⚾ Headlines Around the League
🚨 Red Sox Edge Yankees 4 to 3 to Reach .500 and Take the Series
Hunter Dobbins fired six scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his second win over the Yankees this week.
Trevor Story, Romy Gonzalez, and Marcelo Mayer each drove in runs as Boston scored in four separate innings.
Carlos Narváez threw out Jasson Domínguez in the 7th after a baserunning mistake stalled a Yankees rally.
The Red Sox improved to 36 and 36 with their fourth straight win, climbing back to .500 for the first time since May 24.
🚨 Reds Roll Tigers 11 to 1 Behind Elly’s Arm and Power
Elly De La Cruz cut down Javier Báez at the plate with a 98.3 mph relay throw from shallow right to keep the game scoreless early.
In the fourth, De La Cruz crushed a 110.1 mph solo homer, his 15th of the season and third straight game with a home run.
The Reds broke the game open with a six-run fifth inning, featuring an RBI single from Gavin Lux and a grand slam from Tyler Stephenson.
Cincinnati has now won six of its last eight games while handing Detroit a rare lopsided loss.
🚨 Ohtani Powers Dodgers Past Giants 11 to 5 With 250th Career Homer
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, including his 250th career homer and 25th of the season, snapping a 10-game homerless streak.
Ohtani opened the scoring with a leadoff homer in the first and added his milestone homer in the sixth off Tristan Beck.
The Dodgers chased Giants starter Landen Roupp in the second after tagging him for five runs.
Clayton Kershaw threw seven scoreless innings as Los Angeles reclaimed sole possession of first place in the NL West.
🔥 Rays Beat Mets 8 to 4 with Five-Run Fourth to Stay Hot
Junior Caminero snapped an 0 for 17 slump with a game-tying homer to start a five-run fourth inning.
Tampa Bay added four more runs in the fourth with a mix of singles, a safety squeeze, walks, an error, and a wild pitch.
Taylor Walls doubled home a run in the fifth and Yandy Díaz tripled home another in the sixth to extend the lead.
Drew Rasmussen earned his sixth win despite allowing four runs over five innings as the Rays secured their 17th win in their last 23 games.
📊 Final Scores and Top Performances
Marlins 4, Nationals 3
J. Junk (MIA): 5.2 IP, 2 H, 4 SO
J. Sanchez (MIA): 2-5, HR, RBI
Reds 11, Tigers 1
B. Singer (CIN): 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER
T. Stephenson (CIN): 2-5, HR, 4 RBI
Cubs 2, Pirates 1
M. Boyd (CHC): 6 IP, 1 H, 1 ER
M. Burrows (PIT): 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 8 SO (I’d add in fantasy if he is available)
Rangers 5, White Sox 4
J. deGrom (TEX): 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 SO
J. Latz (TEX): 2 IP, 3 SO
Orioles 6, Angels 5
L. Rengifo (LAA): 2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI
F. Bautista (BAL): 1 IP, 1 SO
Phillies 3, Blue Jays 2
C. Sanchez (PHI): 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER
M. Strahm (PHI): 1 IP, 1 SO
Athletics 4, Royals 0
J. Lopez (OAK): 6 IP, 3 H, 9 SO
M. Lorenzen (KC): 6 IP, 4 H, 3 ER
Braves 4, Rockies 1
S. Strider (ATL): 6 IP, 3 H, 13 SO
R. Acuña (ATL): 2-3, HR, 2 RBI
Astros 3, Twins 2
H. Brown (HOU): 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 12 SO
J. Ryan (MIN): 7 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 7 SO
Cardinals 8, Brewers 5
N. Gorman (STL): 1-3, HR, 3 RBI
S. Frelick (MIL): 2-4, 2 RBI
Rays 8, Mets 4
D. Rasmussen (TB): 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER
T. Walls (TB): 2-3, 2 RBI
Red Sox 4, Yankees 3
H. Dobbins (BOS): 6 IP, 2 H, 5 SO
Y. De Los Santos (NYY): 3 IP, 1 SO
Diamondbacks 8, Padres 7
R. Bergert (SD): 5 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 8 SO
G. Sheets (SD): 3-3, HR, RBI
Mariners 4, Guardians 3
J. Kowar (SEA): 1 IP, 1 SO
G. Kirby (SEA): 5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 SO
Dodgers 11, Giants 5
C. Kershaw (LAD): 7 IP, 3 H, 5 SO
S. Ohtani (LAD): 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI
👀 Highlight Plays & Moments
⚾ Must-Watch Games Today
1️⃣ Yankees at Red Sox — 10:35 AM ET (MLBN)
📺 MLBN, local markets
Rivalry game + standings impact: Yankees (42-27) trying to stop a 2-game skid while Boston (36-36) has won 4 straight and is surging into Wild Card contention.
Max Fried (9-1, 1.84 ERA) goes for NYY vs Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.96 ERA) for BOS — strong pitching matchup for the finale at Fenway.
2️⃣ Blue Jays at Phillies — 10:35 AM ET (MLBN)
📺 MLBN, local markets
Phillies (41-29) have won 3 straight and are closing the gap on the Mets.
Zack Wheeler (6-2, 2.85 ERA, 0.90 WHIP) takes the mound vs José Berríos (2-2, 3.38 ERA) — elite starters squaring off.
Both teams in thick of playoff races.
3️⃣ Giants at Dodgers — 4:10 PM ET (ESPN)
📺 ESPN
NL West race: Dodgers (42-29) lead Giants (41-30) by just 1 game after splitting the first two.
Huge rubber match at Dodger Stadium.
Kyle Harrison vs Dustin May — young arms looking to make a statement in a playoff atmosphere.
🔄 Injury & Roster Watch
Twins: Royce Lewis (3B) – hamstring strain, 10-day IL; Byron Buxton (CF) – elbow contusion, day-to-day
Rangers: Tyler Mahle (SP) – shoulder soreness, likely IL
Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (RP) – back tightness
Diamondbacks: Christian Montes De Oca (RP) – back surgery, likely out for season
Orioles: Tyler O’Neill (OF) – AC joint injection, shut down 1 week
Yankees: Luis Gil (SP) – lat strain, out through All-Star break
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