In a thrilling matchup, Raimel Tapia made a significant impact with a pinch-hit double that secured the go-ahead run during the seventh inning. Following this pivotal moment, Kenley Jansen successfully closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning, achieving his remarkable 400th career save. This victory marked a successful outing for the Boston Red Sox, who triumphed over the Atlanta Braves with a score of 5-2, effectively splitting their two-game series.
In his performance, Jansen allowed just one hit while striking out Travis d’Arnaud to secure the game’s final out, earning his ninth save. Previously a member of the Braves, Jansen led the National League with 41 saves last season, and with this achievement, he now ranks as the seventh player in MLB history to reach 400 saves, just behind Billy Wagner, who holds 422 saves.
The momentum shifted in the sixth inning when Ronald Acuna Jr. launched a spectacular solo home run, traveling an impressive 470 feet to left field, tying the game at 2-2. This marked Acuna’s seventh home run and his first since May 3. Following this, Austin Riley hit a single, advanced to second base on a groundout, and subsequently scored on Eddie Rosario‘s single to right field, leveling the score against the Red Sox.
On the mound, Brayan Bello, the starting pitcher for Boston, showcased his skills by throwing six innings and yielding only two runs on six hits, alongside one walk and five strikeouts. Bello has demonstrated remarkable consistency, having allowed just five earned runs over his last three starts, totaling 16 innings pitched, solidifying his role as a reliable asset for the team.
In other notable games, the Mets edged out the Reds with a score of 2-1, thanks to Justin Verlander’s dominant performance where he allowed merely one run and two hits across seven innings. This victory also made him the 21st pitcher in MLB history to record a win against all 30 teams.
Verlander, now with a record of 1-1, faced the Reds for the third time in his career. This season has been challenging for him due to an upper arm strain that delayed his start with the Mets. He displayed his capability by striking out seven batters and walking two, showcasing his elite pitching skills.
In the ninth inning, David Robertson secured his seventh save of the season with a flawless performance. The combined efforts of Verlander, Adam Ottavino, and Robertson were impressive, as they retired 24 of the last 25 batters from the Reds. Additionally, Pete Alonso contributed with his league-leading thirteenth home run, hitting it against Reds starter Hunter Greene, who allowed both runs on six hits during his five and a third innings of work.
In a commanding performance, the Yankees defeated the Athletics 11-3, fueled by a powerful three-run homer from Harrison Bader in the first inning that was confirmed through replay review.
This win marked the Yankees’ third consecutive victory, their first series sweep of the season, a notable achievement considering their prior struggles with losing ten out of sixteen games before facing the Athletics.
Starting with a 1-0 lead from Gleyber Torres‘ sacrifice fly, Bader launched a 1-1 pitch from Kyle Muller that soared over the right-field video board. Right fielder JJ Bleday attempted to make a jumping catch, but a fan sitting in the front row appeared to reach over the padding, leading to a crew chief review. Ultimately, the home run stood, allowing the Yankees to build on their lead.
The Tigers also enjoyed a convincing 5-0 victory over the Guardians, with Eduardo Rodriguez delivering a stellar performance by scattering four hits across seven innings in this rubber match of a three-game series.
Rodriguez, now 4-2, walked two batters and struck out eight, continuing an impressive streak of four straight wins in his last six starts. Remarkably, he has not suffered a loss since April 5 against the Astros.
The Guardians faced challenges at the plate, with Tyler Freeman recording two of their four hits. They have struggled to score more than four runs in each of their last ten games, contributing to a disappointing record of 4-6 during this stretch.
In another highlight, the Dodgers triumphed 8-1 over the Brewers, with Freddie Freeman hitting a home run and Clayton Kershaw delivering a strong seven-inning performance to wrap up a successful six-game road trip.
Freeman, finishing the game with three RBIs, was joined by Will Smith in hitting back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning. The Dodgers have been on fire, winning ten of their last twelve games and concluding their trip with a 4-2 record, including a previous game against the Padres.
