Braves Clinch Extra-Inning Win with d’Arnaud’s Sacrifice Fly
Pinch hitter Travis d’Arnaud drove in the game’s only run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, securing a 1-0 victory for the Atlanta Braves over the San Francisco Giants. The game featured a remarkable pitchers’ duel between Atlanta’s Chris Sale and San Francisco’s Blake Snell. Sale struck out 12 in seven innings, while Snell fanned 11 in 6 1/3 innings. Marcell Ozuna contributed with a double and a single in a game with just seven hits. Raisel Iglesias (2-1) pitched a flawless ninth and 10th inning to close out the game, while Taylor Rogers (1-4) took the loss for the Giants.
White Sox Batter Yankees in Offensive Outburst
Gavin Sheets delivered a stellar 4-for-5 performance with four RBIs, Andrew Vaughn added four hits, and Korey Lee and Brooks Baldwin each homered as the Chicago White Sox overwhelmed the New York Yankees with a 12-2 win. The White Sox, under interim manager Grady Sizemore, recorded a season-high 18 hits and snapped a four-game losing streak. The Yankees struggled with runners in scoring position, leaving 16 on base, and fell behind the idle Baltimore Orioles in the American League East.
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Diaz’s Blast Powers Astros to Sixth Straight Victory
Yainer Diaz’s three-run homer capped a four-run third inning, propelling the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Bregman also homered as the Astros extended their winning streak to six games. Framber Valdez (12-5) pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one run and three hits. Taj Bradley (6-7) had a rough outing for the Rays, allowing eight hits and six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Refsnyder’s Walk-Off Single Ends Red Sox Skid
Rob Refsnyder’s walk-off single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning secured a 5-4 win for the Boston Red Sox over the Texas Rangers. Despite leaving 15 runners on base and striking out 15 times, the Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak. Refsnyder and Nick Sogard each had two hits and an RBI. Josh Winckowski (3-1) earned the win, allowing an unearned run in the 10th. Corey Seager’s two-run homer was a highlight for Texas, which has lost five of its last six games.
Betts and Ohtani Lead Dodgers Over Brewers
Mookie Betts, returning from injury, hit a two-run homer, and Shohei Ohtani took over the National League home run lead as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2. Clayton Kershaw (1-2) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run and striking out six. Freddy Peralta (7-7) surrendered both Dodgers homers and four runs total in six innings.
Diamondbacks Rally with Wild Pitches to Edge Rockies
Arizona overcame a three-run deficit as Corbin Carroll and Kevin Newman scored on consecutive wild pitches in the seventh inning, leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Jake McCarthy had two hits and two RBIs for Arizona, which won its fourth consecutive game. Brandon Pfaadt (7-6) matched his career high with 11 strikeouts, while Anthony Molina (1-1) took the loss for the Rockies.
Steer’s Power Surge Sparks Reds Past Cardinals
Spencer Steer hit two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Elly De La Cruz also homered and doubled in the win. Andrew Abbott (10-9) pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run, while Sonny Gray (11-7) struggled, giving up six runs in five innings for the Cardinals.
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Guardians Outlast Cubs in High-Scoring Affair
Josh Naylor’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning and Jhonkensy Noel’s two homers lifted the Cleveland Guardians to a 9-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Noel hit a three-run homer during a four-run fourth inning, and Steven Kwan added a two-run shot. Emmanuel Clase recorded his 36th save to end the Cubs’ four-game winning streak. Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered for Chicago.
Twins Pull Away from Royals with Big Inning
Willi Castro hit a three-run homer and Royce Lewis added a two-run shot as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3. Bobby Witt Jr. homered for the Royals, but they fell to 2-6 against the Twins this season. Pablo Lopez (11-8) gave up three runs in six innings, and the Twins scored six runs in the second inning to secure the win.
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Bogaerts’ Late Single Lifts Padres Over Pirates
Xander Bogaerts’ seventh-inning single drove in the go-ahead run as the San Diego Padres edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1. Jeremiah Estrada (4-2) earned the win by escaping a tough jam in the seventh, and Robert Suarez notched his 26th save. Jake Woodford (0-4) pitched a strong game for the Pirates but took the loss, allowing just three hits and one run.
Francis and Wagner Shine as Blue Jays Top Angels
Bowden Francis retired 21 of 22 batters and Will Wagner had a standout debut, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Francis (5-3) struck out eight and allowed only one run, while Wagner, the son of former closer Billy Wagner, went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI. The Angels managed just two hits, both solo home runs by Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell.
