The Philadelphia Phillies have rattled off nine straight victories, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 9-4 triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals and cementing their place at the top of the National League.
Salvador Perez, the veteran catcher, added a rare stolen base to his résumé, marking only his seventh career swipe and highlighting the team’s aggressive baserunning.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs bounced back from earlier heartbreaks, delivering a 16-2 drubbing of the Seattle Mariners that featured a grand slam from Ian Happ, a performance that underscored their resurgence.
In the American League, the Chicago White Sox secured a series win thanks to a walk‑off homer by Tristan Peters, who capped a 1‑1 deadlock and sent the crowd into celebration.
The Boston Red Sox continued to dominate the second half, improving to 25‑11 and posting the best record in the majors since the All‑Star break, a testament to their consistent hitting and pitching.
Little League Classic in Williamsport
The Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep in a special Little League Classic held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, edging out their opponents 3‑1 and showcasing depth in their bullpen.
Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to form with two home runs, his recent .304/.389/.609 stretch including 14 homers over the last 47 games, signaling a full‑scale comeback.
The San Diego Padres swept the Minnesota Twins, a victory that nudged them closer to a wild‑card berth, while the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, tightening the race for the final NL spot.