Mets 5, Rangers 2 (10): Alonso Ends the Skid

Pete Alonso launched a three-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning as New York snapped its eight-game losing streak.

After Juan Soto was walked intentionally, Alonso crushed a 1-1 sinker into the right-field seats. The Mets (77-73) stayed 1.5 games ahead of the Giants for the NL’s final wild-card slot. Texas (79-71) saw its six-game win streak snapped.

Mariners 11, Angels 2: Raleigh Matches Mantle

Cal Raleigh smashed his 54th homer, tying Mickey Mantle’s 1961 record for most by a switch-hitter, and the Mariners surged into sole possession of the AL West lead.

George Kirby fanned 14 over 6 1/3 innings as Seattle (9 straight wins) stayed hot. The Angels got homers from Christian Moore and Oswald Peraza, but Kyle Hendricks gave up nine runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Royals 10, Phillies 3: Perez Reaches Milestones

Salvador Perez drove in five runs, homering again after a two-homer Saturday, lifting KC past Philadelphia.

Perez now owns 301 career homers and 1,000 RBIs. Kyle Schwarber hit No. 52 for the Phillies, who still clinched a playoff berth thanks to the Dodgers beating the Giants.

Nationals 4, Pirates 3: Lile Delivers

Daylen Lile doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth as Washington rallied to win the series. James Wood scored the decisive run, while Clayton Beeter notched his first MLB save.

Dodgers 10, Giants 2: Conforto, Teoscar Lead Rout

Michael Conforto’s pinch-hit two-run single keyed a four-run fifth as the Dodgers rolled in San Francisco. Tyler Glasnow pitched into the seventh, Teoscar Hernández had four hits, and both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman added three.

Los Angeles maintained a 2.5-game NL West lead over San Diego.

Braves 8, Astros 3: Albies Powers the Turnaround

Ozzie Albies drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the fifth that put Atlanta ahead for good.

Hunter Stratton (1-1) earned the win in relief, while Houston’s Framber Valdez lost for the sixth time in his last seven decisions.

Braves vs. Astros Key Performers

Blue Jays 11, Orioles 2: Toronto Sweeps

Shane Bieber threw six effective innings while George Springer doubled twice and homered. Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger drove in three runs apiece as the Jays completed the sweep.

Athletics 7, Reds 4: Power Carries Oakland

Nick Kurtz, Brent Rooker, Jacob Wilson, and Colby Thomas all homered as Oakland swept Cincinnati.

The Reds, now 2.5 games back of the Mets in the NL wild-card race, saw Nick Lodolo tagged for five runs in 5 1/3 innings.

Red Sox 6, Yankees 4: Boston’s Fast Start

Boston exploded for five runs in the first inning and Garrett Crochet struck out 12 across six frames.

Carlos Narvaez capped the big inning with a solo shot, while Trevor Story and Masataka Yoshida added multi-hit games. Aaron Judge hit his 48th homer for New York.

Tigers 2, Marlins 0: Triple Error Dooms Miami

Detroit scored both runs thanks to three Miami errors on a single play. Keider Montero pitched five scoreless innings for the Tigers, lowering their AL Central magic number to seven.

Adam Mazur pitched well for Miami, going six innings without an earned run, but fell to 0-4.

Tigers vs. Marlins

Guardians 3, White Sox 2: Naylor Does It All

Bo Naylor drove in all three runs, including the go-ahead homer in the seventh, as Cleveland swept Chicago.

The Guardians have now won four straight and remain alive in the AL wild-card chase.

Diamondbacks 6, Twins 4: McCann Powers Win

James McCann had four RBIs, including a home run, as Arizona took the series in Minneapolis. Alek Thomas added two hits, two runs, and an RBI.

Bailey Ober allowed four runs in six innings for Minnesota, who got solo homers from Matt Wallner and Mickey Gasper.

Cubs 4, Rays 3: Hoerner Lifts Chicago

Nico Hoerner doubled in two runs in the seventh to help the Cubs hold onto the NL’s first wild-card slot.

Chicago’s bullpen closed it down, while Tampa Bay’s Edwin Uceta (9-3) took the loss.

Padres 9, Rockies 6: Merrill’s Big Blast

Jackson Merrill’s three-run homer helped San Diego survive Mickey Moniak’s two-homer, five-RBI night.

Yu Darvish allowed three runs across five innings, while Fernando Tatis Jr. added three hits.

Cardinals 3, Brewers 2: St. Louis Avoids Sweep

Miles Mikolas gave St. Louis five innings of two-run ball as the Cardinals stopped Milwaukee’s sweep bid.

Jose Quintana left after four with a calf injury, and Milwaukee’s NL Central lead shrank to 5.5 games over the Cubs.

Sunday MLB Scoreboard

Final Word

From Pete Alonso’s emotional walk-off to Cal Raleigh tying Mantle’s legendary HR mark, Sunday packed history, milestones, and playoff-shaking wins.

Just like the volatility seen in NBA betting swings or NCAA football thrillers, September baseball proves momentum can flip on any pitch.