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Toronto Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer delivered a strong performance on Wednesday afternoon, leading his club to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Scherzer's outing successfully snapped Detroit's six-game winning streak, as he shut down the opposing lineup while capitalizing on Detroit's defensive misplays and lack of run support during the series finale.
Detroit Tigers starter Keider Montero struggled in Wednesday afternoon's 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, lasting just four innings for his third consecutive outing. Montero received little assistance from Detroit's quiet offense and defense, as the defeat snapped the Tigers' six-game winning streak. The club now moves on to Chicago for a four-game weekend series against the White Sox.
Drew Gilbert delivered a clutch two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to propel the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on September 16. Gilbert's game-winning blast capped off a hard-fought contest, helping San Francisco secure its first road series win in three months while pushing St. Louis closer to playoff elimination. The dramatic big fly spoiled a late Cardinals comeback attempt after St. Louis had tied the game off Dylan Smith in the bottom of the ninth.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Mariners. The effort marked Neto's sixth multi-hit performance of the month, lifting his September batting average to .309 (17-for-55). With his 21st stolen base of the year now in the books, the shortstop is currently batting .243 with a .767 OPS, 26 home runs, 74 RBI, and 96 runs scored across 147 contests.
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe continued his red-hot September by going 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Brewers, tying the game in the fifth inning. The blast marked his second consecutive game with a homer and 31st overall on the season, coming shortly after hitting his milestone 30th homer. Lowe is batting .354 with three home runs, five RBI, and eight runs scored through 13 games in September.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Angels. Rodriguez has gotten back on track by hitting safely in seven of his last eight games, adding five RBI and two steals in that span. He is now 22-for-25 in stolen base attempts this season. For the year, Rodriguez is batting .243 with a .701 OPS, 21 home runs, 24 doubles, 66 RBI, and 68 runs scored over 142 contests.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Brewers. Cruz took Logan Henderson deep to lead off the fourth inning for his 19th home run of the season. It was only his second time going yard in September, though Cruz has maintained a strong bat, hitting .319 with 11 RBI, four runs scored, and three stolen bases across his last 13 games.
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Angels. Naylor has put together a strong September, batting .313 with four steals. He is up to 29 steals on the year, one behind his career-high total from 2025, continuing to show good instincts on the basepaths despite mediocre raw speed. Overall, Naylor is batting .272 with a .692 OPS, 10 home runs, 52 RBI, and 57 runs scored across 143 contests.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday. The five walks were a season high, highlighting a step back in command. Kirby has issued 44 walks this year, including 19 over 49.2 innings since August. Through 169.2 total innings, he holds a 4.24 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 143 strikeouts, with his next start projected against the Astros.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. Moreno homered for the third time in four games and has logged multiple hits in four of his last six contests, coming up clutch as Arizona fights for a playoff spot. On the season, Moreno is batting .307 with an .870 OPS, 15 homers, 32 doubles, one triple, 75 RBI, 65 runs scored, and six stolen bases over 122 contests.
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara secured his first career MLB save in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Arizona, entering in the ninth inning just two days after throwing 101 pitches over five innings. Alcantara volunteered for bullpen duty with the relief corps exhausted and closer Pete Fairbanks injured. He threw 13 pitches, issuing one walk before ending the game on a caught stealing. Alcantara remains on track to start over the weekend in San Diego.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Padres. The theft marked his 30th of the year, reaching the milestone for the first time. McCarthy has been held hitless just three times in September, batting .345 this month. Overall, he is enjoying a career year, hitting .295 with an .822 OPS, 15 home runs, 80 RBI, 75 runs scored, 30 doubles, and 10 triples across 137 contests.
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Rockies. Over his last nine games, Merrill has tallied at least three hits on five occasions, going 20-for-39 (.513) with 13 RBI and three home runs. For the season, he is batting .256 with a .746 OPS, 25 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 83 RBI, 79 runs scored, 24 doubles, and four triples over 149 contests while locked into a starting role.
San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas made history Wednesday night, becoming the youngest catcher in MLB history to record a multi-homer game during a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. At 20 years and 107 days old, Salas went 2-for-4 with a 426-foot solo home run in the second inning and a two-run shot in the fifth. All three of his big-league hits have gone for extra bases, including a triple in his debut series last Sunday.
San Diego Padres left-hander Robbie Ray pitched six solid innings to earn his 13th win of the season in Wednesday's 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Ray allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six, marking his 12th quality start of the year despite yielding a two-run homer in the sixth. On the season, the veteran southpaw holds a 13-8 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 138 strikeouts across 162.1 innings.
Recently activated off the 60-day injured list after a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, Clarke Schmidt made an emotional return in a 5-4 loss to the Twins. He tossed a scoreless seventh inning, striking out two while allowing two bloop hits on 24 pitches and topping out at 95.8 mph. The Yankees plan to use the right-hander exclusively in a bullpen role for single-inning stints down the stretch and into the postseason push without pitching on back-to-back days.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso continued his dominance at Citi Field, launching his 301st career home run in a 7-1 victory over the Mets one night after hitting his 300th homer in Queens. Alonso added a diving defensive stop and finished the three-game sweep going 2-for-12 with two homers. The former Met, who signed a $155 million deal last winter, was cheered by fans as Baltimore pulled within 2.5 games of an AL wild-card berth.
The New York Mets placed right-hander Robert Stock on the 15-day injured list with season-ending finger numbness stemming from poor circulation related to thoracic outlet syndrome. Stock, 36, was scratched from his start against the Orioles and replaced by Xzavion Curry. An MRI showed his arm remains structurally sound, and he is treating the hand issue with medication. Stock finished his 2026 season posting a 5.93 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across eight appearances (seven starts).
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a historic night Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs (his 43rd and 44th), an RBI triple, three RBIs, and three runs in an 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong set the Cubs' single-season franchise record for homers by a left-handed hitter, surpassing Billy Williams' 1970 mark. He has 102 RBIs and 37 stolen bases this season, pairing with Alex Bregman in a historic extra-base hit performance.
Relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks made a brief return from the injured list and converted a save before being forced to exit his subsequent appearance early. Fairbanks suffered a recurrence of right median nerve irritation, sending him back to the sideline. The injury set off adjustments in the bullpen, leading the Marlins to utilize starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara in late-game relief duties to secure a victory.
