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Thursday, September 24

Mason Miller Earns Save Against Dodgers Despite Allowing Run

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Padres closer Mason Miller allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning to earn the save in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Miller gave up an RBI double to Shohei Ohtani but preserved the lead. He has given up just 13 runs all season (10 earned) but has allowed six runs over his last 13.2 innings since Aug. 25. Overall, the star closer holds a 1.30 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 127:24 K:BB through 69 innings while converting 38 of 41 save chances as San Diego locks up a playoff spot.

Julio Rodriguez Launches Two-Run Home Run in Loss to Angels

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Angels. The home run snapped an 11-game homerless streak for Rodriguez, though he had batted .364 during that stretch. In a challenging season overall, Rodriguez is batting .250 with a .718 OPS, 22 home runs, 70 RBIs, 69 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases across 148 games.

Bryan Woo Strikes Out Eight But Takes Loss in Season Finale

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Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo suffered the loss Thursday against the Angels, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings. Woo finishes his campaign with a 12-10 record, a 4.01 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, and 175 strikeouts over 173 innings across 30 starts. Despite late-season home splits, Woo remains a central piece of Seattle's starting rotation moving forward.

Zack Gelof Stays Hot With Two-Homer Performance for Athletics

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Sacramento Athletics infielder Zack Gelof went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros. Gelof extended his hitting streak to seven games, going 11-for-26 (.423) with four homers and eight RBIs over that span. Filling in regularly at third base in Max Muncy's absence, Gelof is slashing .259 with an .810 OPS, 22 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases across 108 games this season.

Lucas Spence Hits First Three Career Homers in Historic Astros Win

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Astros rookie center fielder Lucas Spence made MLB history by hitting his first three career home runs in a single game, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs in a 7-5 win over the Athletics. Spence homered in the second, seventh, and ninth innings after being recalled from Triple-A. Poised for a platoon role with Daulton Varsho and Brice Matthews injured, Spence holds a .205 average and .718 OPS with eight RBIs over 49 big-league plate appearances.

Hunter Brown Takes the Mound Friday with Astros' AL West Destiny on the Line

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Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown is set to take the mound Friday in West Sacramento for a crucial late-season outing. With Houston holding its fate in its own hands for the AL West division title, Brown leads off a taxed rotation missing injured starter Cristian Javier. The Astros need a deep performance from Brown after failing to get three innings from any starting pitcher in two of their last three games.

Hayden Wesneski Slated for Crucial Outing as Astros Pitching Stretched

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Pitcher Hayden Wesneski is expected to follow starter Hunter Brown on Saturday in West Sacramento as the Houston Astros navigate severe rotation shortages. With Cristian Javier sidelined by a groin injury and the team struggling to complete innings from starters, Wesneski will be relied upon to cover key outs. The Astros currently control their own destiny in the American League West title race heading into the final three games of the regular season.

Joshua Baez Cited in Rare MLB Milestone for First Three Career Homers

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Joshua Baez was highlighted in baseball historical records after Houston Astros rookie Lucas Spence joined him and Seby Zavala as the only players in MLB history to hit their first three career home runs in the same game. While Baez accomplished his feat during his major league debut on his first three at-bats earlier in the season, Spence matched the historical distinction during a vital divisional matchup to keep his team in the playoff race.

Seby Zavala Mentioned in Historic Three-Home-Run Rookie Milestone

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Seby Zavala was referenced in historical notes alongside Joshua Baez and rookie Lucas Spence as the exclusive group of players in Major League Baseball history to hit their first three career home runs during the exact same game. Spence matched the rare feat for the Houston Astros during a crucial late-September victory over the Athletics, placing his name alongside previous record-setters like Zavala who accomplished the unforgettable statistical milestone.

Willson Contreras Casts Doubt on Wild Card Availability With Hand Injury

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Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras missed his sixth straight game due to a bruised right hand and doubts his availability for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees. Unable to swing a bat Wednesday or Thursday due to top-hand pain, additional imaging confirmed no fracture. Contreras, who leads the team with 27 homers and 81 RBIs, stated he will be completely honest if he lacks the strength to play.

