Shohei Ohtani launched one of the Dodgers’ four first-inning home runs, while Tommy Edman went deep twice, as the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Chicago Cubs for a 10-8 victory on Wednesday.
Tommy Edman, Will Smith, and Max Muncy followed Ohtani’s lead, all smashing home runs in succession against Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks. The power-packed first inning helped the Dodgers avoid a three-game sweep. Edman, hitting from both sides of the plate, blasted one home run as a lefty and another as a righty, highlighting the offensive onslaught.
Shohei Ohtani continues his bid for an unprecedented 50-50 season in Major League Baseball, with 47 home runs and 48 stolen bases. His leadoff homer and subsequent stolen base further solidify his extraordinary campaign.
The Cubs (75-71) rallied to tie the game 7-7 in the fifth inning, with Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer serving as the key hit. However, the Dodgers (87-59) responded with a crucial go-ahead hit from Gavin Lux in the seventh inning off Cubs pitcher Shawn Armstrong (3-3), ultimately securing the victory.
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Mets 6, Blue Jays 2: Mets’ Explosive Ninth Shatters Blue Jays’ No-Hit Bid
Francisco Lindor ignited a six-run ninth inning with a leadoff home run, ending Bowden Francis’s no-hitter, as the visiting New York Mets defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Wednesday.
After Lindor’s homer broke the no-hitter, Francisco Alvarez capped the Mets’ rally with a three-run home run, securing the rubber match of the three-game series for New York.
Francis has now lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning twice in his last four starts. The Blue Jays have only recorded one no-hitter in franchise history, thrown by Dave Stieb in 1990.
Mariners 5, Padres 2: Bryan Woo Flirts with Perfection in Mariners’ Win
Bryan Woo carried a perfect game into the seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Wednesday.
Woo (8-2) was untouchable until Fernando Tatis Jr. broke up his perfect game, hitting a solo homer with one out in the seventh inning. Despite this, Woo finished with an impressive 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on just two hits.
The Mariners’ victory keeps them within 3 1/2 games of the division-leading Houston Astros in the AL West. Meanwhile, the Padres continue their struggle, falling to fourth in the NL Wild Card standings.
Phillies 3, Rays 2: Castellanos’ Revenge Helps Phillies Sweep Rays
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer and later scored the go-ahead run, as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-2 victory.
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (15-6) logged six strong innings, allowing two runs while striking out six to win his third consecutive start. Jonathan Aranda provided most of the offense for the Rays with a double and a solo homer.
In the sixth inning, with the score tied at 2-2, the Phillies capitalized on a two-out rally. Castellanos walked, advanced to third on a Brandon Marsh single, and scored on a Weston Wilson infield hit to secure the lead.
Pirates 3, Marlins 1: Bailey Falter Leads Pirates to Season Sweep Over Marlins
Bailey Falter carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins, completing a season sweep.
Falter (8-7) allowed just two hits and no runs in 7 1/3 innings, striking out five and walking three. The Pirates have now won four straight games, having defeated the Marlins in all seven matchups this season.
Marlins starter Jonathan Bermudez (0-1) struggled in his first major league start, allowing three runs over two innings, and Miami dropped its third straight game.
Nationals 5, Braves 1: Jake Irvin Stymies Braves Again as Nationals Earn Split
Jake Irvin continued his mastery over the Atlanta Braves, throwing six strong innings to help the Washington Nationals secure a 5-1 victory.
Irvin (10-12) allowed just one run on two hits, with five strikeouts, frustrating the Braves for the second time this season. The Nationals have now won the season series against Atlanta 8-5.
Max Fried (9-9) took the loss for the Braves, allowing four runs over six innings. The defeat drops Atlanta a game behind the Mets in the chase for the final NL Wild Card spot.
Tigers 7, Rockies 4: Tigers Ride Big First Inning to Extend Winning Streak
Trey Sweeney hit a three-run homer to cap off a six-run first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Kerry Carpenter had four hits, scored a run, and drove in another for Detroit, while Riley Greene added a solo homer as part of his two-hit performance. Tyler Holton (6-1) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief.
Tanner Gordon (0-6) was roughed up for seven runs on 10 hits in just 3 1/3 innings for the Rockies, who continue to languish at the bottom of the NL West standings.
Guardians 6, White Sox 4: Guardians Sweep White Sox to Extend Lead in AL Central
Lane Thomas drove in four runs, and Austin Hedges homered as the Cleveland Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 6-4 win.
Cleveland’s bullpen combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball, with Nick Sandlin (8-0) earning the win. Five Guardians pitchers struck out 18 White Sox batters in total.
