MLB summary in the American on June 5, 2021: Orioles bow, John Means injured
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 10-4 on Saturday.
At the same time, the Orioles lost the services of starting pitcher John Means.
He came out in the first inning after two strikeouts due to left shoulder problems.
The southpaw allowed two solo homers to Cesar Hernandez and Harold Ramirez, then a single to Eddie Rosario.
Manager Brandon Hyde then reported to the mound and Means stepped down, being replaced by Adam Plutko.
Plutko threw a game with no runs or hits on May 5 in Seattle.
Means’ earned run average (4-1) dropped from 2.05 to 2.28 today.
Boston concludes another comeback
The Red Sox came back from behind to win 7-3 over the Yankees.
It’s the 20th time they’ve managed to complete a comeback, a league record this season.
Impressive Urshela relay
Kiké Hernandez ended his 0-for-27 shortage with the decisive double in the eighth inning.
It was his first produced point since May 20.
Christian Vazquez then drove Hernandez home a batting presence later on a loose that bounced over the first pad, then Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homerun.
“This is our philosophy. We fight from the first to the last throw, ”said Hernandez.
Elsewhere in the American :
Tigers 4 – White Sox 3
DET: Pitcher Tarik Skubal gets 11 strikeouts, a personal high. Eric Haase (2) and Miguel Cabrera hit home runs
CWS: Lucas Giolito (5-5) gave 4 earned runs in seven innings
Rays 3 – Rangers 0
TB: Manuel Margot hit a solo homerun
TEX: Kolby Allard (1-2) made a second start after ten appearances in relief
Twins 5 – Royals 4
MIN: Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Garlick and Miguel Sano hit home runs
KC: Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer
Mariners 5 – Angels 12