The Chicago Cubs posted a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing a sweep that highlighted their early-season surge in the National League.
Shohei Ohtani opened the game with his 11th leadoff home run of the season, but the Cubs' offense was driven by a collective effort that produced five of the team's seven runs.
Max Muncy answered with a 413-foot three-run homer in the eighth inning, yet Chicago responded in the ninth to seal the victory.
Braves Continue Historic Run
Atlanta's Braves stretched their winning streak to seven games, with Matt Olson playing his 896th consecutive appearance and surpassing Stan Musial's long‑standing record.
The club also benefited from a strong outing by Sonny Gray and a clutch hit from Willson Contreras, further cementing their dominance.
Boston's Red Sox matched the Braves' streak, also reaching seven straight wins behind a solid performance from Gray and a timely hit by Contreras.
Cleveland's Guardians celebrated the MLB debut of Angel Genao, who went 4-for-5 and helped the team secure a comfortable win.
Washington's Nationals rallied in the 11th inning, scoring six runs to post a 10-4 victory over Philadelphia, while the Mariners improved to 4-2 over Detroit.
Toronto edged Houston 5-4 in a comeback, with Ernie Clement delivering the game-winning hit, and the Blue Jays continued their ascent in the American League.
Chicago's 66-49 record now sits within three games of the Dodgers' mark, even as Los Angeles endures a seven-game losing streak that has left them scrambling for consistency.
The early season narrative is shaping up as a battle of streaks, with the Cubs, Braves, Red Sox and Guardians all riding hot runs that could define the pennant races.