Sunday in MLB was wild—offenses exploded, and the Seattle Mariners absolutely steamrolled the Atlanta Braves, 18-2. Home runs flew, pitchers bounced back, and fans got a little bit of everything: record chases, playoff tension, even some wild comebacks.
Teams either solidified their playoff hopes or just tried to save face in some tough matchups. It was a packed day for anyone who loves baseball.
Mariners Flex Power in Historic Win Over Braves
The Mariners put on a show against Atlanta, hammering out five home runs on their way to that lopsided 18-2 win. Seattle’s lineup just kept coming—explosive innings, big swings, and they nearly made a dent in the record books.
Cal Raleigh Chases Mickey Mantle’s Record
Cal Raleigh stole the spotlight with his 53rd home run of the year, putting him just one shy of Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for switch hitters. Who saw that coming back in April? Raleigh’s power has fueled Seattle’s postseason charge all summer.
He had plenty of help, too. Eugenio Suarez launched two more bombs, jumping to 45 on the season—he’s become a real late-season threat. Jorge Polanco and Josh Naylor went back-to-back in the third inning, part of a ridiculous eight-run outburst. Seattle piled on seven more in the ninth, setting a new high-water mark for runs this year.
Casting Off the Slump: Castillo’s Redemption
While the bats stole the show, Luis Castillo bounced back with a steady start after four rough outings. He kept Atlanta’s hitters quiet and set the tone for a series-clinching win, following up Seattle’s 10-2 victory from the night before.
That weekend sweep? Just what Seattle needed to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Western Division Races Intensify
Meanwhile, the NL West got even tighter. The Dodgers and Padres both picked up big wins, keeping things close at the top.
Ohtani and Kershaw Keep Dodgers on Top
Shohei Ohtani hammered two home runs to lift Los Angeles past Baltimore, 5-2, helping the Dodgers dodge a sweep. Clayton Kershaw moved to 10-2 with a calm, composed outing that kept LA a game ahead of San Diego.
Padres Stay Within Striking Distance
In Denver, the Padres rolled to an 8-1 win over the Rockies, clubbing four homers—including one from Manny Machado. That kept San Diego right on LA’s heels. This race could honestly go down to the wire.
Drama and Damage Across the League
Elsewhere, things got tense. There were wild finishes, big individual moments, and more than a few teams dealing blows to playoff hopefuls—or just fighting through injuries to grab a win.
- Miami Marlins: Otto Lopez homered twice and drove in four as Miami edged Philadelphia, 5-4. The Phillies lost Trea Turner to a hamstring injury after his own long ball.
- Washington Nationals: The Nats stunned the Cubs with a five-run ninth, capped by Josh Bell’s three-run homer for a 6-3 win.
- Cleveland Guardians: Rookie Parker Messick outpitched Tampa Bay in a tight 2-1 game.
- Milwaukee Brewers: Andrew Vaughn racked up four hits in a 10-2 blowout over Pittsburgh.
- Cincinnati Reds: Hunter Greene struck out 12 Mets in a 3-2 win.
American League East Tightens Up
The Yankees squeaked past Toronto, 4-3, closing within two games in the AL East. Ben Rice’s three-run homer and Max Fried’s 16th win made the difference.
The Red Sox also came through late—Nick Sogard’s pinch-hit, two-run double took down Arizona, 7-4. Never a dull moment in the AL East.
Injury Concerns and Clutch Finishes
The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 behind Byron Buxton’s 30th homer. Buxton left with a knee injury, putting a damper on the win.
The St. Louis Cardinals kept their momentum going in a 4-3 win over the Giants, thanks to Sonny Gray. Jake Burger’s two-run shot pushed Texas over Houston 4-2 in a pivotal AL West matchup.
The Los Angeles Angels managed to salvage their series with Oakland. Travis d’Arnaud’s late RBI double sealed a 4-3 victory, giving Anaheim fans at least a little something to cheer about as the weekend wrapped up.
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