Top prospect Konnor Griffin made an immediate impact in his debut, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
The 19-year-old doubled in his first at-bat, drove in a run, and later scored during a four-run second inning. Griffin finished 1-for-3 with a walk, becoming the first teenage position player to appear in an MLB game since Juan Soto in 2018.
Dodgers Offense Explodes Behind Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers powered past the Washington Nationals 13-6 in their home opener.
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season and drove in four runs, while teammates Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Kyle Tucker also homered in a dominant performance.
Yankees Cruise as Judge Delivers
The New York Yankees defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener.
Aaron Judge hit a home run in his first at-bat at Yankee Stadium this season and finished with three RBIs. The Yankees improved to 6-1 with the win.
Red Sox, Tigers Earn Home Wins
The Boston Red Sox beat the San Diego Padres 5-2, with Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer hitting key home runs.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers shut out the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 behind six strong innings from Framber Valdez.
Extra-Inning Drama and Pitching Duels
The Seattle Mariners edged the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in 10 innings after a late triple broke the deadlock.
The Atlanta Braves secured a 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks with back-to-back ninth-inning home runs from Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson.
Offensive Outbursts Highlight Other Games
The Philadelphia Phillies routed the Colorado Rockies 10-1 behind a huge first inning, while the Minnesota Twins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 thanks to a grand slam from Tristan Gray.
The Oakland Athletics also impressed in an 11-4 win over the Houston Astros, with multiple players delivering big offensive performances.
Mets Overcome Injury Scare
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-3 despite losing Juan Soto early due to a calf issue.
Francisco Alvarez led the way with two home runs, helping the Mets snap a three-game losing streak.
