Davis Martin delivered six solid innings on the mound, guiding the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, capping off an unexpected three-game sweep at home.
Martin improved to 2-0 on the season, surrendering four hits and issuing two walks during his outing. Bryan Hudson and Jordan Leasure combined to cover the seventh and eighth innings before Chris Murphy closed out the game despite allowing a leadoff walk in the ninth to secure the save.
The White Sox built their lead through timely hitting in the early frames, with Austin Hays, Miguel Vargas, and Lenyn Sosa each contributing RBI hits within the first four innings. Luisangel Acuna paced Chicago’s offense with two hits.
Toronto managed just two hits from Ernie Clement and continued their offensive struggles, going hitless in six attempts with runners in scoring position. The loss extended the Blue Jays’ losing streak to four games. Eric Lauer suffered the defeat, falling to 1-1 after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks during his brief two-inning start.
Cubs 1, Guardians 0 (Game 1)
Chicago’s pitching staff held Cleveland to a single hit as the Cubs squeaked out a victory in the opening game of their doubleheader.
Miguel Amaya delivered the game-winning hit, driving in Dylan Carlson from second base with an eighth-inning single off Connor Brogdon (2-1). Carlson had entered as a pinch-runner after Michael Conforto drew a leadoff walk. Caleb Thielbar (1-0) earned the victory despite allowing a walk over 1 1/3 innings of relief work, while Daniel Palencia secured his first save by retiring Cleveland in order during the ninth.
The Guardians’ offensive struggles overshadowed an excellent performance from starter Slade Cecconi, who matched Chicago by allowing just one hit while striking out six and walking one across six innings.
Guardians 6, Cubs 5 (Game 2)
Gabriel Arias drove in the go-ahead run with a single during Cleveland’s three-run eighth inning rally, helping the Guardians avoid a doubleheader sweep against Chicago.
CJ Kayfus went 2-for-2 off the bench, contributing a pinch-hit RBI single in the sixth and adding a home run in the eighth. Parker Messick limited Chicago to one run over five innings, while Shawn Armstrong (1-0) earned the victory despite surrendering the lead earlier. Cade Smith preserved the win by striking out the final batter with two runners in scoring position during the ninth for his third save.
Matt Shaw and Dansby Swanson each connected for their first home runs of the season for Chicago. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga allowed one run on three hits over five-plus innings, but Jacob Webb (0-1) took the loss after giving up three runs in just one-third of an inning.
Angels 8, Mariners 7 (11 innings)
Nolan Schanuel’s sacrifice fly brought home the winning run as Los Angeles outlasted Seattle in an 11-inning thriller in Anaheim.
Reliever Shaun Anderson (1-0) escaped a bases-loaded jam by striking out Cal Raleigh to end the top of the 11th. Adam Frazier went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored the decisive run, while Schanuel and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs for the Angels.
Chase Young’s three-run homer gave Seattle a 5-4 advantage in the fifth inning, and Leo Rivas contributed two RBIs on a 1-for-3 performance. Gabe Speier (0-2), Seattle’s seventh pitcher of the contest, was charged with the loss.
Athletics 12, Astros 10 (10 innings)
Brent Rooker launched two home runs, including a three-run walk-off blast in the 10th inning, powering Oakland to a wild victory over Houston in West Sacramento.
Elvis Alvarado (1-0) earned the win after retiring the final two batters following Houston’s run in the 10th. Tyler Soderstrom went 1-for-4 but crossed the plate three times and drove in three runs, while Rooker finished with six RBIs.
Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker each hit two-run homers for Houston, with Cam Smith going 2-for-5 and driving in three runs. Closer Bryan Abreu (0-1) suffered the loss, retiring just one of four batters he faced in Oakland’s 10th.
Diamondbacks 6, Braves 5 (10 innings)
Ketel Marte lined a walk-off double to lift Arizona past Atlanta in Phoenix, earning a series split for the Diamondbacks.
Corbin Carroll went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple, while Ildemaro Vargas contributed two RBIs on a triple. Taylor Rashi (1-0) earned his first career victory with a perfect 10th inning in his season debut.
Drake Baldwin went 3-for-5 with his fourth home run and four RBIs for Atlanta, which rallied from three separate deficits before falling short. Joel Payamps (0-1) was tagged with the loss after throwing just one pitch, which Marte drove to right field to score automatic runner Jorge Barrosa.
Rays 4, Twins 1 (10 innings)
Richie Palacios hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th inning as Tampa Bay secured its first series victory of the season with a win over Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Junior Caminero, who had homered solo in the fourth inning, later drove in Tampa Bay’s fourth run via a walk. Kevin Kelly notched his second save in relief of Bryan Baker (1-0), who struck out two during a perfect ninth inning.
Nick Martinez delivered his second consecutive quality start for the Rays, allowing only a solo home run – the lone hit he surrendered – across six innings while striking out four and walking one. Matt Wallner homered for Minnesota, which managed just three hits in their second straight loss.
Padres 8, Red Sox 6
Jackson Merrill’s leadoff home run in the eighth inning snapped a late tie and propelled San Diego to a series-clinching victory over Boston.
Merrill finished 3-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs scored to pace the Padres, who collected 12 hits and overcame an early 4-0 deficit. Jeremiah Estrada (1-1) earned the victory with a scoreless inning of relief, while Mason Miller struck out three straight batters for his second consecutive save.
