King (0-3), replacing injured Corey Kluber in New York’s rotation, gave up four runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Snell (2-2) struck out 10 and pitched into the seventh inning for the first time this season. NATIONALS 2, PHILLIES 1PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer outpitched Zack Wheeler, Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking solo homer and Washington beat Philadelphia. (AP) —Whit Merrifield capped a nine-run first inning with a three-run homer and Kansas City beat Minnesota for its fifth straight win. Jorge Polanco hit his sixth home run of the season as Minnesota lost its fourth in a row.

Source: The Star June 05, 2021 03:03 UTC