MLB roundup: Dodgers take Clayton Kershaw-Max Scherzer battle

Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 1 — Kershaw edges Scherzer as Betts breaks it open

Clayton Kershaw won the marquee duel, limiting Toronto to one run over six innings before Mookie Betts delivered the decisive blow: a two-run shot in the fifth and an RBI in the seventh. Shohei Ohtani stacked three hits and scored twice as L.A. steadied after dropping two of three. Max Scherzer matched six frames but was stung by Betts and a relentless top of the order. If you like handicapping ace-on-ace showdowns, brush up on moneyline strategy and when to pivot to the run line.

Astros 5, Yankees 3 (10) — Correa cashes in, Trammell adds cushion

Jose Altuve opened with a two-run first-inning blast, New York clawed back, and then Carlos Correa’s leadoff RBI single in the 10th set the table before Taylor Trammell’s two-run shot gave Houston breathing room. Josh Hader locked down the ninth to earn the win. Tight late-inning games reward sound bullpen reads—see the checklist in MLB betting basics.

Tigers 6, Angels 5 — Vierling’s pinch-hit three-run jolt flips it

Down 5–3, Matt Vierling jumped off the bench and launched his first homer of the year in the eighth to complete Detroit’s rally. Spencer Torkelson also homered and Javier Báez knocked in two. For in-game swings like this, lean on live-bet discipline from these baseball betting tips.

Pirates 3, Reds 2 — Reynolds’ two-out triple stuns Cincy late

Chase Burns fanned 10 over six crisp innings, but Pittsburgh stole it when Bryan Reynolds ripped a two-out, two-run triple in the eighth. In low-scoring, coin-flip spots, understanding price sensitivity on underdogs is key—review moneyline tactics.

Guardians 9, White Sox 5 — Early avalanche carries Cleveland

Cleveland lit up Aaron Civale for nine runs in 3 1/3, powered by Carlos Santana (four RBIs) and C.J. Kayfus (two doubles, three RBIs). When form turns fast, your pregame process matters—start with this guide on how to bet on baseball.

Red Sox 10, Padres 2 — Buehler deals; Abreu & Yoshida go deep

Walker Buehler spun six scoreless in his best outing of the year, and Boston piled on behind two-run homers from Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida. Calibrate your numbers for road favorites with this primer on MLB betting basics.

Mariners 3, Rays 2 — Raleigh’s 43rd flips the script in the 8th

Drew Rasmussen’s six scoreless had Tampa Bay cruising—until Cal Raleigh crushed a two-out, three-run homer in the eighth. Timing matters for live entries; tighten your approach with these betting tips & strategies.

Brewers 3, Mets 2 — Seven straight as Turang, Woodruff deliver

Brice Turang’s two-run blast backed seven sturdy frames from Brandon Woodruff, and Milwaukee ended a ninth-inning rally with a perfect throw home. For elite teams on a roll, consider when the run line offers better value than the favorite’s moneyline.

Cardinals 5, Cubs 0 — Staff shines; Walker powers the finish

Michael McGreevy fired six scoreless, three relievers finished the shutout, and Jordan Walker went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs. Spotting lineup funks—and pricing them—is core to smart wagering; revisit moneyline tips & trends.

Phillies 9, Rangers 1 — Sanchez cruises as Turner drives in five

Cristopher Sanchez stifled Texas for six strong while Kyle Schwarber and Brandon Marsh homered and Trea Turner piled up five RBIs. Interleague and travel angles can nudge edges—get the foundation in how to bet on baseball.

Twins 9, Royals 4 — Jeffers steers the offense; Ryan steady

Ryan Jeffers’ three hits and two RBIs keyed Minnesota’s third straight win, with Joe Ryan allowing one run in five innings. For totals in contact-heavy matchups, lean on these baseball betting strategies.

Marlins 5, Braves 1 — Cabrera carves with 11 Ks over eight

Edward Cabrera matched a career high with eight innings and 11 strikeouts, holding Atlanta to two hits. Understanding recent-start form and pitch-mix changes ties directly into your numbers—start with MLB betting basics.

Orioles 3, Athletics 2 — Back-to-back in the first, then hang on

Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle went back-to-back in the opening frame, and Tomoyuki Sugano made it stand with seven strong. Games forecasted as tight are all about late leverage and bullpen edges—see moneyline strategy.

Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 1 — Gallen steady; Carroll, Alexander leave the yard

Zac Gallen allowed one run over six, Corbin Carroll and Blaze Alexander homered, and Arizona cruised. Late-summer fatigue and travel factor into pricing—tighten your read with these betting tips.

Giants 5, Nationals 0 — Teng logs first MLB win in a combined four-hitter

Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, Kai-Wei Teng earned his first big-league victory, and San Francisco snapped an eight-game home skid by blanking Washington. As contenders round into form, recalibrate for October with playoff betting keys and this MLB playoffs guide.