In a night filled with remarkable feats, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman made Los Angeles Dodgers’ history by hitting three consecutive home runs to start the game. Tommy Edman later sealed the victory with a clutch two-run single in the ninth inning, lifting the Dodgers to an 8-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday.
Dodgers’ Dominance Continues with Four-Game Win Streak
Freddie Freeman had a standout performance, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs, contributing to the Dodgers’ 16-hit barrage. This victory marked the Dodgers’ second consecutive win over Arizona and extended their winning streak to four games. They now lead the National League West by six games over both the Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres.
Diamondbacks’ Struggles Persist
Corbin Carroll gave Arizona a spark with an inside-the-park homer, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a more conventional round-tripper. However, it wasn’t enough as the Diamondbacks lost their fourth game in five outings.
Ben Casparius Shines in Major League Debut
Ben Casparius made his MLB debut memorable by pitching a flawless eighth inning for the Dodgers, earning his first career win. Evan Phillips then closed out the game with a perfect ninth, securing his 18th save of the season.
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Blue Jays Crush Twins 15-0: Will Wagner Leads the Way with Five Hits
The Toronto Blue Jays erupted for a season-high 23 hits in a 15-0 demolition of the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Will Wagner was the star of the night, collecting five hits, including a home run, and setting a new career high.
Supporting Cast Delivers
Spencer Horwitz, Daulton Varsho, and Addison Barger also went deep for Toronto. Leo Jimenez added to the offensive onslaught with three RBIs, while Nathan Lukes chipped in with four hits and two RBIs.
Jose Berrios Dominates Against Former Team
Jose Berrios, pitching against his former team, threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out five. His performance was more than enough as the Blue Jays evened the series at 1-1, setting the stage for Sunday’s rubber match.
Twins’ Pitching Woes Continue
Minnesota’s starter, Zebby Matthews, struggled mightily, surrendering nine runs on 10 hits over just two innings. The Twins will need to regroup quickly to avoid a series loss.
Cardinals Edge Yankees 6-5: Kyle Gibson Ends Two-Month Winless Streak
Kyle Gibson delivered seven strong innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Gibson’s performance earned him his first win in nearly two months.
Brendan Donovan’s Big Swing
Brendan Donovan provided the offensive highlight for St. Louis with a three-run homer in the third inning. The Cardinals have now won eight of their last 19 games and are at .500 for the fifth time since August 15.
Yankees’ Late Rally Falls Short
Giancarlo Stanton sparked a late comeback attempt for New York with a bases-clearing double in the eighth inning, but the Yankees ultimately fell short, dropping their first regular-season game to the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.
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Cubs Win Fifth Straight, Defeat Nationals 5-3 Behind Javier Assad’s Strong Start
Javier Assad pitched six solid innings and Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored twice as the Chicago Cubs continued their hot streak with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Cubs in Wild-Card Contention
The Cubs have now won eight of their last nine games and are firmly in the hunt for a National League wild-card spot. Assad improved to 7-4 on the season, allowing three runs on eight hits.
DJ Herz Struggles in First Start Against Former Team
Nationals rookie starter DJ Herz, facing the team that drafted him, allowed four runs on three hits over 4 2/3 innings. Despite homers from Andres Chaparro and Jose Tena, Washington was unable to rally past the surging Cubs.
Rays Bounce Back with 11-4 Rout of Padres
The Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from a 13-run drubbing in the series opener by delivering their own offensive explosion in an 11-4 win over the San Diego Padres.
Early Offensive Surge Leads the Way
Tampa Bay wasted no time, scoring nine runs over the first five innings. Junior Caminero led the charge with a three-run homer, while Jose Caballero added four RBIs in the victory.
Shane Baz Earns Win with Solid Outing
Rays starter Shane Baz earned the win, allowing two runs on two hits over five innings. The Padres’ Randy Vasquez took the loss after being shelled for nine runs on 11 hits.
Tigers Edge Red Sox 2-1 Behind Tarik Skubal’s Career-Long Outing
Tarik Skubal struck out eight over a career-long eight innings as the Detroit Tigers narrowly defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in Detroit.
Skubal Dominates on the Mound
Skubal, a favorite for the American League Cy Young Award, allowed just one run on four hits without issuing a walk. His 201st strikeout of the season made him the first pitcher in the majors to reach the 200-strikeout milestone this year.
Trey Sweeney Delivers Key Hit
Trey Sweeney drove in both of Detroit’s runs with a double, providing just enough offense to end the Tigers’ two-game losing streak.
Red Sox’s Offensive Struggles Continue
Nick Pivetta pitched well for Boston, giving up two runs over six innings, but the Red Sox managed only four hits, with Tyler O’Neill’s solo home run accounting for their lone run.
Pirates Blank Guardians 3-0: Luis Ortiz Leads Combined Two-Hitter
Luis Ortiz and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0.
