⭐ Extra Innings Thriller
Marlins (76-79)@ Padres (86-69)W4WALK-OFF10 INN | 6–7 |
W: Morgan (4-1) · L: Ekness (2-4)
Game 2 of 3 · Padres lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R |
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| SD | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
RECAP: The San Diego Padres battled back from an early deficit to force extra innings, eventually securing a thrilling victory when Ethan Salas delivered a walk-off single in the 10th. While both starters struggled to find their rhythm, the Padres relied on a resilient effort from their lineup to overcome Miami and extend their momentum.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Eu Pérez MIA — 4.2 IP, 5 ER, 4 K, 3 BB
• Mize SD — 3.0 IP, 5 ER, 2 K, 5 BB
• O. Lopez MIA — 1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 SB
• T. France SD — 3-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
• S. Taylor SD — 1-2, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Twins (72-83)@ Angels (60-95)WALK-OFF11 INN | 5–6 |
W: Saucedo (1-1) · L: Rogers (6-4)
Game 3 of 4 · Angels lead series 2-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
RECAP: The Los Angeles Angels erased a multi-run deficit against Minnesota and kept the pressure on until Christian Moore delivered a walk-off single in the 11th inning. While both starters, Ryan and Detmers, labored through their outings, the Angels rallied late to force extras before securing the win against Taylor Rogers. Tayler Saucedo earned the victory after the bullpen held the line to keep the game within reach.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Ryan MIN — 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 1 BB
• Detmers LAA — 5.0 IP, 4 ER, 5 K, 0 BB
• Siri LAA — 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 SB
• Frazier LAA — 1-1, 1 2B, 2 RBI
• Caratini MIN — 2-5, 2 RBI
Nationals (73-82)@ Cardinals (75-80)L411 INN | 8–5 |
W: Cornelio (3-2) · L: Graceffo (8-2) · S: Dion (1)
Game 2 of 3 · Nationals lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R |
| WSH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
RECAP: The Washington Nationals broke the game open in the 11th inning, scoring four runs to pull away after Jacob Young reached on catcher interference to provide the go-ahead rally. Alvarez set the tone early with a scoreless outing, and the Nationals eventually outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals in this marathon.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Alvarez WSH — 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K, 1 BB QS
• McGreevy STL — 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K, 1 BB
• Lile WSH — 1-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
• Tena WSH — 1-2, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
• Fermín STL — 3-5, 1 RBI, 0 BB
Red Sox (84-71)@ Rays (94-60)WALK-OFF | 1–2 |
W: Baker (4-2) · L: Whitlock (7-2)
Game 2 of 3 · Series tied 1-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
RECAP: The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox remained deadlocked until the final frame, when a walk-off single by Richie Palacios secured a dramatic victory for the Rays. Bello and F. Peralta both impressed on the mound, keeping the game tight throughout the afternoon before the bottom of the ninth decided the outcome.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Bello BOS — 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 11 K, 0 BB QS
• F. Peralta TB — 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
• Ja Duran BOS — 2-3, 1 3B
• Aranda TB — 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
• R. Palacios TB — 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Royals (67-88)L3@ Pirates (78-77)W3 | 5–6 |
W: Weaver (3-1) · L: Cruz (2-4) · S: Montgomery (15)
Game 2 of 3 · Pirates lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| PIT | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
RECAP: Cameron and Chandler both battled through traffic on the mound, but the Pittsburgh Pirates found the late surge they needed to overcome a deficit. Brandon Lowe delivered the decisive blow in the eighth, launching a two-run home run to push the Pirates past the Kansas City Royals.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Cameron KC — 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
• Chandler PIT — 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 1 BB
• B. Lowe PIT — 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
• Witt Jr. KC — 3-5, 2 R, 1 SB
• Caglianone KC — 2-3, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, 1 SB
Brewers (97-58)@ Orioles (75-80) | 1–0 |
W: Gasser (5-5) · L: Rogers (10-11) · S: Ashby (3)
Game 2 of 3 · Brewers lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| MIL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A second-inning triple by J. Ortiz followed by a Sánchez RBI single provided the only offense in a tense pitchers' duel that Milwaukee narrowly survived. Robert Gasser limited Baltimore to three walks over seven innings of scoreless ball, and the Brewers bullpen secured the 1-0 victory.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Gasser MIL — 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 3 BB QS
• Tr Rogers BAL — 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 10 K, 1 BB QS
• J. Ortiz MIL — 1-3, 1 3B, 1 R
• Sánchez MIL — 1-3, 1 RBI
Yankees (89-65)@ D-backs (81-74)WALK-OFF | 3–5 |
W: Morillo (5-4) · L: Fulmer (0-1)
Game 2 of 3 · Series tied 1-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
The Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees remained deadlocked until the final frame, when a walk-off two-run home run by Pavin Smith secured a dramatic victory for Arizona. The game turned in the ninth inning, as the Diamondbacks fought back from a tie to claim the win against Michael Fulmer.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Schlittler NYY — 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 3 BB QS
• Pfaadt ARI — 4.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 K, 1 BB
• A. Wells NYY — 2-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
• Pavin Smith ARI — 1-1, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
• Lawlar ARI — 1-4, 1 3B, 2 RBI
Mariners (72-83)@ Rockies (57-98) | 3–5 |
W: Mejia (4-6) · L: Ferrer (4-4) · S: Bernardino (2)
Game 2 of 3 · Series tied 1-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| SEA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
The Mariners grabbed an early advantage, but Colorado stormed back in the seventh inning to claim the victory. After trailing for most of the afternoon, the Rockies surged ahead when Cole Carrigg delivered a two-run single that shifted the momentum for good.
