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Phillies 1, Mets 0: Nola Back in Form
The Philadelphia Phillies leaned on Aaron Nola’s arm and Jhoan Duran’s nerves of steel to edge the New York Mets 1-0 in a tight NL East showdown.
Nola (4-8) looked sharp, tossing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while limiting New York to just three hits. In the ninth, Duran had runners on second and third but struck out Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez to lock it down.
For anyone tracking MLB odds and scores, the Phillies’ eighth win in 11 games was another reminder of their playoff push.
McLean Takes First Career Loss
Mets rookie Nolan McLean (4-1) was tough but unlucky, surrendering just one run across 5 1/3 innings. The Phillies stretched their NL East lead to eight games with three more left in this final head-to-head series.
Phillies vs. Mets Key Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | K | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola (PHI) | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | Win (4-8) |
| Nolan McLean (NYM) | 5.1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | Loss (4-1) |
| Jhoan Duran (PHI) | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Save |
Rangers 5, Brewers 0: Helman Delivers All the Runs
Michael Helman carried the Texas Rangers’ offense, driving in all five runs with a grand slam and an RBI double in a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jacob Latz (2-0) handled the mound work, allowing only three hits over 5 2/3 innings. The bullpen combo of Cole Winn, Jacob Webb, and Chris Martin retired nearly everyone they faced.
Milwaukee, fresh off a three-game winning streak, could only muster six singles and never threatened.
Guardians 10, Royals 2: Cecconi Nearly No-Hits KC
Slade Cecconi flirted with history, holding the Kansas City Royals hitless until the eighth inning. He finished with eight innings of one-hit ball as the Cleveland Guardians rolled 10-2.
Nolan Jones started a six-run fourth with a two-run double, while Cleveland stacked up four RBI doubles in that inning alone — the franchise’s first time since 2018.
This dominant showing is the type of trend that shows up in computer picks and baseball service plays for sharp bettors.
Nationals 15, Marlins 7: Bell Goes Deep Twice
Washington exploded for 19 hits and tied its season-high in runs, crushing Miami 15-7.
Josh Bell was the star, going 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBIs. Dylan Crews added three hits and four RBIs, while James Wood matched him with a three-hit night.
Victor Mesa Jr. gave Marlins fans a highlight with his first career homer, a three-run blast, but it wasn’t enough. Miami has now lost six of seven.
Braves 4, Cubs 1: Elder Sharp, Snitker Hits 800 Wins
In Atlanta, Bryce Elder delivered again, tossing 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball as the Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.
Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson provided the power with solo home runs, while Raisel Iglesias closed it out for his 25th save. The win marked manager Brian Snitker’s 800th career victory.
For the Cubs, Shota Imanaga (9-7) allowed three runs over six innings, and their lone RBI came on Matt Shaw’s sacrifice fly in the seventh.
Final Word
From Nola’s redemption start to Cecconi’s near no-hitter and Bell’s monster game, Monday’s MLB slate was packed with highlights. These kinds of performances often parallel surprising results across other sports — whether in NFL matchups, NCAA football lines, or even NHL action.
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