William Contreras Lifted Late in Brewers Win Due to Lack of Hustle

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy removed William Contreras for a pinch hitter late in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Phillies because the backstop failed to run out a grounder. Murphy stated the move sends a message that a lack of hustle will not be tolerated, though it is not expected to impact Contreras's playing time moving forward. Contreras is a three-time All-Star who entered Thursday's action with a hot .886 OPS through the month of September.

Juan Soto Blames Himself for Mets' Lost Season and Urges Additions

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Juan Soto put the blame on himself for the New York Mets missing the playoffs, citing two calf injuries that limited him to 108 games. Despite slashing .274/.393/.522 with 27 home runs and 68 RBIs, Soto missed crucial stretches. Looking ahead to 2027, he praised the team's young core and urged the front office to be aggressive this offseason to add as much talent as possible for a playoff run.

Brendan Beck Recalled From Triple-A to Start Friday's Game for Yankees

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The New York Yankees will recall Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles after Saturday's game was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Beck will make his second MLB start and fourth appearance, following a strong Triple-A campaign where he went 10-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 135.1 innings. In previous major league outings, he allowed seven runs across 7.2 innings with five strikeouts.

George Lombard Powers Yankees Win with Wild Slide and Clutch Homer

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Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. propelled the Yankees to a 6-4 comeback victory over the Rays, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, and a pivotal go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. Lombard also scored a key seventh-inning run with an acrobatic tumble slide on a wild pitch to avoid a tag. Lombard has hit four home runs over his last seven games, bringing his season line to .243/.292/.426 with seven homers and 22 RBIs in 162 plate appearances.

Cam Schlittler Finishes Historic 1.95 ERA Season as Playoff Role Undecided

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New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler capped a remarkable regular season with an AL-best 1.95 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 239 strikeouts over 193.2 innings, marking the best ERA by a Yankees starter since Ron Guidry in 1978. Schlittler struck out five over three innings in a 70-pitch tune-up against the Rays. Despite his Cy Young-worthy campaign, the Yankees are weighing starting Max Fried in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series and holding Schlittler for Game 2.

Aaron Judge Pushes for Wild Card Return Despite Calf Strain Concerns

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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is aggressively targeting a return for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series despite recovering from a moderate right calf strain suffered on Sept. 16. Manager Aaron Boone praised Judge's passion to rejoin the team while noting roster decisions will be made Tuesday morning. Judge, who received a plasma injection and is doing treadmill work but has not resumed swinging, batted .241 with 18 home runs and 41 RBIs across 66 games this season.

Tarik Skubal Set for Final Regular Season Start Against Giants

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is scheduled to make his final regular season start in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. This will be Skubal's tenth start since being acquired by the Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers on August 2. In his previous outing last Saturday against the Giants, Skubal allowed four runs over five innings as Los Angeles prepares for the stretch run into the postseason.

Tyler Mahle Preps for Postseason After Final Regular-Season Start

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Atlanta Braves trade deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle made his final regular-season tune-up start against Cincinnati, surrendering five runs over five innings in a 7-6 loss. Despite his worst outing since joining Atlanta, he got through the night healthy and is expected to pitch Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Round. Mahle has been dominant overall, carrying an 8-start 1.28 ERA with 44 strikeouts over 49 innings to boost his stock as a pending free agent.

Cade Smith Shuts the Door for 41st Save

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Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith struck out the side Thursday against Boston to earn his 41st save of the season and secure a shutout victory that clinched the team's third straight playoff berth. Smith has not allowed a run in 12 consecutive outings, last blowing a save on August 5. He maintains a sparkling 1.96 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 107:23 K:BB across 73.1 innings.

Alex Bregman Resumes Hitting Amid Facial Fractures

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman resumed hitting off the Trajekt machine and expects to play in the postseason. Recovering from multiple facial fractures and a swollen left eye after being struck by a teammate's foul ball on September 20, Bregman is set to make history as the first position player to reach 10 consecutive postseasons with multiple teams. He has hit 26 home runs with an .804 OPS and 5.4 WAR in his first year with Chicago.