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Blue Jays 2, Rays 1 (11 Innings)
George Springer delivered in the clutch, driving home the game-winning run in the 11th inning to give Toronto its fifth straight victory. Rookie starter Trey Yesavage impressed in his debut, and Braydon Fisher struck out the side to seal it.
Pitching Breakdown – Blue Jays vs Rays
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | MLB debut, kept it steady |
| Braydon Fisher | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Struck out the side |
| Kevin Kelly | TBR | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Gave up game-winning hit |
Toronto now sits five games up on the Yankees in the AL East. Yandy Díaz (3-for-3, two walks) was perfect at the plate, but the Rays came up short.
Astros 6, Rangers 3
Despite losing Yordan Alvarez to an ankle injury, Houston found a way. Zach Cole’s two-run homer flipped the momentum, and the Astros widened their wild-card lead over Texas.
AL West & Wild Card Snapshot
| Team | Record | Division Status | Wild Card Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 84-66 | 1st in AL West | — |
| Astros | 84-67 | 0.5 GB in West | +3.0 over Rangers |
| Rangers | 81-70 | 3.0 GB in West | 3.0 GB of final WC spot |
Josh Jung’s two-run homer wasn’t enough to spark the Rangers, who have now lost two straight after a six-game winning streak.
Twins 7, Yankees 0
Minnesota dominated behind Simeon Woods Richardson, who struck out a career-high 11 across six scoreless innings. Austin Martin drove in four runs, while Brooks Lee added a homer.
Key Hitters – Twins vs Yankees
| Player | Team | AB | H | R | RBI | HR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Martin | MIN | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Career-high 4 RBIs |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Power surge continues |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Only Yankee XBH |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 walks, no damage |
The Yankees’ offense was silent, managing only two hits. Their AL East hopes are fading, and their wild-card cushion is now razor-thin.
Cubs 4, Pirates 0
Jameson Taillon returned strong with six shutout innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and doubled to carry Chicago, while the Pirates’ skid deepened.
Reds 11, Cardinals 6
Cincinnati snapped its three-game losing streak thanks to a monster night from Sal Stewart (3-for-5, HR, 3 runs). Tyler Stephenson added three RBIs to keep the Reds in the NL wild-card chase.
Braves 11, Nationals 3
Matt Olson went off with four hits, including a three-run homer, and Spencer Strider tossed seven strong innings. Drake Baldwin added a homer and four RBIs.
Orioles 4, White Sox 1
Kyle Bradish earned his first win in 15 months, striking out nine. Colton Cowser’s three-run homer proved the difference as Baltimore snapped a three-game skid.
Looking Ahead: MLB Standings and Betting Outlook
September baseball is here — and the playoff picture is shifting daily. The Blue Jays are building separation in the AL East, Houston and Seattle are dueling for the AL West, and the Reds are pushing for the final NL wild-card spot.
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