MLB roundup: Orioles avert 4-game sweep in Cleveland

Orioles 4, Guardians 3 — Henderson’s Late Knock Halts Cleveland’s Charge

Baltimore refused a four‑game sweep in Progressive Field thanks to Gunnar Henderson’s two‑out RBI single in the seventh. Ramón Laureano’s third home run of the series—a first‑inning, two‑run shot—gave Charlie Morton room to work and Gregory Soto authored a clean ninth for his first Oriole save. Steven Kwan’s first multi‑homer game powered Cleveland’s push, but Erik Sabrowski couldn’t escape the go‑ahead rally. Watching how a dominant bullpen like Baltimore’s slams the door after a momentum swing is a textbook reminder of live‑bet entry points; refresh the timing cues in Line Movement: Read It and Win before the next tight affair.

Blue Jays 11, Tigers 4 — Clement & Lukes Fuel Sixth Win in Seven

Toronto’s post‑break surge continued as Ernie Clement drove in four—highlighted by a three‑run blast in a five‑run sixth—and Nathan Lukes added a two‑run shot plus a double. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. piled on three hits and two RBIs, giving Eric Lauer ample support for eight sturdy innings. Detroit’s lone bright spots were homers by Jahmai Jones and Spencer Torkelson, but the skid reached 10 losses in 11 games. When one lineup is scorching and the other ice‑cold, game‑total markets can overreact; stay grounded with the principles in How to Bet Totals.

Cardinals 9, Padres 7 — Donovan & Contreras Go Deep in Track‑Meet Win

St. Louis needed every run from Brendan Donovan’s and Willson Contreras’ three‑run homers as Manny Machado (three hits) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (three hits) kept San Diego within striking distance. Sonny Gray earned his 10th despite allowing 11 hits; Ryan Helsley locked down save No. 20. Yu Darvish, knocked for eight runs in 3 ⅓, still seeks his first win. For volatile, high‑scoring environments, shifting to derivative markets—team totals, first‑five—often trumps full‑game sides, an angle explored in Betting MLB Moneylines: Tips, Tricks & Trends.

Athletics 5, Astros 2 — Severino Shines, Kurtz Keeps Raking

Oakland’s rebuild flashed upside: rookie Nick Kurtz produced his fourth three‑hit night, Luis Urías homered, and Luis Severino spun seven innings of two‑run ball to open a four‑game set in Houston. Taylor Trammell matched Kurtz with three hits, but Jason Alexander’s 11‑hit, five‑run line buried the Astros early. For underdog backers, noting when a young roster strings quality ABs against a contending staff is crucial—line‑shopping guidance lives in Squeeze the Juice and Win More Bets.