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Clarke Schmidt's dominant eight-inning shutout propelled the New York Yankees to a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins, completing a three-game sweep. Schmidt's career-best outing featured eight strikeouts, two singles, and a double allowed, lowering his ERA to 2.49.Anthony Volpe's leadoff home run ignited a three-run first inning for the Yankees, who extended their winning streak to 11 of their last 14 games. Gleyber Torres contributed two doubles and an RBI, while Anthony Rizzo, Austin Wells, and Alex Verdugo also drove in runs.Aaron Judge continued his torrid pace, going 2 for 3 with two doubles and a walk. His 409-foot flyout to center field in the fifth inning would have been a home run in most ballparks.The Twins' defense struggled throughout the series, with Alex Kirilloff misplaying a line drive by Torres in the first inning. Starter Joe Ryan allowed four runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings.The Yankees' victory snapped the Twins' six-game series winning streak and extended their lead over Minnesota in the AL Central to 10 games.

In a thrilling 10-inning battle at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros emerged victorious over the Oakland Athletics, claiming a 2-1 victory. The game took an unexpected turn when Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected in the fourth inning following a foreign substance check.Despite the early setback, the Astros managed to take an early lead in the second inning when Alex Bregman launched a solo home run off Athletics starter JP Sears. Bregman continued his impressive performance, becoming the first player in franchise history to record an extra-base hit in five consecutive at-bats.The Athletics rallied in the eighth inning, tying the game at 1-1 on a single by Brent Rooker. However, the Astros regained the lead in the 10th inning when Victor Caratini drove in the winning run with an RBI single.Josh Hader earned the win for the Astros, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th inning. The veteran closer struck out pinch-hitter Esteury Ruiz and induced a groundout from Rooker to end the threat.Blanco's ejection for using a foreign substance is likely to result in a 10-game suspension. The right-hander, who threw a no-hitter in his season debut, has a 2.09 ERA this season.In other news, Oakland reinstated second baseman Zack Gelof from the injured list, while the Astros sent outfielder Chas McCormick on a rehabilitation assignment.

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak over the San Francisco Giants to four games with a thrilling 6-4 victory in 10 innings on Monday night. Will Smith's two-run double in the extra frame proved to be the game-winner, giving the Dodgers their 20th consecutive game allowing four runs or fewer.Mookie Betts opened the scoring with his 50th career leadoff home run, but the Giants responded with a three-run homer from Luis Matos off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the second inning. Kiké Hernández tied the game at 4-4 with a pinch-hit homer in the seventh, setting the stage for Smith's heroics in the 10th.Blake Treinen picked off pinch-runner Tyler Fitzgerald at first base in the ninth inning to earn the win, while J.P. Feyereisen recorded the final three outs for his first save of the season.The Giants' bullpen struggled to hold a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning, allowing back-to-back walks to Yamamoto before Heliot Ramos drove in a run with an RBI single. Jordan Hicks, who allowed only one other run in five innings, was charged with a no-decision.In other news, Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward is expected to play two games for Triple-A Oklahoma City before being re-evaluated for a potential return to the major league roster. Giants infielder Jung Hoo Lee was placed on the injured list with a dislocated left shoulder after crashing into the wall on Sunday.

George Kirby's stellar outing and Luke Raley's offensive prowess propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.Kirby, despite battling a sore knee, showcased his dominance on the mound. He allowed only three hits over seven shutout innings, striking out six batters and walking none. His performance marked his third outing this season with at least six innings pitched and no runs allowed.Raley played a pivotal role in the Mariners' offensive success. His two-run homer in the second inning gave Seattle an early lead, and his RBI singles in the third and fifth innings further extended their advantage. Cal Raleigh also contributed with an RBI double and a 410-foot single that tipped off the Royals' outfielder's glove.Ty France added a two-run homer in the eighth inning to seal the victory for the Mariners. Kansas City's Michael Massey managed a two-out, two-run double in the eighth, but closer Andrés Muñoz shut down the Royals' offense, recording the final four outs for his sixth save.Royals starter Brady Singer struggled on the mound, allowing a season-high nine hits and more than two earned runs for only the second time this season. He needed 108 pitches to get through five innings, striking out six batters.The Mariners' victory marked their 19th win in the past 30 games, solidifying their position as a contender in the American League West. The Royals, on the other hand, dropped to 13-27, continuing their struggles this season.

