MLB roundup: Brewers beat Dodgers again, win 9th straight

Brewers 8, Dodgers 7

Milwaukee’s season‑best nine‑game surge stayed alive in Chavez Ravine despite Freddy Peralta’s rare wobble (four runs in five). Isaac Collins and Joey Ortiz launched early long balls, while William Contreras’ two‑run double capped a five‑run third off Gavin Stone. Trevor Megill survived Shohei Ohtani’s 29th homer for save 23, pushing the Brewers to 5‑0 vs. L.A. — their first spotless season set since 1997 (vs. Seattle). Sas Insider quietly took Brewers ML at –105 overnight, leaning on Peralta’s .174 opponent average in night games. Big‑price chalk or dog? Review late‑July bullpen volatility inside Squeeze the Juice before Sunday’s finale.

Yankees 12, Braves 9

Down 7‑2 at Truist Park, New York clawed back with Anthony Volpe’s pair of homers then detonated for seven in the ninth. Trent Grisham’s grand slam on Raisel Iglesias’ 3‑2 slider flipped the script, ending a three‑game Yankee skid. Luke Weaver covered the final 1 ⅔ for the win. Atlanta wasted Michael Harris II’s 438‑foot blast and Ozzie Albies’ five‑RBI night. Live‑betting comeback scripts like this are dissected in Line Movement Deep Dive.

Cubs 6, Red Sox 0

Shota Imanaga diced up Boston for seven scoreless, lowering his Wrigley ERA to 1.77. Chicago jumped Brayan Bello early: Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker went back‑to‑back in the first, and solo shots by Matt Shaw, Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Ian Happ chased Bello after five. The Cubs have MLB’s best record (59‑39) and have homered 17 times in four games since the break. When a staff carries both power and pitching, consider MLB Run‑Line Strategy for plus‑money alt lines.

Reds 5, Mets 2

Cincinnati erased a 2‑0 hole behind Jake Fraley’s three‑hit night, including the go‑ahead RBI single in the seventh. Spencer Steer added two knocks as the Reds moved to a season‑high +5 (52‑47). Buck Showalter’s club has dropped nine of 12, stranding eight runners. Sas Insider’s lean on Reds Over 4.5 runs missed by a whisker; bankroll discipline reminders live in Bankroll Management 101.

Marlins 3, Royals 1

Otto Lopez drove in all three Miami runs — two on an eighth‑inning rocket to left — and Cal Quantrill logged six scoreless on 82 pitches. The Marlins are 21‑10 in their last 31 and 15‑4 when Lopez starts. Michael Wacha fired six frames of one‑run ball, but Kansas City’s pen faltered. For unders with pitch‑to‑contact starters, check Betting MLB Totals.

Blue Jays 6, Giants 3

Eric Lauer spun six‑strong, Tyler Heineman plated three, and Addison Barger went 4‑for‑4 as Toronto out‑hit San Francisco 14‑4. Willy Adames’ pair of solo shots kept the Giants close, but Logan Webb yielded 11 hits in six. Toronto has won 12 of 15; hot‑team parlay caution flags detailed in Straight‑Bet Advantages.

Phillies 9, Angels 5

Kyle Schwarber’s sixth‑inning grand slam erased a 5‑4 deficit and Philly’s pen threw five innings of two‑run ball. Bryce Harper homered for the third straight game. Taijuan Walker departed after four shakier frames but avoided damage in a high‑leverage audition. Grand‑slam props? Study historical odds inside Parlay & Alt‑Line Strategy.

Rays 4, Orioles 3

Down 3‑1, Tampa stole three bases in an eighth‑inning frenzy. Chandler Simpson’s tying single, followed by Jose Caballero’s 32nd swipe and throwing error, flipped the lead. Edwin Uceta’s two clean innings set up Pete Fairbanks’ shaky but successful 16th save. Late‑inning base‑path aggression’s impact on live totals is explored in MLB Moneyline Tips & Trends.

White Sox 10, Pirates 4

Chicago erupted for six in the sixth, highlighted by Mike Tauchman’s bases‑clearing double. Lenyn Sosa matched him with three RBIs. The Sox pen covered 4 ⅔ shutout after Adrian Houser’s early exit. Pittsburgh has lost 10 of 11 despite rookies flashing sparks. Unders vs. weak offenses? Not when pens implode; revisit [US‑Open Tennis?] Not needed.

Rangers 4, Tigers 1

Rowdy Tellez’s first Texas homer — a 411‑foot three‑run shot — backed Kumar Rocker’s career‑best 6 ⅓ (one hit). Detroit failed to put a man past second until Riley Greene’s solo blast in the ninth. Rocker’s 93‑mph slider drew 15 whiffs. Spotting minor‑league call‑up value is covered in Tips to Become a Pro Bettor.

Diamondbacks 10, Cardinals 1

Eugenio Suárez crushed his 32nd and 33rd homers; Corbin Carroll tripled twice, and Ryne Nelson allowed one run in six as Arizona rolled. Sonny Gray surrendered eight earned, a career high. The D‑backs have outscored St. Louis 17‑4 in two. Blowout‑alt lines cashed; learn margin‑of‑victory props inside Playoff Betting Keys.

Athletics 8, Guardians 2

Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson homered; Luis Severino snapped a five‑start skid with five innings of two‑run ball. Rookie Denzel Clarke tripled and doubled. Jack Perkins and Justin Sterner tossed four no‑hit innings to seal a three‑hit night for Cleveland. Underdog backers note: Oakland is 6‑4 in its last 10 as +180 or greater.

Rockies 10, Twins 6

Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman homered as Colorado clinched its first home series of 2025. Antonio Senzatela worked seven efficient innings; Zebby Matthews allowed five in four‑plus. Coors Field overs remain hot (55‑36‑2). For park‑factor deep dives, view Betting Basics & Strategies.

Nationals 4, Padres 2

Mitchell Parker logged six solid (two runs) and Nathaniel Lowe homered, halting Washington’s five‑game skid. Louisa Millas added a two‑run single. Yu Darvish scuffled, striking out one in five. Parker is now 2‑0 vs. San Diego this year.

Mariners 7, Astros 6 (11)

Cole Young’s line single inside first base scored Dominic Canzone in the 11th, capping Seattle’s fifth straight win. Houston had edged ahead on Taylor Trammell’s sac fly, but Cal Raleigh scrambled home on Dylan Moore’s knob‑hit grounder to re‑tie it. Extra‑inning volatility and ghost‑runner math live in Kelly Criterion Fundamentals.