Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals smashes walk-off grand slam in 10th inning.

Bobby Witt Jr.’s ⁣walk-off grand slam lifts Royals to thrilling win ​over Twins

On Friday, Bobby Witt Jr. delivered an unforgettable performance, hitting a walk-off grand slam to secure an 8-5, 10-inning victory ⁢for the Kansas City Royals against the Minnesota Twins.⁢ Witt’s incredible ‍performance included a career-high⁣ six RBIs, as he finished the game‌ 4-for-5.

In a tense moment, ⁢with the bases loaded and one out, Jhoan Duran walked Witt, setting ⁢the ‌stage for his ​heroics. Witt connected on a 101.8 mph fastball ‌on a 3-2 count, sending ⁣the ball soaring 414 feet to left field. This was‌ the first walk-off grand‌ slam of the year by a player whose team was trailing​ at⁣ the time.

The game had its fair share of back-and-forth action. Kyle Farmer’s two-out​ RBI single in the top​ of the 10th ​gave the Twins a 5-4 lead, but the Royals rallied in the bottom of ⁤the inning. Jorge Polanco’s two-out, two-run double in the ‌ninth tied the game 4-4 for the Twins. Both teams fought hard, but it was​ Witt’s grand slam that ultimately sealed⁣ the victory for the Royals.

Mets 5, Nationals 1

In another exciting ⁣matchup, Pete Alonso ⁣led the New York Mets to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. Alonso was the star ⁤of the game, hitting two home runs and driving in all five runs for the Mets.​ Max Scherzer had a strong outing on the mound, surrendering only one run over seven innings.

Luis Garcia homered for the Nationals, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Alonso’s offensive firepower. The Mets ‌continue⁤ to make ⁢their‍ mark in the league with this ‌impressive win.

Orioles 1, Yankees 0

The Baltimore Orioles secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over the New‍ York Yankees thanks to ‌Anthony Santander’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the‍ ninth inning. Santander’s 18th home run of the season came⁤ off Tommy Kahnle, giving the Orioles a well-deserved⁣ win.

Both starting pitchers, Grayson ​Rodriguez for the Orioles and Gerrit Cole​ for the Yankees, delivered outstanding performances, throwing scoreless innings. ⁢It was Felix Bautista,⁢ the fifth Baltimore pitcher, who sealed the​ victory with a perfect ninth inning.

Reds 6, ⁤Dodgers 5

The Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the ​Los Angeles⁣ Dodgers 6-5 in a thrilling ⁤opener of their three-game series. Jake⁢ Fraley⁣ and Spencer Steer hit ‌home runs for the Reds, while Elly De La Cruz tripled and scored‌ the opening run of ⁢the game.

Freddie Freeman drove in ⁣two runs for the Dodgers, but their efforts fell short.‌ The Reds​ continue to show their strength against tough opponents, ⁤securing an impressive victory.

Marlins 6, Tigers 5

The Miami Marlins ‌emerged victorious with a 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. Bryan De La Cruz played a crucial role​ in the Marlins’ victory, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. ⁤Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez continued his impressive season, going 3-for-4 at the plate.

The Tigers suffered their fourth consecutive ⁢loss,⁤ with reliever Jason Foley giving up the decisive runs in the eighth inning. The Marlins showcased their resilience and determination in this hard-fought battle.

Blue Jays 4, ‌Angels 1

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 ‌in a game highlighted by ⁤home runs from Matt ​Chapman, Danny Jansen, and Whit⁣ Merrifield. Merrifield had ⁤an outstanding performance, contributing three ​hits and two ⁣runs to secure the‍ victory for the Blue Jays.

Shohei ‌Ohtani hit his‌ 39th⁤ home run of the season‌ for the Angels,​ but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Blue Jays’ strong offensive display. Toronto’s Kevin⁣ Gausman pitched an impressive game, allowing only one run over six ‌innings.

Phillies 2, Pirates 1

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a close 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, thanks to⁤ Kyle Schwarber’s two-run homer in the third inning. Phillies starter Zack ⁣Wheeler delivered a stellar performance, giving up only one run in 6 2/3 innings.

