Nats’ Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends

Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2

Soroka throws immaculate 5th in debut for D-backs

Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.

‘Electric’ Cabrera silences Angels in Cubs debut

In his Cubs debut, Edward Cabrera pitched six crisp innings in Monday night’s 7-2 victory over the Angels. The right-hander struck out five while throwing 80 pitches in the opener of a three-game series, 49 for strikes.

Wiemer ties record before on-base streak ends

– Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a Major League Record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies