MLB roundup: Red Sox pile up runs again, take set from Yanks

Sunday night in the Bronx belonged to Carlos Narvaez. Facing his former team, the catcher launched a towering three-run homer that silenced Yankee Stadium and sparked a five-run sixth inning. It was poetic justice for Narvaez, who was dealt to the Red Sox just months ago. The blast, delivered off Yankees starter Carlos Rodon, turned a tight 3–2 deficit into a 5–3 Boston lead—momentum they wouldn’t relinquish.

The Red Sox continued the onslaught from there, dismantling a Yankees bullpen that couldn’t slow them down. Narvaez didn’t just play the hero; he symbolized the team’s offensive revival. His swing started a tidal wave that saw Boston score 27 runs in the series, 21 of which came in the last two games.

Boston’s Bats Stay Hot All Series

This Red Sox team isn’t the same one we saw earlier this season. The youth movement and veterans are finally syncing. Rookie Kristian Campbell showed why he’s so highly touted, hammering a two-run shot in the fifth to open the scoring. In the eighth, Abraham Toro and Trevor Story delivered back-to-back homers, igniting the dugout and demoralizing a Yankees team that had been dominant at home.

Not to be outdone, Rafael Devers added the final blow in the ninth, going deep for the 17th time this season. The offensive depth Boston showcased—five different players going yard—reflects a growing threat in the AL East. They now sit within striking distance of a Wild Card slot, and if this offensive surge holds, they could become a postseason disruptor.

Judge’s Heroics Fall Short

Aaron Judge remains an elite force at the plate. He crushed two home runs—one in the first and one in the ninth—both with a runner on base. With 22 homers on the year, Judge continues to pace the league in power, but it wasn’t enough to rescue the Yankees from a bullpen collapse.

DJ LeMahieu chipped in with a solo homer, but the Yankees’ offense failed to match Boston’s balance and explosiveness. This loss marks only their second series defeat in their last ten, and the pressure is mounting as their pitching depth continues to show cracks.

Pirates Pitching Shines in Sweep Over Phillies

Over in Pittsburgh, pitching was the name of the game. Paul Skenes delivered 7 2/3 innings of near-perfect baseball, striking out seven and allowing just two hits. Braxton Ashcraft followed him up, calmly inducing a game-ending double play to lock in a 2–1 win and a series sweep of the Phillies.

It was Pittsburgh’s first sweep of the season—and they earned every bit of it. Oneil Cruz set up the game-winner with a walk and a steal, before Andrew McCutchen delivered a clutch single that ultimately decided the game.

See all today’s pitching matchups and projections at MLB Baseball Odds & Scores.

Comebacks, Close Calls, and Complete Games

In Tampa Bay, the Rays pulled off a slick 3–2 comeback win over the Marlins. Brandon Lowe’s sac fly sealed it, but it was Yandy Diaz who carried the team with three hits, a homer, and two RBIs. Tampa’s recent surge has them climbing back into AL Wild Card contention.

Meanwhile, the Giants completed a thrilling sweep of the Braves, winning their third straight one-run game. Mike Yastrzemski’s two-run double in the fourth was the difference, as San Francisco used shutdown bullpen work to close it out. It’s the kind of gritty stretch that could define a season.

San Diego’s win over Milwaukee was pure grit. Manny Machado snapped a scoreless tie with a seventh-inning homer, and the bullpen protected the 1–0 lead like it was Game 7. Robert Suarez picked up his 21st save, further cementing his role as one of the top closers in baseball.

Get daily insights and projections via the Baseball Service Plays.

Teams Making Statements Across the League

The Rangers’ duo of Evan Carter and Jake Burger flirted with the cycle in a 4–2 win over the Nationals. Carter’s early two-run blast gave Texas breathing room, while Burger’s solo homer added insurance late.

The Royals showcased their young guns in a 7–5 win over the White Sox. Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each went deep, and freshman standout Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 to power Kansas City’s attack.

In Minnesota, the Twins avoided a sweep with a 6–3 win over the Blue Jays, riding back-to-back homers from Brooks Lee and Christian Vazquez. Joe Ryan was solid on the hill, mixing his pitches and limiting damage through five innings.

Cincinnati stayed hot, sweeping Arizona thanks to Matt McLain’s go-ahead blast in the seventh. The Reds’ youth movement is in full swing, and their lineup’s energy is becoming contagious.

Closing the Weekend with Fireworks

Out west, the Athletics handled the Orioles with a 5–1 win, led by Max Muncy’s homer and Jacob Wilson’s multi-hit performance. The A’s took two of three from a red-hot Baltimore squad, showing they’re not an easy out at home.

Seattle finally ended its skid, topping the Angels 3–2 behind a dominant showing from George Kirby. The right-hander fanned 14 in seven innings, allowing just two hits. It was a much-needed spark for the Mariners, who had dropped five straight.

New York wrapped up the weekend with a slugfest in Colorado. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil each hit two homers, while Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty added one apiece in a 13–5 blowout of the Rockies. Alonso now has the most multi-homer games in Mets history.

If you’re following the action, don’t miss daily updates and betting strategies at:

• Baseball Service Plays
• MLB Baseball Odds & Scores

Top 5 Performing Handicappers from Yesterday