Davis Martin pitched six strong innings, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, completing a surprising sweep on Sunday afternoon. Martin (2-0) gave up only four hits and two walks.
Bryan Hudson and Jordan Leasure finished the next two innings, while Chris Murphy secured the save after handling a walk in the ninth. Austin Hays, Miguel Vargas, and Lenyn Sosa each contributed with RBI hits in the first four innings.
Luisangel Acuna led the team with two hits. For the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement had two hits, but they struggled at the plate, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Eric Lauer (1-1) walked three batters and allowed three hits over his two-inning start, giving up two runs.
Cubs and Guardians Split Doubleheader
Cubs Win 1-0 (Game 1)
In the first game of the doubleheader, the Chicago Cubs managed a slim 1-0 victory against the Cleveland Guardians, despite only having two hits. Miguel Amaya’s single in the eighth inning drove in Dylan Carlson, who came on as a pinch runner after Michael Conforto walked.
The Cubs’ pitchers combined to limit Cleveland to just one hit, with Caleb Thielbar (1-0) earning the win and Daniel Palencia claiming his first save of the season. Guardians starter Slade Cecconi was solid, allowing only one hit in his six innings.
Guardians Win 6-5 (Game 2)
Cleveland bounced back in Game 2, winning 6-5 after a three-run eighth inning. Gabriel Arias’ RBI single was crucial in the win. CJ Kayfus hit a pinch-hit RBI single and a homer in the eighth inning.
Matt Shaw and Dansby Swanson homered for the Cubs. Shota Imanaga gave up just one run over five innings for the Cubs, but Jacob Webb (0-1) took the loss, allowing three runs in just a third of an inning.
Angels Win in Extra Innings Against Mariners
The Los Angeles Angels triumphed 8-7 over the Seattle Mariners in 11 innings. Nolan Schanuel’s sacrifice fly scored the winning run after a tense top of the 11th. Reliever Shaun Anderson (1-0) struck out Cal Raleigh with the bases loaded to end the game.
Adam Frazier went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored the winning run. Chase Young hit a three-run homer for Seattle, while Leo Rivas also had a solid game with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in two runs. Gabe Speier (0-2) took the loss for Seattle.
Athletics Edge Astros in Extra Innings
Brent Rooker’s pair of home runs, including a walk-off three-run shot in the 10th inning, helped the Oakland Athletics defeat the Houston Astros 12-10 in a thrilling game in West Sacramento.
Tyler Soderstrom also contributed with a solid performance, scoring three times and driving in three runs. Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker homered for Houston, but Bryan Abreu (0-1) was the losing pitcher, retiring only one out of four batters in the 10th.
Diamondbacks Win Walk-Off Against Braves
The Arizona Diamondbacks won 6-5 against the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings. Ketel Marte’s walk-off double sealed the victory after Corbin Carroll’s RBI triple earlier in the game. Drake Baldwin led the Braves with a three-run homer, but it wasn’t enough as Taylor Rashi (1-0) earned the win after throwing a perfect 10th inning.
Rays Beat Twins in 10 Innings
Tampa Bay Rays triumphed 4-1 over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings, with Richie Palacios hitting a go-ahead two-run homer. Junior Caminero also contributed with a solo shot earlier.
Kevin Kelly earned his second save of the season after Bryan Baker (1-0) threw a perfect ninth. Nick Martinez threw six strong innings, giving up only one hit and striking out four.
Padres Rally to Beat Red Sox
The San Diego Padres defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-6. Jackson Merrill’s leadoff home run in the eighth inning broke a tie and helped the Padres to a series win. Merrill also contributed with three hits, two RBIs, and three runs scored.
Wilyer Abreu (double, triple, RBI) and Masataka Yoshida (3-for-4, two doubles, three RBIs) led Boston’s efforts, but Tyler Uberstine (0-1) took the loss for the Red Sox.
Marlins Hang On to Beat Yankees
The Miami Marlins won 7-6 against the New York Yankees. Pinch hitter Graham Pauley’s two-run double sparked a four-run eighth inning that proved to be the game-winner.
Xavier Edwards also contributed with three RBIs. Ben Rice hit a three-run homer for the Yankees, but a rain delay and strong pitching from the Marlins allowed them to secure the win.
Pirates Sweep Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with an 8-2 win. Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career-high eight batters, and Ryan O’Hearn drove in four runs, including a two-run homer.
Ashcraft (1-1) threw six solid innings, limiting the Orioles’ offense. Chris Bassitt (0-2) took the loss for the Orioles after allowing six runs in just two innings.
Dodgers Complete Sweep of Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 8-6, completing a three-game sweep. Shohei Ohtani, Dalton Rushing, and Teoscar Hernandez homered for the Dodgers. James Wood hit a three-run homer for the Nationals, but the Dodgers pulled away with a four-run eighth inning. Cionel Perez (0-1) took the loss for the Nationals.
Reds Edge Rangers for Sweep
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep. Elly De La Cruz’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner. Joc Pederson homered for Texas, but the Reds’ strong pitching and timely hitting secured the victory. Sam Moll (1-0) earned the win.
Mets Rally to Beat Giants
The New York Mets won 5-2 against the San Francisco Giants. Luis Torrens’ pinch-hit two-RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Mets a 4-run inning, leading to a comeback win. Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. also had key hits in the rally.
Rockies Salvage Win Against Phillies
The Colorado Rockies won 4-1 over the Philadelphia Phillies. Mickey Moniak hit two home runs, and TJ Rumfield also homered. Tomoyuki Sugano (1-0) earned his first win for the Rockies. Adolis Garcia homered for the Phillies, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the defeat.
Brewers Beat Royals to Clinch Series
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5, with Gary Sanchez hitting a two-run homer. William Contreras had two hits and two RBIs. Brewers starter Kyle Harrison (1-0) earned the win, while Kris Bubic (1-1) took the loss for the Royals.
Cardinals Top Tigers for Win
The St. Louis Cardinals won 5-3 against the Detroit Tigers. Ivan Herrera’s two-run single in the fifth inning put the Cardinals ahead. Pedro Pages also had an RBI single for the Cardinals. Kyle Leahy (1-1) was the winning pitcher, giving up two runs over five innings.
