In a thrilling Monday night matchup, Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a clutch go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a stunning 9-8 comeback victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs. Tatis’s heroics capped the Padres’ rally from an eight-run deficit and marked his fourth homer of the season. Wandy Peralta earned the win for San Diego, while Robert Suarez secured his fourth save, handing the Cubs only their second loss in eight games.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds held off a late surge from the Milwaukee Brewers to claim a 10-8 victory. Elly De La Cruz showcased his power with a 450-foot home run and an electrifying inside-the-park homer, providing a much-needed boost for the Reds after seeing their commanding 8-0 lead dwindle.
Over in San Francisco, the Washington Nationals spoiled Blake Snell’s Giants debut with an 8-1 win. Trey Lipscomb’s daring steal of home highlighted a three-run second inning for the Nationals, while Lane Thomas’s two-run homer added to San Francisco’s woes.
In New York, the Yankees cruised to a dominant 7-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. Anthony Volpe and Juan Soto powered the Yankees with three-run homers in a six-run fourth inning, while Nestor Cortes delivered a stellar pitching performance, allowing only two singles over eight innings.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 in 10 innings, with Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott driving in crucial runs for the Phillies. The Los Angeles Angels secured a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays behind Tyler Anderson’s seven scoreless innings and offensive contributions from Mike Trout and Taylor Ward.
The Houston Astros rallied for a 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers, with Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini leading the charge. The New York Mets overcame an early deficit to edge past the Atlanta Braves 8-7, thanks to DJ Stewart’s tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning.
In Toronto, the Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 in their home opener at the renovated Rogers Centre, with Jose Berrios pitching 6 2/3 scoreless innings. The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, fueled by Shohei Ohtani’s impressive performance at the plate.
Lastly, the Cleveland Guardians blanked the Chicago White Sox 4-0 behind Triston McKenzie’s stellar pitching and Jose Ramirez’s two-run homer. The Pittsburgh Pirates extended their winning streak to three games with a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers, highlighted by Bryan Reynolds’ 100th career home run.
In Denver, the Colorado Rockies held off the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 7-5 win, with Charlie Blackmon and Ryan McMahon leading the offensive charge.
