 Next up were Pete Alonso, Luis Torrens, and Huascar Brazobán, who weighed in before the Mets secured an intense victory over the Marlins in Miami with a score of 6-5.


 Early in the game, the Mets scored against Connor Gillispie thanks to a hit from Juan Soto followed by a double from Pete Alonso. This allowed Soto to make it safely home from first base despite some close calls and thrown-out attempts at tagging him as he slid past. However, they were unable to bring Alonso home from second base, which became a recurring pattern throughout this match.


 Clay Holmes began pitching for the Mets and faced difficulties, particularly during the second inning. With runners loaded and nobody out, the Marlins capitalized when Matt Mervis hit a sacrifice fly, driving in their initial run as Kyle Stowers advanced to third base. Next up was Otto Lopez, who grounded towards third baseman Mark Vientos, whose inaccurate toss allowed Stowers to cross home plate.


 The Mets had additional opportunities early on to add runs, yet they were unable to capitalize. Alonso started off the third inning with another solid double and advanced to third thanks to a sacrifice fly. However, he was left stranded when both Jesse Winker and Vientos failed to connect, striking out consecutively. Then, in the fourth frame, Hayden Senger secured his inaugural major-league hit—a double—but their potential scoring chance fizzled as Francisco Lindor chased an exceptionally tough inside offering, swinging and missing.


 Holmes was substituted when two players were off base at the beginning of the fifth inning from the bottom, marking his second successive start where he failed to finish through the fifth frame. Reed Garrett secured the final out of the fifth and struck out three more in the sixth, navigating around runners on base to achieve a pristine inning.


 The Mets' defense continued to cause problems for them in the seventh inning. A.J. Minter began the frame and faced a challenge from Griffin Conine, who smacked a ground-rule double. During his next delivery, Minter stumbled mid-pitch; although he released the ball, it resulted in a balk call, advancing Conine to third base. When Otto Lopez stepped up to bat, his hit went towards Vientos, whom seemed to think the ball was headed out-of-play until realizing it had stayed within bounds. This misjudgment left him poorly positioned to make an accurate play home, leading to a hurried overhand toss to Alonso at first, enabling Conine to cross the plate. Following this, with Stanek now pitching, another grounder coupled with a Nick Fortes single brought about their team’s fourth run. Though Lopez might have scored regardless due to momentum alone, Soto mishandled the ball in right field, simplifying what could otherwise been a more challenging scoring opportunity.


 Luis Torrens, substituting for Senger, secured the Mets' fifth hit of the game with a one-out single. Following him, Lindor hit a single to right field, advancing Torrens to first and third bases with one out remaining. Next up, Soto tapped a ball along the foul line near first base, resulting in Torrens getting caught at home plate during the tag-up play. After an extended ten-pitch sequence against Calvin Faucher, Alonso added another powerful blow to his night’s performance with a three-run homer to deep center field.


 Since he was already warming up for some innings, Edwin Díaz came into the game to handle the bottom of the ninth. After Xavier Edwards got an infield single, he managed to swipe a base during the first pitch to Stowers. Following this, a wild pitch sent Edwards all the way to third. Nonetheless, Díaz recovered well enough to fan Stowers. Then, when Conine grounded towards second, Brett Baty caught it but fired off a bad toss over to Torrens; Torrens needed to stretch backward just to apply the tag properly. At first, the umpire ruled that Edwards was safe, which meant the Marlins took a 5-4 lead. Yet, after reviewing via replay, they reversed their decision, keeping things knotted. Subsequently, as Conine tried another stealing move, his effort fell short due to a strong relay from Torrens with support from a solid tag by Baty.


 The Mets were unable to score in the top of the ninth, and José Buttó prevented the Marlins from scoring in the bottom of that inning, leading the game to extend into extra innings. With Luisangel Acuña replacing Baty and serving as the automatic runner at second base, Tyrone Taylor hit a soft single to right field, putting runners on first and second with nobody out. Nevertheless, Torrens, Lindor, and Soto failed to capitalize, and the Mets remained without additional runs.


 The initial pitch delivered by Buttó was bunted by Fortes, advancing free runner Dane Myers to third base. A soft grounder by Eric Wagaman resulted in a tag at home plate for the second out. The inning concluded with Javier Sanoja popping out foul, surprisingly without any runs scoring.


