Phillies 4, Mets 0
Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies delivered a dominant performance, retiring the first 15 batters he faced and throwing a four-hitter to lead his team to a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets. This win marked the Phillies’ 22nd victory in 27 games this season, making them the first team in the majors to reach 30 victories. Alec Bohm contributed with two RBIs in the game.
Astros 2, Athletics 1 (10 innings)
Victor Caratini came through with a clutch one-out, walk-off single in the 10th inning, propelling the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Astros closer Josh Hader pitched two scoreless innings for the win, while Alex Bregman’s homer in the fourth inning set the tone for Houston’s offense.
Yankees 5, Twins 1
Giancarlo Stanton led the New York Yankees with a 2-for-5 performance, including a home run, as they defeated the Minnesota Twins by a score of 5-1. Anthony Volpe and Alex Verdugo also contributed offensively for the Yankees, while left-hander Carlos Rodon pitched six solid innings to secure the win.
Nationals 6, White Sox 3 (Game 1)
The Washington Nationals edged past the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a doubleheader, with Keibert Ruiz delivering a go-ahead pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth inning. Joey Meneses was a standout performer for the Nationals, going 4-for-4 with two RBIs. The Nationals’ bullpen held strong, securing the victory with four scoreless innings.
White Sox 4, Nationals 0 (Game 2)
In the second game of the doubleheader, the Chicago White Sox bounced back to defeat the Nationals 4-0. Erick Fedde pitched seven shutout innings against his former team, while Andrew Vaughn powered the offense with two home runs.
Braves 7, Cubs 0
The Atlanta Braves secured a shutout victory over the Chicago Cubs, fueled by Matt Olson’s three-run homer and another impressive outing by Chris Sale. Sale allowed just two hits and no walks while striking out nine batters in his fifth consecutive win.
Marlins 1, Tigers 0 (10 innings)
Jesus Sanchez’s 10th-inning forceout brought in the game-winning run for the Miami Marlins in a pitchers’ duel against the Detroit Tigers. Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers and Tigers right-hander Reese Olson both delivered strong performances, with Weathers retiring the first 15 batters he faced.
Brewers 4, Pirates 3
Sal Frelick’s two-run homer and Joe Ross’s five solid innings on the mound helped the Milwaukee Brewers hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 4-3 victory. Despite a late rally by the Pirates, Milwaukee’s pitching staff secured the win, with Trevor Megill closing out the game for his fifth save.
Red Sox 5, Rays 4 (12 innings)
The Boston Red Sox emerged victorious in a marathon 12-inning game against the Tampa Bay Rays, thanks to Romy Gonzalez’s walk-off single. Boston’s offense came alive late in the game after being held scoreless for several innings.
These matchups highlight the excitement and competitiveness of Major League Baseball, showcasing standout performances and thrilling moments on the diamond.
