MLB roundup: Phillies top Red Sox with walk-off catcher’s interference

Every once in a while, a baseball game delivers a finish so strange, so improbable, that it sends you running to the history books. Monday night in Philadelphia was one of those nights, as a crucial game between two top contenders ended in one of the rarest ways imaginable. It was the kind of bizarre moment that reminds you why you watch until the very end, producing a truly historic finish that sent shockwaves through the league and left even the most experienced sports handicappers scrambling to find a precedent. That incredible ending was the headline of a wild night that also saw a franchise record fall in Toronto and several teams extend impressive winning streaks.

Phillies Win on Bizarre Walk-Off Catcher’s Interference

In one of the strangest endings to a game in recent memory, the Philadelphia Phillies earned a 3-2 walk-off victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on a catcher’s interference call with the bases loaded in the 10th inning. With the game tied and the bases full, Edmundo Sosa’s bat clipped the glove of catcher Carlos Narvaez during his swing, automatically forcing in the winning run. According to Stathead, it was just the second time in MLB history a game has ended on a catcher’s interference call. The incredible walk-off is a historic moment that will be at the top of every highlight reel and analyzed by all major sports picks sites.

Blue Jays Set Franchise Record with 11th Straight Home Win

The Toronto Blue Jays are simply unbeatable at home right now. They set a new franchise record with their 11th consecutive home victory, defeating the New York Yankees 4-1. A four-run fourth inning, aided by two costly Yankees errors, was all the offense Toronto needed. The win was a credit to both the Blue Jays’ timely hitting and a dominant performance from their ace, Kevin Gausman, who outdueled his counterpart Carlos Rodon. Their record winning streak has them cemented at the top of the AL East, a fact reflected on the league leaderboard.

Baty’s Homer Sparks Mets’ Comeback Over Angels

Brett Baty hit a two-run homer to spark a rally and later scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the host New York Mets came back from a four-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5. It was the fourth time this season the Angels have squandered a four-run lead in a loss.

Padres’ Bullpen Dominates in Win Over Marlins

Four San Diego relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings to shut the door on the Miami Marlins in a tight 2-1 victory. After starter Randy Vasquez gave up one run, the bullpen combination of Adrian Morejon, Jeremiah Estrada, Jason Adam, and Robert Suarez was nearly perfect, with Suarez earning his 29th save of the season.

Skenes Pitches Pirates to Shutout Victory

Rookie phenom Paul Skenes was dominant for six innings, combining with three relievers on a five-hit shutout to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-0. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Pirates and was a much-needed dominant performance from their young ace. The dominant pitching from Skenes and the Padres’ bullpen led to low-scoring affairs, a dream for ‘under’ bettors who follow the daily odds and scores.

Ramirez Joins 20/20 Club as Guardians Rally Past Orioles

Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the first inning to become just the second player this season to join the 20/20 club (20 homers and 20 stolen bases). His blast sparked a rally as the host Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 10-5.

Rookie Baldwin’s 6-RBI Night Powers Braves

Rookie Drake Baldwin had the best game of his young career, driving in a career-high six runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 9-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants. Baldwin went 3-for-5 with two doubles, becoming the first Braves rookie with six RBIs in a game since 2005. His incredible night at the plate is broken down below.

Bell and Young Have Huge Nights as Nats Outslug Reds

Josh Bell homered and Jacob Young had three hits as the Washington Nationals jumped out to a 7-0 lead and held on to beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 10-8 in a high-scoring affair.

Perez’s Two Homers Lead Royals’ Rally

Salvador Perez continues to mash, hitting a pair of two-run homers as the Kansas City Royals rallied from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 12-4 in Chicago. Jac Caglianone and John Rave also added solo shots for the Royals.

Helman’s First Career Homer Leads Rangers

Michael Helman hit his first career MLB home run, a three-run shot, to lead the Texas Rangers to a 7-2 victory over the Athletics in Arlington. Josh Jung also homered for the Rangers.

Contreras Nearly Hits for Cycle in Cardinals’ Win

Willson Contreras homered, tripled, and doubled, finishing just a single shy of the cycle as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Rockies 6-2 in Denver. Starter Michael McGreevy was excellent, tossing seven solid innings for the win.

Baldwin’s Homer Propels Streaking White Sox

Brooks Baldwin slugged a three-run homer as the streaking Chicago White Sox won their season-high fourth straight game, thumping the host Tampa Bay Rays 8-3. Red-hot Chase Meidroth led the way with a four-hit, three-double performance.

Looking Ahead

The Blue Jays will look to extend their franchise-record home winning streak on Tuesday as their series with the Yankees continues. Meanwhile, the Phillies will try to carry the momentum from their bizarre and historic walk-off win into the rest of their series with the Red Sox.