Dodgers, Twins, and More: MLB’s Wild Week of Results

The early stretch of the season delivered a roller‑coaster of drama, from a dramatic Dodgers win in the Bronx to a marathon 10‑inning showdown between the Brewers and Marlins. Los Angeles improved to a league‑best 62‑36 while the Yankees slipped to 54‑43 without Aaron Judge, who remains sidelined by a fractured rib. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4 and later disclosed a lubricant injection into his irritated left knee, a procedure performed five days earlier to address discomfort.

Dodgers Edge Yankees with Late Muncy Blast

Max Muncy delivered a two‑run homer on the 103rd and final pitch of Gerrit Cole to lift the Dodgers to a 2‑1 victory. The blast came with a 2‑2 count in the seventh inning and gave Muncy his 18th home run of the season. Cole (3‑5) struck out eight and walked Mookie Betts for the first time in the inning, finishing the night with eight strikeouts overall. The win marked the Dodgers’ first game in the Bronx since capturing the 2024 World Series.

New York’s offense relied on an unearned run off Roki Sasaki, sparked by Jasson Domínguez’s double and Andy Pages’ dropped ball in center field. Dalton Rushing’s passed ball brought Domínguez home, and Jack Dreyer (4‑1) later stranded two runners with a called third strike. Trent Grisham was thrown out trying to score on Ben Rice’s eighth‑inning double, while Pages notched his league‑high 13th outfield assist.

Red Sox Sweep Doubleheader Against the Rays

Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs and Willson Contreras added a leadoff shot in Boston’s 5‑3 win, completing a doubleheader sweep. The Red Sox’ 11‑game winning streak is the longest since the span of September 15‑25, 2016, and Boston moved to .500 for the first time this season at 48‑48. Contreras returned from a five‑game suspension, which was reduced from seven games on appeal, and launched his 21st homer.

In the opener, the Red Sox dominated the Rays 10‑0 behind six strong innings from rookie Jake Bennett and homers from Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Navarez. Junior Caminero homered for Tampa Bay, which also got a two‑run single from Johnny DeLuca, while Aroldis Chapman recorded his 20th save.

Braves Cannonade Rangers, Sale Hits 2,700 Strikeouts

Chris Sale tossed seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits and striking out six, as Atlanta routed Texas 15‑1. Sale (10‑6) joined the elite group of 27 major‑league pitchers to reach 2,700 career strikeouts with a punchout of Ezequiel Duran in the fifth. Drake Baldwin paced the offense with a 3‑for‑4 performance, five RBIs and a three‑run homer that built a 5‑0 cushion.

Matt Olson followed with a 420‑foot shot into the right‑field restaurant, and Austin Riley added another long ball. Rangers starter Cal Quantrill (3‑2) lasted only four innings, surrendering 11 hits and six runs on a season‑high 86 pitches. The win highlighted Atlanta’s ability to dominate left‑handed starters, despite the Rangers having won eight of their previous ten such matchups.

White Sox Continue Winning Streak Over Blue Jays

Sam Antonacci’s two‑run homer and Braden Montgomery’s four‑RBI game powered Chicago to a 12‑4 victory, extending their streak to four wins. Montgomery also recorded a three‑run triple, and Colson Montgomery added a three‑run double as the White Sox improved to 4‑0 against Toronto this season, outscoring the Blue Jays 26‑11.

Tyler Schweitzer (1‑0) hurled three hitless innings, and the Sox’ run support included solo homers from George Springer, Luis Urías and Brandon Valenzuela. Toronto’s Spencer Miles (4‑2) allowed six runs on six hits, while the Blue Jays fell to 24‑26 at home, a stark contrast to their 54‑27 record in the same venue last season.

Twins Beat Cubs with Jeffers’ Three‑Run Homers

Ryan Jeffers’ eighth‑inning three‑run homer proved the difference as Minnesota edged Chicago 5‑2. Jeffers’ blast gave the Twins a comeback win after a 3‑3 tie, and it was his 18th home run of the year. Bailey Ober (7‑3) earned the win, striking out seven over 5⅓ innings and limiting the Cubs to five hits and two runs.

Yoendrys Gómez recorded his 12th save, and Colin Rea (7‑6) took the loss after allowing five hits, four runs and six strikeouts in six innings. Michael Busch’s first‑inning RBI single and Trevor Larnach’s third‑inning single kept the Cubs within striking distance before Jeffers’ decisive shot.

Brewers Overcome Marlins in 10‑Inning Thriller

Garrett Mitchell delivered his third career walk‑off hit, a game‑winning single up the middle in the 10th inning, to give Milwaukee a 2‑1 victory over Miami. Craig Yoho, the sixth Brewer pitcher of the night, earned his first major‑league win with a scoreless 10th frame.

Logan Henderson settled for a loss after five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out four. Sandy Alcantara logged his 15th quality start of the season, tying Ricky Nolasco for the most in Marlins history at 110, and finished with seven strikeouts and four walks.

The game remained scoreless until the fifth inning, thanks to stellar defensive plays from Otto Lopez’s sliding catch and Brice Turang’s range‑wide stop. Griffin Conine and Joey Ortiz each added solo home runs, but Mitchell’s clutch hit sealed the win.

Reds Rally Past Rockies with Spree’s Inside‑the‑Park Homer

Spencer Steer drove in the go‑ahead runs with a pair of home runs, including a dramatic inside‑the‑park shot in the eighth inning, leading Cincinnati to a 7‑2 win over Colorado. Steer’s 404‑foot two‑run blast gave the Reds a 4‑1 edge, and his inside‑the‑park homer came after a bobble in right‑center that eluded the Rockies’ catcher.

Elly De La Cruz contributed three singles, a home run and a lead‑off single that set up the game’s first run. Brady Singer (4‑9) earned the win after seven strong innings, striking out six and allowing just two runs on four hits.

Eugenio Suárez added a solo homer, and Troy Johnston tied the game with a sacrifice fly before Steer’s heroics sealed the victory. The Reds’ win improved their record, while the Rockies fell further out of playoff contention.

Orioles Extend Win Streak Against Astros

Taylor Ward’s two‑run homer in the eighth inning sparked Baltimore to a 3‑2 triumph over Houston, extending the Orioles’ season‑best winning streak to five games. Adley Rutschman’s ground‑rule double set up the inning, and Cam Sanders (1‑0) recorded his first major‑league win after being acquired from Pittsburgh.

Peter Lambert (6‑3) earned the loss after a career‑high ten strikeouts, but issued three straight two‑out walks, including a free pass to Pete Alonso that knotted the score at 1‑1. Yordan Alvarez continued his Triple Crown push with a 2‑for‑3 night, two walks and an RBI double, leading the AL in batting average (.321), RBIs (71) and home runs (31).

Tyler Wells notched his third save, and the Orioles’ pitching staff combined for a solid defensive performance, limiting Houston to three runs on seven hits.

Royals End Losing Streak with Extra‑Inning Victory Over Padres

Carter Jensen’s two‑run single capped a four‑run rally in the 10th inning, giving the Royals a dramatic 7‑6 win over San Diego and snapping a five‑game losing skid. Lane Thomas’s early homer gave Kansas City early momentum, while Michael Massey added three hits for the victory.

Ty France homered for the Padres in the ninth to tie the game, but Mason Miller struck out three in the 10th after the Royals loaded the bases with no outs. San Diego’s lead‑off hitter Miguel Andujar doubled, followed by Fernando Tatis Jr.’s single and Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly to take a 6‑3 advantage.

The Royals’ comeback highlighted their resilience, and the win boosted their playoff hopes, while the Padres fell to .500 after a tough extra‑inning battle.