MLB roundup: Paul Skenes, Pirates overpower D-backs in shutout

Under 8½ hits as Ginn tames Astros in 7–1 A’s rout

Oakland’s rookie J.T. Ginn mowed through six scoreless frames and Shea Langeliers stayed red‑hot, leaving Houston’s hitters well short of the posted hit total. Sas Insider’s first wager of the day was an easy totals cash, a textbook reminder of how limiting contact can be your friend when you’re hunting Unders. (If you’re still learning how totals differ from moneylines, here’s a concise primer on betting MLB totals.)

Miami–Milwaukee under 7½ sneaks home in 3–2 Brewers walk‑off

Eury Pérez and Brandon Woodruff traded zeroes for five innings, then the pens kept things in check until Sal Frelick’s ninth‑inning single finished a game that never cracked eight runs. Low‑scoring duels like this illustrate why bankroll discipline matters; see the MLB betting basics guide for sizing your wagers relative to edge and volatility.

Rockies–Orioles under 10 cruises behind Sugano’s gem

Tyler Sugano fanned eight across six and Colorado’s bats managed just a lone tally, so even Baltimore’s modest five‑run night finished miles below the double‑digit total. Sas Insider’s perfect start on Unders clicks neatly with the fundamentals in our run line & totals playbook.

Cubs–White Sox under 9½ hangs on in city showdown

A 5‑4 final feels dicey at first glance, but nine runs stayed below the 9½ ticket, rewarding those who shop for half‑run edges. (Why that half‑run matters: line movement—read it and win.)

White Sox money‑line swing (+160) comes up shy

The plus‑money stab on the South Siders had life until the final out, illustrating both the upside and sting of underdog plays. If you’re weighing dogs vs. chalk, skim single bets vs. parlays before the next card.

Giants money‑line miss as Mets fade late

A ninth‑inning threat fizzled and New York’s bullpen cashed for San Francisco, leaving Sas Insider with his second ML blemish. Moneyline volatility is why seasoned bettors lean on bankroll‑management rules to survive swings.

Tigers underdog ticket (+116) cashes in 10–4 outburst

Detroit punished Max Scherzer early and often, proving that short dogs deserve a long look when the market overreacts to ace‑pitcher narratives. More pointers in betting MLB moneylines: tips, tricks, trends.

D‑backs money‑line (+125) stifled by Skenes

Paul Skenes’ league‑best ERA shrank again, rendering Arizona’s plus‑money appeal moot. Situations like this underline the value of form vs. name recognition—exactly what the MLB playoff betting keys article stresses for late‑season handicapping.

Rays–Reds under 10 lands as Singer rebounds

Brady Singer’s bounce‑back, coupled with Emilio Pagán’s calm ninth, delivered Sas Insider’s fifth totals winner. Want the math behind why Unders have quietly out‑performed in pitcher‑friendly parks? Start with how to bet on baseball.

Orioles chalk (‑205) wraps up with 5–1 cruise

A late Tyler O’Neill blast padded Baltimore’s margin, and the hefty favorite closed the card in the black. When you’re laying big juice, knowing when to pass is vital—see squeeze the juice and win more bets for break‑even math on large moneylines.

Around the rest of the league

Pirates 6, Diamondbacks 0 – Paul Skenes’ second straight scoreless outing (ERA 1.83) tightens the NL Cy Young race.

Athletics 7, Astros 1 – Oakland caps a four‑game sweep; Shea Langeliers homers again, now 6 HR in 10 days.

Red Sox 4, Dodgers 3 – Alex Bregman’s two‑run shot erases early Ohtani fireworks; Crochet punches out 10.

Yankees 4, Phillies 3 – Ryan McMahon’s debut double keys a four‑spot; Zack Wheeler plunks three, tying his career high.

Nationals 7, Twins 2 – Minneapolis native Jake Irvin stifles hometown club; CJ Abrams belts No. 19.

Padres 9, Cardinals 2 – Manny Machado shrugs off two HBPs, goes 4‑for‑5 with three RBIs in chippy series finale.

Rangers 8, Braves 1 – Texas completes its second straight sweep; rookie Jack Leiter cruises behind six‑run third.

Angels 4, Mariners 1 – Mike Trout joins the 1,000‑RBI club; Kenley Jansen notches save 465.

Mets 2, Giants 1 – Mark Vientos doubles in both runs as New York takes another tight one at Oracle.

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Sas Insider – Sunday wrap‑up

Totals mastery remains the engine: a 5‑0 sweep on Unders pushed the day’s card to 7‑3, +$400. The overall July ledger now shows +$1,156, with disciplined stake sizing straight from the Kelly Criterion guide. Monday’s sheet features an alternate total in Baltimore and a first‑five dog out West—releases drop at 10 a.m. ET.