MLB roundup: Manny Machado becomes Padres’ homer king

In a notable milestone, Manny Machado hit his 164th home run as a member of the San Diego Padres, surpassing Nate Colbert’s long-standing franchise record. Machado’s historic blast was pivotal in the Padres’ 7-3 win against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, as the team snapped a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a home run of his own, and Yu Darvish (5-3) secured his first win since May 19, tossing five solid innings of two-run ball.

Machado’s record-breaking shot came in the sixth inning against Mariners’ starter George Kirby (11-11), putting the Padres up 5-2. His performance underscores his leadership and continued contributions to the team’s offense. Colbert, who hit 163 homers for the Padres from 1969 to 1974, held the title as the club’s home run king for nearly 50 years.

In a game where Seattle saw home runs from Cal Raleigh and Luke Raley, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Padres. Kirby, despite being efficient through five innings, couldn’t hold back the San Diego offense in the sixth, giving up five runs in total. The Padres relied on closer Robert Suarez, who recorded his 32nd save by getting the final four outs, securing the victory and the series split.

Cubs Rally to Defeat Dodgers 6-3

The Chicago Cubs stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers with a five-run rally in the eighth inning, capitalizing on three costly errors by the Dodgers. Pete Crow-Armstrong starred for Chicago with two RBIs and stellar defense in center field, helping the Cubs erase a 3-1 deficit.

Los Angeles, known for its defensive discipline, faltered in the eighth, committing throwing errors by catcher Austin Barnes and center fielder Tommy Edman, and a fielding error by Enrique Hernandez. Chicago starter Shota Imanaga (13-3) delivered a strong performance, allowing three runs across seven innings. For the Dodgers, Edman’s two home runs were overshadowed by the late defensive miscues, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s return from a shoulder injury saw him strike out eight across four innings, though it wasn’t enough to prevent the Dodgers’ collapse.

Phillies Overcome Rays 9-4 Behind Schwarber’s Record and Turner’s Homers

The Philadelphia Phillies, powered by Kyle Schwarber’s 14th leadoff home run of the season, an MLB record, and two homers from Trea Turner, topped the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 in a high-scoring affair. Schwarber left the game in the fourth inning with left elbow discomfort, but his contributions, along with Bryce Harper’s three doubles, helped the Phillies outlast Tampa.

The Rays, despite strong offensive showings from Junior Caminero, Christopher Morel, and Josh Lowe, dropped their fourth game in six tries. A wild eighth inning saw Cal Stevenson deliver the go-ahead double for the Phillies, propelling the team to victory.

Tigers Dominate Rockies 11-0 in Montero’s Shutout Performance

Detroit rookie Keider Montero pitched a complete-game shutout, holding the Colorado Rockies to just three hits as the Tigers coasted to an 11-0 victory. Montero (5-6) struck out five and didn’t walk a batter in his dominant outing. Parker Meadows led the Tigers’ offense with a home run and three RBIs, while Riley Greene’s three-run triple further bolstered Detroit’s commanding lead.

The Rockies, with Bradley Blalock (1-3) allowing five runs in four innings, could not get anything going offensively or defensively. The loss extended Colorado’s struggles, as the team remains mired near the bottom of the NL standings.

Pirates Beat Marlins 6-4 Behind McCutchen’s Big Blast

Andrew McCutchen’s three-run home run helped lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Miami Marlins 6-4, securing their second consecutive win in the series. Bryan Reynolds added two hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa chipped in with two hits and a run scored. Pirates reliever Joey Wentz (1-2) earned the win, with Aroldis Chapman closing out the game for his eighth save.

Miami, despite multi-hit efforts from Jhonny Pereda and Kyle Stowers, couldn’t overcome the Pirates’ early offensive surge. Starter Adam Oller (1-3) was charged with six runs over five innings, a hole too deep for the Marlins to climb out of.

Brewers Hold Off Giants 3-2

Garrett Mitchell’s solo home run and a strong performance by the Milwaukee bullpen secured a 3-2 road victory against the San Francisco Giants. Brewers starter Aaron Civale (6-8) allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings, while relievers shut the door on the Giants, holding them scoreless for the final 3 2/3 innings.

William Contreras led Milwaukee’s offense with three singles, and Willy Adames added two hits. San Francisco’s Mike Yastrzemski homered, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Giants from falling short. Landen Roupp (0-1), starting in place of an injured Alex Cobb, allowed two runs over five innings.

Athletics Outsmart Astros 4-3 in 12-Inning Thriller

The Oakland Athletics used small ball to their advantage, executing three consecutive bunts in the 12th inning to secure a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros. Daz Cameron, Max Schuemann, and Nick Allen sparked the rally, giving the Athletics a two-run lead that Houston couldn’t overcome.

The A’s started left-hander JP Sears, who was called upon after Osvaldo Bido was placed on the injured list. Sears delivered six shutout innings, frustrating the Astros’ lineup. Houston’s Spencer Arrighetti gave up two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a hard-luck no-decision, while Jose Altuve’s three-hit night wasn’t enough to prevent the Astros from dropping the extra-innings battle.

Orioles Snap Losing Streak, Beat Red Sox 5-3

Cedric Mullins hit two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a three-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Mullins’ solo homer in the first and two-run blast in the third gave Baltimore an early lead, with Adley Rutschman contributing two RBIs.

Boston’s Kutter Crawford (8-14) allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings, but the Red Sox couldn’t mount a comeback against Baltimore’s pitching. The Red Sox have now lost the last five games started by Crawford, while Albert Suarez (8-5) pitched six strong innings for the Orioles, allowing only one run.