 Xzavion Curry threw the eleventh inning for the Marlins, and Alonso started the frame by drawing a tough walk. Following this, Brandon Nimmo got a base hit which filled up the bases for Jesse Winker. Winker received another walk after getting four consecutive pitches, allowing Soto — who was the designated pinch-runner — to score and secure the lead.


 Next up was Mark Vientos, who hit what appeared to be an obvious double play; however, Edwards fumbled the ball, allowing Alonso to score and giving the Mets a 6-4 lead. Acuña then grounded into a 5-2-3 double play, followed by Taylor flying out to conclude the inning.


 The game had shifted into Danny Young's control, despite him appearing strained during his previous outing on Monday against Miami. During his second pitch, Young allowed Edwards to hit a single, which enabled the free runner Sanoja to score, narrowing the Mets' lead down to just one run. Following this, Young issued a walk to Stowers, placing runners at both bases with nobody out. However, Young managed to recover and recorded a strikeout against Conine, securing the first out before handing over the reins to Huascar Brazobán. Upon taking over, Brazobán forced a fly-out that prompted Edwards to advance to third base via tagging up.


 Lopez was the final chance for the Fish, yet he witnessed a called third strike on the edge of the plate for the third out. Brazobán secured his inaugural career save, the Mets clinched their initial series of the season, and everybody could finally breathe.


 The Mets will host the Blue Jays on Friday at their home opener. Tylar Megill is set to pitch for New York.

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 What’s WPA?


 
 Big Mets winner
 
 Pete Alonso, +53.8% Win Probability Added (WPA)


 
 Big Mets loser
 
 : Juan Soto, -23.4% Win Probability Added (WPA)


 
 Mets pitchers
 
 : +69.8% WPA


 
 Mets hitters
 
 : -19.8% WPA


 
 Teh aw3s0mest play
 
 Pete Alonso’s three-run homer, +34.8% WPA


 
 Teh sux0rest play
 
 Kyle Stower’s walk in the 11th inning, -18.4%

Mets Outlast Marlins 6-5 in a Game for the Ages — Polar Bear Spectacle Adds Chill Factor

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Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto Power Phillies to 7-3 Victory Over Nationals

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 In a game held on Thursday, Alec Bohm secured a lead with his two-run double during the 10th inning, which was followed by J.T. Realmuto’s two-run triple, propelling the Philadelphia Phillies to triumph against the Washington Nationals with a score of 7-3. This win marked an encouraging beginning to their campaign defending their NL East championship title.


 For the Phillies, Zack Wheeler pitched through six innings, conceding only two hits and one run—a home run by Keibert Ruiz in the fifth inning which gave the Nationals a 1-0 lead. On the Nationals' side, MacKenzie Gore achieved a personal best of 13 strike-outs and kept the game scoreless with just one hit over six innings.

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 During the seventh inning, Phillies power hitters Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber—former Nationals players—hit home runs on the very first pitch against relief pitchers, giving Philadelphia a 2-1 advantage. In the eighth inning, the lead expanded to 3-1 for Philadelphia, but Washington equalized at 3-3 when they scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth off pitcher Jordan Romano.

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 Jose Alvarado (1-0) handled the ninth inning for the victory. Matt Strahm took over in the 10th.


 Colin Poche (0-1) surrendered Bohm's decisive double in the tenth inning. Eduardo Salazar conceded Realmuto's ensuring hit.

Key Moment

 Harper encountered jeers at his old stadium—where he won NL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 with the Nationals—as he was introduced before the game and each time he came to bat. He struck out in both the first and fourth innings but evened the score in the seventh when he launched a 96-mph four-seamer from Lucas Sims, sending it 415 feet directly into center field. In the same inning, two hitters later, Schwarber—who had been moved down to the fourth slot in the batting order, with Trea Turner stepping up to lead off—took a swing against Jose A. Ferrer and hit a homerun.

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Key Stat

 Gore's 13 strikeouts set the highest mark for a Nationals pitcher on Opening Day, surpassing Max Scherzer's total from 2019 by one.

Up Next

 On Saturday, right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 ERA in 2024) will take the mound for Washington, whereas left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo (3-6, 5.00 with Miami) will make his first start for the Phillies.


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Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto Power Phillies to 7-3 Victory Over Nationals

In a game held on Thursday, Alec Bohm secured a lead with his two-run double during the 10th inning, which was followed by J.T. Realmuto’...