The Los Angeles Angels broke their six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion Monday night, defeating the Athletics 2-1 on a walk-off home run by Zach Neto at Anaheim, California.
The Angels managed no hits through eight innings against Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn, who was one inning away from a no-hitter before Los Angeles rallied in the ninth.
Adam Frazier started the comeback with a leadoff single to center field on an 0-2 slider, breaking up Ginn’s no-hit attempt. Pinch runner Jose Siri took Frazier’s place on the basepaths before Neto stepped up and launched a 2-0 sinker over the center field wall for the game-winning two-run blast. Ginn (2-2) recorded 10 strikeouts, a career best, while walking one batter and hitting another. The right-handed pitcher threw 105 total pitches, including 99 through the first eight innings before taking the mound for the ninth.
The Athletics scored their only run in the top of the ninth when Lawrence Butler delivered a pinch-hit single.
Mets 16, Nationals 7 (12 innings)
New York erupted for 10 runs in the 12th inning to defeat Washington in an extended battle, with Carson Benge driving in a pair of runs during the decisive frame.
Benge finished with three RBIs for the contest, matching teammates Bo Bichette and Brett Baty, who both connected for home runs. Benge and Bichette each collected three hits in the victory.
Washington’s James Wood contributed three hits and scored twice. Both teams managed one run in the 11th inning before New York dominated the 12th with a 10-1 scoring advantage.
Padres 1, Dodgers 0
San Diego shut out Los Angeles behind Miguel Andujar’s first-inning home run and Michael King’s outstanding pitching performance in a low-scoring affair.
King (4-2) surrendered just four hits across a season-high seven innings while striking out nine batters, also a season best. Jason Adam worked out of trouble in the eighth inning with two runners on base and two outs, while Mason Miller secured his 15th save with a clean ninth inning.
Los Angeles starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-4) was nearly as effective, allowing only three hits over seven innings with eight strikeouts. Andujar and Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani were the lone players to record multiple hits.
Rays 16, Orioles 6
Tampa Bay overwhelmed Baltimore with a season-high offensive output, led by Yandy Diaz’s 4-for-5 performance that included two doubles, four runs scored, and four RBIs.
Junior Camimero contributed two hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs, while Ryan Vilade went 3-for-3 with a triple and three RBIs for the Rays, who set season records with 16 runs and 18 hits. Jonny DeLuca added a double and three RBIs, and Taylor Walls recorded two doubles among his two hits. Shane McClanahan (5-2) earned the victory despite allowing four runs on six hits over five innings.
Baltimore’s Pete Alonso managed three hits, including a two-run double, while Weston Wilson and Rutschman hit solo home runs. Rutschman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Struggling pitcher Trevor Rogers (2-5) extended his losing streak to five consecutive starts, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Diamondbacks 12, Giants 2
Arizona opened their three-game homestand against San Francisco with a commanding victory, sparked by Nolan Arenado’s grand slam on the sixth pitch of the game from Robbie Ray.
Gabriel Moreno added a two-run homer to help the Diamondbacks capture their sixth win in nine games. Zac Gallen held San Francisco to two runs across six innings, while rookie Ryan Waldschmidt achieved a career-high three hits.
Ray (3-6) struggled mightily, charged with 10 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings. The hit total, runs allowed, and earned runs all represented career-worst marks for the pitcher.
Phillies 5, Reds 4
Philadelphia rallied past Cincinnati as Bryson Stott connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to provide the winning margin.
Alec Bohm also homered and went 2-for-3 to help Philadelphia improve to 16-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly in the series opener. The Phillies have now won six straight series and can extend that streak to seven with a victory in either of the remaining two games.
Orion Kerkering (2-0) earned the win for Philadelphia. Cincinnati has lost five of their past seven contests.
Marlins 12, Braves 0
Miami dominated the opening game of their four-game series with Atlanta, getting four RBIs from Joe Mack and a grand slam from Javier Sanoja in a shutout victory.
The Marlins batted around in both the fourth and fifth innings, plating five and six runs respectively. Miami finished with 10 hits, drew seven walks, and scored a season-high 12 runs, which also marked the most runs Atlanta has allowed this season.
