Wednesday’s MLB action featured several late‑game heroics and solid pitching performances. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates overcame a 3‑2 deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 4‑3. Brandon Lowe delivered a walk‑off home run two batters after Rafael Flores Jr. tied the game with a seventh‑inning blast, both off Tigers reliever Kenley Jansen.
Pirates vs. Tigers
Flores entered as a pinch‑hitter in the seventh and homered in both of his at‑bats. Starting pitcher Paul Skenes allowed three runs on four hits over 4 1/3 innings for Pittsburgh, while the bullpen kept Detroit scoreless over the final 4 2/3 innings. Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs, and Jackson Jobe worked 5 1/3 innings, giving up one run on four hits.
Mets defeat Padres
New York’s Mets beat the San Diego Padres 4‑2. Carson Benge supplied a two‑run homer, and the Mets’ pitching staff limited the Padres to five hits. Rookie reliever Nate Lavender earned his first major‑league win after a scoreless sixth inning, and Kodai Senga closed with his fourth save. San Diego’s Michael King allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Gavin Sheets contributed the Padres’ offense.
Mariners hold off Brewers
Seattle rallied early, scoring seven runs and ultimately defeating Milwaukee 7‑5. Dominic Canzone and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs during a four‑run first inning. Josh Naylor added three hits and two RBIs, and Logan Gilbert (10‑7) limited the Brewers to three runs over five-plus innings. Brewers’ Joey Ortiz matched his career high with four RBIs, but the loss ended Kansas City’s three‑game winning streak.
Dodgers sweep Rockies in 10 innings
Los Angeles completed a three‑game sweep of Colorado, winning 6‑4 in extra innings. Freddie Freeman’s sacrifice fly in the 10th broke the tie, and Mookie Betts added an RBI single and a home run. Kyle Hurt pitched a scoreless ninth, and Tanner Scott recorded his 18th save.
Other notable results
- Twins 6, Braves 4 – Kody Clemens delivered the go‑ahead RBI.
- White Sox 3, Cubs 0 – Jose Urquidy tossed six shutout innings.
- Diamondbacks 8, Red Sox 7 (10 innings) – Nolan Arenado’s RBI single sparked the win.
- Phillies 4, Marlins 1 – Aaron Nola allowed one run over seven innings.
- Yankees 5, Orioles 3 – Ben Rice homered as New York secured the victory.
- Reds 5, Cardinals 4 – Sal Stewart hit a go‑ahead three‑run homer.
- Rays 7, Blue Jays 6 – Yandy Diaz and Richie Palacios each drove in two runs.
- Giants 1, Guardians 0 – Victor Bericoto’s single produced the only run.
- Royals 9, Athletics 7 – John Rave’s three‑run double powered Kansas City.
- Nationals 6, Rangers 0 – Andres Chaparro’s three‑run homer helped Washington snap a losing streak.
The night showcased the unpredictable nature of baseball, with multiple games decided in the final innings and several standout individual performances across the league.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
