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Brewers 9, Cardinals 8 (10): Clinch and Celebrate
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their seventh postseason berth in eight years earlier in the day — then capped Saturday with their 11th walk-off win of the season.
Caleb Durbin tied it in the 10th with an RBI double, then scored on Andruw Monasterio’s single for a thrilling 9-8 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
William Contreras drove in three runs, while Sal Frelick added two RBIs. St. Louis got homers from Ivan Herrera and Brendan Donovan but lost its fifth straight.
This type of late-inning drama is what bettors track closely on MLB odds boards, where momentum can swing fast.
Mariners 5, Angels 3: Woo Dominates
Seattle’s Bryan Woo struck out a career-high 13 batters while posting his AL-leading 21st quality start. J.P. Crawford went deep as the Mariners stretched their win streak to eight.
With Houston also winning, the AL West race remains tight, just like following NFL playoff races) where every game counts.
Mariners vs. Angels
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | K | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo (SEA) | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | Win (14-7) |
| Reid Detmers (LAA) | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | Loss (7-11) |
Phillies 8, Royals 6: Schwarber Powers On
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 51st homer and Brandon Marsh drove in three runs as Philadelphia downed Kansas City. The Phillies have now won nine of ten and cut their magic number to one in the NL East.
Salvador Perez hit two homers — the 300th and 301st of his career — while pushing his RBI total past 1,000.
Phillies vs. Royals
| Player | Team | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | Phillies | HR (51), 2 R, RBI |
| Brandon Marsh | Phillies | 3 RBI, 2 H |
| Salvador Perez | Royals | 2 HR, 3 RBI (career HR 300/301) |
Philadelphia is also in the hunt for the NL’s top seed, a race bettors follow alongside NHL playoff pushes) where seeding is critical.
Dodgers 13, Giants 7: Ohtani Launches Longest Bomb
Shohei Ohtani crushed a 454-foot home run — the longest at Oracle Park this season — as the Dodgers overpowered San Francisco with 17 hits.
Teoscar Hernandez and Ben Rortvedt added two-run doubles during a six-run fifth inning. Both Clayton Kershaw and Logan Webb struggled, but Los Angeles kept its 2.5-game NL West lead over San Diego.
Much like NCAA football upsets, Ohtani’s power swing completely changed the game’s tone.
Astros 6, Braves 2: Brown Steadies Houston
Hunter Brown went 6 2/3 innings and Jeremy Pena plus Christian Walker drove in two apiece as Houston beat Atlanta to stay tied with Seattle atop the AL West.
Yainer Diaz added three hits, while Matt Olson hit a solo shot for the Braves, who lost their fourth straight.
Astros vs. Braves Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | K | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown (HOU) | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Win (12-7) |
| Bryce Elder (ATL) | 4.1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | Loss (7-10) |
This back-and-forth battle mirrored the intensity seen in NBA playoff chases), where even top teams can skid at the wrong time.
Final Takeaway
From Milwaukee’s walk-off clincher to Seattle’s streak and Ohtani’s monster blast, Saturday’s MLB slate delivered playoff-level drama.
Much like bettors eye late-season shifts across NFL and NCAA lines, September baseball proves every game matters.
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