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Velasquez takes no-hitter into 7th, Phillies top Rockies 9-3

By The Associated Press breaking, two-run single chez outpitched Tyson Ross
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vince in the 16th inning. Andrew (5-4), who allowed only
Velasquez took a no-hitter McCutchen hit a two-run three hits and three runs in
two outs into the seventh homer to continue his torrid six-plus innings.
inning, Rhys Hoskins and month and Mac William- Arodys Vizcaino pitched
Nick Williams hit solo hom- son also homered for the the ninth for his 13th save in
ers and the Philadelphia Giants, who salvaged the 15 chances.
Phillies beat the Colorado final game of a four-game DIAMONDBACKS 6, METS 3
Rockies 9-3 on Thursday. series and beat the Marlins PHOENIX (AP) — David Per-
Trevor Story lined Velas- for only the second time in alta hit a pair of solo hom-
quez's 105th pitch to left the last 10 meetings. ers, Matt Koch pitched six
for an RBI double, end- Giants starter Dereck Rodri- effective innings in a com-
ing Velasquez's bid for the guez pitched 6 2-3 innings, bined four-hitter and Ari-
fourth no-hitter in the ma- allowing two runs. Ty Blach zona handed New York its
jors this season. Velasquez (4-5) also pitched 6 2-3 in- 10th loss in 11 games.
(5-7) retired 20 of the first 21 nings for the Giants without Amed Rosario pulled the
batters and got a standing allowing a run. Elieser Her- Mets within a run on solo
ovation as he walked off nandez (0-4) took the loss. homer off Archie Bradley in
the mound after the hit. It was the longest game of the eighth inning. But Peral-
The Phillies won a series for the season for the Giants ta, who homered off Jason
the first time since taking and the second-longest for Vargas (2-5) in the fourth in-
two of three from Atlanta the Marlins, who went 17 in- ning, hit his 14th of the sea-
on May 21-23. They're 7-12 nings in a 2-1 win over the son off Jacob Rhame in the
since. Chicago Cubs on March bottom half.
GIANTS 6, MARLINS 3, 16 IN- 30. Colorado has lost 10 of Jake Lamb also homered
NINGS 13. in the eighth to help Arizo-
MIAMI (AP) — San Fran- BRAVES 4, PADRES 2 na win for the sixth time in
cisco third baseman Evan ATLANTA (AP) — Anibal seven games.
Longoria broke his left hand Sanchez allowed only four Koch (5-3) gave up solo
when he was hit by a pitch hits in seven scoreless in- homers to Brandon Nimmo
in the Giants' victory over nings, Ender Inciarte hom- and Michael Conforto, but
Miami. ered and scored two runs only one other hit.
Longoria was struck by Dan and Atlanta beat San Di- Paul Goldschmidt also hit a
Straily. ego. solo homer for the NL West-
There is no timetable for Ozzie Albies added a run- leading Diamondbacks.
Longoria's return and he will scoring double for the NL Brian Boxberger worked
decide in the next few days East-leading Braves. a perfect ninth for his 15th
if he will need surgery. He is Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez pitches during the first Sanchez (3-0) did not walk save.
hitting .246 with 10 home inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, a batter as he earned his The Mets failed to score
runs and 34 RBIs. Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) first win in six career starts more than three runs for
Pablo Sandoval hit a tie- Associated Press against San Diego. San- the 10th straight game.q

MLB suspends Rangers C Chirinos, Dodgers OF Kemp for scuffle

ball officer, announced der. Chirinos' helmet flew will be playing with 24 play-
the suspensions, along with off as both he and Kemp ers because of the suspen-
undisclosed fines. fell to the ground. sion.
Chirinos was not in the Both benches and bullpens Texas placed right-handed
Rangers lineup Friday night cleared after Chirinos and relievers Matt Bush (right el-
for a series opener at home Kemp got up and shoved bow strain) and Chris Mar-
against Colorado, and the each other. Kemp was re- tin (right calf strain) on the
team said he was serv- strained by Rangers starter 10-day disabled list. Martin
ing his suspension. Kemp is Cole Hamels. felt a twinge in his leg when
appealing his suspension, No punches were thrown, running out of the bullpen
making him available for but Chirinos and Kemp Wednesday night at the
Los Angeles' game against were both ejected. start of the scuffle.
San Francisco. Rules have been put in The Rangers also recalled
Kemp was trying to score place to outlaw runners right-hander Yohander
from second base on a from plowing into catch- Mendez from Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, left, and Texas Rangers two-out single by Enrique ers, and catchers have Round Rock to start Friday
catcher Robinson Chirinos scuffle after Chirinos was shoved Hernandez in the third in- to give runners a lane to night's game, a day after
by Kemp at home plate during the third inning of a baseball ning of Wednesday night's the plate in most cases. In infielder Hanser Alberto
game, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Associated Press game at Dodger Stadium. this play, the throw home was sent back to Round
Chirinos caught a pinpoint took Chirinos directly into Rock. Lefty reliever Bran-
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ed for one game apiece throw by right fielder No- Kemp's path home. don Mann was also re-
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) by Major League Base- mar Mazara and had his In a series of moves before called.
— Texas Rangers catcher ball on Friday because of glove out to tag Kemp, Friday's game, the Rangers Mazara was a late scratch
Robinson Chirinos and Los a scuffle that followed a who barreled into the recalled catcher Jose Tre- from the Texas lineup
Angeles Dodgers outfielder home plate collision. catcher with his arms up vino from nearby Double- because of left wrist
Matt Kemp were suspend- Joe Torre, MLB's chief base- and leading with his shoul- A Frisco even though they soreness.q