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The New York Mets are promoting four of their top prospects – infielder/center fielder Jett Williams (No. 1), right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong (No. 2), outfielder Carson Benge (No. 3), and first baseman Ryan Clifford (No. 6) – from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, outfielder A.J. Ewing (No. 9) is moving to Binghamton from High-A Brooklyn.
The New York Yankees are clinging to a postseason spot at 62-56 despite losing three consecutive series and seven of their past nine games, including a 7-1 defeat to the Houston Astros on Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone and players like Aaron Judge maintain confidence in their ability to turn the season around, emphasizing the need for consistent performance.
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 7-1 on Sunday, completing a series victory. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected during the game while the Astros held a 2-0 lead.
Justin Verlander became the 10th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,500 career strikeouts on Sunday, achieving the milestone against the Nationals. Despite this individual accomplishment, the San Francisco Giants lost the game 8-0. Verlander's outing involved allowing 11 hits and five runs over five innings, with the pitcher expressing frustration with his performance despite the historic strikeout mark.
Blake Treinen pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and allowed back-to-back solo home runs in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to a bullpen collapse. Despite the Dodgers managing to tie the game later, Treinen's outing erased their lead, and the team ultimately lost 5-4.
Alex Vesia was on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday when he surrendered a go-ahead solo home run to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning, ultimately costing the Dodgers the game. Vesia entered the game after relievers Blake Treinen gave up back-to-back homers, and his outing contributed to the bullpen's inability to hold the lead in the 5-4 defeat.
Cal Raleigh continued his impressive season by hitting his major league-leading 45th home run, a two-run blast that contributed to the Seattle Mariners' 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. This marks his second consecutive game with a home run, and he is now tied with Johnny Bench for second all-time in home runs by a catcher in a season. Raleigh went 1-for-5 in the game, as the Mariners extended their winning streak to seven games.
CJ Abrams hit a two-out home run in the second inning, sparking the Washington Nationals' offense in their 8-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The Nationals' win spoiled Justin Verlander's 3,500th career strikeout milestone. MacKenzie Gore pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts for the win, while James Wood contributed a pair of two-run doubles.
The Philadelphia Phillies concluded an MLB record of 21 consecutive interleague games with a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, sweeping the series. The Phillies went 13-8 during this unique stretch and will now return to facing National League opponents, starting Monday at Cincinnati.
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a series sweep against the New York Mets with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory on Sunday. The Brewers overcame an early five-run deficit, highlighted by key offensive contributions and a strong bullpen performance after Quinn Priester's departure.
Isaac Collins hit a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning off Edwin Diaz, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets. This win extended the Brewers' winning streak to nine games. William Contreras also contributed with two home runs for the Brewers. The Mets, meanwhile, lost their seventh consecutive game.
Spencer Steer was a key offensive force for the Cincinnati Reds in their 14-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, tallying three hits and four RBIs. His contributions included a two-run double and a two-run homer. Miguel Andujar also hit his first home run with the team, and Noelvi Marte had a strong outing with three hits and four RBIs.
Noelvi Marte and Spencer Steer each recorded three hits and four RBIs in the Cincinnati Reds' 14-8 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte contributed a tie-breaking double and a three-run homer, while Steer added a two-run double and a two-run homer. Miguel Andujar also hit his first home run with the team.
Miguel Andujar hit his first home run with the Cincinnati Reds, a three-run shot, as part of a 14-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte also had strong offensive performances with three hits and four RBIs each. Andujar's homer was a key moment in the Reds' decisive three-run rally in the sixth inning.
Zack Wheeler earned his 10th win of the season, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on three hits, with seven strikeouts, in the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Despite some initial command issues and a dip in velocity, Wheeler managed the game effectively, and the Phillies bullpen closed out the win to complete the series sweep. This was Wheeler's 19th consecutive start with six or more strikeouts.
Edmundo Sosa hit a solo home run to help tie the game in the fifth inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Zack Wheeler was dominant on the mound, striking out seven batters. Sosa's home run was part of a Phillies comeback after trailing early.
Ryan Fitzgerald hit his first career home run, a third-inning solo shot, contributing to the Minnesota Twins' 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Fitzgerald, who signed a minor league contract in January, connected off Ryan Bergert.
Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to secure a 5-3 victory for the Minnesota Twins against the Kansas City Royals. This was Keaschall's third hit of the game, extending his on-base streak to 12 games to start his career.
Lenyn Sosa and Colson Montgomery provided the offense for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, with both players hitting home runs in their 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Sosa's two-run homer was his 14th of the season, while Montgomery added his ninth solo shot. The White Sox ended a six-game losing streak with this win.
Lenyn Sosa and Colson Montgomery provided the offense for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, with both players hitting home runs in their 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Sosa's two-run homer was his 14th of the season, while Montgomery added his ninth solo shot. The White Sox ended a six-game losing streak with this win.