In a thrilling extra-inning battle at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Monday night. The game was highlighted by a remarkable defensive play, a clutch home run, and a game-winning groundball.Daulton Varsho stole the show for the Blue Jays, showcasing his versatility with a spectacular glove-saving catch in center field, a solo home run in the eighth inning, and a game-winning RBI groundball in the 10th.The Orioles had taken an early lead with two home runs from Adley Rutschman, but the Blue Jays chipped away at the deficit. Ryan O'Hearn nearly added another homer for Baltimore, but Varsho's leaping catch above the wall kept the game within reach.In the sixth inning, Daniel Vogelbach tied the game with an RBI single, but Rutschman's second homer in the bottom of the inning put the Orioles back in front. However, Varsho's solo shot in the eighth knotted the score once again.The game went into extra innings, where Varsho's groundball proved to be the difference. The Orioles had a chance to tie it up in the bottom of the 10th, but Jordan Romano struck out Colton Cowser and induced a groundout from Cedric Mullins to secure the win.Despite missing key players due to illness, the Blue Jays managed to overcome the Orioles' strong pitching performance. José Berrios allowed only three hits in seven innings, while Corbin Burnes allowed one run in six innings for Baltimore.The victory snapped the Orioles' 16-game series winning streak against AL East opponents. The two teams will face off again on Tuesday night, with Kyle Bradish starting for Baltimore and Chris Bassitt taking the mound for Toronto.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Seth Lugo's dominant performance on the mound and Hunter Renfroe's timely hit against his former team propelled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.Lugo, in his first season with the Royals, showcased his exceptional pitching prowess by striking out a career-high 12 batters over eight impressive innings. He allowed only one run on five hits, continuing his remarkable start to the season. Lugo's ERA now stands at a stellar 1.66, the best in the American League.The Royals' offense provided ample support for Lugo in the fourth inning. Renfroe, who played for the Angels last season, delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded, driving in Nelson Velasquez and Freddie Fermin. Michael Massey added another RBI with a sacrifice bunt, giving Kansas City a 4-0 lead.The Angels managed to chip away at the deficit in the sixth inning when Willie Calhoun hit an RBI double. Calhoun struck again in the ninth with a solo homer, but it was too little too late for Los Angeles.Patrick Sandoval, the Angels' starting pitcher, pitched into the seventh inning but allowed 11 hits and four runs during the Royals' fourth-inning rally. Sandoval has now lost five of his last seven starts.The Royals' victory marked their third in the four-game series against the Angels. Kansas City's Brady Singer will take the mound in Seattle on Monday for the series opener against the Mariners. The Angels, meanwhile, will host the St. Louis Cardinals in Anaheim on Monday, with Jose Soriano scheduled to start.

Atlanta's Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York's J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Fried opened with seven no-hit innings, and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of walks in the eighth before Raisel Iglesias retired the first two batters of the ninth. Martinez homered just over the wall in right field on the next pitch off Iglesias, who walked Jeff McNeil and allowed an infield single to Harrison Bader before retiring Brett Baty on a fly to center.The Braves have not thrown a no-hitter since Kent Mercker's gem against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8, 1994. The no-hitter drought is the fourth-longest in the majors. The Braves have the second-most wins and second-lowest ERA in baseball since 1994, a span in which Hall of Famers Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and John Smoltz pitched for the team.In other MLB action, the Blue Jays overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Twins 10-8, the Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Nationals, the Rays beat the Yankees 7-2, the Phillies extended their winning streak to 13 games with an 8-3 win over the Marlins, the Orioles edged the Diamondbacks 5-4 in 11 innings, the Tigers beat the Astros 8-2, the White Sox topped the Guardians 3-1, the Pirates edged the Cubs 10-9, the Giants beat the Reds 5-1, and the Brewers defeated the Cardinals 5-3.

In a thrilling encounter at Citi Field, the Atlanta Braves emerged victorious over the New York Mets 4-2, extending their winning streak to three games. Ronald Acuña Jr. ignited the Braves' offense with a towering 461-foot home run in the third inning, setting the tone for a dominant performance.Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson followed suit with back-to-back home runs, giving the Braves a commanding 4-0 lead. Charlie Morton, the Braves' veteran right-hander, delivered a stellar seven-inning outing, allowing only three hits and striking out seven batters.The Mets' offense struggled to keep pace, with Francisco Lindor's solo homer in the seventh inning being their only highlight. Jose Quintana, the Mets' starter, surrendered four runs in five innings, continuing his recent struggles.In the eighth inning, A.J. Minter struck out all three batters he faced, while Raisel Iglesias secured the save with a three-out performance in the ninth, earning his 200th career save.Despite a recent slump, Olson broke out of his drought with a two-run homer, his first since April 7. The Braves' victory was a testament to their resilience and the power of their offense, which has now hit back-to-back home runs twice this season.

Clarke Schmidt's stellar outing and Anthony Rizzo's timely hitting propelled the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Schmidt, making his eighth start of the season, continued his impressive run of limiting opponents to three or fewer runs, allowing just five hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked two, extending his streak of quality starts to eight.Rizzo, the Yankees' first baseman, provided the offensive spark with an RBI single in the fourth inning and a solo home run off Shawn Armstrong in the ninth. His homer proved to be the game-winning hit, giving the Yankees their sixth win in seven games.Rays starter Taj Bradley, making his season debut after recovering from a pectoral strain, pitched six solid innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out seven. However, the Yankees' offense managed to scratch across a run in the fourth inning when Giancarlo Stanton singled and Rizzo drove him in.The Rays threatened in the ninth inning, loading the bases with two walks and a single. However, Yankees closer Clay Holmes struck out two batters and induced a groundout to secure his 12th save in 13 chances.The Yankees' victory was marred by injuries to ace Gerrit Cole and infielder DJ LeMahieu, who will remain at the team's Tampa complex for further evaluation. Meanwhile, the Rays are hopeful that closer Pete Fairbanks will return this weekend, while Ryan Pepiot is expected to attempt a mound session soon after being hit by a line drive last Sunday.