J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly within the tenth inning, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper every hit residence runs and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies clinched the Nationwide League East title with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Weston Wilson additionally hit a house run for the Phillies, whereas right-hander David Robertson escaped a bases-loaded jam with one out within the tenth to earn his first save as Philadelphia improved to 14-4 since Aug. 28. Jhoan Duran (7-6) earned the win.
After he gave up a single earned run over his final 4 begins, Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings. In successful their second consecutive division title, the Phillies moved 5 1/2 video games forward of the Dodgers within the chase for the second-best document from an NL division winner and a bye via the wild-card spherical of the playoffs.
Max Muncy, Mookie Betts and Andy Pages hit residence runs for the Dodgers , who misplaced to the Phillies for the third time in 4 video games this season. Dodgers left-handers Anthony Banda, Jack Dreyer and Alex Vesia mixed to surrender 4 runs over 2 1/3 innings. Blake Treinen (1-5) was charged with the loss.
Blue Jays 2, Rays 1 (10 innings)
George Springer’s two-strike, two-out, RBI single within the eleventh inning lifted Toronto to its fifth straight victory, a choice over host Tampa Bay to open a four-game sequence.
After difficult for catcher’s interference and failing, Toronto took its first lead when Springer ripped the following pitch, an 0-2 providing from Kevin Kelly (2-4), to left for a 2-1 lead. The Blue Jays noticed their American League East lead over the second-place New York Yankees improve to 5 video games.
Braydon Fisher (7-0) pitched out of a first-and-third, no-out jam within the backside of the eleventh by whiffing Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero and Josh Lowe. In his main league debut, Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage pitched five-plus innings and allowed one run and three hits. Yandy Diaz had an ideal displaying on the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two walks for Tampa Bay.
Astros 6, Rangers 3
Zach Cole and Jesus Sanchez got here up massive after an damage to Yordan Alvarez, and Houston rallied for a win over visiting Texas within the opener of a three-game sequence with main postseason ramifications.
Alvarez needed to go away after he slipped on residence plate whereas scoring a first-inning run, spraining his left ankle. The run, considered one of two that resulted from a throwing error by Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter (9-9), gave Houston a 2-0 lead. Cole launched a two-out, two-run homer off Leiter within the fifth, placing the Astros on high for good at 4-3.
The Astros ended the evening three video games up on the Rangers within the race for the third and last American League wild-card place. Houston is now a half-game again of the idle Seattle Mariners, who lead the AL West. Josh Jung hit a two-run homer for Texas, which has misplaced two straight following a six-game successful streak.
Twins 7, Yankees 0
Austin Martin doubled and drove in 4 runs, Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six scoreless innings, and Minnesota pulled away for a shutout win over New York in Minneapolis.
Brooks Lee went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double and two RBIs for Minnesota. Luke Keaschall additionally drove in a run. Woods Richardson (7-4) posted his finest outing of the season. The best-hander gave up two hits whereas seeing his ERA drop from 4.58 to 4.31.
Jose Caballero doubled for the Yankees’ solely extra-base hit. Aaron Choose went 0-for-1 and drew three walks for New York, which collected solely two hits and dropped 5 video games behind the American League East-leading Toronto Blue Jays. New York additionally noticed its AL wild-card lead lower to 1 sport over the idle Boston Pink Sox.
Diamondbacks 8, Giants 1
James McCann hit a two-run homer in a six-run sixth inning, Zac Gallen threw six robust innings and Arizona beat San Francisco in Phoenix to leapfrog the Giants within the Nationwide League wild-card race.
McCann homered for the second straight sport and Ildemaro Vargas had a two-run single to ignite the sixth-inning rally in opposition to Matt Gage (0-1) and two different Giants relievers. Geraldo Perdomo singled, doubled, tripled, walked twice and drove in two runs for the D-backs. His triple capped the massive sixth, and he doubled residence the ultimate run within the eighth. Gallen (12-14) gave up two hits and one run.
The D-backs received their fourth sport prior to now 5 and closed inside 1 1/2 video games of the idle New York Mets for the third NL wild-card spot. The Giants misplaced their third straight and dropped right into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds, two video games again of New York. Giants rookie starter Kai-Wei Teng saved his staff within the sport, giving up two hits and an unearned run in 4 innings.
Cubs 4, Pirates 0
Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings to guide visiting Chicago to a win in opposition to Pittsburgh within the opener of their three-game sequence.
Taillon (10-6) allowed simply two hits, struck out three and walked two. The best-hander was activated from the 15-day injured listing final Wednesday after being sidelined with a strained groin. He additionally missed all of July and half of August with a calf pressure.
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled, homered and scored twice and Michael Busch additionally homered for the Cubs, who’ve received 5 of six. Pirates rookie right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (4-3) went 4 innings, permitting three runs and 6 hits. Bryan Reynolds singled and walked for the Pirates, who’ve misplaced 9 of the previous 10.
Reds 11, Cardinals 6
Tyler Stephenson drove in three runs as visiting Cincinnati snapped its three-game shedding streak by defeating St. Louis.
Sal Stewart went 3-for-5 with a homer, three runs and two RBIs because the Reds moved inside two video games of the New York Mets for the ultimate Nationwide League wild-card slot. Matt McLain drove in two and scored twice. Reds starter Zack Littell allowed 4 runs on 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Alec Burleson drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who’ve misplaced six of seven video games and are 4 1/2 video games behind the Mets. Willson Contreras went 2-for-3 with an RBI earlier than exiting with proper bicep tightness. Matthew Liberatore allowed three runs (two earned) on 4 hits in six innings.
Braves 11, Nationals 3
Matt Olson had 4 hits together with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed one run over seven innings and visiting Atlanta beat Washington.
Drake Baldwin added a homer and two singles, driving in 4 runs for Atlanta, which had 16 hits in successful its second straight sport. Ronald Acuna Jr. additionally homered. Olson added two doubles and a single and had 4 RBIs. Strider (6-13) allowed one run on 4 hits.
Daylen Lile had two hits together with a house run for Washington and has reached base in 15 consecutive video games. Mitchell Parker (8-16) gave up six runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings.
Orioles 4, White Sox 1
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer and Kyle Bradish pitched 5 robust innings for his first win in 15 months as visiting Baltimore defeated Chicago.
Bradish (1-1) allowed one run and fanned 9 in his fourth begin of the season. He underwent Tommy John surgical procedure quickly after incomes his final victory on June 8, 2024. Dietrich Enns threw three good innings for his second save.
The Orioles snapped a three-game shedding streak whereas the White Sox dropped their fourth straight. Chicago reliever Steven Wilson (2-2) received one out and took the loss when Cowser went deep off Tyler Alexander.
–Area Degree Media
