First Pitch - June 13th, 2025

Rockies stun Giants late, Rangers hit 6 HRs in blowout, Senga exits with injury, Misiorowski fires 5 hitless innings in MLB debut. Full MLB recap & updates inside.

June 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

⚾ Headlines Around the League

🚀 Brewers Misiorowski Shines in Debut, Shuts Out Cardinals 6–0 🧊

Jacob Misiorowski dazzled in his Major League debut, tossing five no-hit, scoreless innings with five strikeouts and throwing fastballs up to 102.2 mph. Milwaukee backed him with a five-run fifth, capped by Jackson Chourio’s two-run homer. Aaron Ashby closed it out for his first save as the Brewers blanked St. Louis.

🚨 Rockies Walk Off Giants 8-7 on Arcia’s Ninth-Inning Heroics

Orlando Arcia delivered a two-out, two-run walk-off single in the ninth to cap a late Rockies comeback. Dominic Smith homered for the Giants as San Francisco’s seven-game win streak ended. Randy Rodriguez enters the 9th up 2 runs but struggles with command as he walks 2 hitters to set up the comeback.

🚀 Rangers Crush Twins 16–3 Behind Six Homers

Texas Rangers exploded for a season-high six homers in a dominant 16–3 rout of the Twins. Patrick Corbin earned the win with 5⅓ IP and 6 Ks, snapping a long drought. Minnesota’s Bailey Ober took the loss, allowing 7 ER in 4⅔ innings. Rangers get hot with homers coming from Josh Smith, Jake Burger, Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, Adolis García, and Sam Haggerty.

🔥 Mets Complete Sweep Over Nationals 4–3; Senga Leaves With Injury

Kodai Senga tossed 5⅔ scoreless innings before exiting with a hamstring strain. Jeff McNeil hit a three-run homer, Brandon Nimmo added a solo shot, and Edwin Díaz closed it out for his 15th save.

👀 Highlight Plays & Moments

📊 Final Scores and Top Performances

Rangers 16, Twins 3
P. Corbin (TEX): 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 SO
E. Carter (TEX): 2-4, HR, 2 RBI

Mets 4, Nationals 3
K. Senga (NYM): 5.2 IP, 1 H, 5 SO
J. McNeil (NYM): 1-2, HR, 3 RBI

Rockies 8, Giants 7
H. Birdsong (SF): 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 SO
D. Smith (SF): 3-4, HR, 3 RBI

Tigers 4, Orioles 1
T. Skubal (DET): 7 IP, 3 H, 6 SO
W. Vest (DET): 1 IP, 2 SO

Yankees 1, Royals 0
W. Warren (NYY): 5.2 IP, 4 H, 4 SO
S. Lugo (KC): 5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 SO

Brewers 6, Cardinals 0
J. Misiorowski (MIL): 5 IP, 5 SO
A. Ashby (MIL): 3 IP, 3 H, 1 SO

Cubs 3, Pirates 2
J. Taillon (CHC): 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 SO
A. Heaney (PIT): 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 SO

Astros 4, White Sox 3
F. Valdez (HOU): 5 IP, 2 ER, 12 SO
M. Vargas (CHW): 3-4, 2 R

⚾ Must-Watch Games Today

Giants at Dodgers — 7:10 PM ET (MLBN)

📺 MLBN, local markets

  • NL West showdown: Giants (40-29) vs Dodgers (41-28), just 1 game separates them in the standings.

  • Logan Webb (5-5, 2.58 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.20 ERA) — elite pitching matchup.

  • First place in the division is at stake.

Pirates at Cubs — 11:20 AM ET (MLBN)

📺 MLBN, local markets

  • Paul Skenes (4-6, 1.88 ERA) goes for Pittsburgh. Every Skenes start is must-see right now.

  • Cubs (41-27) looking to hold their NL Central lead.

  • Cubs send out top prospect Cade Horton (3-1, 4.11 ERA), young arms on display.

🔄 Injury & Roster Watch

Mets:

  • Kodai Senga (SP) – right hamstring strain, IL pending MRI

  • Francisco Álvarez (C) activated from paternity list; Hayden Senger (C) optioned

Yankees:

  • Scott Effross (RP) recalled from Triple-A

  • Brent Headrick (LHP) optioned

Tigers:

  • Matt Gage (LHP) promoted to MLB bullpen

  • Beau Brieske (RHP) optioned

Cardinals:

  • Andre Granillo (RHP), Michael Siani (OF) recalled

  • Ryan Vilade (INF/OF) designated for assignment

Brewers:

  • Brandon Woodruff (SP) moved to 60-day IL (shoulder)

Rockies:

  • Anthony Molina (RHP) recalled

  • Carson Palmquist (LHP) optioned

Angels:

  • Christian Moore (2B) recalled for MLB debut

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