MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits two homers, fans 10.
Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox with an impressive performance. He hit two home runs, struck out 10 batters in 6 1/3 innings, and finished the game with a cracked fingernail. Ohtani remained as the designated hitter and hit his second home run in the seventh inning. The White Sox made a late rally in the ninth inning but fell short as the Angels' Carlos Estevez struck out a batter and induced a double play to secure the win. In another game, the Texas Rangers pulled away with a five-run eighth inning to defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-3. The St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Houston Astros 4-2, while the Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the Colorado Rockies 5-0 with a strong performance from Clayton Kershaw. The Washington Nationals won in extra innings against the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves hit five home runs to defeat the Minnesota Twins 6-2, and the San Francisco Giants extended their road winning streak to 10 games with a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Pittsburgh Pirates earned a 9-4 victory over the San Diego Padres, the Miami Marlins dominated the Boston Red Sox with a 10-1 win, and the Cleveland Guardians edged past the Kansas City Royals 2-1. The New York Mets hit four home runs in a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Philadelphia Phillies extended their road winning streak to seven games with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1, the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4, and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the New York Yankees.
In the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays, rookie Corbin Carroll's three-run homer helped propel the Diamondbacks to an 8-4 victory. Zac Gallen, despite a rough second inning, settled down and pitched six innings for Arizona. The Oakland Athletics secured a tight 2-1 win over the New York Yankees behind a solid performance from pitcher Paul Blackburn, who earned his first win of the season. The Athletics took an early lead and held on to it throughout the game.
Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1, with Matt McLain delivering a crucial home run and double to provide the tying and go-ahead runs for the Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a prolonged losing streak with a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Carlos Santana, Jack Suwinski, and Nick Gonzales all contributed home runs to support the Pirates' victory.
The Miami Marlins dominated the Boston Red Sox with a convincing 10-1 win. Sandy Alcantara was stellar on the mound, pitching seven innings of one-run ball, while the Marlins' offense exploded with a season-high 19 hits. The Cleveland Guardians edged past the Kansas City Royals in a low-scoring affair, winning 2-1. Will Brennan played a key role for the Guardians, delivering a two-run double in the ninth inning.
The New York Mets showcased their power hitting, smashing four home runs in a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. David Peterson pitched six scoreless innings for the Mets, and Brandon Nimmo led the offensive charge with two home runs. The Philadelphia Phillies extended their road winning streak to seven games with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Ranger Suarez impressed on the mound, allowing just one run over 7 1/3 innings of work.
Overall, it was an eventful day in baseball with several standout performances and exciting victories for the teams involved.
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