San Diego Padres 2, Cleveland Guardians 1
Michael King dazzled with a no-hitter through six innings, ultimately allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out six in the San Diego Padres’ 2-1 triumph over the Cleveland Guardians. Kyle Higashioka provided the offensive spark with a two-run double. Cleveland’s lone run came in the seventh inning when Angel Martinez broke up King’s no-hit bid with a single and later scored on Josh Naylor’s groundout. King’s performance marked his fourth consecutive outing allowing just one earned run. The Guardians, who had a strong start to the series, have faltered recently, winning only 17 of their last 25 games.
Seattle Mariners 6, Houston Astros 4
Jorge Polanco and Luke Raley both homered, leading the Seattle Mariners to a much-needed victory over the Houston Astros. The win snapped Seattle’s five-game losing streak and placed them in a virtual tie for first place in the AL West. Bryan Woo secured the win with 5 2/3 innings of solid pitching, allowing two runs and striking out five. Andres Munoz earned his 16th save. Houston’s Yordan Alvarez hit for the cycle and Jeremy Pena also homered, but the Astros fell short.
Chicago Cubs 2, Arizona Diamondbacks 1 (10 innings)
In a dramatic finish, Nico Hoerner scored the tying run in the ninth and drove in the winning run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga threw seven innings of one-run ball and struck out a career-high 10 batters. The Diamondbacks had previously been on a hot streak but were unable to capitalize in this tight contest.
Milwaukee Brewers 8, Minnesota Twins 7
Rhys Hoskins’ two-run homer in the eighth inning proved decisive as the Milwaukee Brewers edged out the Minnesota Twins. Eric Haase added two home runs, and Milwaukee’s bullpen, led by Jared Koenig and Trevor Megill, preserved the win. Byron Buxton’s pair of solo home runs and Trevor Larnach’s contributions weren’t enough to prevent the Twins’ defeat.
Tampa Bay Rays 6, New York Yankees 4
The Tampa Bay Rays hit four home runs, including a two-run shot by Jose Siri and a solo blast by Jose Caballero, to overcome the New York Yankees. Randy Arozarena and Richie Palacios also homered for Tampa Bay, while Aaron Judge’s three-run homer provided a late push for the Yankees. Despite the effort, New York succumbed to its 20th loss in 29 games.
St. Louis Cardinals 6, Atlanta Braves 2
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a series win with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, powered by four solo home runs. Paul Goldschmidt, Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar, and Willson Contreras all went deep. Miles Mikolas pitched six solid innings, and Atlanta rookie Spencer Schwellenbach struggled against the Cardinal’s offense. Braves’ Ozzie Albies suffered a wrist injury during the game.
Washington Nationals 5, Cincinnati Reds 2
James Wood’s three-run homer in the eighth inning propelled the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, completing a three-game sweep. Wood’s dramatic hit followed singles by Keibert Ruiz and Ildemaro Vargas. Nationals relievers Robert Garcia and Kyle Finnegan closed out the game, with Finnegan earning his 28th save.
Philadelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0
Tyler Phillips pitched six scoreless innings and Nick Castellanos homered as the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0. The win ended the Phillies’ three-game losing streak and halted Pittsburgh’s six-game winning run. Castellanos and other Phillies hitters contributed crucial RBIs, while Marco Gonzales struggled for the Pirates.
Toronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 4
George Springer’s standout performance, including two home runs and a double, guided the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Ernie Clement’s go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning proved to be the difference. Tigers’ Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a grand slam, but the Blue Jays managed to avoid a series sweep.
Miami Marlins 4, New York Mets 2
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jake Burger homered as the Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 4-2. The Marlins bullpen excelled with nine strikeouts over 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Declan Cronin earned the win, while Tanner Scott secured his 16th save. J.D. Martinez’s RBI single was not enough for the Mets.
Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 1
Seth Lugo pitched a complete game for the Kansas City Royals, allowing just one run and striking out six in a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Bobby Witt Jr. and others contributed key hits, including an RBI single in the eighth inning that broke a 1-1 tie. The White Sox struggled offensively in the series.
Texas Rangers 3, Baltimore Orioles 2
Jonah Heim’s three-run homer powered the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Rangers pitchers, including Andrew Heaney and the bullpen, stifled Baltimore’s offense. Anthony Santander’s two-run homer was not enough to prevent the Orioles from having their three-game winning streak halted.
San Francisco Giants 3, Colorado Rockies 2
Jorge Soler and Tyler Fitzgerald homered to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Hayden Birdsong struck out a career-high 12 batters in a dominant performance, while Giants’ manager Bob Melvin was ejected before the game began.
Los Angeles Angels 8, Oakland Athletics 5
Kevin Pillar’s two-run double highlighted a five-run eighth inning that secured the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. The Angels overcame a strong performance from the A’s, who had entered the game on a three-game winning streak. Relief pitchers Luis Garcia and Carlos Estevez contributed to the victory.
Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Boston Red Sox 6
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a series sweep with a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, thanks to a 473-foot home run from Shohei Ohtani and additional homers from Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes, and Jason Heyward. Jarren Duran’s four RBIs for Boston were overshadowed by a rough outing from Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford.
