MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani extends HR streak as Dodgers edge Twins

Dodgers 4, Twins 3

Shohei Ohtani homered for the fifth straight game (NL‑leading 37th) and Freddie Freeman ripped a two‑out, two‑run walk‑off single in the ninth to cap a classic Dodger Stadium rally. Down to their last out, the Dodgers loaded the bases after an infield single by Mookie Betts and two walks — one intentional to Ohtani — before Freeman’s sinking liner eluded Harrison Bader. Anthony Banda struck out three in a scoreless ninth for the win. Royce Lewis matched Ohtani with a third‑inning shot, and Bader’s pinch‑hit single in the eighth briefly put Minnesota up 3‑2. When you see late bullpen leverage on both sides, live totals and moneylines can move fast — brush up on how to react (and not overreact) with Line Movement: Read It and Win.

Giants 9, Braves 3

Justin Verlander finally logged his first win as a Giant after 16 starts without one, blanking Atlanta for five innings despite five walks. Rafael Devers backed him with two homers as San Francisco took the rubber match. Spencer Strider yielded three runs in five for Atlanta. If you’re eyeing veteran rebound spots like Verlander’s, sizing matters — revisit Bankroll Management 101 before you press.

Reds 5, Nationals 0

Nick Lodolo hurled his first career shutout, a four‑hitter with eight punchouts and no walks on 105 pitches, keeping Cincinnati from being swept for the first time all year. Washington didn’t reach scoring position until the eighth. Lodolo’s strike‑throwing profile is exactly what supports alt run‑line looks; get the framework in MLB Run‑Line Betting Guide.

Marlins 3, Padres 2

Sandy Alcantara authored his best post‑surgery outing and Jesús Sánchez delivered the decisive two‑run homer. Miami has now gone 23‑12 over its last 35 and is 8‑2‑1 in its past 11 series. San Diego’s Manny Machado had two hits and an RBI in his hometown but a throwing error cost a run. Streaks like Miami’s tempt parlays; why straight bets still win the long game is laid out in How to Bet Straight Bets.

Pirates 6, Tigers 1

Spencer Horwitz launched his first career grand slam, Bailey Falter punched out eight over seven strong, and Pittsburgh swept front‑running Detroit. Rookie Troy Melton was tagged for five in his MLB debut. When a contender hits a scheduling wall, totals can be softer than you think — see Betting MLB Totals.

Mets 6, Angels 3

Pete Alonso’s three‑run blast and Edwin Díaz’s eighth‑inning escape completed a sweep. Brandon Nimmo homered, Francisco Lindor snapped an 0‑for‑31 with two RBI singles, and Sean Manaea limited L.A. to one run in five. Mike Trout went deep but the Angels stranded late traffic. Late bullpen matchups are where live dogs lurk; tactics for exploiting them sit in Betting MLB Moneylines: Tips, Tricks & Trends.

Rockies 6, Cardinals 0

Making his first start since May 28, Tanner Gordon dealt six shutout innings, while Ezequiel Tovar homered and four Rockies logged multi‑hit games. St. Louis mustered just five hits and is 1‑5 to start the second half. Coors can still produce unders when command shows up — don’t anchor to narrative without checking park‑adjusted numbers.

Astros 4, Diamondbacks 3

Christian Walker’s ninth‑inning RBI single in his Phoenix homecoming finished Houston’s sweep. Yainer Díaz had three hits and Brandon Walter shoved seven strong. Geraldo Perdomo went 4‑for‑4 and Ketel Marte clubbed his 20th for Arizona. If you’re laddering series prices, timing matters — align with the principles in Squeeze the Juice & Win More Bets.

Guardians 3, Orioles 2

Steven Kwan’s two‑out RBI single in the eighth completed a sweep of Baltimore and gave Cleveland its 11th win in 13. Kyle Manzardo’s two‑run knock started the scoring, and Emmanuel Clase nailed save No. 23. Jackson Holliday tied it with a sixth‑inning solo shot, but the pen couldn’t hold. Tight, low‑variance teams like Cleveland reward disciplined staking — see Bankroll Management 101 above.

Blue Jays 8, Yankees 4

Chris Bassitt fanned eight over 7 1/3, Bo Bichette homered, and four Yankee errors fueled a decisive Toronto win that pushed the AL East gap to four. Max Fried took his fourth loss despite only two earned runs. Sloppy defense can sink even ace‑backed favorites; market edges often persist a few games longer than you’d expect.

Brewers 10, Mariners 2

Milwaukee pounded 17 hits, Quinn Priester spun seven solid frames, and Brice Turang knocked in three. The Brewers immediately bounced back from Tuesday’s two‑hit shutout that snapped their 11‑game heater. Short‑term overreactions to one loss after a long streak are where value hides — your playbook is Betting MLB Basics, Tips & Strategies.

Red Sox 9, Phillies 8 (11)

Carlos Narvaez’s two‑run shot in the 11th saved Boston after Philadelphia slugged five homers, including J.T. Realmuto’s eighth‑inning equalizer. The Sox erased an early 5‑0 hole and got a grand slam from Romy Gonzalez. High‑octane parks and bullpens equal volatility — don’t skip Line Movement: Read It and Win above.

Royals 8, Cubs 4

Vinnie Pasquantino cleared the fences twice and piled up four RBIs as Kansas City’s second four‑homer game of the series powered a Wrigley win. Seth Lugo worked six sturdy innings; Colin Rea yielded six (five earned). Power upticks paired with stable starting pitching are where run‑line value often sits.

Rangers 2, Athletics 1

Jonah Heim’s bloop double in the seventh capped a sweep, and Jon Gray returned from the 60‑day IL to grab the win with two scoreless. Corey Seager homered and reached in his 24th straight. With Texas getting healthy, future prices will move — Try These Sports Betting Strategies to Improve Results can help you anticipate and act, not react.

White Sox 11, Rays 9

Rookie Colson Montgomery authored a signature game: a three‑run homer and the go‑ahead two‑run double in an eighth‑inning six‑spot that flipped a 7‑5 deficit. Tampa Bay blasted two first‑inning two‑run shots (Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero) but the bullpen collapsed. For young, volatile lineups, alternate totals and team totals can be more predictable than sides.