Twins Extend Win Streak to 11, Defeat Red Sox 5-2
Edouard Julien and Ryan Jeffers each contributed two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins secured their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in Minneapolis. Willi Castro added to the Twins’ offensive prowess with a 2-for-3 performance, including a double.
For Boston, Rafael Devers led the charge with a 2-for-3 outing, tallying two doubles and two RBIs. Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran also notched hits for the Red Sox.
In a stellar pitching display, Twins’ right-hander Chris Paddack (3-1) delivered six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while striking out six. Red Sox’s Tanner Houck (3-3) struggled, conceding four runs on six hits across six-plus innings.
Dodgers Outlast Braves 4-3 in 11 Innings
In an intense battle, rookie Andy Pages sealed his first career four-hit game with a game-winning single in the 11th inning, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Teoscar Hernandez and Shohei Ohtani made significant contributions, with Hernandez hitting a home run and Ohtani driving in a run in the 10th inning. Pitcher Gavin Stone produced a solid five-inning performance, while Michael Grove (1-1) secured the win with a scoreless 11th inning for the Dodgers.
For the Braves, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuna Jr. each launched home runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Dodgers. Right-hander Charlie Morton allowed two runs on five hits over six innings as the Braves suffered their fourth loss in six games.
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Brewers Top Cubs 3-1
Willy Adames played a pivotal role in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, delivering a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Brice Turang’s 2-for-4 performance contributed to the Brewers’ offensive effort as they extended their winning streak to three games.
The Cubs struggled offensively, with Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, and Michael Busch each recording two hits. Despite their efforts, Chicago couldn’t generate enough offense to overcome Milwaukee’s pitching.
Phillies Edge Giants 4-3
Brandon Marsh’s two RBIs and Alec Bohm’s run-scoring single propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to a narrow 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Trea Turner contributed two hits before exiting the game due to left hamstring soreness. Pitchers Aaron Nola, Matt Strahm, Seranthony Dominguez, Orion Kerkering, and Jeff Hoffman combined efforts to secure the win for Philadelphia, with Jose Alvarado closing out the game with his sixth save.
The Giants struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-11, and fell short despite their efforts. San Francisco has scored only 19 runs over their last eight games, reflecting their recent offensive struggles.