MLB roundup: Angels shut out slumping Yankees again

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Angels Blank Yankees Again (4–0)

Kyle Hendricks debuted for the Angels with six scoreless innings, striking out nine while allowing just four baserunners. Taylor Ward’s two-run single in the third broke the ice, and Zach Neto and Luis Rengifo each chipped in two hits. New York was shut out for the third straight game—scoreless in 29 consecutive frames—for the first time since 2016.

Braves Rally Late in Extras (5–4, 10 IP)

After falling behind 4–1, Atlanta tied it in the eighth on Marcell Ozuna’s three-run double versus Reed Garrett. Spencer Schwellenbach bounced back from a shaky first inning to deliver seven innings with eight strikeouts, and Austin Riley drove in the winning run with a sac fly in the 10th. The comeback marked Atlanta’s fourth extra-inning triumph this season.

Guardians Spoil Devers Debut (3–2)

Gabriel Arias crushed a go-ahead homer off Robbie Ray in the sixth, and Slade Cecconi’s five-inning, six-strikeout outing set the tone for Cleveland’s victory in San Francisco. The bullpen locked it down over the final four frames.

William Taylor’s Pick: Guardians ML (+121) — Cashed

Reds Rally with Two-Out Heroics (6–5)

Cincinnati scored all six of its runs with two outs in the sixth inning, keyed by TJ Friedl’s two-run double and capped by Jake Fraley’s two-run single. Andrew Abbott pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing five runs (one earned), and Emilio Pagán fired a spotless ninth for his 17th save. Minnesota’s bullpen continues to struggle, as the Twins fell to 2–9 in their last 11.

Royals Snap Skid in Texas (6–1)

Salvador Pérez hit two homers and an RBI double to end Kansas City’s six-game losing streak. Bobby Witt Jr. added a solo shot, and starter Seth Lugo struck out nine over six innings, silencing a Rangers lineup that had scored 22 runs in its previous two games.

Marlins Spoil Luzardo Return (8–3)

Miami erupted for 13 hits—highlighted by Eric Wagaman’s two-run homer and Jesus Sánchez’s pinch-hit blast—to halt Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak. Janson Junk delivered 5⅔ scoreless innings in a bullpen start, and Calvin Faucher closed it out for his seventh save.

Blue Jays Walk It Off (5–4)

Bo Bichette’s one-out, ninth-inning homer tied the game, and Addison Barger followed with a walk-off blast in his first career pinch-hit at-bat. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished with three hits and three RBIs, ending Toronto’s three-game slide.

Tigers Power Past Pirates (7–3)

Javier Báez smacked two solo homers, and Riley Greene’s two-run shot highlighted Detroit’s attack. Casey Mize surrendered two runs over six innings to earn his seventh win, while the Tigers snapped their two-game skid.

Rockies Tie Franchise Home-Run Mark (10–6) ⭐

Colorado clubbed seven homers—tying a team record—with Michael Toglia going deep twice and Mickey Moniak delivering the decisive two-run shot in the ninth. Antonio Senzatela yielded just one unearned run over 5⅓ innings, staving off Washington’s record slide.

William Taylor’s Pick: Rockies ML (+145) — Cashed

Orioles Snap Rays’ Streak (5–1)

Colton Cowser’s solo homer and Ramon Laureano’s two RBI singles powered Baltimore’s balanced attack. Dean Kremer scattered one run over five innings, and the O’s have now won 15 of 22, vaulting into wild-card contention.

Cardinals Rout White Sox (12–2)

Ivan Herrera drove in four runs and Brendan Donovan went 4-for-5 as St. Louis snapped a six-game slide. Matthew Liberatore tossed six effective innings for his first win since early May, while Chicago dropped its sixth straight.

Cubs Overcome Brewers (5–3)

Seiya Suzuki’s go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth powered Chicago, and Ben Brown picked up his first win since May with five solid innings. Daniel Palencia locked down his seventh save, helping the Cubs win their third straight.

Mariners Silence Red Sox (8–0)

Cal Raleigh’s grand slam—his 27th homer of the season—capped a five-run second inning, and Bryan Woo fired seven scoreless frames to snap Boston’s six-game win streak. Seattle’s 14-hit barrage underlined their well-rounded offense.

Astros Crush Athletics (13–3) ⭐

Cam Smith recorded his first career four-hit game, including two homers, and Mauricio Dubón added three hits as Houston rolled. Jason Alexander dazzled with six shutout innings in his first MLB start since 2022.

William Taylor’s Pick: Astros ML (−154) — Cashed

Dodgers Outslug Padres (8–6)

Will Smith’s go-ahead homer capped a five-run sixth, and Andy Pages chipped in two homers among four hits as Los Angeles won its fourth of five matchups against San Diego. The Dodgers have now scored eight or more runs in three straight home games.

  • Yesterday’s Record: 3–0 ML | Profit: +$366
  • Winning Picks:
    • Guardians ML (+121)
    • Rockies ML (+145)
    • Astros ML (−154)
  • Today’s Pick: Cardinals–White Sox OVER 8½ (−103)

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