Red Sox Halt Twins’ 12-Game Streak with 9-2 Victory

Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers each contributed with two-run home runs as the Red Sox cruised to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, ending the Twins’ impressive 12-game winning streak. Vaughn Grissom and Dominic Smith added to the offensive onslaught with two-run doubles for Boston, while Rob Refsnyder chipped in with an RBI double.

Ryan Jeffers managed a solo home run for the Twins, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Trevor Larnach’s 2-for-4 performance with an RBI couldn’t prevent Minnesota from suffering their first loss since April 21st against the Detroit Tigers.

Left-hander Brennan Bernardino (1-1) earned the win for the Red Sox out of the bullpen, while Minnesota starter Joe Ryan (1-2) endured a tough outing, surrendering three runs on four hits in six innings.

Rays Secure Walk-Off Win Over Mets, Complete Series Sweep

Jonny DeLuca’s walk-off, two-run triple in extra innings propelled the Tampa Bay Rays to a thrilling 7-6 victory over the New York Mets, sealing a series sweep in St. Petersburg, Florida. Despite the Mets briefly taking a 6-5 lead in the top of the 10th inning, Randy Arozarena’s clutch solo home run in the ninth tied the game at 5-5, setting the stage for DeLuca’s heroics.

Rays reliever Erasmo Ramirez (1-0) earned the win, while Jake Diekman (1-1) suffered the loss for the Mets after allowing two runs in the extra frame.

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Dodgers Complete Sweep of Braves with 5-1 Win

Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, completing a three-game sweep at home. Left-hander James Paxton delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings to secure his fourth win of the season.

Marcell Ozuna homered for the Braves, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Max Fried’s (2-1) tough outing, as the left-hander gave up four runs on four hits over seven innings.

Yankees Finish Sweep of Tigers with 5-2 Victory

Juan Soto’s go-ahead, three-run double in the seventh inning propelled the New York Yankees to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers, completing a three-game series sweep at home. Aaron Judge contributed with a home run, while Nestor Cortes delivered a solid performance on the mound, allowing two runs over 6 1/3 innings with nine strikeouts.

For Detroit, Spencer Torkelson’s two doubles and an RBI weren’t enough to overcome the Yankees’ offensive firepower. Shelby Miller (3-4) took the loss for the Tigers.