CHASE Silseth struck out a career-high 10 hitters to become the latest pitcher to shut down the struggling New York Yankees as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep with a 7-3 victory on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) in Anaheim, California.
Silseth (2-1), recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake before the game, pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.
Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo hit two-run homers off Carlos Rodon (0-3) as the Angels raced out to a 4-0 lead through the opening two innings. The Angels went on to complete their first sweep of the Yankees since July 10-12, 2009.
Giancarlo Stanton and Franchy Cordero homered for the Yankees, who lost for the fourth game in a row and the ninth time in 11 games. Rodon was tagged for six runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings.
In other games, it was the Cardinals 6, Marlins 4; Athletics 6, Red Sox 5; Padres 2, Blue Jays 0; Mets 5, White Sox 1; Diamondbacks 5, Braves 3; Rangers 5, Rays 1; Pirates 7, Guardians 5; Orioles 8, Dodgers 5; Astros 4, Rockies 1; Brewers 5, Phillies 3; Reds 3, Giants 2; Tigers 3, Royals 2; Cubs 8, Nationals 3; and Twins 6, Mariners 3.
Cardinals 6, Marlins 4
Nolan Gorman drove in four runs to help power St. Louis past visiting Miami and complete a three-game sweep.
Gorman hit a three-run homer and an RBI single as the Cardinals extended their winning streak to five games. Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson allowed two runs on five hits in three innings. Zack Thompson (2-2) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the victory and Chris Stratton earned his first save.
Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (3-9) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. — Field Level Media