The White Sox extended their franchise-record home losing streak to 15 games. Starter Davis Martin (0-4) was hit hard, allowing five runs in just three innings.
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Red Sox 5, Orioles 3 (10 Innings): Tyler O’Neill’s Walk-Off Homer Powers Red Sox Past Orioles
Tyler O’Neill hit a dramatic three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Boston Red Sox a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings.
O’Neill’s clutch homer was his fifth in the last five games, continuing his September power surge. The Red Sox won their second game of the three-game series, having taken the opener 12-3 before dropping the middle game 5-3.
Despite a go-ahead RBI single by Emmanuel Rivera in the top of the 10th inning to give the Orioles a 3-2 lead, Baltimore’s offense has struggled in recent games, failing to score more than three runs in six of their last seven matchups. Anthony Santander added his 41st homer of the season, but the Orioles (83-64) have lost ground in the AL East standings.
Diamondbacks 14, Rangers 4: Diamondbacks Dominate Rangers with Power Surge
The Arizona Diamondbacks unleashed a barrage of home runs to cruise past the Texas Rangers 14-4, completing a two-game sweep in Phoenix.
Eugenio Suarez led the charge with two home runs, while Randal Grichuk, Ketel Marte, and Adrian Del Castillo also went deep for Arizona. Marte finished the game with three hits, including a double, and drove in four runs as the Diamondbacks (82-64) recorded 13 extra-base hits, a season-high.
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly allowed three runs on four hits before exiting with right hamstring cramping in the fifth inning. The Rangers (70-76) struggled to keep pace, with their pitching staff unable to contain Arizona’s relentless attack.
Yankees 4, Royals 3 (11 Innings): Chisholm’s Walk-Off Single Lifts Yankees Over Royals
Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled in pinch runner Jon Berti from third base with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the New York Yankees a 4-3 walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals in the series finale at Yankee Stadium.
Juan Soto joined Aaron Judge as the first Yankees teammates to drive in 100-plus RBIs in a season since 2011, contributing to the Yankees’ offensive efforts. Judge now has 126 RBIs, solidifying his case for AL MVP consideration.
Kansas City’s Michael Massey hit a home run, while Tommy Pham went 3-for-4 with a walk. Despite these efforts, the Royals dropped 4 1/2 games behind first-place Cleveland in the AL Central standings.
Giants 13, Brewers 2: Giants’ Offense Erupts for Blowout Win Over Brewers
The San Francisco Giants unleashed a 17-hit attack, including home runs from Jerar Encarnacion, Mike Yastrzemski, and Matt Chapman, to demolish the Milwaukee Brewers 13-2.
Blake Snell (3-3) rebounded from a rough previous outing, pitching five strong innings to guide the Giants (72-74) to victory. After a scoreless first inning, San Francisco quickly jumped on Brewers starter Colin Rea, scoring four runs in each of the first two innings.
Rea (12-5) endured a rough day on the mound, allowing 10 runs on 11 hits over just four innings. The Brewers (83-62) managed only two runs, despite entering the series with momentum in the NL Central race.
Twins 6, Angels 4: Twins Win Series Behind Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee
The Minnesota Twins secured a series victory over the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-4 win, powered by multi-hit performances from Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee.
Royce Lewis went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, while Brooks Lee also drove in a pair of runs for the Twins. Matt Wallner added a solo homer to round out the offense, as Minnesota solidified its place atop the AL Central standings.
Nolan Schanuel had a stellar performance for the Angels, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, while Taylor Ward and Jordyn Adams contributed solo homers. However, the Angels couldn’t overcome the Twins’ early lead and dropped the rubber match.
Cardinals 2, Reds 1: Goldschmidt and Arenado Power Cardinals Past Reds
Paul Goldschmidt’s tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and Nolan Arenado’s solo homer lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
In his first game back from the injured list, Cardinals starter Lance Lynn pitched five solid innings, allowing one run on five hits. Lynn also reached a career milestone, surpassing 2,000 innings pitched.
Brandon Williamson matched Lynn’s performance, allowing one run over five innings, but Buck Farmer (3-1) took the loss for Cincinnati. The Reds’ three-game winning streak came to an end as they dropped to 71-76 on the season.
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Athletics 5, Astros 4: Kyle McCann’s Homer Pushes Athletics Past Astros
Kyle McCann’s go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning propelled the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros.
The Athletics erased an early 2-0 deficit with two runs in the third inning, thanks to RBI singles from Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday. McCann’s homer in the sixth proved to be the game-winner, helping Oakland secure a key win against their division rivals.
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, a nine-time All-Star, left the game in the fifth inning with side discomfort after going 0-for-3. His injury comes at a crucial time as Houston fights to maintain its lead in the AL West.
