Thursday’s MLB slate delivered a cascade of storylines, from a late‑inning collapse that handed the Brewers a 4‑2 win over the Dodgers to a historic shutout that saw the Tigers blank the Guardians without a single strikeout.
Brewers capitalize on a ninth‑inning collapse
The Brewers seized the win after Edwin Díaz failed to protect a lead, allowing multiple runs in the ninth before Alex Vesia’s relief effort also fell short. The final score read 4‑2 in Milwaukee’s favor, turning a potential loss into a much‑needed victory.
In the same game, Max Muncy launched a three‑run homer in the sixth inning, pushing his career total at Dodger Stadium to 131 and establishing himself as the franchise’s all‑time home‑run leader.
The Tigers turned in a rare pitching performance, shutting out the Guardians without a single strikeout — a feat not seen since 2014. The combined effort of Montero, Holton and Jansen kept the opposition quiet throughout the game.
Pirates right‑hander Braxton Ashcraft delivered a complete game, throwing just 85 pitches while fanning ten batters. The outing set a new benchmark for efficiency on a ten‑strikeout night.
Boston snapped a five‑game losing streak with a 7‑0 victory over Toronto. Max Scherzer turned in a dominant start, and Caleb Durbin’s grand slam added the final blow to the Blue Jays’ night.
Cincinnati edged the White Sox 9‑8 after Davis Martin was ejected for a controversial helmeting incident involving Sal Stewart, adding a dramatic finish to an already tight contest.
The Angels continued their perfect‑hit streak, with every batter in the lineup registering a hit. Mike Trout and Denzer Guzman were among those who contributed, underscoring a rare offensive display.
Walbert Ureña silenced the Angels with six scoreless innings, while the Cubs faced a setback as Cade Cavalli was the only batter to register a hit and Kevin Gausman surrendered a three‑run homer to Abimelec Ortiz.
With postseason positioning still up for grabs, the Brewers and Dodgers continue a four‑game series that could prove pivotal as only the top two teams in each league earn a first‑round bye.