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Hudson, 2 relievers

1-hit Brewers,

Cardinals win 3-0

By The Associated Press er threw six sharp innings in
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dakota a 6-0 victory at Kansas City
Hudson and two relievers in his previous start. Before
combined on a one-hitter, that, he allowed 11 runs (10
and Paul DeJong homered earned) over 11 2/3 innings
to lead the St. Louis Cardi- during a three-start span.
nals over the Milwaukee St. Louis scored twice in the
Brewers 3-0 Monday night fifth off starter Zach Davis
in a series opener between (8-6), who pitched five in-
NL Central contenders. nings.
Yasmani Grandal’s ground- NATIONALS 13, PIRATES 0
rule double with two outs PITTSBURGH (AP) — As-
in the eighth inning off drúbal Cabrera hit the last
Giovanny Gallegos was of Washington’s four hom-
Milwaukee’s only hit. Hud- ers and drove in five runs,
son was lifted with two outs and three relievers com- St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (43) talks on the mound with catcher Yadier
in the seventh after throw- bined for 6 2/3 innings of Molina during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, Aug.
ing 111 pitches, and An- one-hit ball in a rout of Pitts- 19, 2019, in St. Louis. Associated Press
drew Miller got four outs for burgh.
his fifth save. Adam Eaton, Matt Adams two innings. Williams was ing up three runs and fan- making a winner of reliever
St. Louis increased its divi- and Trea Turner also hom- charged with eight runs — ning 11 in seven innings. Yoan Lopez (2-5) after he
sion lead to a half-game ered for the Nationals. six earned — while giving San Diego is three homers got two outs in the top of
over the idle Chicago Adams added two doubles up six hits and three walks. shy of the club record of the inning. Wade Davis (1-
Cubs. Third-place Milwau- and had four RBIs. Juan PADRES 3, REDS 2 189 from 2017. 6) took the loss after giving
kee is three games back. Soto had four of Washing- CINCINNATI (AP) — Fran- Freddy Galvis’ homered up Kelly’s home run.
Hudson (12-6) matched ton’s 15 hits and walked, cisco Mejía hit a solo hom- and Josh VanMeter had an Ketel Marte also homered
a career high with seven reaching base in all five er off the foul pole, Manny RBI single for the Reds. and starter Zac Gallen al-
strikeouts and walked four. plate appearances. Machado had an RBI single Luis Perdomo (2-3) fanned lowed a run and five hits
Milwaukee’s best chance Javy Guerra (2-1) pitched in the first inning, and San four in two innings for the over six innings in his third
for a hit against Hudson 3 2/3 perfect innings in re- Diego held on to beat Cin- win. start for the Diamondbacks
came in the sixth when lief of Joe Ross, who de- cinnati. DIAMONDBACKS 5, ROCK- since arriving in a trade with
Trent Grisham hit a hard parted in the fourth inning. Kirby Yates escaped a IES 3 Miami on July 31. He struck
grounder up the middle. Kyle McGowin and Tanner bases-loaded threat in PHOENIX (AP) — Carson out eight and walked six.
DeJong made a diving Rainey finished the four-hit- the ninth to save San Di- Kelly hit a tiebreaking solo Archie Bradley allowed
stop and threw out Grisham ter with one inning each for ego’s third straight win and homer in the eighth inning, Charlie Blackmon’s 27th
at first base. Washington’s 11th shutout earned his 36th save in 39 part of a three-run rally that home run in the ninth but
Hudson has completed sev- of the season. chances. sent the Arizona to a win earned his fifth save.
en innings twice in his two- The Nationals scored four Trevor Bauer (10-10) recov- over Colorado. Tony Wolters had two
year major league career. runs off Trevor Williams ered from one of the worst David Peralta added a hits and two RBIs for the
The 24-year-old right-hand- (5-6) in each of the first outings of his career by giv- two-run triple in the eighth, Rockies.q

Hamilton on joining Braves: ‘It’s like Christmas again’

By PAUL NEWBERRY ignated for assignment by pinch-runner. He had 18 into a starting role. He is East title. “We talked to Bil-
AP Sports Writer the Kansas City Royals on stolen bases for the Royals. simply someone who can ly about it when we signed
ATLANTA (AP) — Billy Ham- Friday after a dismal sea- Hamilton will take whatev- fill in the gaps while the him,” Snitker said. “He’s ex-
ilton feels like Christmas son for both him and the er playing time he can get. team tries to work around cited to be in a pennant
came early. rebuilding team. He was “It’s like Christmas again,” the rash of injuries in its bid race. He’ll do whatever he
After being let go by one hitting .211 with no homers he said with a smile. “It’s for a second straight NL can to help.” q
of baseball’s worst teams, and 12 RBIs. amazing to come here
Hamilton joined the first- The Braves claimed Ham- and be part of this winning
place Atlanta Braves on ilton off waivers to bolster organization.”
Tuesday to help with their their injury-plagued roster, Hamilton spent six seasons
push for the playoffs. which is missing outfield- in Cincinnati, where he
“It’s a great feeling,” Ham- ers Nick Markakis, Ender was never much of a hit-
ilton said in the clubhouse Inciarte and Austin Riley, ter but earned significant
at SunTrust Park before the along with shortstop Dan- playing time with his speed
opener of a three-game sby Swanson. All are on and defensive prowess.
series against the Miami the 10-day injured list, and He was a five-time final-
Marlins. “I had chills go- only Riley seems close to ist for the Gold Glove and
ing down my body when getting back on the field. had four straight seasons
they called me the other For now, Hamilton will play with more than 50 stolen Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, left, tags out
Kansas City Royals' Billy Hamilton, right, who tried to advance
morning and told me I a role off the bench, serv- bases. to third on a flyout during the fourth inning of a baseball game
had been claimed by the ing as a late-inning de- The Braves made it clear at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
Braves.” Hamilton was des- fensive replacement and that Hamilton won’t jump Associated Press