KEY PLAYERS:
• B. Miller SEA — 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
• Quintana COL — 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
• Raleigh SEA — 2-4, 1 HR, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
• Arozarena SEA — 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
• Cole Carrigg COL — 1-4, 2 RBI
Tigers (73-82)@ White Sox (79-76) | 1–3 |
W: Burke (10-7) · L: Jobe (2-3) · S: Taylor (10)
Game 3 of 4 · Sox lead series 2-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
RECAP: The White Sox broke a tie in the fifth inning on a solo home run by M. Vargas, which proved to be the difference in a tight contest. Sean Burke worked into the sixth inning to earn the win, while Jackson Jobe took the loss despite a strong performance.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Jackson Jobe DET — 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 9 K, 1 BB QS
• Sean Burke CWS — 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 3 BB QS
• M. Vargas CWS — 1-2, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, 1 SB
Braves (91-64)@ Astros (77-78) | 6–3 |
W: Holmes (10-5) · L: Blubaugh (5-3) · S: Iglesias (34)
Game 2 of 3 · Braves lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
The Atlanta Braves overcame an early deficit when Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered a go-ahead 4-run home run in the seventh inning to turn the tide against Houston. The Astros struggled to regain momentum after that, and the Braves bullpen held the lead to secure the win.
KEY PLAYERS:
• G. Holmes ATL — 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 0 BB QS
• Wesneski HOU — 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 K, 3 BB
• Acuña Jr. ATL — 2-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB
• Yastrzemski ATL — 2-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
• Paredes HOU — 2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Cubs (86-69)@ Reds (72-83) | 5–2 |
W: Boyd (9-5) · L: Lodolo (3-6) · S: Rolison (3)
Game 2 of 3 · Series tied 1-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
RECAP: The Cubs built a steady lead with solo home runs from Busch and Swanson, keeping Cincinnati at arm's length throughout the afternoon. Matthew Boyd worked into the sixth to pick up the win, while Ryan Rolison closed the door to secure the victory.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Boyd CHC — 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB
• Lodolo CIN — 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 K, 2 BB QS
• Busch CHC — 2-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
• Swanson CHC — 2-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
Blue Jays (76-79)@ Rangers (78-77) | 2–6 |
W: Montgomery (1-0) · L: Soriano (12-8)
Game 2 of 3 · Rangers lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TEX | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
RECAP: Texas established an early advantage with a pair of runs in the second inning and never looked back, eventually securing a win behind Jordan Montgomery. While Toronto managed to plate runs in the sixth and seventh, the Rangers created enough separation with a three-run sixth inning to keep the Blue Jays at bay.
KEY PLAYERS:
• J. Soriano TOR — 5.0 IP, 5 ER, 8 K, 1 BB
• Quantrill TEX — 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K, 0 BB
• Schneider TOR — 1-2, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
• Jo Jung TEX — 1-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
• Langford TEX — 1-2, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, 1 SB
A's (61-94)L5@ Guardians (80-75)W4 | 6–12 |
W: Cecconi (5-7) · L: Lopez (6-5)
Game 2 of 3 · Guardians lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| ATH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CLE | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
The Athletics could never recover from a disastrous start on the mound, as the Cleveland Guardians erupted for five runs in both the first and third innings to bury them early. Jacob Lopez struggled mightily throughout his outing, allowing ten earned runs before being chased in the third. Despite Walton providing a bright spot for Oakland with a home run and four RBI, the club’s fifth consecutive loss was all but sealed by Cleveland’s relentless early barrage.
KEY PLAYERS:
• J. Lopez ATH — 2.2 IP, 10 ER, 1 K, 0 BB
• Bibee CLE — 4.2 IP, 6 ER, 2 K, 0 BB
• Walton ATH — 3-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
• A. Martínez CLE — 4-5, 2 HR, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R
• DeLauter CLE — 2-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Giants (64-91)@ Dodgers (95-60)W3 | 4–10 |
W: Skubal (11-7) · L: Marte (0-1)
Game 2 of 3 · Dodgers lead series 2-0
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| SF | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| LAD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
RECAP: The Dodgers broke the game open with a three-run burst in both the fifth and sixth innings to overcome an early challenge from the Giants. Betts spearheaded the attack with a four-hit day, while W. Smith and J. De Paula provided the heavy lifting to hand Tarik Skubal the win.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Y. Marte SF — 4.2 IP, 6 ER, 2 K, 3 BB
• Skubal LAD — 5.0 IP, 4 ER, 3 K, 2 BB
• Betts LAD — 4-4, 3 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
• W. Smith LAD — 3-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
• J. De Paula LAD — 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Phillies (85-70)@ Mets (71-84) | 3–10 |
W: Yan (2-1) · L: Painter (3-10)
Game 3 of 4 · Mets lead series 2-1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NYM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
The Mets relied on a late surge to pull away after both starters, Painter and Scott, labored through their outings. New York broke the game open in the fifth inning, and F. Alvarez provided a significant boost with a three-run home run that helped the Mets separate from Philadelphia.
KEY PLAYERS:
• Painter PHI — 5.1 IP, 4 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
• Scott NYM — 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
• F. Alvarez NYM — 2-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
• Benge NYM — 3-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
• Bohm PHI — 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB