MLB Recap: Red Sox’s Houck Throws Gem, Mariners Sweep Reds, Mets Dominate Pirates, Orioles Walk-Off Sweep Twins, Yankees Rally Past Blue Jays

Tanner Houck’s masterful pitching performance led the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, snapping their two-game losing streak. Houck threw a three-hit shutout, striking out nine batters without issuing a single walk. This remarkable outing marked Houck’s first career complete game and the first solo shutout by a Red Sox pitcher since June 6, 2022, when Michael Wacha achieved the feat against the Los Angeles Angels. The game concluded swiftly, lasting just one hour and 49 minutes. Despite being limited to five hits, the Red Sox offence capitalized on Connor Wong’s two hits, including a home run and Jarren Duran’s two hits. Guardians starter Ben Lively surrendered two runs on three hits over five innings.

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In another MLB matchup, the Seattle Mariners secured a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, completing a three-game sweep. Bryce Miller and the Mariners’ bullpen combined to limit the Reds to just one hit throughout the game. Cal Raleigh, Mitch Garver, and Josh Rojas contributed solo home runs to power the Mariners’ offense. Miller tossed six innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out seven batters. Elly De La Cruz provided the lone run for the Reds with a solo home run. Mariners starter Andrew Abbott surrendered two runs over six innings to earn the win.

The New York Mets showcased their dominance with a 9-1 triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates, completing a three-game sweep at home. Luis Severino and the Mets’ bullpen held the Pirates to just five hits, with Severino pitching six innings and allowing only one unearned run. Starling Marte and Harrison Bader each launched two-run homers to lead the Mets’ offensive onslaught. Tyrone Taylor and Brandon Nimmo contributed with two-run singles. Bryan Reynolds provided the lone RBI for the Pirates with a run-scoring infield single. Mets starter Bailey Falter surrendered two runs over five innings to suffer the loss.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles secured a thrilling 4-2 walk-off victory against the Minnesota Twins, completing a three-game sweep at home. Cedric Mullins delivered the game-winning blow with a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. Orioles starter Albert Suarez impressed in his first major league outing in over six years, tossing five and two-thirds shutout innings. Craig Kimbrel earned the win in relief as the Orioles extended their streak of hitting three homers in five consecutive games. Austin Martin and Kyle Farmer provided RBIs for the Twins, while Griffin Jax took the loss.

In a dramatic comeback, the New York Yankees rallied from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on the road. Aaron Judge’s go-ahead single in the ninth inning highlighted the Yankees’ four-run outburst to salvage the finale of the three-game series. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton each contributed solo home runs for the Yankees. Former Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed two runs over five and one-third innings. Daulton Varsho led the Blue Jays’ offense with two home runs and three RBIs. Kevin Gausman pitched five innings of one-run ball for the Blue Jays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.