Each night we'll provide you with the nine top story lines from the day's action, beginning with the stars of the day, and look ahead to the next day's matchups.

Sunday was a good day for pitchers.

Yankees starter Michael Pineda kickedoff the afternoon with 16 strikeouts against the Orioles, and the Indians'Danny Salazar followed by strikingout 11 against the Twins. Later in the day, Angels starterGarrett Richards struck out 10 Astros and Felix Hernandez became the fourth-youngest pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts, while Clayton Kershaw eclipsed the 1,500 career Maikel Franco Jersey strikeout mark.

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Here are more highlights from Sunday's games:

Impact players

C Stephen Vogt, Athletics: Vogt continued his stellar start to the season with a 3-for-4 night, including a solo home run.

1B Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers: Gonzalez continued to rake, going 2 for 4 with a run and four RBIs.

2B Jason Kipnis, Indians: Kipnis went 3 for 5 with two runs, two RBIs and a stolen base in an 8-2 win against the Twins.

SS Marcus Semien, Athletics: Semien got to King Felix twice. He went 3 for 4 with two solo home runs, both off ofSeattle'sace.

3B Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox: The"KungFu Panda" went 2 for 4 with two runs, a home run and two RBIs in a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

OF David Murphy, Indians: Murphy went a perfect 4 for 4 against the Twins. It was his 12th career 4-for-4 game.

DH Devin Mesoraco J. T. Realmuto Jersey , Reds: Mesoraco got a rare start as a designated hitter, and took advantage going 2 for 4 with an RBI.

SP Michael Pineda, Yankees: Pineda was nearly unhittable against the Orioles. He pitched seven innings of one-run baseballto improve to 5-0 on the season.

Key injuries

Brewers third baseman could require a trip to the disabled list with a back injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He mi sed his third straight game Sunday.

Zack Wheeler Jersey Surprise performers

Good: Indians outfielderMichael Brantley is now riding a 10-game hit streak after a slow start mired by injury. He's 15 for 37 with three home runs and 10 RBI during that span.

Bad: Dodgers aceClayton Kershaw allowed five earned runs oneight hits and i sued four walks in just 5 2/3 innings of work. Los Angelesstill won the game, but Kershaw is now carrying a worrisome 4.26 ERA on the season.

Web gems

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria slides for this catch in foul territory:

Lets play Clue: , in the bullpen, with the leather.

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Nationals second basemanDan Uggla lays out for this snag:

John: Can you really fly? Dan Uggla: Ill teach you.

MLB (@MLB) Facts of the day

According to Elias Jorge Alfaro Jersey Sports Bureau, Felix Hernandez, who notched his 2,000th career strikeout Sunday at 29 years and 32 days of age, is the fourth-youngest pitcher to reachthat milestone, behind Bert Blyleven,Sam McDowell and Walter Johnson.

Wandy Rodriguez retired the first 15 Rays batters he faced Sunday. That, combined with the 19 straight Astros he set down in his start last Tuesday, gave him 34batters retired in a row, which set a Rangers franchise record.

Danny Salazar seems to have put his control i sues behind him:

Danny Salazar now has 3 games w/ at least 10 K's this season. He had 2 from 2013-2014

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Jeurys Familia earned his NL-leading 13th save on Sunday with a scorele s ninth inning as the Mets topped the Phillies 7-4.

Reactions

Matt Garza seems a little excited here:

I DONT KNOW WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT Aaron Nola Jersey !

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Gordon Beckham sure knows how to celebrate!

. s celebration game is on point.

Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) Off the field

(hamstring) will have his next start pushed back to Saturday against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

The Orioles transferred catcher Matt Wieters to the 60-day DLas he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery.

went 1 for3 with two strikeoutsin Triple-ARound Rock's 7-0lo s, in his first rehab start.

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A look ahead:

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Braves (14-17) at Reds (15-16) 7:10 p.m.: Shelby Miller returns to the mound for Atlanta after his 99-pitch complete game in his last outing. Both Zach Eflin Jersey teams have struggled to gain any momentum, and could use this series to do just that.

Yankees (20-12) at Rays (17-15) 7:10 p.m.: The Rays will send Alex Colome to face off against a struggling C.C. Sabathia, who is currently sporting a 5.45 ERA. The Yankees have impre sed in the early-going with an aging lineup, while the Rays continue to win with timely hits and solid pitching.

Mets (20-11) at Cubs (15-15) 8:10 p.m.: This series is enticing on paper, and should produce on the diamond as well. Both teams are filled with young stars that have been largely succe sful in the big leagues. The Cubs' pitching has been a little suspect, but ace Jon Lester is on the mound Monday.