Mets 2, Nationals 1 (10 Innings): Starling Marte’s Walk-Off Single Ends Mets’ Skid
Starling Marte delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday.
Mets Walk Off with Victory
After Tyrone Taylor was intentionally walked to begin the 10th, Francisco Alvarez nearly ended the game with a deep fly ball to right, advancing pinch-runner Harrison Bader to third. Marte stepped up five pitches later and lined a 3-1 fastball from Jacob Barnes (8-3) into left field, easily scoring Bader from third.
This victory gave the Mets (82-68) their 11th walk-off win of the season, snapping a two-game losing streak. The win also provided a crucial one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the race for the third National League wild-card spot, as the Braves (81-69) lost to the Dodgers on Monday night.
Irvin Shines, Tena Extends Streak
Washington starter Jake Irvin impressed, allowing just one run on four hits over 7 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked one, relying heavily on groundball outs. Jose Tena continued his hot streak, extending his on-base streak to 12 straight games with an RBI single in the fourth inning.
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Guardians 4, Twins 3: Kyle Manzardo’s Late Homer Propels Cleveland Past Minnesota
Kyle Manzardo hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, helping the Cleveland Guardians rally from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Guardians Rally to Secure Victory
Trailing 3-0 early, Cleveland’s bullpen kept the game close after starter Matthew Boyd lasted just 2 2/3 innings. Five Guardians relievers combined to allow just three hits, setting the stage for Manzardo’s eighth-inning heroics. Angel Martinez led Cleveland’s offense with three hits and an RBI, keeping the Guardians atop the AL Central.
Twins’ Struggles Continue
Minnesota reliever Griffin Jax (4-5) escaped a bases-loaded jam in the seventh but faltered in the eighth, giving up the deciding home run. Starter Pablo Lopez allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings, striking out four. Despite their 9-18 slide, the Twins hold on to the final AL wild-card spot.
Cardinals 4, Pirates 0: Andre Pallante’s Gem Helps Cardinals Blank Pirates
Andre Pallante tossed seven scoreless innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pallante Dominates on the Mound
Pallante (7-8) delivered a career-best performance, striking out nine batters while allowing just four hits and one walk. St. Louis’ bullpen kept the shutout intact, with Andrew Kittredge and Ryan Fernandez pitching perfect eighth and ninth innings, respectively.
Pirates’ Skenes Solid but Falls Short
Despite a strong outing from Paul Skenes (10-3), who allowed one run over six innings and struck out seven, Pittsburgh couldn’t generate any offense. The Pirates have now lost three of their last four games.
Brewers 6, Phillies 2: Contreras, Civale Lead Brewers Over Phillies
William Contreras drove in two runs, and Aaron Civale allowed one run in five-plus innings as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2.
Civale Stifles Phillies’ Lineup
Civale (7-8) held the Phillies in check, striking out six and walking one before exiting in the sixth inning after giving up back-to-back singles to Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. Colin Rea finished the game with 2 2/3 scoreless innings to record his first career save.
Milwaukee’s Magic Number Shrinks
The victory brought Milwaukee’s magic number to clinch the NL Central down to two. For the Phillies, Ranger Suarez (12-7) struggled, allowing three runs over five innings, and Philadelphia now holds just a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the National League.
Dodgers 9, Braves 0: Freeman Powers Dodgers’ Rout of Braves
Freddie Freeman’s three-run home run capped a six-run seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Dodgers Win Season Series
With the victory, the Dodgers (89-61) split the four-game series and secured the season series against the Braves (81-69) with a 5-2 record. Freeman’s three-run blast came during a game-breaking rally in the seventh, putting the game out of reach.
Yamamoto Shines in Return
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, making just his second start since returning from a strained rotator cuff, pitched four scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out three. The win went to Evan Phillips (4-1), who pitched a perfect fifth inning as the Dodgers’ bullpen finished off the shutout.
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Cubs 9, Athletics 2: Swanson and Imanaga Dominate in Cubs’ Win Over A’s
Shota Imanaga threw six quality innings, and Dansby Swanson homered and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Imanaga Continues Winning Streak
Imanaga (14-3) struck out 11 batters and allowed just two runs on five hits across six innings, extending his winning streak to five consecutive starts. The Cubs’ offense erupted with 18 hits, including three-hit games from Isaac Paredes, Miguel Amaya, and Seiya Suzuki.
A’s Struggles Continue
Brent Rooker provided the lone highlight for Oakland (65-86) with a two-run homer. Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom added two hits apiece, but the A’s couldn’t keep up with the Cubs, losing their third straight game.
Tigers 7, Royals 6: Detroit Rallies from Four-Run Deficit to Defeat Kansas City
Matt Vierling’s RBI single in the sixth inning completed the Detroit Tigers’ comeback from a 4-0 deficit, as they held on to defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-6.
Tigers’ Late Rally Secures Win
The Tigers, powered by multi-hit games from Parker Meadows, Spencer Torkelson, and Zach McKinstry, won for the eighth time in 11 games. Brenan Hanifee (1-1) picked up his first MLB win, and Jason Foley earned his 24th save of the season.
Witt’s Grand Slam Not Enough for Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a grand slam to give the Royals an early lead, and he, Kyle Isbel, and Yuli Gurriel each tallied two hits. However, Kansas City’s bullpen faltered, with Sam Long (3-2) taking the loss in relief.
Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 2: Doyle Scores on Error as Rockies Walk Off Diamondbacks
Brenton Doyle scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth on a throwing error by Arizona shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, giving the Colorado Rockies a 3-2 victory.
Rockies Edge Diamondbacks in Dramatic Fashion
Doyle’s speed proved pivotal, as he stole two bases and scored the game-winning run. Seth Halvorsen (2-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief. Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman homered for Colorado (58-93), who notched just their third win against Arizona (83-67) this season.
Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild Card Race
With the loss, Arizona’s lead in the NL Wild Card standings shrank to just one game over the New York Mets and two over the Atlanta Braves. Marte homered for the D-backs, while Gabriel Moreno added two hits.
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Padres 3, Astros 1: Darvish Dominates as Padres Defeat Astros
Yu Darvish fired six scoreless innings, and Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill each hit solo homers as the San Diego Padres edged the Houston Astros 3-1.
Darvish Returns to Form
In just his second start since returning from the injured list, Darvish (6-3) delivered a vintage performance, allowing just three hits while striking out three. Three relievers combined to shut down Houston over the final three innings, with Robert Suarez earning his 33rd save of the season.
Astros’ Winning Streak Snapped
Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti (7-13) pitched five solid innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, but the Astros’ offense couldn’t muster enough support. The loss ended Houston’s four-game winning streak, though they remain in the thick of the AL West race.