Wilyer Abreu (double, triple, RBI, two runs) and Masataka Yoshida (3-for-4, two doubles, three RBIs) accounted for six of Boston’s nine hits. Tyler Uberstine (0-1) suffered the loss in his major league debut, allowing one run on three hits over 2 2/3 innings.
Marlins 7, Yankees 6
Pinch hitter Graham Pauley delivered a go-ahead two-run double with the bases loaded against Jake Bird (1-1), sparking a four-run eighth inning that helped Miami hold on for victory over New York following a rain delay exceeding three hours.
Xavier Edwards, who drove in three runs total, followed with a two-run single off Ryan Yarbrough that proved crucial when Jazz Chisholm Jr. cut the deficit to one with a two-run double in the ninth before J.C. Escarra struck out to end the game.
Ben Rice smashed a three-run homer in the first inning for New York, which saw ace Max Fried allow his first three runs of the season over 6 2/3 innings after tossing 13 1/3 scoreless innings in his first two outings. John King (1-0) recorded the victory by retiring the final batter of New York’s seventh after Chris Paddack followed two openers with 4 2/3 scoreless innings.
Pirates 8, Orioles 2
Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career-high eight batters and Ryan O’Hearn drove in four runs to power Pittsburgh past Baltimore at home.
O’Hearn and Oneil Cruz each connected for two-run homers, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of Baltimore and extend their winning streak to five games. Ashcraft (1-1) surrendered an RBI double to Pete Alonso in the fourth but limited further damage, working six innings without issuing a walk while allowing just four hits.
Taylor Ward led Baltimore’s offense with three hits, and Jeremiah Jackson added an RBI single. Starter Chris Bassitt (0-2) lasted only two innings, surrendering six runs on six hits.
Dodgers 8, Nationals 6
Shohei Ohtani, Dalton Rushing, and Teoscar Hernandez homered as Los Angeles rallied to defeat Washington, completing a three-game sweep.
The Dodgers scored four runs in the eighth inning to take the lead permanently. Former National Alex Call contributed two hits and scored twice. Jack Dreyer (1-0) worked a scoreless seventh inning for the victory, while Edwin Diaz earned his third save despite starter Roki Sasaki allowing six runs over five innings.
James Wood hit a three-run homer and Luis Garcia Jr. added a two-run shot for Washington, which has now lost five straight. Cionel Perez (0-1) was charged with the loss, spoiling a strong outing from Foster Griffin, who allowed one run on five hits across five innings.
Reds 2, Rangers 1
Elly De La Cruz singled home the decisive run in the eighth inning as Cincinnati edged Texas to complete a three-game sweep in Arlington.
De La Cruz collected two hits and scored once, while Will Benson also had two hits for Cincinnati. Reliever Sam Moll (1-0) earned the victory, and Brock Burke struck out three straight batters in the ninth for his first career save. Starter Chase Burns carried a shutout into the seventh inning.
Joc Pederson homered for Texas, which managed only four runs in the entire series and has now dropped four consecutive games. Robert Garcia (0-1) suffered the loss in relief.
Mets 5, Giants 2
Pinch hitter Luis Torrens delivered a go-ahead two-RBI double during a four-run eighth inning as New York rallied to defeat San Francisco.
The Mets strung together five consecutive one-out hits against two Giants relievers to secure their third straight victory. Jorge Polanco started the rally with a one-out double off Keaton Winn (0-1), followed by a Luis Robert Jr. single and stolen base.
Torrens, batting for Jared Young who had gone 3-for-3, greeted Erik Miller with an opposite-field double to right that gave New York the lead.
Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers had back-to-back RBI hits for San Francisco to chase Kodai Senga. Senga struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings, while Logan Webb threw seven innings of one-run ball for the Giants.
Rockies 4, Phillies 1
Former Philadelphia first-round selection Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as Colorado salvaged the series finale in Denver.
Hunter Goodman collected two hits and starter Tomoyuki Sugano (1-0) worked six strong innings to earn his first victory for Colorado. Victor Vodnik recorded the final three outs for his first save.
Adolis Garcia homered and singled for Philadelphia. Starter Taijuan Walker (0-2) struggled in his second outing of the season, allowing four runs on seven hits across five innings.
Brewers 8, Royals 5
Gary Sanchez hit a two-run home run and William Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in Milwaukee’s series-clinching victory over Kansas City.
Brewers starter Kyle Harrison (1-0) earned the win by scattering three hits and two runs over 5 1/3 innings. Kris Bubic (1-1) took the loss for Kansas City, surrendering four hits and four runs across five innings.
Trevor Megill recorded his third save of the season. Contreras went 2-for-3 with a run and two walks for Milwaukee. Maikel Garcia was 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and three RBIs, while Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-5 with two RBIs for the Royals.
Cardinals 5, Tigers 3
Ivan Herrera’s tiebreaking two-run single capped a four-run fifth-inning explosion as St. Louis topped Detroit on the road.
Pedro Pages contributed an RBI single for the Cardinals, who salvaged the finale of their three-game series. St. Louis starter Kyle Leahy (1-1) allowed two runs and five hits across five innings. Riley O’Brien secured the final three outs for his second save.
Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer for Detroit, while Spencer Torkelson reached base four times. Tigers starter Keider Montero (0-1) gave up three runs (two earned) and three hits in 4 1/3 innings.
