The Philadelphia Phillies turned what looked like a loss into a stunning victory Tuesday night, erupting for eight runs with two outs in the ninth inning to defeat the host Washington Nationals 14-9.
Brandon Marsh delivered the spark, connecting on a two-run homer off Brad Lord — who fell to 5-1 on the season — to tie the game. Bryson Stott then put the Phillies ahead for good with a three-run blast to center field. Edmundo Sosa followed with a two-run double and Trea Turner added an RBI single to cap the outburst.
Lord had retired the first two batters in the ninth before Turner singled and Marsh sent one to right field. After Bryce Harper and pinch hitter Derek Hill each singled, Stott launched his go-ahead shot.
Sosa was the offensive standout for Philadelphia, also hitting a solo homer and finishing with five RBIs as part of a 17-hit team effort. Orion Kerkering picked up the win, improving to 4-0, despite surrendering three runs in his only inning of work. Jorbit Vivas and Luis Garcia Jr. homered for Washington, which had taken the series opener on Monday.
Brewers 2, Reds 0
Brandon Sproat carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning before combining with three relievers on a two-hit shutout as Milwaukee beat Cincinnati on the road. Sproat improved to 2-4, allowing just one hit across six innings without issuing a walk while striking out a career-best 10 batters. Trevor Megill closed it out in the ninth for his 10th save. Jake Bauers drove in a run with a sixth-inning triple and Andrew Vaughn added an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. The Reds were held to two hits for the second consecutive game. Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo was struck on his left pitching wrist by a line-drive single off the bat of Jackson Chourio in the fourth inning, though X-rays came back negative.
Mariners 3, Pirates 2
Cal Raleigh and Cole Young each homered to account for all of Seattle’s runs in a comeback victory at Pittsburgh. Young, a Pittsburgh native, hit a go-ahead two-run shot in the seventh inning. Starter George Kirby improved to 6-7, giving up two runs — one earned — over six innings, and Andres Munoz struck out the side in the ninth for his 14th save. Mitch Keller dropped to 5-5 after allowing three runs in six-plus innings for Pittsburgh, which has now lost three of its last four games.
Marlins 6, Rangers 4
Owen Caissie belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break the game open, and Sandy Alcantara etched his name in franchise history as Miami topped visiting Texas. Alcantara struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning — on a slider out of the strike zone — to record the 1,002nd strikeout of his Marlins career, surpassing the franchise record previously held by Ricky Nolasco from 2006 to 2013. Alcantara finished the night at 8-4, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing five hits, three walks and one run. Texas reliever Jose Corniell took the loss in his season debut, giving up five runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings.
Cubs 9, Mets 6
Pete Crow-Armstrong capped a five-run second inning with a three-run homer and Dansby Swanson drove in four runs as visiting Chicago beat New York. Carson Kelly added two RBIs and scored three times for the Cubs, who have now won seven of their last 10 games. Starter Edward Cabrera, who improved to 5-4, had to leave the field on a cart after five innings due to a left hamstring and adductor strain. The Mets dropped their third straight and also lost Juan Soto, who exited after the fourth inning with tightness on the left side of his back. Kodai Senga fell to 0-6 after being tagged for seven runs on three hits and five walks in 3 2/3 innings.
Yankees 4, Tigers 3
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, singled and scored twice to help visiting New York snap a three-game losing streak against Detroit. Anthony Volpe contributed two hits for the Yankees. Carlos Rodon won his third straight start, improving to 4-2 after allowing three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Fernando Cruz and Brent Headrick combined for 2 1/3 scoreless innings before David Bednar recorded four outs for his 15th save. Tigers starter Casey Mize dropped to 2-5 and extended his winless streak to six starts after giving up four runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and a run for Detroit, which entered the game on a four-game winning streak.
Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 3
Nolan Arenado broke a scoreless tie with a run-scoring single in the ninth inning and Arizona held on to beat St. Louis. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. followed with a two-run single off Matt Svanson, who fell to 2-2, and the Diamondbacks added another run on a passed ball. Reliever Kevin Ginkel improved to 3-2 with a scoreless inning, while Eduardo Rodriguez had tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings before him. St. Louis rallied in the bottom of the ninth with RBIs from Alec Burleson, Blaze Jordan and Jimmy Crooks against Arizona closer Paul Sewald. Brandyn Garcia came on for Sewald and got JJ Wetherholt swinging to end the game, earning his first career save.
