MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2025)

It's Friday, which means Dayn Perry has blessed us with another edition of his Star Power Rankings. And, as usual, Friday brought us a full 15-game slate of big league action, including several big matchups between contenders on the East Coast. We have everything you need to know about Friday's games below.

Select games can be streamed regionally viafuboTV(Try for free). For more on what channel each game is on, click here.

Baseball scores for Friday, May 17

  • FINAL - Yankees 4, Rays 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Phillies 5, Rockies 4 (box score)
  • FINAL - Cubs 14, Nationals6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Dodgers 6, Reds0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Athletics 7, Tigers2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Marlins 8, Mets 6 (box score)
  • FINAL - Astros 3, Red Sox1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Orioles 5, Indians1 (box score)
  • FINAL - Braves 12, Brewers 8 (box score)
  • FINAL - Rangers 7, Cardinals 3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Blue Jays 10, White Sox2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Diamondbacks 7, Giants 0 (box score)
  • FINAL - Angels 5, Royals 2 (box score)
  • FINAL - Pirates 5,Padres3 (box score)
  • FINAL - Twins 7,Mariners1 (box score)

Astros win their ninth straight game

In the rematch of the 2018 American League Championship Series, the Astros took the opener of the three-game series from the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Houston has extended their win streak to nine straight games, and have extended their AL West lead to eight and a half games for the largest division lead in baseball. The Astros longest win streak in franchise history is 12 games in a row, which they accomplished in 1999 and 2004.

George Springer continued his incredible streak at the plate with an AL-leading 17th home run.

Knockout blow. #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/fH1h4j43gG

— Houston Astros (@astros) May 18, 2019

Houston reliever Ryan Pressly pitched a perfect eighth inning, and set an MLB record with his 39th consecutive scoreless appearance. Current free agent and former Red Sox closerCraig Kimbrel had 38 straight in 2011 while he was with the Atlanta Braves. Pressly's fantastic play got the final out of his 1-2-3 inning.

The Astros have gone 12-3 in May and matched the 2017 World Series championship team for the best start in franchise history at 30-15.

Yankees walk off Rays, take AL East lead

The Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to win the series opener over the Rays, 4-3, at Yankee Stadium. With the win, the Yankees are now a half-game ahead of the Rays for first place in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers entered the ninth inning down 3-1, and it was third baseman Gio Urshelawho had the game-winning, walk-off RBI single with two outs.

Walk it off, Gio! Walk. It. Off. Gio Urshela's third hit of the night was his biggest! pic.twitter.com/KjVb7Er5JD

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 18, 2019

In their last 10 games, the Yankees have gone 8-2 and have gone 10-4 in May. Even more impressive, the injury-riddled Yankees have gone 22-8 in their last 30 games.

Cubs win behind Bryant's three-homer game

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career in the Cubs' 14-6 rout of the Nationals. Bryant's homers came in three consecutive innings; a two-run home run in the seventh, a solo blast in the eighth and another two-run shot in the ninth inning. Bryant also extended his on-base streak to 26 games.

.@KrisBryant_23 is the first @Cubs player with 3 HR in a game since …

Kris Bryant in 2016! pic.twitter.com/fFL9SiRLwM

— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 18, 2019

Cubs with multiple 3-HR games before turning 28 (since 1908):

Kris Bryant
Aramis Ramirez
Ernie Banks

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 18, 2019

Kris Bryant (innings 7-8-9) first #Cubs player to homer in 3 straight innings since Sammy Sosa (innings 3-4-5) 8/10/2002 at Coors Field

— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) May 18, 2019

The Cubs have shaken off a sluggish start to the season, and hold a game-and-a-half lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Bryant has been a key part of the Cubs offensive explosion this past month, and our own Matt Snyder took a closer look at how Bryant's regain to form is good for Chicago. And to read more about how one change kickstarted Bryant's recent hot streak, check out this piece.

Braves lineup clicking vs. Brewers, win third straight

It was the reigning NL East champions vs. the reigning NL Central champions on Friday at SunTrust Park. The Braves tallied a season-high run total in the 12-8 win over the Brewers. Atlanta's bullpen proved once again to be a glaring issue as the Braves were up 12-0 after six innings, but Milwaukee scored eight unanswered runs before righty reliever Luke Jackson picked up the save and preserved a win in the ninth inning. It's a solid win for Atlanta, who had been through bouts of hot and cold streaks through the season's first quarter.

Braves WIN! 😎#Braves 12, Brewers 8 #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/thKn35q9tT

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

With Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the leadoff spot, the entire Braves' lineup looked unstoppable against Milwaukee. Dansby Swanson, Josh Donaldson and Tyler Flowers each homered off Milwaukee reliever Corbin Burnes during the team's seven run sixth inning. Ozzie Albies, Acuna and Flowers all finished with three hits, and the team reached a season-best hit total of 17 hits.

Friday Night Fireworks started in the 6th inning tonight!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/wIYeBbTo3C

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 18, 2019

The Braves, chasing the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, have won three straight. Atlanta's a game and half back from the division lead.

