June 23nd, 2025

⚾ Headlines Around the League

IconYankees 4, Orioles 2: Chisholm Goes Shoeless, Sparks Bronx Comeback

IconGiants 9, Red Sox 5: Ramos Redeems Error with 4-RBI Day in Series Win

IconDodgers 13, Nationals 7: Ohtani Strikes Out Two, Drives in Five in Two-Way Showcase

IconPadres 3, Royals 2: Iglesias Delivers All 3 RBIs Including Walk-Off Winner

IconPhillies 7, Mets 1: Luzardo, Sosa Lead Philly Past Division Rivals

🔥 Top Performances

Hitting

PlayerH/ABRHRRBISB
Max Muncy (LAD)2/42270
Shohei Ohtani (LAD)2/43150
Donovan Solano (SEA)3/52250
Heliot Ramos (SF)2/40040
Nathaniel Lowe (WSH)1/31140
Nolan Schanuel (LAA)3/51140
Seiya Suzuki (CHC)2/42230
Brice Turang (MIL)2/51130
Randy Arozarena (SEA)2/51030
Parker Meadows (DET)1/41130

Pitching

PlayerIPHERBBKW
Jesús Luzardo (PHI)6.230171
Seth Lugo (KC)6.121070
Andrew Abbott (CIN)7.031031
Shohei Ohtani (LAD)1.000020
Slade Cecconi (CLE)7.060131
Chris Bassitt (TOR)6.031170
Will Warren (NYY)6.162261
Lucas Giolito (BOS)6.042250
Sandy Alcantara (MIA)6.032241
Randy Vasquez (SD)7.052221

📊 Final Scores and Highlights

Yankees 4, Orioles 2
W. Warren: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 6 SO
F. Cruz: 1 IP, 3 SO

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored while losing his shoe on a collision at the plate in the 2nd inning

  • Chisholm later roped a go-ahead 2-run double in the 8th to break a 2-2 tie

  • Paul Goldschmidt, in his first-ever pinch-running appearance, scored the go-ahead run

  • Will Warren tossed 6.1 IP of 2-run ball in a strong outing

  • Yankees were previously 1–22 when trailing after 7 innings

Giants 9, Red Sox 5
C. Schmitt: 4-4, 3 R, HR, RBI
L. Giolito: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 SO

  • Heliot Ramos committed a first-inning error but made up for it with a 2-run single (3rd) and 2-run double (7th)

  • Giants erased a 5-4 deficit with a 4-run 7th inning, capitalizing on a Red Sox error and Ramos’ big knock

  • Casey Schmitt, Mike Yastrzemski, and Willy Adames all homered

  • Romy Gonzalez, Rob Refsnyder, and Ceddanne Rafaela went deep for Boston

  • Former Sox star Rafael Devers added a hit and run scored in the pivotal 7th

Dodgers 13, Nationals 7
M. Muncy: 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI
S. Ohtani: 2-4, 3 R, HR, 5 RBI

  • Shohei Ohtani pitched a scoreless 1st inning (2 K), then went 2-for-5 with a triple and HR

  • Max Muncy launched a grand slam (6th) and 3-run HR (7th), tying a career-high with 7 RBIs

  • Ohtani’s 26th homer reclaimed the NL home run lead

  • CJ Abrams reached base three times and scored twice for Washington

  • The Dodgers scored 9 runs between the 6th and 7th innings to erase a 5-3 deficit

Padres 3, Royals 2
R. Vasquez: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER
S. Lugo: 6.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 SO

  • Iglesias tied the game in the 7th with a two-run single off Lucas Erceg

  • In the 9th, he bounced a walk-off grounder that allowed Luis Arraez to score the winning run

  • Jackson Merrill opened the rally with a leadoff double and saved a run with a relay assist in the 9th

  • Royals OF Jac Caglianone robbed Merrill of a potential HR in the 8th

  • Padres’ bullpen threw 4.1 scoreless innings to hold Kansas City in check

Phillies 7, Mets 1
J. Luzardo: 6.2 IP, 3 H, 7 SO
E. Sosa: 3-4, R, HR, 3 RBI

  • Luzardo struck out Pete Alonso to end the 1st, setting the tone for a dominant night

  • Kyle Schwarber launched his 24th home run to ignite a 5-run 4th inning

  • Edmundo Sosa delivered a 430-foot, 3-run homer to break it open

  • Phillies improve to 9-2 in their last 11 games after a 2-10 skid

  • The Mets still lead the season series 4-2, but the Phils gain ground on the tiebreaker

Cubs 6, Mariners 14
D. Solano: 3-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI
L. Gilbert: 5 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 6 SO

Brewers 9, Twins 8
R. Hoskins: 2-3, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
B. Buxton: 3-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI

Tigers 9, Rays 3
C. Mize: 5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 SO
Z. Littell: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 5 SO

Pirates 8, Rangers 3
S. Horwitz: 3-4, 3 R, 2 RBI
B. Falter: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER

White Sox 4, Blue Jays 2
A. Houser: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER
C. Bassitt: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 7 SO

Marlins 5, Braves 3
S. Alcantara: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 SO
R. Henriquez: 1 IP, H, SO

Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 2
A. Senzatela: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 SO
S. Halvorsen: 1 IP, H, SO

Astros 8, Angels 7
M. Dubon: 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
R. Gusto: 6 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 7 SO

Guardians 3, Athletics 0
S. Cecconi: 7 IP, 6 H, 3 SO
E. Clase: 1 IP, 2 H, SO

⚾ Must-Watch Games Today

Braves at Mets (4:10 PM ET)
Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.26 ERA) vs Paul Blackburn (0-1, 6.92 ERA)

  • Mets trying to rebound after recent skid

  • Braves looking to gain ground in the East

  • Young arms headline divisional showdown

Cubs at Cardinals (4:45 PM ET)
Ben Brown (4-5, 5.57 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (4-6, 4.08 ERA)

  • NL Central race heating up

  • Cubs fighting to stay top-4 in the league

  • Classic rivalry with playoff implications

Red Sox at Angels (6:38 PM ET)
Walker Buehler (5-5, 5.95 ERA) vs Jack Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.38 ERA)

  • Sox look to bounce back in tight AL Wild Card race

  • Buehler seeks a strong outing out west

  • Could turn into a late-night slugfest

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