MLB roundup: Garrett Crochet tosses first shutout in Red Sox win

Crochet Crafts a Classic as Red Sox Win Ninth Straight, 1-0

In just his 51st career start, Garrett Crochet authored a 100-pitch masterpiece: his first complete game and first shutout. The left-hander scattered three singles, fanned nine and didn’t issue a walk, giving Boston its ninth consecutive victory. Roman Anthony’s RBI double in the fourth stood up against a Rays lineup that has now dropped five of six. Want to know why “bet the streak” can still be profitable? Brush up on the fundamentals in this MLB-moneyline guide.

Padres 5, Phillies 4

Jackson Merrill busted out of a 5-for-53 drought with two homers and three RBIs, and Manny Machado’s seventh-inning sacrifice fly plated Fernando Tatis Jr. for the difference. Rookie David Morgan pocketed his first MLB win out of the ‘pen, while Jeremiah Estrada nailed down a third consecutive save. San Diego is suddenly 7-3 over its last ten; tilt the numbers your way with run-line betting angles.

Cubs 5, Yankees 2

Matthew Boyd logged eight scoreless frames at Yankee Stadium, reaching 10 wins for the first time and moving to 5-0 over his last six starts. The Cubs nicked Max Fried—who left after three frames with a blister—for four early runs, then held on as Aaron Judge’s 350th career homer broke the shutout in the ninth. Streaking starters like Boyd can be gold mines; master the art of reading late line movement before first pitch.

Mariners 15, Tigers 7

Seattle plated a season-high 15, hammering All-Star Casey Mize one night after roughing up Tarik Skubal. Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez each went 3-for-5 with bombs, while Luke Raley’s three-run blast busted it open. Detroit’s Riley Greene plated four in defeat. Totals bettors can revisit over/under strategy after back-to-back fireworks in Comerica Park.

Astros 5, Rangers 4 (11)

Zack Short’s opposite-field single scored Cam Smith in the 11th, ending Houston’s four-game slide. The Astros got three two-out solo homers earlier, and Bennett Sousa wriggled out of further trouble in the top half to earn the win. Walk-off scenarios highlight the risk/reward of extras—see bankroll-management tips to stay disciplined.

Guardians 6, White Sox 2

Kyle Manzardo’s tie-breaking shot in the sixth jump-started a three-run Cleveland burst, and Tanner Bibee snapped a five-start win drought. Chicago’s offense managed two RBIs from rookie Kyle Teel but little else. For finding value on modest AL Central favorites, review straight-bet best practices.

Reds 4, Rockies 3

Will Benson’s ninth-inning triple tied it, and two batters later he sprinted home on a misplayed grounder as Cincinnati erased a 3-1 hole to avoid an embarrassing series loss. The comeback underscores why live-betting savvy is essential; sharpen that skill set with in-game betting pointers.

Twins 12, Pirates 4

It was Byron Buxton bobblehead night, and the star center-fielder delivered Target Field’s first cycle (and a 5-for-5 line) while Minnesota hung a dozen on Pittsburgh. Willi Castro and Kody Clemens added three RBIs apiece. Cycles are rare, but inflated totals can offer soft overs—study totals market nuances for the next hitter’s haven.

Braves 7, Cardinals 6

Atlanta squandered a 5-1 edge but rallied: Sean Murphy’s three-run blast tied it in the eighth, and Jurickson Profar’s RBI single in the ninth made amends. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna also homered. Come-from-behind wins prove that early live odds can be juicy—learn to capitalize via live-betting line shifts.

Marlins 6, Orioles 0

Janson Junk authored seven scoreless and Dane Myers plus Xavier Edwards combined for four RBIs as Miami cooled off Baltimore. Gunnar Henderson doubled twice, but the O’s finished 0-for-8 with men in scoring position. Pitcher-friendly parks reward under players—see advanced pitching-matchup guides.

Dodgers 2, Giants 1

Shohei Ohtani opened with three shutout frames, Michael Conforto scored both LA runs, and Alex Vesia escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth to snap a seven-game Dodgers slide. Short-price NL West rivalries often come down to bullpens; revisit playoff pitching edges for late-season prep.

Mets 3, Royals 1

Frankie Montas logged 5 ⅔ one-run innings and Juan Soto’s two-run rocket propelled New York to its first road-series win in a month. Kansas City continued a puzzling 1-for-17 skid with men in scoring position. When line-shopping, fading cold offenses can be profitable—confirm via line-shopping 101.

Brewers 6, Nationals 5

Down 5-3, Milwaukee scored three in the ninth: Andrew Vaughn’s two-run double (10 RBIs in five games) tied it, then Caleb Durbin’s flare over first clinched the Brewers’ sixth straight. Walk-offs highlight volatility; hedge appropriately with parlay-risk tips.

Angels 10, Diamondbacks 5

Mike Trout smacked career homer No. 395 and plated four, and Yusei Kikuchi dodged a line-drive scare to help LA hand slumping Arizona its eighth loss in 11. Eugenio Suárez’s two blasts weren’t enough for the D-backs. Big-number AL/NL interleague totals can be softer mid-summer—check totals strategies before first pitch.

Athletics 4, Blue Jays 3

Brent Rooker’s two-run shot erased a 3-2 deficit and evened the neutral-site series in West Sacramento. Jacob Lopez delivered five steady innings in a bounce-back start, while Toronto fell for just the second time in 13 outings. Neutral-site contests carry unique market quirks—study professional-bettor insights to gain an edge.