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For a team stuck in a miserable losing streak, sometimes all it takes is one big swing to change everything. On Saturday, the New York Mets took that idea to the extreme, using a historic power display to emphatically snap their seven-game skid and remind the league of their explosive potential. Their offensive eruption was the headline of a wild day across baseball that was all about breaking out. Elsewhere, a star player got the ultimate revenge against his former team, another New York club dominated with a masterful pitching performance to end their own struggles, and multiple teams put up crooked numbers in offensive outbursts. It was a day that proved just how quickly momentum can shift in the long grind of a baseball season.
Mets 11, Phillies 4: Back-to-Back-to-Back Homers Snap Skid
The Mets unleashed a season’s worth of frustration in one incredible inning. Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Juan Soto hit consecutive home runs in the third inning to power New York to an 11-4 victory over the host Phillies. The home run barrage didn’t stop there, as Nimmo and Soto each finished with two homers, and the Mets clubbed seven solo shots in total—just one shy of their franchise record. Their seven-homer outburst was a dream for offensive prop bettors and a nightmare for the Phillies, completely upending the predictions from many sports picks sites. The win was massive, ending a seven-game losing streak and moving the Mets back into a tie for first place in the NL East.
Giants 3, Red Sox 2: Devers Gets Revenge, Homers Against Boston
In his first game against the team that traded him just five days earlier, Rafael Devers got his revenge. The new Giants slugger launched his first home run in a San Francisco uniform against his former club, a solo shot that proved crucial in a tight 3-2 victory over the visiting Red Sox. Devers’ emotional home run against his former team was a storyline many sports handicappers were watching closely. Landen Roupp was brilliant for the Giants, tossing six innings of three-hit ball before the bullpen held on late.
Yankees 9, Orioles 0: Four Homers Back-Up Dominant One-Hitter
The Yankees bounced back in a big way, with starter Clarke Schmidt throwing seven hitless innings as New York combined on a one-hitter in a 9-0 demolition of the Baltimore Orioles. The dominant pitching performance was backed by plenty of power, as Ben Rice, Trent Grisham, Anthony Volpe, and J.C. Escarra all hit solo home runs. It was a complete performance that helped the Yankees snap out of their recent slump.
Rays 8, Tigers 3: Four-Run First Powers Tampa Bay
The hot-hitting Rays stayed hot, jumping on the Tigers with a four-run first inning on their way to a comfortable 8-3 win. Taylor Walls delivered the key two-run single in the opening frame, while Danny Jansen, Junior Caminero, and Christopher Morel all added solo homers to support another strong start from Ryan Pepiot.
Brewers 9, Twins 0: Milwaukee’s Offense Stays Hot
Following up his historic eight-RBI night, Christian Yelich had two more hits and another RBI as the Brewers’ offense continued to roll in a 9-0 shutout of the Minnesota Twins. Isaac Collins drove in three runs for Milwaukee, which will go for a three-game sweep on Sunday.
Padres 5, Royals 2: Tatis Jr.’s Homer Breaks Open Close Game
Fernando Tatis Jr. busted out of a slump in a big way, crushing a three-run homer in the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie and lead the Padres to a 5-2 victory over the Royals. It was Tatis’s first home run in over 100 plate appearances, providing the spark San Diego needed.
Cardinals 6, Reds 5 (11 Innings): St. Louis Walks It Off Again
The Cardinals are kings of the close game. For the second straight day, St. Louis won in extra innings, this time on a walk-off RBI single from Yohel Pozo in the 11th. The win was the Cardinals’ fifth straight, a streak that has them rising up the leaderboard.
Cubs 10, Mariners 7: Happ’s Two Homers Lead 5-Homer Outburst
The Cubs’ bats exploded early, scoring nine runs in the first three innings on their way to a 10-7 win over the Mariners. Ian Happ led the charge with two home runs, including a leadoff shot, as Chicago clubbed five homers in total to withstand a late Seattle rally.
Angels 9, Astros 1: O’Hoppe’s Two Homers Pace Rout
Logan O’Hoppe had a massive night, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs to lead the Angels in a 9-1 blowout of the Astros. The power display backed a dominant start from Jose Soriano, who struck out ten over 6 2/3 innings.
Nationals 7, Dodgers 3: Nats Win Battle of the Long Ball
The Nationals used the home run ball to score a big road win, hitting five total homers to defeat the Dodgers 7-3. Nathaniel Lowe hit two, while James Wood and Luis Garcia Jr. went back-to-back in an impressive power display.
Blue Jays 7, White Sox 1: Berrios Dominates in Bounce-Back Win
Jose Berrios was masterful, taking a shutout into the eighth inning as the Blue Jays defeated the White Sox 7-1. Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both homered to provide plenty of offense as Toronto split the first two games of the series.
Rangers 3, Pirates 2: Seager’s RBI Single the Difference
The Rangers manufactured just enough offense to squeak out a 3-2 road win over the Pirates. Corey Seager delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, and the bullpen shut the door from there.
Braves 7, Marlins 0: Rookie’s Homer Backs Shutout
Rookie Drake Baldwin’s three-run homer was the key hit as the Braves shut out the Marlins 7-0. Grant Holmes was excellent on the mound, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings to help Atlanta even the series.
Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3: Suarez Homers for Third Straight Game
Eugenio Suarez is on fire, hitting a home run for the third consecutive game to lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the Rockies. Ketel Marte added four hits as Arizona has now won three straight.
Guardians 4, Athletics 2: Ramirez Reaches 900th Career RBI
Jose Ramirez collected his 900th career RBI to help the Guardians defeat the A’s 4-2. Cleveland starter Luis Ortiz was dominant, matching his career high with ten strikeouts over six shutout innings.
Looking Ahead to Sunday’s Rubber Matches
Saturday’s results have set up several crucial Sunday rubber matches, none bigger than the NL East showdown between the Mets and Phillies. With the two teams now tied for first place, the winner will take a huge swing of momentum into the new week.
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