The Pittsburgh Pirates closed out a three‑game series with a 6‑2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, taking two of three and underscoring their resurgence in the National League Central.
Key Moments at PNC Park
Brandon Lowe opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, while Marcell Ozuna delivered a two‑run single in the sixth that stretched the lead. Right‑hander Braxton Ashcraft turned in a stellar outing, fanning nine and allowing just one run over seven innings.
Across the border, the Toronto Blue Jays answered a 2‑0 win over the New York Yankees, with reliever Trey Yesavage posting a 1.07 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP to lock down the game.
Guardians’ Six‑Game Streak
Cleveland’s Guardians continued their climb, sweeping Detroit for their sixth straight win. Starter Joey Cantillo posted a 3.05 ERA, while the bullpen kept the Tigers at bay.
The New York Mets split a tight series with Washington, 2‑1, highlighted by Bo Bichette’s two‑run single in the third that proved decisive.
Braves and Diamondbacks Shine
Atlanta’s Braves rolled past Miami 9‑3, with outfielder Michael Harris II launching three homers across three games, a performance that helped the club maintain its lead in the East. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a walk‑off victory, driven by Eduardo Rodríguez’s solid pitching and a five‑game winning streak that has seen them win six of their last seven.