Several thrilling games unfolded across Major League Baseball on Tuesday, showcasing remarkable performances and late-game drama. Here’s a breakdown of the key games from around the league:
Orioles 4, White Sox 2
Gunnar Henderson’s tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. This victory marked the Orioles’ eighth straight win over the White Sox.
Despite leaving 14 runners on base, the Orioles took advantage of key hits and timely pitching. Yennier Cano (1-1) earned the win, and Ryan Helsley collected his fourth save.
Guardians 2, Royals 1
Brayan Rocchio’s walk-off single in the ninth inning gave the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Rocchio’s hit scored CJ Kayfus, who had reached base with a single and advanced to second on a walk. Carter Jensen homered for Kansas City, but it wasn’t enough to stop Cleveland from securing the win.
Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings)
Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning to lift the New York Mets to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mauricio’s hit scored Francisco Lindor, who had advanced to third as the automatic runner. This win marked New York’s fourth straight victory, with Luke Weaver pitching a perfect 10th inning for the Mets.
Pirates 7, Padres 1
Paul Skenes continued his strong season with a solid 6 1/3 innings of work, striking out six and allowing just one run. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 7-1.
Skenes kept the Padres hitless until the sixth inning. Oneil Cruz hit a two-run double, and Nick Gonzales contributed with a two-run single, adding to a big offensive output in the eighth.
Red Sox 3, Brewers 2
Trevor Story’s two-run double in the sixth inning helped the Boston Red Sox overcome 11 strikeouts to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2. Garrett Crochet (2-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings of strong baseball for the Red Sox, while Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski (0-1) struggled after a strong start. The Red Sox ended a three-game losing streak with this victory.
Cubs 9, Rays 2
The Chicago Cubs erupted for a season-high 16 hits in a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Bregman broke out of a slump with three hits, and Javier Assad tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first home run of the season, and the Cubs snapped a two-game skid.
Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed just one run in six-plus innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1. Shohei Ohtani extended his career-best on-base streak to 42 games, contributing with an RBI single. The Dodgers pushed their winning streak to five games with this victory.
Cardinals 7, Nationals 6 (10 innings)
Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals. The Cardinals scored five runs in the eighth inning, helping them rally for the win after trailing. James Wood homered for Washington for the third consecutive game.
Yankees 5, Athletics 3
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning, to propel the New York Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Rosario’s multi-homer performance gave New York its best start (8-2) since 2011. Fernando Cruz (1-0) and David Bednar closed the game for the Yankees.
Rangers 3, Mariners 2
Kyle Higashioka’s two-run homer helped the Texas Rangers edge out the Seattle Mariners 3-2. Nathan Eovaldi struck out seven batters during six solid innings of work, recording his 1,500th career strikeout. Brendan Donovan homered for the Mariners in the first, but the Rangers’ pitching and timely hitting secured the win.
Reds 6, Marlins 3 (10 innings)
The Cincinnati Reds continued their five-game win streak with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins in 10 innings. A wild pitch in the ninth inning allowed the Reds to tie the game, and Nathaniel Lowe’s go-ahead single in the 10th capped a four-run inning. Matt McLain added two RBIs for the Reds, who improved to 8-3 on the season.
