Homers

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit his first career leadoff homer and Nick Senzel connected for a two-run shot, helping the Cincinnati Reds sweep the…

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl, Matt McLain and Jake Fraley hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks…

By GEORGE HENRY - AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Miguel Castro in the eighth inning, Matt Olson homered twice to raise his NL-best total to 32…

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. became the first player to go deep in his first plate appearance following a Home Run Derby win, Brandon Belt drove in…

By JOHN MARSHALL - AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — New York starter Carlos Carrasco dominated for eight innings, setting the tone for the first shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 89…

By DAVID BRANDT - AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen blew a 94 mph fastball past Christian Bethancourt to end the sixth inning and then let out a rare celebratory shout.The…

MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryne Nelson struck out six in seven innings in his strongest start of the season, Ketel Marte added two hits and homered for the second…

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to go after Corbin Burnes early.Alek Thomas celebrated his return to the major leagues by homering during…

By JANIE McCAULEY - AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Merrill Kelly thought for sure Jordan Díaz had swung, and the Arizona pitcher was expecting to add another strikeout to his stellar start.If…

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ketel Marte hit an early homer, Josh Rojas drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado 9-1 on Friday night, sending the Rockies…