Royals 12, Rays 5
Jac Caglianone, a Tampa native, slugged a solo homer and a two-run shot to lead Kansas City past Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg. Caglianone also singled in front of family and friends as the Royals won their second straight to open the four-game series. Nick Loftin homered, collected four hits and scored four times for Kansas City, which has now won five of six. Luinder Avila improved to 3-3 after holding the Rays to one run and three hits over five innings. Tampa Bay starter Shane McClanahan fell to 6-5 after giving up six runs — two earned — and three home runs over six innings. Junior Caminero went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in the eighth and three RBIs for the Rays.
Padres 7, Braves 6 (10 innings)
Manny Machado singled on the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning to give San Diego a walk-off win over visiting Atlanta. Machado lined a sinker from Raisel Iglesias — who dropped to 0-2 — up the middle, and automatic runner Jackson Merrill scored to end the game. Mason Miller improved to 2-1 after throwing two perfect innings, stranding a potential go-ahead run at third base in the 10th. Atlanta scored four times off Griffin Canning in the second inning, while San Diego answered with five runs off Braves starter JR Ritchie in the same frame.
Red Sox 5, Rockies 2
Wilyer Abreu homered and tripled, and Sonny Gray struck out a season-high 11 batters over seven innings as Boston defeated Colorado in Denver. Nate Eaton had three hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Anthony Seigler added two hits for the Red Sox. Gray improved to 9-1, matching his season high in innings pitched while allowing just one run on six hits. Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar each homered for Colorado, and Troy Johnston and TJ Rumfield each had two hits. Rockies starter Sean Sullivan fell to 0-2 after surrendering three runs on five hits over five innings.
Dodgers 12, Twins 3
Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs as Los Angeles rolled to a lopsided win over Minnesota in Minneapolis. Alex Call went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, Max Muncy hit a two-run double and Andy Pages finished 3-for-5 with an RBI as the Dodgers piled up 17 hits, matching their season high. Left-hander Justin Wrobleski improved to 9-2 after holding the Twins to two runs on five hits over seven innings. Victor Caratini and Brooks Lee each hit solo home runs for Minnesota. Twins reliever Austin Voth dropped to 0-1 after giving up six runs — five earned — on 11 hits in four innings.
Astros 9, Blue Jays 7 (11 innings)
Joey Loperfido launched a two-out, three-run homer in the 11th inning to lift visiting Houston past Toronto. Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith and Taylor Trammell hit three consecutive home runs for the Astros in the fourth inning. Peter Lambert allowed two runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings. Luis Urias, making his Blue Jays debut, hit a two-run homer and added a single. Daulton Varsho had three hits, including a two-run homer. Shane Bieber, returning from elbow inflammation in his season debut, allowed four runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.
White Sox 2, Guardians 1
Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and Sean Burke was effective into the seventh as Chicago edged visiting Cleveland. The win gave the White Sox the series victory and a one-game lead over the Guardians atop the American League Central. Burke improved to 5-4, allowing one run and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. Parker Messick pitched 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball for Cleveland but received no offensive support, as the Guardians dropped their fourth loss in five games. Kahlil Watson and Austin Hedges each had two hits to help Cleveland out-hit Chicago 6-3.
Angels 5, Orioles 1
Ryan Johnson allowed just one hit over six shutout innings and Nolan Schanuel homered as Los Angeles beat Baltimore in Anaheim. Johnson improved to 1-2, walking one and striking out a career-high eight batters. Zach Neto had two hits and two runs, and Vaughn Grissom drove in two runs for the Angels, who have now won three of their last four. Orioles starter Shane Baz fell to 4-8 after giving up five runs on eight hits in five innings. Leody Taveras ended the Angels’ shutout bid with an RBI single in the ninth.
Giants 3, Athletics 1
Robbie Ray threw eight innings of two-hit ball and Jung Hoo Lee homered as San Francisco topped the visiting Athletics. Casey Schmitt, Willy Adames and Lee each had two hits for the Giants, who snapped a three-game skid. Ray improved to 6-6, allowing just one unearned run. Athletics starter Aaron Civale fell to 5-4 after pitching four innings of two-run ball. Tyler Soderstrom had two of Oakland’s three hits as the Athletics dropped their third straight game.
