MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2024)

It's Friday, which means Dayn Perry has blessed us with another edition of his Star Power Rankings. And, as usual, Friday brought us a full 15-game slate of big league action, including several big matchups between contenders on the East Coast. We have everything you need to know about Friday's games below.

Select games can be streamed regionally viafuboTV(Try for free). For more on what channel each game is on, click here.

Baseball scores for Friday, May 17

  • FINAL - Yankees 4, Rays 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Phillies 5, Rockies 4 (box score)
  • FINAL - Cubs 14, Nationals6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Dodgers 6, Reds0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Athletics 7, Tigers2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Marlins 8, Mets 6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Astros 3, Red Sox1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Orioles 5, Indians1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Braves 12, Brewers 8 (box score)
  • FINAL - Rangers 7, Cardinals 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Blue Jays 10, White Sox2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Diamondbacks 7, Giants 0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Angels 5, Royals 2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Pirates 5,Padres3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Twins 7,Mariners1 (box score)

Astros win their ninth straight game

In the rematch of the 2018 American League Championship Series, the Astros took the opener of the three-game series from the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Houston has extended their win streak to nine straight games, and have extended their AL West lead to eight and a half games for the largest division lead in baseball. The Astros longest win streak in franchise history is 12 games in a row, which they accomplished in 1999 and 2004.

George Springer continued his incredible streak at the plate with an AL-leading 17th home run.

Knockout blow. #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/fH1h4j43gG

— Houston Astros (@astros) May 18, 2019

Houston reliever Ryan Pressly pitched a perfect eighth inning, and set an MLB record with his 39th consecutive scoreless appearance. Current free agent and former Red Sox closerCraig Kimbrel had 38 straight in 2011 while he was with the Atlanta Braves. Pressly's fantastic play got the final out of his 1-2-3 inning.

The Astros have gone 12-3 in May and matched the 2017 World Series championship team for the best start in franchise history at 30-15.

Yankees walk off Rays, take AL East lead

The Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to win the series opener over the Rays, 4-3, at Yankee Stadium. With the win, the Yankees are now a half-game ahead of the Rays for first place in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers entered the ninth inning down 3-1, and it was third baseman Gio Urshelawho had the game-winning, walk-off RBI single with two outs.

Walk it off, Gio! Walk. It. Off. Gio Urshela's third hit of the night was his biggest! pic.twitter.com/KjVb7Er5JD

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 18, 2019

In their last 10 games, the Yankees have gone 8-2 and have gone 10-4 in May. Even more impressive, the injury-riddled Yankees have gone 22-8 in their last 30 games.

Cubs win behind Bryant's three-homer game

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career in the Cubs' 14-6 rout of the Nationals. Bryant's homers came in three consecutive innings; a two-run home run in the seventh, a solo blast in the eighth and another two-run shot in the ninth inning. Bryant also extended his on-base streak to 26 games.

.@KrisBryant_23 is the first @Cubs player with 3 HR in a game since …

Kris Bryant in 2016! pic.twitter.com/fFL9SiRLwM

— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 18, 2019

Cubs with multiple 3-HR games before turning 28 (since 1908):

Kris Bryant
Aramis Ramirez
Ernie Banks

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 18, 2019

Kris Bryant (innings 7-8-9) first #Cubs player to homer in 3 straight innings since Sammy Sosa (innings 3-4-5) 8/10/2002 at Coors Field

— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) May 18, 2019

The Cubs have shaken off a sluggish start to the season, and hold a game-and-a-half lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Bryant has been a key part of the Cubs offensive explosion this past month, and our own Matt Snyder took a closer look at how Bryant's regain to form is good for Chicago. And to read more about how one change kickstarted Bryant's recent hot streak, check out this piece.

Braves lineup clicking vs. Brewers, win third straight

It was the reigning NL East champions vs. the reigning NL Central champions on Friday at SunTrust Park. The Braves tallied a season-high run total in the 12-8 win over the Brewers. Atlanta's bullpen proved once again to be a glaring issue as the Braves were up 12-0 after six innings, but Milwaukee scored eight unanswered runs before righty reliever Luke Jackson picked up the save and preserved a win in the ninth inning. It's a solid win for Atlanta, who had been through bouts of hot and cold streaks through the season's first quarter.

Braves WIN! 😎#Braves 12, Brewers 8 #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/thKn35q9tT

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

With Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the leadoff spot, the entire Braves' lineup looked unstoppable against Milwaukee. Dansby Swanson, Josh Donaldson and Tyler Flowers each homered off Milwaukee reliever Corbin Burnes during the team's seven run sixth inning. Ozzie Albies, Acuna and Flowers all finished with three hits, and the team reached a season-best hit total of 17 hits.

