MLB roundup: Cubs earn wild 13-11 win over D-backs

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Cubs 13, Diamondbacks 11

Carson Kelly hit two homers, and Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki also went deep as the Cubs overcame a six-run blown lead to rally past Arizona in a 13-11 slugfest. The teams combined for 16 eighth-inning runs, the most ever in that inning at Wrigley Field. Chicago remains MLB’s highest-scoring team with 137 runs. For bettors looking to understand how explosive offenses affect totals betting, check out our MLB Betting Basics – Tips & Strategies guide.

Phillies 7, Marlins 2

Zack Wheeler struck out 13 over seven innings while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber homered as Philadelphia cruised past Miami. The Phillies’ power display and dominant pitching are key angles for postseason wagering. Review our MLB Playoff Betting – Keys to Postseason Success for more on capitalizing during high-stakes games.

Mets 5, Cardinals 4

Francisco Lindor’s walk-off homer lifted New York to a comeback win over St. Louis. David Peterson struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings for the Mets. For newcomers to baseball wagering, our How to Bet on Baseball article explains everything you need to know about moneylines, run lines, and more.

Dodgers 3, Rangers 0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Jacob deGrom, tossing seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. Tommy Edman led off the game with a homer for Los Angeles, which extended its win streak to four games.

Brewers 5, Athletics 3

Christian Yelich drove in three runs and Freddy Peralta tossed five shutout innings as Milwaukee held off Oakland. A’s ninth-inning rally fell short. For a deeper dive into betting value on smaller market teams like Milwaukee, consult our Baseball Betting Tips and Strategies For Everyone.

Red Sox 10, White Sox 3

Trevor Story hit two three-run homers and Boston blew out Chicago, extending the White Sox’s road losing streak to seven. Hunter Dobbins earned his second career win with six solid innings.

Angels 2, Giants 0

Tyler Anderson blanked San Francisco over six innings and Zach Neto drove in the game’s only run with a clutch double. Los Angeles’ bullpen completed the shutout.

Guardians 10, Pirates 7

Bo Naylor homered and doubled, driving in three as Cleveland snapped a two-game skid with 14 hits. Pittsburgh’s rally fell short despite Bryan Reynolds’ late homer.

Tigers 7, Royals 3

Spencer Torkelson had a two-run double and Riley Greene added two RBIs as Detroit won its second straight over Kansas City, which has lost five in a row.

Reds 8, Orioles 3

Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain hit three-run homers as Cincinnati rolled past Baltimore. Andrew Abbott struck out 11 across six innings.

Yankees 1, Rays 0

Trent Grisham’s RBI single and a combined three-hit shutout gave New York a narrow win over Tampa Bay. Carlos Rodon struck out nine in six innings.

Blue Jays 3, Mariners 1

Bowden Francis pitched six efficient innings, and Toronto got key RBIs from Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger in a solid home win.

Braves 6, Twins 4

Rookie Drake Baldwin’s two-run single in the eighth capped a five-run rally for Atlanta. The Braves have now beaten Minnesota nine straight times.

Astros 6, Padres 4

Rookie Cam Smith hit two homers and drove in four as Houston held off San Diego. Ryan Gusto pitched five solid innings for the win.

Nationals-Rockies – Postponed

Rain in Denver forced a postponement. The teams will play a split doubleheader Sunday.

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