Ji ⁣Man Choi hit an RBI‍ double ⁢for the Pirates, but their efforts fell short. The Phillies continue their winning streak with this⁤ hard-fought victory.

Braves 10, ‍Brewers 7

The​ Atlanta Braves emerged victorious with a 10-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Marcell Ozuna,⁢ Austin Riley, and⁤ Matt ​Olson all ⁤hit home runs to contribute to the Braves’ offensive onslaught.

Abraham ​Toro had an impressive performance for the​ Brewers, hitting a three-run homer. However, the Braves’ strong offensive display proved too much for the Brewers to handle.

White Sox 3, Guardians 0

The Chicago White Sox put an end to their six-game losing streak with a dominant ‌3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.‌ Luis Robert and Jake Burger provided the offensive firepower with their home runs, while Touki Toussaint pitched five shutout innings to secure the win.

The White ​Sox showed resilience and determination in this much-needed victory, with Robert and Burger leading the way with their impressive performances.

Red Sox 3, Giants 2

The Boston Red Sox secured a 3-2 victory over the ⁤San Francisco Giants, with Triston Casas delivering a standout performance. Casas doubled, homered, and drove in two runs to lead the Red Sox to victory.

Rob Refsnyder contributed with a pinch-hit single that drove in a key run, while Kutter Crawford delivered a solid pitching performance, giving up only one run in 5 2/3 innings. The Red ​Sox continue their winning streak with this​ hard-fought victory.

Padres 7, Rangers ‍1

The San‍ Diego Padres dominated the Texas Rangers with a 7-1 victory in the opening game of their interleague series. Joe Musgrove delivered⁣ an outstanding ‍performance on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings, while Manny Machado drove in three runs to lead the Padres’ offense.

Rangers starter Dane Dunning struggled, giving up three ⁣runs ‌in ‍five innings. The Padres showcased their strength and depth in this impressive victory.

Rays 4, Astros 3

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over⁤ the Houston Astros, with Jose Siri’s exceptional speed playing a crucial role. Siri’s hustle double in the ​ninth inning set the stage for Yandy Diaz’s sacrifice fly, which brought home the decisive run.

The Rays’ bullpen held the Astros hitless over⁢ the final four innings, with Colin Poche earning the win and Pete Fairbanks recording the save. This hard-fought victory showcases the Rays’ determination and resilience.

Cubs 3, Cardinals 2

The ⁤Chicago Cubs secured a close 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, ⁣thanks to a‌ game-saving catch by Mike Tauchman at the center field‍ wall. Tauchman’s ⁣incredible‌ catch with two outs in the ninth inning prevented a potential game-tying home ‍run by Alec Burleson.

Lars Nootbaar hit two home runs for ‌the Cardinals, but ⁤their efforts fell ⁤short. The Cubs ‍continue their⁤ winning streak, showcasing their ‍resilience and determination in this hard-fought victory.

Mariners 5, Diamondbacks 2

The Seattle Mariners secured a ‍5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to a strong offensive performance in the first‍ inning. ‍Cal Raleigh and Tom⁣ Murphy⁤ hit consecutive two-run doubles, setting the tone for the Mariners’ win.

Ketel Marte had an impressive performance for the ⁢Diamondbacks, but it ‌wasn’t enough to overcome the Mariners’ early lead. Logan Gilbert delivered a solid pitching performance, earning his fourth straight win.

Athletics 8, Rockies 5

The Oakland⁤ Athletics ended their three-game skid with an ‌8-5⁤ victory over the Colorado Rockies.⁣ Zack Gelof and Ramon Laureano hit home runs, while Tony Kemp contributed with two doubles to lead the ⁣Athletics’ offense.

A’s starter JP Sears delivered ⁣a strong performance, allowing only one run in five innings. Trevor‍ May closed out the⁣ game, earning his 10th save. The Athletics showcased their resilience and determination in this much-needed victory.

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