MLB roundup: Cal Raleigh hits 60th homer as Mariners clinch AL West

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Mariners vs Rockies Recap – Mariners 9, Rockies 2

Cal Raleigh smashed his 59th and 60th homers to help Seattle clinch its first AL West title since 2001. He became the first catcher in MLB history to reach 60 in a season. Julio Rodríguez, Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suárez also homered.

The Mariners were heavy favorites on the MLB odds and scores board and rewarded run line bettors. Seattle is 16-1 in its past 17, covering 13 times in that stretch.

Phillies vs Marlins Recap – Phillies 11, Marlins 1

Edmundo Sosa crushed three of Philadelphia’s franchise-record eight homers, while Kyle Schwarber added two. The Phillies clinched a first-round bye after dropping four of their last five.

Miami’s seven-game win streak ended badly, costing Marlins moneyline backers. Bettors who monitor expert baseball service plays were rewarded if they rode the Phillies’ bounce-back spot.

Yankees vs White Sox Recap – Yankees 8, White Sox 1

Aaron Judge hammered Nos. 50 and 51, becoming only the fourth player ever with four 50-homer seasons. New York tied Toronto atop the AL East.

The Yankees cashed for bettors on the run line, while the Over also hit late. For those tracking hot streaks, the handicappers page shows which experts have been leaning into New York’s September surge.

Brewers vs Padres Recap – Brewers 3, Padres 1

Brice Turang delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh to help Milwaukee avoid a sweep. The Brewers reduced their magic number for MLB’s best record to one.

Milwaukee has been a run line machine down the stretch. San Diego backers were burned again, with Dylan Cease falling to 2-6 in his last eight starts.

Athletics vs Astros Recap – Athletics 6, Astros 0

Shea Langeliers went 4-for-4 with a homer while Luis Severino tossed 6 1/3 shutout innings. Oakland has won nine of its last 12, while Houston lost its fifth straight.

The Astros’ collapse has been one of the most profitable fades in September. If you’re weighing premium or long-term action, check out Sportshub’s pricing packages for season coverage.

Angels vs Royals Recap – Angels 3, Royals 2

Taylor Ward homered again and Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit across five innings. The Angels ended an 11-game losing skid.

The Royals managed just two hits and bettors who took the Under cashed. For free betting content around games like this, see Sportshub’s free plays section.

Giants vs Cardinals Recap – Giants 4, Cardinals 3

Andrew Knizner tripled home the winning run in the eighth against his former club. San Francisco played spoiler while St. Louis failed to gain in the Wild Card race.

The Giants have been one of September’s sneaky Under teams, hitting for bettors who follow disciplined card-by-card analysis.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Recap – Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4 (11 innings)

Tommy Edman’s 11th-inning RBI single moved the Dodgers to the brink of another NL West title. Andy Pages added a two-run homer.

Los Angeles cashed on the moneyline but missed the run line. The D-backs remain one game behind New York in the NL Wild Card hunt. For a transparent look at expert results across these races, visit the service plays leaderboard.

Nationals vs Braves Recap – Nationals 4, Braves 3

James Wood belted two solo homers to end Atlanta’s 10-game winning streak. Washington salvaged a game from the series and continues to play spoiler.

Atlanta bettors have struggled in September with inflated prices. Tracking expert confidence through sports picks sites can help you avoid overpaying for favorites.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Recap – Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 1

Garrett Crochet spun eight scoreless innings and Carlos Narvaez homered as Boston tightened the AL East race.

Toronto fell to 1-6 ATS in its last seven, one of MLB’s coldest runs. Bettors fading the Jays have profited, with experts on the Sportshub board making that adjustment early.

Pirates vs Reds Recap – Pirates 4, Reds 3 (11 innings)

Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs, including the extra-inning game winner, while Paul Skenes logged six scoreless innings. Cincinnati blew multiple late chances.

The Reds are collapsing in the Wild Card chase, burning backers repeatedly. Sharps who monitor verified service plays have been steering clear.

Guardians vs Tigers Recap – Guardians 5, Tigers 1

George Valera and José Ramírez carried Cleveland to sole possession of first in the AL Central. Tanner Bibee improved to 3-0 with a 1.30 ERA in September.

Detroit has dropped eight straight and is 1-11 in its last 12, one of the league’s worst betting stretches.

Rays vs Orioles Recap – Rays 6, Orioles 2

Shane Baz threw four no-hit innings and Brandon Lowe homered as Tampa Bay evened the series.

Baltimore’s offense stayed cold, and totals bettors saw another Under lean until a late Orioles rally.

Rangers vs Twins Recap – Rangers 4, Twins 2

Billy McKinney drove in the winning run in his season debut, while Jacob deGrom struck out eight.

Texas has won four of five, covering three run lines. Minnesota’s offense remains a liability despite Byron Buxton’s early homer.

Cubs vs Mets Recap – Cubs 10, Mets 3

Michael Busch and Matt Shaw homered to snap Chicago’s five-game skid. Matthew Boyd carried a no-hitter into the fifth.

The Mets are 5-12 in their last 17, hanging on to a half-game Wild Card lead. Monitoring expert records on the handicappers page can help you know which cappers have adjusted to New York’s collapse.

What It Means Moving Forward

Seattle clinched, Philadelphia secured a bye, and the Yankees tied Toronto. Houston, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Arizona remain in dogfights for Wild Card spots. Bettors tracking run line and O/U streaks can find value daily across these races.

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