Colorado 6, Chi. Cubs 1
Chad Bettis continues to impress in his second season as a Colorado Rockies starter.
Seattle 7, NY Yankees 1
Even as he slumped early, Chris Iannetta did not dwell on the results following some changes to his approach during spring training.
Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 4
Even when his team led 3-0, Ryan Braun knew that might be enough. So the slugger did something about it.
Washington 9, Philadelphia 1
The starting pitching staff of the Philadelphia Phillies was being lauded heading into a weekend series with the Washington Nationals. Their starters had baseball’s lowest ERA entering Friday’s game.
Boston 5, Toronto 3
It really is no secret that the Boston Red Sox need Rick Porcello if they are going to rebound from their second straight last-place finish and compete in 2016.
Chi. White Sox 1, Tampa Bay 0
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale knew he had to pitch well Friday in his club's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Having gone to high school in nearby Lakeland, Fla., Sale had at least 100 friends, family and supporters in the crowd Friday evening.
NY Mets 6, Cleveland 5
The New York Mets' dormant offense finally came to life Friday night, and they needed every run.
Atlanta 6, Miami 3
The Atlanta Braves won't have to worry about a connection with historic futility.
Baltimore 11, Texas 5
Baltimore designated hitter Mark Trumbo hit two home runs and drove in five runs as part of nine-run seventh inning as the Orioles rallied for an 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Houston 1, Detroit 0
On the heels of yet another dominating outing at Minute Maid Park, Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel groused that he didn't feel good, an admission that was either disingenuous or reflective of just how impenetrable he's become while working in his home environs.
Minnesota 5, LA Angels 4
Byung Ho Park picked a good spot for his first big hit in the major leagues.
St. Louis 14, Cincinnati 3
After taking batting practice three hours before the game, the St. Louis Cardinals took another round during it Friday night.
Kansas City 4, Oakland 2
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said it was only a matter of time before the hot-hitting Eric Hosmer hit one out of the ball park.
LA Dodgers 7, San Francisco 3
Although he isn't African-American and is in fact from Puerto Rico, Enrique Hernandez nonetheless recognizes the contributions Jackie Robinson made on the game.
Arizona 3, San Diego 2
Arizona broke a 2-2 tie with an unearned run in the top of the ninth then saw closer Brad Ziegler get a game-ending double play to work out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning to defeat the Padres 3-2 Friday night at Petco Park.