MLB roundup: Dodgers blank D-backs, seal NL West title

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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks – Dodgers 8, D-backs 0

Key PerformerStat Line
Freddie Freeman2 HR
Shohei OhtaniHR No. 54

The Dodgers captured their 12th NL West title in 13 years, rolling past Arizona. Yoshinobu Yamamoto lowered his ERA to 2.49. Los Angeles covered the run line and cashed the Under, rewarding bettors who tracked numbers on the MLB odds board.

Tigers vs Guardians – Tigers 4, Guardians 2

Key PerformerStat Line
Riley GreeneSolo HR
Jose RamirezRBI double (726th XBH)

Detroit snapped its eight-game skid and pulled even with Cleveland in the AL Central, though the Guardians own the tiebreaker. Some handicappers flagged the Tigers as a contrarian spot, paying off for backers.

Yankees vs White Sox – Yankees 5, White Sox 3

Giancarlo Stanton’s bases-clearing double lifted New York to its fifth straight win, keeping pace with Toronto atop the AL East. Carlos Rodón logged his 18th win, while Aaron Judge drew two more intentional walks. Several experts backed New York in service plays).

Blue Jays vs Red Sox – Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 1

Daulton Varsho’s grand slam broke a scoreless tie, and George Springer added a two-run shot. Toronto salvaged the series finale and stayed even with the Yankees. Bettors who tailed the Jays found them highlighted on the leaderboard).

Reds vs Pirates – Reds 2, Pirates 1

Key PerformerStat Line
Nick Lodolo12 K in 6.1 IP
Noelvi MarteHR-robbing catch

Cincinnati stayed a game back of the Mets in the Wild Card race. Lodolo struck out 12 before exiting with a groin injury. The Under cashed again, echoing calls in Sportshub’s free plays).

Mets vs Cubs – Mets 8, Cubs 5

Francisco Lindor hit his 30th homer to complete a 30/30 season, and Brett Baty added a three-run shot. Rookie Nolan McLean struck out 11. Line shoppers across sports picks sites saw Mets pricing vary widely.

Phillies vs Marlins – Phillies 1, Marlins 0

Walker Buehler pitched five shutout innings, and Alec Bohm drove in the lone run. Miami was officially eliminated from postseason contention. Philadelphia rewarded moneyline bettors and remains within reach of the NL’s top seed.

Astros vs Athletics – Astros 11, Athletics 5

Framber Valdez struck out 10 and Houston’s lineup exploded for 11 runs, ending a five-game skid. The Astros remain one game behind Detroit in the Wild Card chase. Bettors using pricing packages saw Houston highlighted as a rebound play.

Orioles vs Rays – Orioles 6, Rays 5

Dylan Beavers hit a walk-off homer to complete Baltimore’s comeback from 5-2 down. The Orioles rewarded moneyline bettors who tailed comeback-focused service plays).

Twins vs Rangers – Twins 4, Rangers 0

Byron Buxton drove in all four runs with two homers as Bailey Ober pitched six dominant innings. Minnesota continues to deliver value, something tracked on the handicappers board).

What It Means Moving Forward

  • Dodgers locked up the NL West and home field.
  • Yankees and Blue Jays are tied atop the AL East.
  • Reds, Mets, Astros, and Tigers remain in tight Wild Card races.

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