A Night of Ups and Downs Across the Majors
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in extra innings on Wednesday, capitalizing on a strong five‑inning effort from right‑hander Roki Sasaki. Sasaki limited the Rockies to two runs, scattering seven hits and a walk while striking out six, and the Dodgers seized the lead in the extra frame to secure the win.
Shohei Ohtani, who had been on a 30‑home‑run streak across six straight seasons, went 0‑for‑3 with a walk, failing to extend his homer‑hitting run. His rare quiet night underscored the volatility of even the most prolific sluggers.
The New York Mets also moved to a 4‑2 victory over the San Diego Padres, with veteran left‑hander Kodai Senga recording his fourth save of the season despite surrendering a single run. Senga’s ability to close out the game highlighted his growing role in the Mets’ bullpen.
In Toronto, the Blue Jays fell 7‑6 to the Tampa Bay Rays, as Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto drove in a run with a single, but the team could not hold the lead. The loss left the Blue Jays scrambling for consistency late in the season.
Boston’s Masataka Yoshida, nursing a left hamstring strain, may miss the remainder of the regular season, casting a shadow over the Red Sox’s lineup as they navigate the final stretch of the schedule.