MLB roundup: Paul Skenes, Pirates complete sweep of Dodgers

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MLB Recap: Skenes Shuts Down LA, Big Bats Break Out

Thursday night’s action around the majors brought elite pitching, clutch hitting, and more playoff ripple effects. Let’s break down every key result and stat you need to know — and how to capitalize moving forward.

Skenes Stays Unhittable, Pirates Sweep Dodgers

Paul Skenes was electric again. The rookie right-hander tossed six scoreless innings, fanned eight, and lowered his MLB-best ERA to 1.98 as Pittsburgh knocked off the Dodgers 5-3 to complete a sweep.

That’s three wins in a row for Skenes, and the Pirates have now won 12 of their last 16. Want to ride this kind of momentum? Check out the daily MLB odds and scores before his next start.

Turner, Suarez Lead Phillies to Clutch Win Over Brewers

Trea Turner broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with an RBI single, and Ranger Suarez delivered six shutout innings in a 2-0 win over Milwaukee. Harrison Bader’s game-saving grab in the ninth sealed the win in a battle of NL contenders.

Freddy Peralta tossed five shutout frames, but Milwaukee’s bats went silent. Want breakdowns on games this tight? Lock in sharp baseball service plays for every daily edge.

Grisham’s 30th Homer Helps Yankees Clinch Series

Trent Grisham launched a three-run bomb in the eighth, his 30th of the season, and Ryan McMahon drove in three as the Yankees beat the Astros 8-4. Carlos Rodón logged six quality innings and picked up win No. 16.

Yordan Alvarez stayed scorching with four hits and a homer, but Houston couldn’t keep up. For power-hitting matchups like this, stay sharp with expert handicapping insight.

Royals Rally Behind Witt Jr.’s Go-Ahead Shot

Bobby Witt Jr. broke a 3–3 tie with a solo homer in the eighth to give the Royals a 4-3 win over the Angels. Luis Rengifo hit a three-run shot in the first, but Kansas City chipped away with solo homers from Adam Frazier and Vinnie Pasquantino.

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Pepiot No-Hits Guardians Through Five as Rays Win Again

Ryan Pepiot threw five no-hit innings and struck out six as the Rays extended their win streak to seven, beating the Guardians 4-2. Christopher Morel went 3-for-4 and drove in a run.

Cleveland got homers from Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo but dropped their 10th game in 15 tries. Streaking teams like Tampa are bettor gold — find value before the books do with AI-powered picks.

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