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Cubs Power Past Angels With Tucker’s Bat
Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and five RBIs, while Reese McGuire added a grand slam to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Los Angeles Angels 12-1 in Anaheim. Rookie Cade Horton improved to 8-4 with six shutout innings as the Cubs kept their wild-card momentum alive.
The Angels had little offense beyond Jo Adell’s home run, while starter Victor Mederos was tagged for six runs in four innings. Chicago notched its 18th game this season with 10 or more runs scored.
Red Sox Extend Winning Streak Over Yankees
Garrett Crochet fanned 11 batters in seven innings, and Trevor Story continued his dominance against the Yankees with three RBIs as Boston crushed New York 12-1.
The Red Sox improved to 6-1 in the season series against the Yankees, who dropped out of the top AL wild-card position with the loss. Giancarlo Stanton’s solo homer provided New York’s only offense as defensive miscues led to three unearned Boston runs.
Giants Halt Skid, Brewers Stumble
Casey Schmitt drove in four runs and Logan Webb pitched six strong innings to guide San Francisco past Milwaukee 7-1.
The Brewers, leaders of the National League, saw their seven-game home winning streak snapped, while the Giants snapped a four-game slide.
Blue Jays Win in Extra-Inning Thriller
Bo Bichette went 4-for-6 and delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 12th as Toronto edged Miami 7-6. Bichette also threw out a runner at home to preserve the win.
George Springer added a homer and three hits, while Javier Sanoja nearly carried the Marlins with three straight RBI hits in his final at-bats.
Top Player Performances
| Player | Team | Highlight Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | Cubs | 2 HR, 5 RBIs vs Angels |
| Garrett Crochet | Red Sox | 7 IP, 11 Ks vs Yankees |
| Bo Bichette | Blue Jays | 4-for-6, GW hit in 12th vs Marlins |
| Mark Vientos | Mets | 2 HR, 3 RBIs vs Braves |
| Christian Walker | Astros | HR in 3rd straight game |
These performances not only decided games but also shaped playoff trajectories across both leagues.
Mets Overpower Braves With Six Homers
The Mets belted six home runs, including two each from Mark Vientos and Jeff McNeil, to defeat Atlanta 9-2. Pete Alonso and Starling Marte also went deep, with Marte making a key defensive play by throwing out a runner at home.
New York’s surge keeps them in the thick of the NL wild-card race, tightening the chase behind the Cubs and Diamondbacks.
Astros Hold Off Orioles in Slugfest
Christian Walker’s seventh-inning homer lifted Houston to a 9-8 win over Baltimore after nearly blowing an early five-run lead. The Astros have scored 26 runs in three games against the Orioles, signaling a much-needed offensive resurgence in the AL West race.
Phillies Stay Hot, Nationals Slide
Philadelphia powered past Washington 6-4 behind a three-run homer from Edmundo Sosa and a solo shot from Trea Turner. The Phillies continue to hold their NL East lead while keeping distance in the wild-card chase.
Washington, meanwhile, is sliding out of contention despite strong recent showings from young talent.
MLB Playoff Impact
| Division / Race | Current Impact |
|---|---|
| NL Wild Card | Cubs, Mets, and Diamondbacks gaining ground |
| AL Wild Card | Red Sox leap Yankees after rivalry win |
| NL Central | Brewers still lead despite loss to Giants |
| AL West | Astros offense back in form vs Orioles |
With less than two months left in the season, every win is shaping playoff positioning, especially for teams like the Mets, Cubs, and Astros who are finding late-season momentum.
Final Notes
Other results included the Tigers extending their winning streak to five with a 4-2 win over Kansas City, the Diamondbacks dominating the Reds 10-1, and the Padres topping the Dodgers 5-1 to retake first in the NL West.
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