Ortiz’s Gem Leads Pirates
Ortiz pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out five. He did not allow a hit until the fifth inning and was supported by Nick Gonzales, who had three hits and scored twice.
Guardians Unable to Capitalize on Strong Start from Matthew Boyd
Matthew Boyd took a tough-luck loss for Cleveland, allowing one run over six innings while striking out eight. However, the Guardians’ offense was stymied all night, mustering just two hits.
Rangers Walk Off A’s 3-2: Leody Taveras’ Single Seals Victory
Leody Taveras hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas.
Cody Bradford Shines in No-Decision
Rangers starter Cody Bradford gave up just two runs on four hits over seven innings, matching his career-high with eight strikeouts. Jonah Heim added a two-run homer in the second inning to give Texas an early lead.
Lawrence Butler Stays Hot for A’s
Lawrence Butler continued his recent power surge with a solo homer, his sixth in five games, but it wasn’t enough as the A’s fell short. Rookie starter Joey Estes pitched well, allowing two runs over six innings, but took a no-decision.
Mets Stay Hot with 5-3 Win Over White Sox
Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning as the New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3.
Mets in Playoff Hunt
The Mets have won three straight and improved to 6-3 on their current road trip. They are now just two games behind the Atlanta Braves in the race for the final National League wild-card spot.
White Sox Set Franchise Record for Losses
The White Sox dropped their ninth straight game, matching the franchise record for losses in a season with 106. They are on pace to tie the 1962 Mets for the most losses in modern MLB history.
Astros Defeat Royals 5-2 Behind Yusei Kikuchi’s Dominant Outing
Jeremy Pena and Yainer Diaz provided the key hits as the Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 at Minute Maid Park.
Kikuchi’s Mastery Continues
Yusei Kikuchi struck out 12 batters over seven innings, earning his seventh win since joining the Astros at the trade deadline. Houston improved to 6-0 in games started by Kikuchi.
Royals Can’t Overcome Tough Sixth Inning
Kansas City’s Cole Ragans was dominant through five innings but unraveled in the sixth, allowing five runs. He tied a franchise record with eight consecutive strikeouts earlier in the game but couldn’t sustain his success.
Jackson Chourio’s Late Homer Lifts Brewers Over Reds 5-4
Rookie Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4.
Brewers Extend Winning Streak
The Brewers have now won five straight games and 15 of their last 21 road contests. They lead the National League Central by 10 games as they continue to surge toward the playoffs.
Reds’ Struggles Continue
Cincinnati has lost 12 of their last 16 games and is in danger of falling out of playoff contention. Despite a late rally, they couldn’t overcome Chourio’s heroics.
Zack Wheeler Leads Phillies to 3-0 Win Over Braves
Zack Wheeler threw seven shutout innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-0.
Wheeler’s Dominance Continues
Wheeler allowed just four hits and struck out seven in his third win in six August starts. He finished the month with a 1.61 ERA and solidified his status as one of the league’s top pitchers.
Max Fried’s Strong Outing Not Enough for Braves
Max Fried pitched well, allowing three runs over seven innings, but the Braves’ offense was stymied by Wheeler. Atlanta’s starting pitchers have now allowed three runs or fewer in 20 consecutive games.
Griffin Conine’s First MLB Homer Powers Marlins Past Giants 4-3
Griffin Conine hit his first major league home run as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
Conine Follows in Father’s Footsteps
Griffin Conine, the son of former Marlins slugger Jeff Conine, delivered a two-run shot that gave Miami a lead they would never relinquish. Edward Cabrera earned the win, snapping a personal three-game losing streak.
Giants Unable to Overcome Early Deficit
San Francisco starter Mason Black pitched well, but the Giants’ offense couldn’t generate enough support. They have now lost three of their last four games.
Jordan Beck’s Late Double Lifts Rockies Over Orioles 7-5
Jordan Beck hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Beck’s Heroics Propel Rockies
Beck, who scored three runs on the night, delivered the game-winning hit against Craig Kimbrel. The Rockies’ bullpen then held on for the win.
Orioles Lose Kremer to Injury
Baltimore starter Dean Kremer left the game in the fourth inning after taking a comebacker off his arm. X-rays were negative, but the injury left the Orioles shorthanded.
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Mickey Moniak’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts Angels Over Mariners 5-4
Mickey Moniak hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Moniak’s Big Night
Moniak tied the game with a two-run homer in the seventh inning before delivering the walk-off blast off Seattle reliever Andres Munoz. Jo Adell also homered twice for the Angels, while Ben Joyce earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning.
Turner’s Two Homers Not Enough for Mariners
Justin Turner hit two home runs for Seattle, but the Mariners couldn’t hold onto their lead as Munoz suffered his sixth loss of the season.
