MLB roundup: Padres prevail in offensive showcase in Mexico City

Padres Win Slugfest in Mexico City

The San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants made history on Saturday as they played the first major league game in Mexico City. The game was a 16-11 slugfest, with 11 homers hit in total, played at the highest elevation in major league history. Manny Machado hit two home runs, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning, while Nelson Cruz capped the scoring with a two-run single for his fifth hit of the game. Padres reliever Nick Martinez also had an impressive performance, retiring all six hitters he faced, including striking out the side in the ninth to close out the game.

Other Major League Results

• Rays 12, White Sox 3: Wander Franco drove in three runs as part of a 10-run seventh inning that also featured back-to-back homers from Randy Arozarena and Josh Lowe as visiting Tampa Bay cruised past skidding Chicago.
• Red Sox 8, Guardians 7 (10 innings): Alex Verdugo hit a walk-off single through the left side as Boston edged out a win over visiting Cleveland.
• Tigers 7, Orioles 4 (Game 1): Matt Vierling had three hits and four RBIs as Detroit never trailed in a victory against visiting Baltimore in Game 1 of a doubleheader.

It was an exciting day in the major leagues, with plenty of action and drama on display. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the next round of games as the season continues to heat up.

MLB Roundup: Pirates, Royals, Blue Jays, Marlins, and Reds Win

Tigers 4, Orioles 2

The Detroit Tigers won for the third time in their last nine games, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2. Jorge Mateo launched a three-run homer for the Orioles, who saw their four-game road winning streak come to an end.

Pirates 6, Nationals 3 (Game 1)

Miguel Andujar’s tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning lifted visiting Pittsburgh to a victory over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader. Andujar went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, while Connor Joe went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs for Pittsburgh. Starter Rich Hill (3-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits with five strikeouts and no walks in 6 1/3 innings. Riley Adams went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Luis Garcia went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs for the Nationals, who dropped their second straight game. Patrick Corbin (1-4) gave up three runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and a walk in 5 1/3 innings.

Royals 3, Twins 2

Runs in the eighth and ninth inning, including Edward Olivares scoring on a Jhoan Duran wild pitch, snapped a three-game losing skid for Kansas City with a defeat of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Bobby Witt Jr. drew a leadoff walk in the eighth, then stole second. Vinnie Pasquantino advanced Witt to third base on a groundout, and after an MJ Melendez fly out, Salvador Perez singled to drive Witt home. The Royals threatened again in the top of the ninth when Olivares and Michael Massey drew back-to-back walks against Duran (0-1). After Nicky Lopez moved Olivares to third on a sacrifice, the Royals made good on this second threat when Duran’s wild pitch sent Olivares home. Minnesota got the tying run into scoring position when Carlos Correa and Jorge Polanco delivered back-to-back, one-out singles off Scott Barlow, but Barlow closed out Kansas City’s third win in 15 games when he struck out Byron Buxton looking and forced Trevor Larnach into a game-ending groundout.

Blue Jays 1, Mariners 0 (10 innings)

Daulton Varsho hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and host Toronto defeated Seattle despite only recording three hits. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled against Trevor Gott (0-2) to move automatic runner Bo Bichette to third. Matt Chapman was walked intentionally to bring up Varsho. Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman had a career-best 13 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings. He allowed six hits and one walk. Seattle right-hander Easton McGee allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.

Marlins 7, Cubs 6

Edward Cabrera struck out 12 batters in five innings, and host Miami — which scored five runs in the first inning — held on for a win over Chicago. The Marlins, who got a scoreless ninth inning and a save from Tanner Scott, are 9-0 this season in one-run games. Jesus Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a game-high three RBIs for the Marlins. Miami also got three hits apiece from Luis Arraez and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Arraez leads the majors with a .442 batting average. Patrick Wisdom led Chicago with a two-run homer in the second inning, and Cody Bellinger drilled a solo shot in the sixth. It was Wisdom’s team-high 10th dinger of the season.

Reds 3, Athletics 2

Jake Fraley’s bases-loaded, two-out line drive hit first base and bounced over the head of Ryan Noda for a go-ahead, two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, delivering Cincinnati a victory over host Oakland. Luke Maile homered for the Reds, who had trailed 2-1 from the third inning until Fraley’s difference-making hit in the ninth. Pitching in just his third major league game, right-hander Casey Legumina (1-0) was rewarded for a scoreless eighth inning with his first big-league win. Alexis Diaz threw a 1-2-3 ninth with all strikeouts for his fourth save.

MLB Scores: Wheeler Shines as Phillies Dominate Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies put on a hitting clinic against the Houston Astros, recording eight extra-base hits in their 6-1 victory. Zack Wheeler was the star of the show, logging his first scoreless outing of the season. The right-hander allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings. Alec Bohm and Jake Cave each notched two doubles for Philadelphia, while Kody Clemens hit his second homer of the season.

Grayson Rodriguez Shines in Orioles Win

The Baltimore Orioles gained a split of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, with rookie Grayson Rodriguez pitching five shutout innings for his first career victory. The 23-year-old right-hander, who is one of the top pitching prospects in the majors, allowed just two hits and struck out nine with one walk. Ryan McKenna homered and drove in three runs as the Orioles won 6-4.

Pirates Crush Nationals in Doubleheader Sweep

The Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Washington Nationals, with Jack Suwinski hitting his first career grand slam in the nightcap. Vince Velasquez pitched six scoreless innings for Pittsburgh, allowing just five hits. The Pirates won 16-1, with Carlos Santana going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs.

Eovaldi Shuts Down Yankees in Rangers Win

Nathan Eovaldi pitched a three-hitter as the Texas Rangers recorded a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees. Ezequiel Duran hit a two-run homer off former teammate Jhony Brito to provide the offense for Texas. Eovaldi, who pitched two seasons with the Yankees, faced just two batters above the minimum, striking out eight and walking none.

Brewers Capitalize on Errors to Beat Angels

The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on walks and an error to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5. Corbin Burnes settled in after an early jam to pitch six effective innings, allowing just one run on five hits. Mike Trout hit a pair of two-run homers for the Angels, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Milwaukee’s lead.

Diamondbacks Dominate Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks put on an offensive display against the Colorado Rockies, winning 11-4. Geraldo Perdomo went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, while Josh Rojas and Eduardo Escobar each hit homers for Arizona. The Diamondbacks scored six runs in the first inning and never looked back.

Arizona Dominates Colorado for Second Straight Night

In a commanding victory over the Colorado Rockies, Domo went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs, while Christian Walker also had a great night, going 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs. Jose Herrera and Josh Rojas each had two hits, two runs, and two RBIs, contributing to the Diamondbacks’ 14-6 win. This marks the second consecutive night that Arizona has trounced Colorado, with a 9-1 win in the opener on Friday. Unfortunately, budding star Corbin Carroll left the game in the sixth inning with a left knee contusion, but Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stated that the team “dodged the bullet” and Carroll is day-to-day.

Clayton Kershaw Leads Dodgers to Victory Over Cardinals

Clayton Kershaw pitched a gem, giving up only two hits over seven innings and striking out nine with no walks in 88 pitches. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0, with Austin Barnes contributing an RBI single. Freddie Freeman stole two bases, and James Outman swiped another, while Cardinals starter Jordan Montgomery was sharp, giving up only one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings with two walks and seven strikeouts. Kershaw retired the first 13 batters he faced before Dylan Carlson delivered a clean single to center field with one out in the fifth inning.

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