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It was a night of clutch hits, dominant pitching, and surprising storylines across the majors on Tuesday. From Nico Hoerner’s game-winning triple to Alex Bregman’s monster five-hit performance and Corbin Carroll’s grand slam, this was the kind of baseball that makes April feel like October.
Let’s take a full tour through Tuesday’s biggest headlines, with highlights from every corner of the league.
Cubs 2, Padres 1 (10 innings): Hoerner Ends It in Extras
Nico Hoerner showed ice in his veins, smashing a go-ahead triple in the 10th inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a thrilling win over the previously unbeaten-at-home San Diego Padres.
Hoerner’s three-hit night was capped by a rocket to right-center that scored Dansby Swanson, who started the inning as the automatic runner. With it, the Cubs snapped San Diego’s 11-game home win streak, dating back to last season.
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Red Sox 7, Rays 4: Bregman Brings the Heat
Alex Bregman looked like a man on a mission, tallying five hits including two home runs and driving in four to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jarren Duran also homered and walked twice, scoring two runs. Walker Buehler picked up the win with five solid innings, and Aroldis Chapman slammed the door for his fourth save.
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Dodgers 6, Rockies 2: Smith Goes Deep on Jackie Robinson Day
Will Smith hammered a three-run homer during a four-run third inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised past the struggling Colorado Rockies on a night honoring Jackie Robinson.
Tommy Edman had four hits and Freddie Freeman chipped in an RBI, while rookie Jack Dreyer fanned four in relief to earn the win. Colorado has now lost five straight.
Brewers 5, Tigers 0: Priester’s One-Hitter Gem
Quinn Priester, making just his second start for Milwaukee, tossed five hitless innings as the Brewers and four relievers held the Tigers to a single knock all night.
Rhys Hoskins launched his first homer of the year to ignite the offense and help snap Milwaukee’s three-game skid.
Twins 6, Mets 3: Brooks Lee, Jeffers Shine
Brooks Lee went yard, Ryan Jeffers smacked two doubles, and the Twins pulled off a solid win over the Mets.
Byron Buxton and Harrison Bader each contributed three hits and a stolen base as Bailey Ober earned his first win of the season.
Reds 8, Mariners 4: Hays Makes a Statement
Making his Cincinnati debut, Austin Hays crushed a go-ahead three-run homer, finishing with four RBIs in the Reds’ comeback win over the Seattle Mariners.
Matt McLain walked three times and Gavin Lux had a perfect 4-for-4 night. Luis Castillo struggled against his former team, allowing six runs in 4 1/3 innings.
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Phillies 6, Giants 4: Realmuto, Harper Power Phils
J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper both homered and drove in two as Philadelphia held off the Giants.
Alec Bohm had the go-ahead RBI, and Jesus Luzardo allowed three runs across 5 1/3 innings. Justin Verlander remains winless for San Francisco this season.
Nationals 3, Pirates 0: Irvin Dazzles
Jake Irvin threw seven shutout innings as the Nationals blanked the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
James Wood opened the game with a solo homer and Kyle Finnegan secured his sixth save.
Diamondbacks 10, Marlins 4: Carroll Cracks It Wide Open
Corbin Carroll launched a grand slam and drove in five runs in a massive win for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Merrill Kelly was sharp, striking out nine in six innings. Geraldo Perdomo and Josh Naylor also went deep in Arizona’s third straight victory.
Guardians 6, Orioles 3: Allen Outduels Baltimore
Logan Allen held the Orioles to two hits across 5 2/3 innings, while Steven Kwan drove in three including a two-run homer as Cleveland won its sixth in seven games.
Baltimore’s struggles continued, now losers of four of their last five.
Athletics 12, White Sox 3: Soderstrom Goes Wild
Tyler Soderstrom had a career night, launching two homers and driving in six RBIs as the A’s routed the White Sox. He now leads the majors in home runs with eight.
Shea Langeliers also had three hits and Mitch Spence earned his first career save.
Yankees 4, Royals 2: Dominguez Delivers
Jasson Dominguez broke out with a three-hit, three-RBI performance, leading the Yankees past the Royals.
Max Fried picked up the win and Devin Williams closed it out for his third save.
Rangers 4, Angels 0: Mahle Silences L.A.
Tyler Mahle struck out nine in six scoreless innings and got plenty of help from Marcus Semien and Kyle Higashioka at the plate.
Texas continues to trend upward while the Angels’ bats remain cold.
Blue Jays 6, Braves 3: Roden’s Big Day
Alan Roden hit his first major league homer and added a double as the Blue Jays took down the Braves.
Anthony Santander’s three-run bomb provided the knockout. Kevin Gausman was solid over six innings.
Astros 2, Cardinals 0: Brown Deals Again
Hunter Brown continued his hot streak, throwing six shutout innings and extending his scoreless streak to 17.
Yordan Alvarez added an insurance homer and Josh Hader earned his fourth save as Houston evened the series.
Final Word
Tuesday reminded us that baseball in April can feel like October—every pitch matters, every swing can change the story. Whether it’s a young bat like Hoerner delivering late or a veteran like Bregman stealing the show, the MLB’s early-season energy is red-hot.
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