MLB roundup: After rain delay, Twins walk-off Red Sox

Brooks Lee caps stormy night with walk‑off single as Twins stun Red Sox 5‑4

A pop‑up thunderstorm halted play for more than an hour, but the delay only sharpened Minnesota’s focus. Trailing by one entering the bottom of the ninth, the Twins loaded the bases on a DaShawn Keirsey Jr. single and two hit‑by‑pitches before rookie Brooks Lee lashed Jordan Hicks’ two‑strike slider into left for the game‑winning knock. Keirsey, recalled last week to bolster an injury‑thinned outfield, earlier launched a two‑run homer, while Boston’s Alex Bregman cracked a three‑run shot in a losing cause. For bettors, the pause‑and‑restart showcased why live wagering discipline matters: totals swung from 8½ to 9 during the delay, and over backers were one swing short.

Angels ride trio of homers, Jansen’s 19th save to halt Rangers’ streak

Anaheim’s Kevin Newman and Luis Rengifo smacked two‑run blasts off Jacob deGrom, Taylor Ward added a solo shot, and Gustavo Campero swiped two bags as Los Angeles cooled red‑hot Texas 6‑4. Kenley Jansen recorded the final four outs, capping the Angels’ third win in four games. DeGrom, unbeaten since May 26, was tagged for a season‑high five runs. Rangers backers laying chalk were reminded that road favorites on six‑game streaks often carry bloated price tags — a profile dissected in our MLB moneyline tips & trends.

Diaz delivers ninth‑inning dagger as Padres outlast Mets 7‑6

What looked like a cushy 6‑5 lead vanished when New York’s Ronny Mauricio tied it with a towering shot off Robert Suárez, but Elias Diaz answered in the home half with a two‑out RBI single to center, salvaging Dylan Cease’s uneven start (five runs, nine Ks). Frankie Montas departed early for the Mets, who have now lost six straight one‑run games — underscoring why bullpen analytics are critical in late‑inning handicapping.

Naylor’s first Mariners homer backs Castillo in 3‑1 win over A’s

Seattle stayed within three games of AL West‑leading Houston thanks to seven sparkling innings from Luis Castillo (eight Ks) and Josh Naylor’s 415‑foot blast in the fourth. Ben Williamson’s diving stop at third quelled Oakland’s best rally. Bettors on the Under 7 rejoiced, extending T‑Mobile Park’s run as a top Under venue identified in our ballpark factors rundown.

Brewers erase early hole, topple Cubs 8‑4 to reclaim NL Central lead

Christian Yelich’s two‑run shot headlined a six‑run surge that turned a 3‑0 deficit into a Milwaukee victory. Rookie Jacob Misiorowski steadied after a 40‑pitch first, tossing three shutout innings before Andrew Vaughn and Sal Frelick added solo homers. With division races tightening, remember the value of line shopping — the Brewers moved from –120 to –135 during morning steam.

Tigers’ rookie Melton snags first win, Dingler powers offense in 5‑1 decision

Troy Melton baffled Arizona across seven scoreless frames while call‑up Dillon Dingler homered and singled twice. Eduardo Rodriguez, facing his former club, yielded five runs in six innings as Detroit snapped a three‑game slide. Betting underdogs in getaway‑day series openers is a tactic explored in baseball betting strategies for everyone — exactly the spot Detroit rewarded Monday.

Caminero’s blast lifts Rays past Yankees 4‑2, Rasmussen fans eight

Junior Caminero unloaded a two‑run missile in the third and Drew Rasmussen settled after issuing first‑inning walks, striking out eight over five frames. Tampa Bay inched back above .500, while rookie Cam Schlittler absorbed his first loss. Overs bettors burned by early walks can revisit straight bets vs. parlays to manage variance.

Adams’ clutch homer edges Astros as Nationals squeeze out 2‑1 win

Riley Adams pounced on a Bryan King slider for a seventh‑inning solo shot, breaking a 1‑1 tie and handing Houston its sixth straight defeat. Framber Valdez struck out 12 but got minimal support. Washington’s pen delivered 3 ⅔ shutout innings, validating the wisdom of reading bullpen fatigue — principles that translate across sports.

Cardinals cruise 7‑1 behind Pallante’s rebound, Winn’s three‑RBI night

Andre Pallante spun seven one‑hit innings, Alec Burleson homered, and Masyn Winn doubled twice as St. Louis handled Miami. Edward Cabrera allowed two runs in six for the Marlins, whose road record vs. winning clubs remains a bankroll drain.

Braves snap skid, exploit Royals’ record 14 walks in 10‑7 slugfest

Atlanta drew a franchise‑tying 14 free passes and cashed eight of them, highlighted by homers from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna plus Austin Riley’s four‑RBI day. Spencer Strider (5‑8) settled after a rocky first to claim his first victory since June 24. If you’re tracking streak halts, dig into our betting the moneyline: trends.

Yamamoto dominates, Ohtani drives in two as Dodgers down Reds 5‑2

Yoshinobu Yamamoto fanned nine over seven innings, allowing just a first‑inning ground‑out RBI. Shohei Ohtani’s two‑run double off rookie Chase Burns put L.A. ahead for good. Cincinnati is now 2‑8 vs. NL West foes, a nugget sharps will note entering Tuesday’s rematch.

McCutchen, bullpen shine as Pirates edge Giants 6‑5

Andrew McCutchen’s tie‑breaking homer in the seventh carried Pittsburgh to its third straight win. Yohan Ramirez bridged 2 ⅓ scoreless and David Bednar escaped a ninth‑inning jam for save 17. San Francisco has dropped four straight at home, reinforcing park‑specific splits covered in run‑line wagering guide.

Orioles’ 16‑hit barrage buries Blue Jays 11‑4

Back from the IL, Adley Rutschman recorded three hits, Cedric Mullins and Coby Mayo launched consecutive homers, and Baltimore pummeled Toronto. The O’s offense, 2nd in MLB vs. lefties, faces Kevin Gausman on Tuesday — a matchup totals bettors can handicap with help from alternative lines explained.

White Sox rough up Cy‑Young hopeful Sánchez, top Phillies 6‑2

Luis Robert Jr.’s opposite‑field two‑run blast and Colson Montgomery’s 432‑foot shot chased Cristopher Sánchez in the sixth, halting the lefty’s Cy run. Chicago improved to 7‑3 since the break; bettors catching the South Siders as sizable home dogs leaned on value‑hunting underdogs.

Rockies storm back late, stun Guardians 8‑6 after lengthy delay

In a game delayed 2½ hours by rain, Colorado erased a one‑run ninth‑inning deficit when Cade Smith unraveled, allowing four runs (one earned). Hunter Goodman’s two‑run single proved decisive. Such weather‑marred nights remind traders to monitor conditions via line movement and weather before locking plays.

Handicapper spotlight — Sas Insider’s Monday ledger

After a 7‑3 Sunday, Sas Insider split a modest two‑play Monday card (Twins +100 winner; Rangers –1.5 loss) for a small –$30 swing. Season ledger: 67‑29 on totals, 24‑22 on moneylines, +13.4 units overall. Tuesday’s release (10 a.m. ET) features an Orioles team‑total angle and a first‑five dog in Oakland.