Kershaw (6-2) bounced back from a prior rough outing against the Padres, allowing only one run on five hits, showcasing his prowess with no walks and eight strikeouts. This performance marked Kershaw’s third start of seven innings or more this season.
In a dramatic finish, the Marlins narrowly defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4, with Jesus Sanchez hitting a crucial three-run home run and Joey Wendle contributing with a single that brought in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning during the rubber match of their three-game series in Phoenix.
The Marlins have demonstrated remarkable resilience, boasting an impressive record of 12-0 in one-run games, the best start in MLB history. This surpasses the previous record held by the 1972 New York Mets, who began their season with 11 such wins. Sanchez’s performance was pivotal, as he doubled off Andrew Chafin (2-1) to kick-off the ninth before being replaced by pinch-runner Bryan De La Cruz. After a pitching change, De La Cruz scored on Wendle’s double to left field, sealing the Marlins’ victory.
Sanchez and Peyton Burdick each notched two hits for Miami, which ended their six-game road trip with a balanced 3-3 record. Dylan Floro (2-1) secured the win after a scoreless eighth inning, while A.J. Puk managed to navigate a two-out single in the ninth for his sixth save.
The Rangers continued their strong performance, defeating the Mariners 4-3, led by Dane Dunning‘s solid six-inning outing in this series against their American League West rivals.
With Marcus Semien contributing a home run and driving in two runs, Texas has now won eight of their last eleven games. Dunning, boasting a 3-0 record, allowed two runs on six hits, walking one and striking out five. Will Smith closed out the game with a perfect ninth for his sixth save of the season.
In a notable matchup, the Rangers handed Mariners ace Luis Castillo (2-1) just his third regular-season loss since being acquired during last year’s trade deadline. Castillo allowed three runs on eight hits in a five-inning outing, with no walks and nine strikeouts, while J.P. Crawford and Jarred Kelenic each contributed RBIs for Seattle.
In an exciting offensive display, the Nationals crushed the Giants 11-6, with Riley Adams smashing a three-run home run, and Washington erupted for eight runs in the first three innings against Sean Manaea.
The Nationals, who previously lost their first two games of the road trip in Arizona, finished strong by winning three of their last four, including two of three in San Francisco. They wasted no time in establishing dominance with four runs in both the second and third innings to secure an 8-0 lead.
Adams’ home run followed Dominic Smith‘s opening RBI single against Manaea (1-2), who was charged with eight runs (four earned) over just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out four. The Giants did see some offensive success, with Michael Conforto and LaMonte Wade Jr. hitting two-run homers.
In a thrilling matchup, the Rockies narrowly defeated the Pirates 4-3, with Jurickson Profar hitting a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning after Colorado overcame a three-run deficit to win the rubber match of their three-game series.
The Rockies’ offense was fueled by Randal Grichuk, who added an RBI double, while both Austin Wynns and Alan Trejo contributed with RBI singles. This victory marks the Rockies’ eighth win in their last ten games, highlighting their competitive spirit.
On the pitching side, Antonio Senzatela left the game in the third inning due to forearm tightness, having made only his second start after recovering from knee surgery. Brad Hand (2-1) stepped up in relief, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless, hitless innings.
The Pirates, however, have been struggling, losing nine of their last ten games, with Andrew McCutchen and Tucupita Marcano both hitting home runs in the losing effort. Robert Stephenson (0-1) gave up one run and two hits during the seventh inning.
In a nail-biting finish, the Astros edged out the Angels 5-4, led by Cristian Javier, who struck out a season-high 11 batters in six innings of work, showcasing his dominant pitching performance.
Javier (3-1) faced off against notable hitters Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, striking them out multiple times but did allow a two-run homer to Hunter Renfroe. He exited the game with a 5-2 lead, handing it off to the bullpen for the final innings. Closer Ryan Pressly faced a challenge, giving up a two-run homer to Ohtani in the ninth, but managed to secure the win by retiring the next three batters for his sixth save.
