Toronto rallied for a crucial 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon, with the winning run crossing the plate in the eighth inning thanks to a defensive miscue.
The Blue Jays managed to claim the final game of their three-contest series against Los Angeles, which was a rematch of the 2025 World Series that the Dodgers captured. Toronto’s victory snapped a six-game losing streak while also halting Los Angeles’ five-game winning run. Relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman navigated through a single and walk in the final frame to secure his second save of the season, while Tyler Rogers (1-0) earned the victory after working 1 2/3 innings.
The decisive sequence unfolded in the eighth when Davis Schneider drew a walk with one out against Ben Casparius (0-1), then advanced to third base on Andres Gimenez’s base hit. Schneider came home to score when catcher Will Smith’s throw sailed away during Gimenez’s successful steal of second base. Earlier offensive contributions came from George Springer and Jesus Sanchez, who each connected for RBI doubles, plus Daulton Varsho’s run-scoring single.
Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff walk in the opening inning marked his 43rd consecutive game reaching base, dating back to August. This achievement matches Ichiro Suzuki’s 2009 record for the longest such streak by a Japanese-born player. On the mound, Ohtani worked six innings while surrendering just one unearned run on four hits and a walk, recording two strikeouts. Los Angeles got offensive production from Freddie Freeman and Will Smith with RBI singles, plus Teoscar Hernandez’s sacrifice fly.
Guardians 10, Royals 2
Angel Martinez delivered four hits including a grand slam as Cleveland dominated visiting Kansas City 10-2 in the deciding contest of their three-game set.
Rhys Hoskins contributed three doubles along with an RBI and run scored, while Jose Ramirez and Juan Brito each recorded two hits, an RBI and run scored for Cleveland, which has captured three of its last four games. Guardians southpaw Joey Cantillo (1-0) surrendered two runs (one earned) and three hits across 5 2/3 innings, striking out nine while walking two.
Bobby Witt Jr. managed two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which has dropped three of four contests. Royals starter Cole Ragans (0-3) faced only five batters before exiting with a thumb contusion on his pitching hand after being struck by a Ramirez comebacker.
Padres 8, Pirates 2
Nick Castellanos knocked in two runs and Jake Cronenworth belted his first home run of the season to power San Diego past host Pittsburgh 8-2.
The defeat continued Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller’s run of hard luck, despite throwing six shutout innings. Through three starts this season, Keller owns a 1.00 ERA and has permitted only two runs across 18 innings, yet has just one victory to show for his efforts. Rookie Konnor Griffin and Joey Bart provided RBIs for Pittsburgh.
San Diego’s Michael King (1-1) worked six innings while allowing two runs on four hits and three walks, striking out four batters on 95 pitches. Mason Miller handled a scoreless ninth inning, though his streak of 11 straight strikeouts ended when Mangum grounded out to conclude the game. Luis Campusano and Fernando Tatis Jr. each contributed an RBI.
Red Sox 5, Brewers 0
Sonny Gray delivered 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Trevor Story drove in two runs as Boston blanked visiting Milwaukee 5-0.
Gray (2-0) held Milwaukee to three hits while walking two and striking out two. The triumph gave Boston consecutive victories for the first time this season, following their 3-2 win over the Brewers on Tuesday. The series finale victory also delivered Boston’s first series win of the campaign.
Milwaukee starting pitcher Shane Drohan (0-1) made his major league debut but was removed with two outs in the third inning. He surrendered three runs on three hits while issuing four walks and striking out two. Three of those four walks came during Boston’s three-run third inning.
Rangers 3, Mariners 0
A three-run inning provided all the offense Texas needed to shut out Seattle 3-0 in Arlington, completing a three-game series sweep of the struggling Mariners.
A bases-loaded throwing error by Mariners first baseman Connor Joe allowed two runs to score, and Texas tacked on another run in the fifth inning against Seattle starter Bryan Woo (0-1). The Rangers received five scoreless innings from starter MacKenzie Gore (2-0), who permitted one hit while striking out nine and walking two. Their bullpen then completed the shutout with four scoreless frames.
The Mariners managed just three total runs throughout the series despite solid pitching performances. Seattle has now lost five consecutive games and seven of their last eight. The Mariners have been shut out three times during that eight-game stretch and haven’t scored more than three runs in any of those contests.
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Rockies defeated Astros 9-1, with Hunter Goodman homering and Michael Lorenzen (1-1) earning his first win with Colorado. The victory completed a three-game home sweep of Houston, Colorado’s first series sweep of the Astros since 2012.
Orioles topped White Sox 5-3, with Taylor Ward going 4-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs as Baltimore completed a three-game series sweep in Chicago. Kyle Bradish (1-2) earned his first victory of the season.
Marlins beat Reds 7-4, ending Cincinnati’s five-game winning streak behind Griffin Conine’s two-run homer and Connor Norby’s solo shot. Michael Petersen recorded his first career save.
Cubs defeated Rays 6-2, with Nico Hoerner homering to highlight his three-hit performance as Chicago earned their first back-to-back wins and first series victory of the season.
Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1, as Jordan Walker homered again and Alec Burleson drove in three runs in the decisive game of their three-game series in Washington.
Athletics edged Yankees 3-2, with Brent Rooker delivering a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning for the victory in New York.
Giants shut out Phillies 5-0, as Tyler Mahle combined with four relievers on a four-hitter and Rafael Devers broke a sixth-inning tie with a three-run home run.
Braves defeated Angels 8-2, with Matt Olson homering and Ronald Acuna Jr. doubling twice in the rubber game of their series in Anaheim.
Diamondbacks beat Mets 7-2, as Ryne Nelson earned the win with 5 2/3 solid innings for visiting Arizona, cooling off surging New York.
Twins topped Tigers 8-6, with Royce Lewis going 2-for-3 with two RBIs as Minnesota won its third straight game in Minneapolis.
