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June 23nd, 2025

⚾ Headlines Around the League
Yankees 4, Orioles 2: Chisholm Goes Shoeless, Sparks Bronx Comeback
Giants 9, Red Sox 5: Ramos Redeems Error with 4-RBI Day in Series Win
Dodgers 13, Nationals 7: Ohtani Strikes Out Two, Drives in Five in Two-Way Showcase
Padres 3, Royals 2: Iglesias Delivers All 3 RBIs Including Walk-Off Winner
Phillies 7, Mets 1: Luzardo, Sosa Lead Philly Past Division Rivals
🔥 Top Performances
Hitting
Player | H/AB | R | HR | RBI | SB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Muncy (LAD) | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | 2/4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Donovan Solano (SEA) | 3/5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Heliot Ramos (SF) | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Nathaniel Lowe (WSH) | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Brice Turang (MIL) | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Randy Arozarena (SEA) | 2/5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Parker Meadows (DET) | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Pitching
Player | IP | H | ER | BB | K | W |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jesús Luzardo (PHI) | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Seth Lugo (KC) | 6.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Andrew Abbott (CIN) | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Slade Cecconi (CLE) | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Chris Bassitt (TOR) | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Will Warren (NYY) | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Lucas Giolito (BOS) | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Sandy Alcantara (MIA) | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Randy Vasquez (SD) | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
📊 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
Shoeless Jazz>>>Shoeless Joe
— Max Mannis (@MaxMannis)
4:12 PM • Jun 22, 2025
Jazz Chisholm Jr. turns the game around for the @Yankees! 🎷
— MLB (@MLB)
6:18 PM • Jun 22, 2025
Jazz's cleat fell off before his collision with the catcher
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks)
4:15 PM • Jun 22, 2025
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
All of these guys are ahead of Heliot Ramos in All-Star voting btw. Lock in @SFGiants fans
— Michael Monreal (@mmonreal0423)
10:40 PM • Jun 22, 2025
Heliot Ramos is a STAR
— SleeperSFGiants (@SleeperSFGiants)
10:14 PM • Jun 22, 2025
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
Go-ahead GRAND SLAM by Max Muncy 😳
— MLB (@MLB)
9:54 PM • Jun 22, 2025
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
Jac Caglianone used every inch of his 6'5" frame to take away this home run!
— MLB (@MLB)
10:21 PM • Jun 22, 2025
Phillies 7, Mets 1
J. Luzardo: 6.2 IP, 3 H, 7 SO
E. Sosa: 3-4, R, HR, 3 RBI
Edmundo Sosa goes 3-for-4 with a three-run homer as the @Phillies take 2 out of the 3 against their NL East rivals.
— MLB (@MLB)
1:53 AM • Jun 23, 2025
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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