Highlight of the day:

We're going to call this a 2-for-1 for our highlight of the day. First up, Reds rookie Nick Senzel. He ran in to rob Max Muncy of a single with a sliding catch. According to Statcast, the hit had a 45 percent catch probability. Take a look:

Then, Reds teammate and shortstop Jose Iglesias followed up Senzel's impressive grab with one of his own. This one came in the eighth inning when Corey Seager hit a pop-up to shallow center field. Iglesias made this one look easy (how?) with an over-the-shoulder catch, all while avoiding collision with Senzel in the outfield.

Quick hits

  • The Astros and Marlins are going in very different directions. Dayn Perry breaks down just how disparate the two offenses have been this season. Miami has hit one -- one! -- home run May going into Friday's game.
  • The Nationals activated SS Trea Turner off the injured list. Turner missed 39 games with a broken finger and Washington's shortstops hit .199/.273/.301 in his absence. IF Wilmer Difo was sent down in a corresponding move.
  • The Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured with a wrist injury, the team announced. He's been out of the lineup the last few days and there's no firm timetable for his return. IF Luis Arraez was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Mets have placed OF Michael Conforto on the 7-day concussion injured list and called up OF Carlos Gomez, the team announced. Conforto suffered the concussion when he collided with 2B Robinson Cano chasing a pop-up Thursday.
  • Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi has resumed playing catch and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, reports Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Eovaldi had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow in late April.
  • The Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor contusion, the club announced. RHP Ross Stripling is expected to replace him in the rotation. UTIL Matt Beaty was called up in a corresponding move.
  • The Red Sox placed C Sandy Leon on the paternity list, the club announced. Leon is expected back Sunday. C Oscar Hernandez was called up and RHP Chandler Shepherd was designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
MLB scores: Astros continue winning streak, Yankees walk off against Rays to take AL East lead (2025)

FAQs

What is the Astros best winning streak? ›

Houston Astros longest winning streak: September 3 - 14, 1999. The first time the Houston Astros extended a winning streak to 12 games was during the latter part of the 1999 season.

How many world series do the Astros have? ›

Houston Astros, American professional baseball team based in Houston that has won two World Series titles (2017 and 2022).

Where are the Astros playing? ›

The Astros play at Minute Maid Park, which opened in 2000.

Who has the longest World Series winning streak? ›

1949-53 Yankees (five straight World Series wins)

And they've won five World Series in a row -- the longest championship streak in MLB history. This Yankees dynasty encompassed both the twilight of the DiMaggio era and the dawn of the Mantle era.

What team has the biggest win streak? ›

The Indianapolis Colts hold the record for the longest regular season winning streak in NFL history. They won 9 straight games to finish the 2008 season and started the 2009 season with 14 straight wins, compiling a total of 23 consecutive regular season wins.

Where do most Astros live? ›

Houston-based Compass Real Estate agent Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes said her major league clients love large parcels and gated properties. “Predominantly, one of the most popular neighborhoods to find Astros living is River Oaks,” Ms. Guggenheim Howes said.

Where is the home of the Astros? ›

A jewel in the crown of the majestic downtown Houston skyline, Minute Maid Park has become a welcome home for the Houston Astros and has ushered in a new era of Major League sports in the city.

Where is the Astros AAA team located? ›

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball club. They are located in Sugar Land, Texas, part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, and play their home games at Constellation Field.

What is the nickname of the Houston Astros? ›

Houston Astros

The Killer B's - From the 1990s. Reference to the team whose players' surnames begin with the letter B that won four National League Central divisional titles and one National League pennant. The Stros – Short version of "Astros". Crush City – Reference to the 2015 team that led the league in home runs.

What was the old name of the Astros? ›

The Astros are one of two MLB teams based in Texas, the other being the Texas Rangers. The team began with the name of the Colt . 45s in 1962 and changed their name to the "Astros" in 1965 when they began playing in the Astrodome.

Who has lost the most World Series? ›

Dodgers

What channel is the Astros game on regular TV? ›

What channels have Houston Astros games? Most Houston Astros games air regionally on Space City Home Network. But nationally televised matchups appear on FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network, with one Sunday game on The Roku Channel and some Friday games on Apple TV+.

Where do the Astros practice? ›

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

What time do Astros take batting practice? ›

Before every home game at Minute Maid Park, the Astros and visiting team takes batting practice. Bring a glove and catch some free souvenirs as some of baseball's biggest stars hit homers into the stands starting 2 hours and 25 minutes before game time.

What is the Astros all time win record? ›

The Houston Astros have a record of 4961-4932 all-time.
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What is the most consecutive game hitting streak? ›

Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941 is the longest in Major League Baseball history. Joe DiMaggio holds the Major League Baseball record with a streak of 56 consecutive games in 1941 which began on May 15 and ended July 17. DiMaggio hit .

Have the Astros ever had a perfect game? ›

No-hitters of less than nine complete innings were previously recognized by the league as official; however, several rule alterations in 1991 changed the rule to its current form. No perfect games, a special subcategory of no-hitter, have been thrown in Astros history.

What is the greatest winning streak in sports history? ›

Longest streaks

The longest (in terms of time) recorded winning streak in any professional sports is Spain's Antoni Bou, having won 34 consecutive FIM Trial World Championship (17 outdoor and 17 indoor) between 2007 and 2023 (as of January 2024, he is still active in the sport).

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