striking out

HOUSTON (AP) — Another day, another dominant pitching performance by the Houston Astros. Justin Verlander struck out 10 on Sunday and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. A day after Astros newcomer Aaron Sanchez and three relievers combined on a no-hitter, Verlander (15-4) took over the major league wins lead and left with an AL-best 2...

Another rookie pitcher for the Padres again tied up Seattle run for a wildcard spot. Joey Lucchesi went 6 2/3 innings shut down the Mariners 8-3.

A pitching duel between King Felix and David Price. Both teams were held scoreless until the fifth. Bogaerts homered in the sixth for a 2-1 win for the Sox.

SEATTLE (AP) — Danny Valencia homered and had four hits, Ariel Miranda pitched seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Thursday night. Miranda (3-2) settled in after a rocky second inning, giving up two runs, seven hits and a walk while striking out five for the game...