Friday Night Fireworks started in the 6th inning tonight!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/wIYeBbTo3C

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

The Braves, chasing the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, have won three straight. Atlanta's a game and half back from the division lead.

Highlight of the day:

We're going to call this a 2-for-1 for our highlight of the day. First up, Reds rookie Nick Senzel. He ran in to rob Max Muncy of a single with a sliding catch. According to Statcast, the hit had a 45 percent catch probability. Take a look:

Then, Reds teammate and shortstop Jose Iglesias followed up Senzel's impressive grab with one of his own. This one came in the eighth inning when Corey Seager hit a pop-up to shallow center field. Iglesias made this one look easy (how?) with an over-the-shoulder catch, all while avoiding collision with Senzel in the outfield.

Quick hits

  • The Astros and Marlins are going in very different directions. Dayn Perry breaks down just how disparate the two offenses have been this season. Miami has hit one -- one! -- home run May going into Friday's game.
  • The Nationals activated SS Trea Turner off the injured list. Turner missed 39 games with a broken finger and Washington's shortstops hit .199/.273/.301 in his absence. IF Wilmer Difo was sent down in a corresponding move.
  • The Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured with a wrist injury, the team announced. He's been out of the lineup the last few days and there's no firm timetable for his return. IF Luis Arraez was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Mets have placed OF Michael Conforto on the 7-day concussion injured list and called up OF Carlos Gomez, the team announced. Conforto suffered the concussion when he collided with 2B Robinson Cano chasing a pop-up Thursday.
  • Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi has resumed playing catch and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, reports Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Eovaldi had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow in late April.
  • The Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor contusion, the club announced. RHP Ross Stripling is expected to replace him in the rotation. UTIL Matt Beaty was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Red Sox placed C Sandy Leon on the paternity list, the club announced. Leon is expected back Sunday. C Oscar Hernandez was called up and RHP Chandler Shepherd was designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2024)

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What's the record between the Yankees and the Astros? ›

The New York Yankees have a record of 49-33 versus the Astros all-time.

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The Houston Astros have a 13-5 record against the Yankees in the postseason all-time.
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Recent News. Houston Astros, American professional baseball team based in Houston that has won two World Series titles (2017 and 2022).

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Who has won the most World Series titles in MLB history?
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  • ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 11 TITLES.
  • OAKLAND ATHLETICS, 9 TITLES.
  • BOSTON RED SOX, 9 TITLES.
  • SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, 8 TITLES.
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Do any of the Astros live in Houston? ›

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman gives tour of his 5-story home in Houston - ABC13 Houston.

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MLB Standings
American League
AL EASTWINHOME
Yankees NYY5022-10
Orioles BAL4725-14
Red Sox BOS3718-20
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Who is airing the Astros game today? ›

Space City Home Network is the television home of your Houston Astros. Space City is available on cable, satellite, and OTT providers in the region.

Who has the most World Series rings? ›

Yogi Berra won the most World Series rings with 10, as a player. Frankie Crosetti won 17 as a player and as a coach.

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The New York Yankees are 50-23 this season.
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The Astros are one of two MLB teams based in Texas, the other being the Texas Rangers. The team began with the name of the Colt . 45s in 1962 and changed their name to the "Astros" in 1965 when they began playing in the Astrodome.

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The oldest active player is Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who is currently 41 years old. Justin Verlander is the oldest active MLB player.

Who owns the Astros? ›

Crane is chairman and chief executive of Crane Capital Group, Crane Worldwide Logistics, and Crane Freight and Shipping. He is also the owner and chairman of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball; under his ownership, the Astros have won two World Series championships (2017, 2022).

Where is the Astros game taking place? ›

Minute Maid Park became the new home of baseball in Houston. The park was built using pre-existing historical architecture such as the Houston Union Station terminal as a cornerstone. Free tours are available 3 hours before every home game time (except for Sunday games).

What is the elimination number in MLB? ›

Teams other than the front-running team have what is called an elimination number (or "tragic number") (often abbreviated E#). This number represents the number of wins by the leading team or losses by the trailing team which will eliminate the trailing team.

Are the Reds in first place? ›

The Cincinnati Reds are 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 34-35, 6 games out of first place.

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The Houston Astros have played 71 games in the 2024 regular-season and playoffs.
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