MLB roundup: A’s top Royals to halt 14-game road skid

Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals — 6–4

In Kauffman Stadium, Luis Severino snapped a 14-game road losing streak for the A’s by allowing just one run over 7⅔ innings while reaching the 1,000-inning milestone in his career. Austin Wynns and Luis Urias each homered, and despite a three-run ninth from Nick Loftin, Kansas City couldn’t complete the comeback. Scott’s Picks did not release a pick on this contest. For more on spotting quality road starts, see Sportshub’s How to Bet on Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs — 2–1 (10 innings)

Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th lifted Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field, and Dennis Santana pitched 1⅔ perfect innings to notch the win. Cade Horton kept Chicago in it through 5⅔ frames but the Cubs fell for the second time in seven games. Dan Jones, however, did not have a pick on this matchup.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays — 8–0

At Citizens Bank Park, Ranger Suárez scattered four singles in seven shutout innings, while Kyle Schwarber’s three-run homer fueled Philadelphia’s blowout of Toronto. Scott’s Picks backed the Blue Jays +1½ spread, but that wager did not apply here. For breakdowns on dominant starting pitching, consult Sportshub’s MLB Betting Basics, Tips & Strategies.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees — 2–1 (10 innings)

In the Bronx, Carlos Narváez’s 10th-inning RBI single secured Boston’s win, while Garrett Whitlock stranded two in the ninth before earning his fifth save. Aaron Judge’s 26th homer tied it in the ninth, but the Yankees came up short. Scott’s Picks cashed its Red Sox +1½ spread pick, extending a flawless day on spread wagers.

Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds — 11–5

Detroit exploded for four homers—three from Gleyber Torres—and Riley Greene drove in four runs at Great American Ball Park. Keider Montero (3–1) earned the win, while Nick Martinez (4–7) was tagged for four runs over five innings. Neither Scott’s Picks nor our other featured handicappers released a pick on this one.

Handicapper Spotlight Recap

Scott’s Picks went 3–0 on spread bets for a +$361 profit.

Al Grant hit his lone total play, part of a perfect 3–0 day for +$300.

Dan Jones cashed two money-line plays for +$210.
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Tonight’s slate offered everything from slam-style pitching debuts to offensive explosions—so pair these recaps with Sportshub’s expert analysis before the next first pitch.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Mets — 7–5

At Citi Field, Danny Jansen’s two-run homer capped a six-run sixth to hand New York its eighth home loss of the season. Eric Orze notched his first win for Tampa Bay, and Edwin Díaz recorded his 16th save. Dan Jones did not have a selection here.

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies — 12–4

SunTrust Park saw Michael Harris II and Marcell Ozuna each drill three-run homers as Atlanta erased an early deficit. Al Grant’s over 8.5 total pick on the Braves–Rockies game cashed, part of his perfect 3–0 Friday for +$300. For more on wagering game totals, check Sportshub’s How to Bet on the Moneyline & Totals.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals — 3–2

At American Family Field, William Contreras delivered two RBIs and Freddy Peralta allowed one run over six innings in Milwaukee’s narrow victory. Dan Jones’s money-line pick on the Brewers (-117) also hit, completing his 2–0 run for +$210. To study money-line angles in close affairs, see Sportshub’s Betting MLB Moneylines: Tips, Tricks & Trends.

Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox — 3–1

Globe Life Field witnessed Josh Smith’s homer and three-run contribution in Texas’s road win. Scott’s Picks cashed its Rangers -1½ spread pick, adding to a flawless 3–0 Friday for +$361. For insights on backing favorites on the road, consult Sportshub’s Guide to Moneyline & Spread Betting.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels — 2–0

Camden Yards hosted Charlie Morton’s 10-strikeout, five-inning gem, and solo homers from Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano propelled Baltimore to the win. Scott’s Picks had no selection on this game.

Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins — 10–3

Minute Maid Park roared as rookie Colton Gordon earned his first quality start and Jeremy Peña collected four hits in Houston’s romp. None of our featured handicappers released a pick on this matchup.

Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians — 7–2

T-Mobile Park saw a four-run seventh punctuated by Randy Arozarena’s RBI single, snapping Seattle’s skid. Logan Wilson’s money-line pick on Arizona (-170) did not apply here.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres — 5–1

Chase Field was the site of homers by Josh Naylor and Corbin Carroll in Arizona’s win. Logan Wilson’s money-line pick on the D-backs (-170) was not in play for this contest.

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers — 6–2

Oracle Park witnessed Casey Schmitt’s first career grand slam and Logan Webb’s seven-inning gem in the Giants’ victory. No featured handicapper picked this matchup.

Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals — 11–9

RFK Stadium was the site of five homers and a rain-delayed shootout capped by Agustín Ramírez’s late blast in Miami’s win. Dan Jones did not have a pick for this game.