MLB roundup: Guardians clinch playoff spot on walk-off HBP

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Guardians 3, Rangers 2

Key PerformerStat Line
C.J. KayfusWalk-off HBP, 1 RBI
Cade Smith1.2 IP, Win (8-5)

Cleveland clinched a wild-card berth with a dramatic walk-off HBP. The Guardians are tied with Detroit atop the AL Central but hold the tiebreaker, ensuring they’ll square off in the postseason. Bettors saw late line swings on the MLB odds board as the market priced Cleveland heavy.

Tigers 2, Red Sox 1

Key PerformerStat Line
Jahmai Jones2-for-4, 2 RBI
Keider Montero4.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER

Detroit clinched its postseason spot with a tight win at Fenway. The Tigers are locked into a series with Cleveland. Some sharp cappers highlighted Detroit as a contrarian play on the handicappers page.

Yankees 6, Orioles 1

Key PerformerStat Line
Aaron JudgeHR No. 53, 3 RBI
Cam Schlittler7 IP, 2 H, 0 R

Judge stayed hot and the Yankees pulled even with Toronto atop the AL East. New York cashed on the run line, a popular pick across service plays.

Reds 7, Brewers 4

Andrew Abbott pitched into the sixth as Cincinnati stayed tied with the Mets for the final NL wild-card berth. The Reds hold the tiebreaker, meaning one more win sends them to October. Bettors tracking playoff leverage saw Reds support spike on the leaderboard.

Royals 4, Athletics 2

Michael Wacha fired six scoreless innings as Kansas City moved over .500. Royals bettors cashed for the second straight day, a spot that aligned with defensive-driven systems in free plays.

Cubs 7, Cardinals 3

Michael Busch hit for everything but the single, crushing two homers and a triple to lock Chicago into home field for its wild-card series. The Cubs were a popular pick in pricing packages for Saturday’s card.

Blue Jays 5, Rays 1

Rookie Trey Yesavage earned his first MLB win and Toronto remained tied with New York in the AL East. Bettors monitoring variance across sports picks sites saw Toronto trending as the sharper side.

Mets 5, Marlins 0

Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings as New York stayed alive, tied with the Reds but losing the tiebreaker. Bettors tailing Mets bullpen strength from computer service plays profited as Miami managed just one hit.

Astros 6, Angels 1

Houston was officially eliminated despite a win in Anaheim. Christian Walker hit two homers, but the Guardians and Tigers clinching sealed the Astros’ fate. The result closed their long playoff streak, a reminder to check postseason scenarios in the football service plays section for similar edges.

Giants 4, Rockies 3

Casey Schmitt’s three-run homer powered San Francisco. Justin Verlander earned a sentimental win in what may be his last start for the Giants.

Twins 5, Phillies 0

Rookie Mick Abel struck out nine over six scoreless innings against his former club. Minnesota backers cashed at plus money.

Nationals 6, White Sox 5

James Wood hit a late homer as Washington rallied. Chicago’s bullpen struggles once again doomed them ATS.

Pirates 3, Braves 1

Rookie Bubba Chandler shined in his home-state start, allowing one run in nearly six innings. Pittsburgh bettors cashed behind another sharp September outing.

Dodgers 5, Mariners 3

Enrique Hernandez doubled in two runs in the ninth to lift Los Angeles over Seattle. Both teams are postseason-bound, but Dodgers bettors hit again thanks to late-game production.

Padres 5, Diamondbacks 1

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts homered as San Diego tuned up for the playoffs. Arizona, already eliminated, rested key starters.

Top 5 Betting Results – Saturday

GameBetting Result
Guardians vs RangersGuardians ML, Under
Tigers vs Red SoxTigers ML, Under
Yankees vs OriolesYankees RL, Over
Reds vs BrewersReds ML, Over
Mets vs MarlinsMets ML, Under

Final Word

Playoff spots locked: Guardians and Tigers are in, Astros are out, and the Reds–Mets race comes down to the final day. Division titles in the AL East and AL Central will be decided Sunday.

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