The Seattle Mariners pulled off an incredible comeback against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Mitch Haniger drawing a walk-off walk in the tenth inning to secure a 6-5 victory. Haniger’s solo homer in the fifth inning ignited the rally, marking the Mariners’ sixth win in their last eight games. This victory propelled them back to the top spot in the American League West. On the other hand, Alec Bohm drove in three runs for the struggling Phillies, who have now lost six games in a row and are 3-11 since the All-Star break.
In another thrilling matchup, the New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3, with Aaron Judge hitting a two-run homer in the first inning. This homer was Judge’s 41st of the season, solidifying his position as the major league leader in home runs. The Yankees’ offense was further boosted by Trent Grisham and Anthony Volpe, who also contributed with two-run homers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood out for the Blue Jays, hitting a home run and maintaining a 16-game hitting streak.
The Baltimore Orioles overcame the Cleveland Guardians 7-4, thanks to Zach Eflin’s stellar pitching performance and Adley Rutschman’s clutch two-run triple in the eighth inning. Eflin allowed just two runs over 6 1/3 innings, earning his second consecutive win since joining the Orioles. Despite a late two-run homer by Jose Ramirez, the Guardians fell short, ending their five-game winning streak.
In the matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros, the Rays emerged victorious with a 6-1 win. Josh Lowe was the star of the game, hitting two home runs and tallying three RBIs. Pitcher Zack Littell delivered a solid performance, allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings. The Rays’ bullpen then shut down the Astros, retiring the final 10 batters to secure the win.
The San Diego Padres narrowly defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-2, with Xander Bogaerts’ RBI single breaking a seventh-inning tie. The Padres showcased their revamped bullpen, relying on new acquisitions like Jason Adam and Tanner Scott to preserve the lead. Robert Suarez closed out the game, earning his 24th save of the season.
In other MLB matchups, the Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4, the Minnesota Twins took down the Chicago White Sox 6-2, and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in 11 innings. The Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4, the St. Louis Cardinals edged out the Chicago Cubs 5-4, and the Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3. Lastly, the Texas Rangers topped the Boston Red Sox 7-4, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2, and the Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the Oakland Athletics 10-0.