Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Alvarez Jr. Breaks Out

Nacho Alvarez Jr. crushed the first two home runs of his career and drove in three runs as Atlanta rallied past Detroit. Jurickson Profar capped a ninth-inning comeback with a go-ahead RBI single, extending the Braves’ winning streak to seven games.

Drake Baldwin added a two-run homer, while Raisel Iglesias secured his 27th save. The Tigers have dropped five straight, and their AL Central lead over Cleveland is down to one game. Bettors can follow shifts in the playoff race on the MLB odds and scores page.

Guardians 6, Twins 0 (Game 1) – Ramirez Hits 30-30

Bo Naylor went deep twice, and Jose Ramirez clubbed his 30th home run to seal his third 30-30 season as Cleveland blanked Minnesota.

Slade Cecconi tossed seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The win was Cleveland’s ninth in a row, boosting their case as a late-season betting value in baseball service plays.

Guardians 8, Twins 0 (Game 2) – Sweep Complete

Steven Kwan drove in four runs and Logan Allen pitched eight shutout innings as the Guardians finished a doubleheader sweep. Cleveland has now won 10 straight and 15 of their last 16.

Minnesota managed only four hits in the nightcap, underscoring why handicappers on the leaderboard continue fading the Twins.

Mariners 6, Astros 4 – Raleigh Sets Record

Cal Raleigh smashed his franchise-record 57th homer, and George Kirby delivered six scoreless frames as Seattle took down Houston.

The Mariners not only claimed the series but also the season tiebreaker, securing a two-game AL West lead. Jeremy Peña hit his first career grand slam for Houston, but the Astros are now tied with Cleveland for the final AL wild-card spot. Watch the AL West race daily on the odds page.

Nationals 5, Mets 3 (11 Innings) – Lile Goes Inside-the-Park

Daylen Lile hit a dramatic inside-the-park homer in the 11th to lift Washington. The Nationals blew a three-run lead but recovered to beat New York, denting the Mets’ wild-card push.

Pirates 2, Athletics 0 – One-Hitter in Pittsburgh

Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter as Pittsburgh snapped a five-game skid. Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds homered as the Pirates earned their 18th shutout, the most in MLB this year.

Reds 6, Cubs 3 – Cincinnati Closing Gap

Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl, and Tyler Stephenson all homered to lead Cincinnati over Chicago. The Reds cut their deficit to one game behind the Mets for the final NL wild-card slot.

With playoff stakes high, many bettors are eyeing Reds matchups through daily service plays.

Yankees 6, Orioles 1 – Judge and Stanton Go Deep

Giancarlo Stanton blasted his 450th career homer and Aaron Judge added his 49th as New York rolled past Baltimore. Carlos Rodón earned his 17th win with a strong outing.

The Yankees have won seven of 10, keeping them alive in the AL East chase. Their late surge is drawing attention from handicappers.

Red Sox 6, Rays 3 – Story Delivers in the Ninth

Trevor Story’s RBI single broke a 3-3 tie in the ninth as Boston pulled away in Tampa Bay. Masataka Yoshida and Romy Gonzalez added insurance runs as the Red Sox improved to 10-2 against the Rays this year.

Padres 7, White Sox 3 – Merrill and O’Hearn Shine

Jackson Merrill homered, and Ryan O’Hearn doubled in three runs as San Diego rallied past Chicago. Adrian Morejon got the win in relief.

Royals 2, Blue Jays 1 – Cameron Stays Hot

Rookie Noah Cameron allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, and Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back homers as Kansas City topped Toronto.

The Jays have dropped four straight, a worrying sign for backers tracking premium packages late in the season.

Marlins 4, Rangers 3 – Miami Keeps Rolling

Troy Johnston and Connor Norby hit back-to-back homers as Miami beat Texas for their fifth straight win. The Marlins have won nine of ten and secured their third consecutive series.

The Rangers have lost six in a row, all but eliminating their AL wild-card hopes.

Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 3 – Gallen Delivers

Zac Gallen struck out nine in seven innings, and Ildemaro Vargas delivered a tie-breaking single in the sixth as Arizona edged Philadelphia.

The D-backs gained ground in the NL wild-card race, while the Phillies missed a chance to inch closer to a first-round bye.

Brewers 3, Cardinals 2 (10 Innings) – Turang the Hero

Brice Turang’s RBI single in the 10th lifted Milwaukee, trimming their magic number for the NL Central to one.

Angels 3, Rockies 0 – Trout Hits No. 400

Mike Trout slugged his 400th career homer as Los Angeles snapped an eight-game skid. He became the 59th player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

Dodgers 7, Giants 5 – Ohtani Adds to HR Lead

Shohei Ohtani blasted his NL-leading 53rd homer, and Los Angeles beat San Francisco for a third straight game.

The Dodgers kept a four-game division lead with a week left, while the Giants remained four games back in the NL wild-card chase.