Dylan Cease (8-5) flirted with a no-hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays, holding the New York Yankees hitless for 6 2/3 innings before Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke it with a single. Cease later surrendered an RBI single to Austin Wells, giving New York its first run. Toronto responded with RBI singles from George Springer, rookie Charles McAdoo and pinch‑hitter Nathan Lukes, finishing with 15 hits and a 4‑3 victory – their eighth win in the last twelve games.
Yankees Lose Starter to Forearm Discomfort
New York’s starter Ryan Weathers (5-8) exited after 3 1/3 innings with left‑forearm discomfort following a pitch to Myles Straw. He allowed two runs on eight hits before leaving for further imaging. The loss halted the Yankees’ five‑game winning streak and marked only their fifth defeat in fourteen games.
Reds’ JJ Bleday Hits for the Cycle
In Cincinnati, JJ Bleday delivered a rare cycle, becoming only the eighth player in Reds history to do so. He also drove in three runs as the Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11‑5, evening the weekend series. Elly De La Cruz, who recorded four hits and was a triple short of a cycle, added to the offensive surge. Reds starter Rhett Lowder (5-8) gave up six hits and four runs over six innings.
Angels Pitch a One‑Hit Shutout
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson (3-7) threw seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit as the Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 3‑0 in Arlington. Michael Fulmer walked a batter in the eighth, and rookie Ryan Watson closed with his second save of the season. Zach Neto contributed a 3‑for‑5 night with two doubles, a triple and two runs scored.
Mariners Rally on Arozarena’s Walk‑Off
Seattle’s Randy Arozarena hit two home runs, including a walk‑off two‑run shot with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, to give the Mariners a 5‑4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Arozarena also robbed a would‑be solo homer by Cubs prospect Miguel Amaya, preserving the victory. The Cubs’ Alex Bregman and Michael Busch hit back‑to‑back homers in the sixth, briefly giving Chicago a 3‑2 lead.
Brewers Beat Braves to Extend Lead
Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers delivered a two‑run homer in the third inning as the Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4‑1, clinching the series. Starter Logan Henderson (8-2) allowed one run and five hits over six innings, helping Milwaukee maintain the best record in MLB at 81‑49.
Other Notable Results
Miami’s Heriberto Hernandez slugged his 19th homer as the Marlins beat Washington 4‑2, while Philadelphia’s Andrew Painter threw a career‑high seven innings in a 12‑3 rout of St. Louis. Baltimore edged Tampa Bay 3‑2 in ten innings thanks to a pinch‑hit double by Dylan Beavers. New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 10‑5, highlighted by two homers from Luis Robert Jr.
These games illustrate a busy weekend of baseball action across the league, with standout pitching performances, rare offensive feats, and several teams solidifying their positions in the playoff race.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