Leading the Astros’ offense, Jeremy Pena contributed with two hits, including a crucial two-out, two-run single during a pivotal four-run fourth inning. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez added to the lead with a solo shot in the first inning, marking his eighth home run of the season.
In a high-scoring affair, the Cubs dominated the Cardinals 10-4, with Yan Gomes returning from the injured list to hit a two-run home run, while Patrick Wisdom also contributed with a two-run bomb. Justin Steele pitched six solid innings, maintaining his unbeaten streak as Chicago overwhelmed the visiting St. Louis team.
Returning after a concussion since May 1, Gomes hit his sixth home run in the fourth inning and followed up with two additional hits. Wisdom also had a standout performance, hitting his twelfth home run of the season, which erased a 2-1 lead for the Cardinals.
Both Dansby Swanson and Christopher Morel had two hits and two RBIs, with Steele (6-0) allowing three runs while striking out seven, marking the end of his streak of 14 consecutive starts allowing two or fewer earned runs. The Cardinals’ season-high three-game win streak came to an end, with Jordan Montgomery (2-5) taking the loss after giving up six runs on seven hits.
In a gripping extra-innings battle, the Phillies secured a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays in ten innings, highlighted by a crucial throwing error from Bo Bichette that allowed Edmundo Sosa to score the winning run for Philadelphia.
A sharp grounder hit by Bryce Harper was fielded by pitcher Tim Mayza, who threw to Bichette covering second base. However, Bichette’s errant throw to first base was wide of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., giving the Phillies their third consecutive win. On the mound, starter Zack Wheeler was impressive, allowing three hits and one run while striking out seven and walking one in seven innings.
The Blue Jays suffered a setback, losing both games of the interleague series, despite Brandon Belt providing a solo home run. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings, allowing three hits and achieving nine strikeouts without any walks.
In a tightly contested game, the Orioles edged the Rays 2-1, with Dean Kremer delivering an outstanding six-inning performance, allowing no runs and defeating the visiting team from Tampa Bay.
Austin Hays played a crucial role, contributing two hits and driving in what turned out to be the winning run for Baltimore, who managed to take two of three games in this series against the division-leading Rays. Kremer (4-1) allowed just four hits, walked two batters, and struck out four during his outing. Yennier Cano closed the game with a flawless ninth inning for his third save, maintaining an impressive streak of 18 2/3 innings without allowing a run this season.
In the sixth inning, Baltimore took a 2-0 lead. Adley Rutschman singled, Anthony Santander doubled, and Ryan Mountcastle walked on a pitch-clock violation by Yonny Chirinos (1-1), loading the bases without any outs. Adam Frazier grounded into a double play at second base, scoring Rutschman, and Hays followed with a single to left field that brought Santander home.
In a thrilling conclusion, the Twins triumphed over the Padres 4-3 in eleven innings, thanks to a game-winning single from Alex Kirilloff that drove in Max Kepler from second base.
Kepler, who also homered, had an impressive night, doubling and scoring three runs, and began the inning as the designated runner at second base. Reliever Domingo Tapia (0-1) intentionally walked Carlos Correa, who had previously hit an RBI double, to initiate the inning. Kirilloff then grounded a 2-0 fastball down the right-field line, bringing Kepler home for the decisive run.
In relief, Griffin Jax (2-4) pitched a scoreless inning to secure the win for Minnesota, breaking their three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Juan Soto homered for the Padres, who faced their third loss in four games. Jake Cronenworth reached base four times with three walks and a hit by pitch, and he also stole a base.
In a dominating performance, the Royals overwhelmed the White Sox 9-1, scoring four runs in the first inning and maintaining their lead throughout the game.
Starting pitcher Brad Keller (3-3) delivered a solid five-inning outing, yielding just one run on three hits, with four walks and four strikeouts. Vinnie Pasquantino set the tone with a