Liam Hicks went 2-for-4 with a two-run double, retaking the major league lead with 42 RBIs. Max Meyer (4-0) pitched six scoreless innings for the victory.
Yankees 7, Blue Jays 6
New York rallied from multiple deficits to edge Toronto, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivering a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning and David Bednar securing the save by retiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two runners on in the ninth.
Chisholm’s 339-foot opposite-field drive came after Cody Bellinger tied the game with a two-run homer two batters earlier, with both blasts coming off Yariel Rodriguez (0-1). Yankees reliever Paul Blackburn (2-1) contributed 1 2/3 scoreless innings.
Toronto got home runs from Ernie Clement and George Springer but lost for the ninth time in 14 games. New York overcame two separate two-run deficits to win just their third game in 10 contests.
Red Sox 3, Royals 1
Boston defeated Kansas City behind Sonny Gray’s strong pitching performance and Willson Contreras’ two-run homer in a road victory.
The 36-year-old Gray struck out a season-high nine batters while pitching into the seventh inning, allowing one run on five hits and a walk to lower his ERA to 2.93. Gray improved to 10-2 with a 1.74 ERA in 14 career starts against Kansas City. Aroldis Chapman closed out the ninth inning perfectly for his 11th save in 11 opportunities.
Jac Caglianone drove in a run and doubled twice for Kansas City, which has lost nine of 12 games. Royals starter Seth Lugo (1-4) allowed five hits over six innings.
Guardians 8, Tigers 2
Cleveland rolled past struggling Detroit behind Jose Ramirez’s strong offensive showing that included a two-run double and solo home run.
Chase DeLauter and Rhys Hoskins each drove in two runs, while Brayan Rocchio crossed the plate three times. Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi (3-4) limited Detroit to two runs and five hits across 7 1/3 innings. The Guardians have won six of their last seven games.
Detroit starter Framber Valdez (2-3) allowed four runs and five hits in five innings. Valdez had previously won all five of his career starts against Cleveland.
Mariners 6, White Sox 1
Seattle snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Chicago, highlighted by Colt Emerson’s first major league hit—a home run—and strong pitching from Bryan Woo.
Woo (4-2) struck out eight batters and retired the final 11 hitters he faced during six scoreless innings. Julio Rodriguez also homered for Seattle, while Josh Naylor went 3-for-4 with an RBI single.
Chicago’s Tristan Peters homered for the second straight game, but the White Sox saw their two-game winning streak end. Noah Schultz (2-3) worked 5 1/3 innings and surrendered three runs.
Brewers 9, Cubs 3
Milwaukee moved within half a game of first-place Chicago by defeating the Cubs, powered by Jake Bauers’ four-RBI performance that included a home run.
Christian Yelich added a home run and two RBIs for Milwaukee, which has won nine of 11 games. Brandon Sproat started and lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on three hits. Drohan (2-1) threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief.
Shota Imanaga (4-4) endured his worst start of the season for Chicago, which has dropped three consecutive games and seven of nine. He surrendered eight runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. Dansby Swanson homered twice for the Cubs.
Twins 6, Astros 3
Minnesota held on for a rain-delayed victory over Houston, with Josh Bell going 3-for-4 and hitting two home runs while driving in four runs.
Luke Keaschall contributed two RBIs for the Twins, who have won six of their past nine contests. Eric Orze (2-1) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, and Taylor Rogers recorded the final two outs for his first save of the season.
Houston’s Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Tatsuya Imai (1-2) gave up three runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Rockies 7, Rangers 6
Colorado held off Texas in Denver, getting two doubles from Willi Castro and solid pitching from Jose Quintana through the middle innings.
Quintana (2-2) surrendered three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. Ezequiel Tovar drove in two runs for the Rockies, and Juan Mejia worked a scoreless ninth inning for his third save.
Texas got three hits and a home run from Justin Foscue, while Ezequiel Duran also recorded three hits. MacKenzie Gore (3-4) allowed two runs in the first inning before leaving with left lat tightness.
