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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.
The Arizona Diamondbacks scored in the first inning for the sixth consecutive game on Sunday, marking the longest such streak in the majors this season. The team also extended its streak of scoring multiple runs within the first three innings to seven games, matching Philadelphia for the longest in MLB this year.
Keegan Akin was the pitcher of record when Willie MacIver hit a two-run double in the ninth, leading to a 3-2 loss for the Baltimore Orioles against the Oakland Athletics. Akin gave up the game-winning hit.
Willie MacIver delivered a two-run double in the ninth inning, securing a 3-2 series-clinching victory for the Athletics over the Baltimore Orioles. The clutch hit came off Keegan Akin.
Jason Alexander pitched one-hit ball through six innings, allowing no runs, in the Houston Astros' 7-1 win against the New York Yankees. Alexander's strong outing improved his record and continued his streak of scoreless starts.
Jose Altuve hit his 250th career home run as part of the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Altuve also scored three runs in the game.
Kerry Carpenter delivered a strong performance for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, hitting a home run and driving in three runs in their 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. He doubled and scored in the first inning, contributed a sacrifice fly in the second, and capped his day with a three-run homer in the fourth. Carpenter's .600 slugging percentage against right-handed pitchers since 2024 is the third-highest in MLB.
Michael Harris hit a solo home run in the seventh inning against Tyler Zuber, contributing to the Atlanta Braves' 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. His homer was part of a three-homer attack that supported Joey Wentz's strong pitching performance.
Matt Olson was one of three Atlanta Braves players to hit a home run on Sunday, contributing to their 7-1 win against the Miami Marlins. His powerful hit helped support pitcher Joey Wentz in a dominant team performance.
Marcell Ozuna contributed significantly to the Atlanta Braves' 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday, hitting a three-run home run. His blast was one of three homers hit by the Braves, supporting Joey Wentz's strong start.
Joey Wentz secured his first victory as an Atlanta Brave on Sunday, pitching 5 1/3 innings and allowing only one run against the Miami Marlins. The left-hander's strong outing contributed to the Braves' 7-1 win. Wentz was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on July 11.
Max Fried delivered another challenging outing for the New York Yankees in their 7-1 loss to the Houston Astros, allowing four runs on eight hits over five innings. This marks his second consecutive start with similar numbers, contributing to a 6.00 ERA since July, despite his overall season ERA being 2.94. Fried's 94-pitch effort saw him receive minimal run support as the Yankees' offense remained stagnant.
Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis García executed a high-difficulty juggling, tumbling catch against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. García covered 103 feet in 5.4 seconds to make the play, initially deflecting the ball but quickly snagging it barehanded behind him as he fell to the ground, robbing Nick Castellanos of a hit.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is showing noticeable improvement in his throwing program and is optimistic about returning to the outfield soon. Manager Aaron Boone noted Judge has been throwing consistently and could potentially play the field in the upcoming Minnesota series. Judge, who has been limited to designated hitter duties since being activated from the IL after a right elbow flexor strain on July 25, has gone 3-for-12 with three walks and an RBI in his four starts since returning.
New York Yankees utilityman Amed Rosario was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder sprain affecting his SC joint. The injury occurred Friday when he crashed into the right-field fence while attempting a catch during a game against the Houston Astros. Rosario, who was acquired from the Washington Nationals on July 26 and is batting 3-for-7 in four games with the Yankees, is optimistic he will return after the minimum 10-day period. Catcher J.C. Escarra was recalled from Triple-A to replace him on the roster.
Veteran right-hander David Robertson, 40, was officially recalled by the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for his third stint with the team. Robertson had previously contemplated retirement after pitching for the Texas Rangers last season, posting a 3.00 ERA. After making six relief appearances in Triple-A, where he registered a 10.13 ERA with four scoreless outings, he is ready to contribute. Phillies manager Rob Thomson intends to ease him into lower-leverage roles initially as he rebuilds arm strength, valuing his calming influence and experience for the revamped bullpen.
Jhoan Duran, recently acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Minnesota Twins, has made an immediate impact, pitching three scoreless appearances for his new team. The hard-throwing reliever has recorded two strikeouts and three saves in three innings of work. Notably, Duran threw the fastest pitch in Citizens Bank Park history at 103.3 mph to close out a 2-0 victory against the Detroit Tigers. He is expected to be a key component in the Phillies' late-inning relief corps.
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is scheduled to be activated from the injured list and return to the starting rotation on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Greene has been sidelined since June 4 due to a strained right groin, an injury that also caused him to miss two weeks in May. Despite allowing 11 runs in 11 innings across three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville, manager Terry Francona noted that Greene maintained his velocity. The 26-year-old holds a 4-3 record with a 2.72 ERA in 11 starts this season and was an All-Star last year.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered a clutch performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, hitting a double off the left-field wall with one out in the ninth inning to drive in the winning run against the Colorado Rockies. This hit secured a 6-5 victory for the Diamondbacks and marked the Rockies' sixth consecutive loss. Gurriel Jr. also contributed earlier with a sacrifice fly and a single, driving in a total of three runs.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that the team has not yet made a decision regarding Frankie Montas's future role in the starting rotation, though he is currently still in line to pitch. This comes after Montas struggled in his recent outing, allowing three runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over three innings, which pushed his big-league ERA to an ugly 6.38. The Mets are considering young prospects like Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean, as well as returning injured starters Paul Blackburn and Tylor Megill, as potential alternatives.
