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In a thrilling midweek matchup, the Kansas City Royals emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays, claiming a 6-1 victory at Rogers Centre. Seth Lugo, the Royals' starting pitcher, delivered a stellar performance, allowing only one hit through seven innings. His impressive outing included eight strikeouts and two walks, lowering his ERA to a remarkable 1.60.The Royals' offense came alive in the sixth inning, breaking the scoreless tie. Kyle Isbel's double ignited the rally, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Maikel Garcia. Michael Massey's RBI groundout gave Kansas City the lead, and Vinnie Pasquantino's double extended the advantage. Salvador Perez's timely single drove in another run, putting the Royals up 2-0.Toronto's lone run came in the seventh inning when Danny Jansen connected for a solo home run off Lugo. However, the Royals responded swiftly in the eighth inning with Massey's three-run homer off Nate Pearson. Massey's blast marked his second home run in as many games, giving him four RBIs on the night.Chris Bassitt, the Blue Jays' starter, had a solid outing through five innings, but his performance faltered in the sixth. He allowed three runs on four hits in six innings, ultimately taking the loss.The Royals' defense also played a crucial role in the victory. Bobby Witt Jr. made a highlight-reel play in the sixth inning, sliding to stop a ground ball and throwing from one knee to retire Bo Bichette.With this win, the Royals improved their record to 5-2 against the Blue Jays this season. They will next face the Texas Rangers on Friday, with Brady Singer scheduled to start for Kansas City. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, will travel to Washington to take on the Nationals in a three-game series, with Yusei Kikuchi expected to start the opener.

The Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to nine games on Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago White Sox 6-5 in a thrilling ninth-inning comeback. Max Kepler drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly, mirroring his game-winning hit in Monday's victory.The Twins' resilience was on full display as they overcame an early deficit and a late home run by Andrew Benintendi to tie the game in the eighth inning. Minnesota's offense came alive in the fifth inning, scoring twice to chase White Sox starter Michael Soroka. Danny Mendick gave Chicago a 4-2 lead with a two-run homer in the bottom half, but the Twins responded with a double steal in the sixth inning, with Ryan Jeffers swiping home.In the eighth inning, Carlos Correa hit an RBI single and scored on Trevor Larnach's base hit to put Minnesota on top 5-4. However, the White Sox tied it up again when Benintendi homered off Cole Sands.Undeterred, the Twins rallied in the ninth inning. Byron Buxton drew a leadoff walk and advanced to third on Manuel Margot's single. Kepler then delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly to center field. Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth to secure the save.The Twins' victory was a testament to their depth and versatility. "I don't feel like we're one dimensional or two dimensional," said manager Rocco Baldelli. "I feel like we can win games in all the ways."The White Sox, on the other hand, continue to struggle, falling to a league-worst 6-24 overall. Despite their recent struggles, manager Pedro Grifol remains optimistic. "I like what we are doing," he said. "I like the way we are playing. I like the energy."

The Miami Marlins staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night, making the Rockies the first team since 1900 to trail in each of their first 29 games.Trailing 5-0 after the first inning, the Marlins rallied with five runs in the ninth to tie the game. In the 10th, Ryan McMahon gave the Rockies a 6-5 lead, but the Marlins responded with two runs to secure the victory.Dane Myers drove in the game-winning run with a single to right field, scoring Bryan De La Cruz. The throw home was off-target, allowing De La Cruz to slide in safely.The Rockies' historic losing streak continued, as they became the second team in MLB history to trail in each of their first 29 games. The only other team to accomplish this feat was the 1910 St. Louis Browns.Despite the early deficit, the Marlins never gave up. They chipped away at the Rockies' lead, scoring two runs in the third and one in the fifth. In the ninth, they loaded the bases with no outs and forced in three runs to tie the game.The Marlins' bullpen played a crucial role in the victory. Tanner Scott allowed McMahon's RBI double in the 10th, but Jalen Beeks gave up the game-winning hit to Myers.Jordan Beck, a 23-year-old outfield prospect, made his major league debut for the Marlins and went 2 for 4 with a single in his first at-bat.The Marlins snapped a seven-game losing streak with the victory, while the Rockies extended their losing streak to 10 games.

The Kansas City Royals snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night, thanks to a strong performance from starting pitcher Cole Ragans and a two-run home run from Michael Massey.Ragans, a left-hander, allowed just one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine batters. He left the game due to cramping in his left calf, but the Royals bullpen held the Blue Jays scoreless over the final 2 1/3 innings.Massey's home run came in the second inning off Blue Jays starter José Berríos, giving the Royals an early 2-0 lead. Berríos pitched well, allowing only two runs on five hits over seven innings, but he took the loss after Ragans outdueled him.Bobby Witt Jr. also contributed to the Royals' victory, reaching base three times and driving in a run. Vinnie Pasquantino added an RBI double in the eighth inning to extend the Royals' lead to 4-1.The Blue Jays managed just one run on six hits against the Royals' pitching staff. Bo Bichette drove in Toronto's lone run with a two-out RBI single in the sixth inning.With the win, the Royals improved to 17-11 in April, their most victories in a month since going 17-9 in June 2017. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, fell to 13-15 on the season.

Justin Turner's two home runs propelled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Turner's first-inning two-run homer and third-inning solo shot marked his 16th career multi-homer game. Danny Jansen also contributed a solo homer in the third, his second of the season.The Blue Jays' offensive outburst ended a 21-game stretch where they had failed to score more than five runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Davis Schneider added RBIs to support the home run barrage.Royals catcher Salvador Perez, initially scratched from the lineup due to a tight back, delivered a pinch-hit single in the ninth. However, Nate Pearson struck out Michael Massey to end the game, securing his first save of the season.Kyle Isbel's home run and two RBIs proved insufficient for the Royals, who extended their losing streak to three games. Freddy Fermin also homered for Kansas City.Royals starter Jonathan Bowlan struggled, allowing four runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings. Blue Jays starter Yariel Rodríguez also exited early, leaving the bases loaded in the third. Génesis Cabrera came on in relief and retired Vinnie Pasquantino to escape the jam.In roster moves, the Royals optioned Will Klein to Triple-A to make room for Bowlan. The Blue Jays will send José Berríos to the mound on Tuesday against Kansas City's Cole Ragans.

In a thrilling 11-inning battle between the two teams with the best records in Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Guardians emerged victorious over the Atlanta Braves 4-2.Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano delivered RBIs in the 11th inning to seal the win for Cleveland. Scott Barlow escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning, while Nick Sandlin pitched a perfect 11th to earn his first save of the season.Tanner Bibee impressed in his first career start against Atlanta, throwing seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts and no walks. Dylan Lee took the loss for the Braves.Atlanta's veteran starter Charlie Morton also had a strong outing, pitching seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts. However, the Braves' bullpen faltered in the late innings.The Guardians took an early 2-0 lead in the eighth inning without hitting a ball out of the infield. José Ramírez's groundout scored Bo Naylor, and a double steal gave Cleveland another run.The Braves rallied in the bottom of the eighth, with Travis d'Arnaud's double and Jarred Kelenic's single driving in two runs. However, Luke Williams was thrown out at the plate, preventing Atlanta from tying the game.In the sixth inning, Josh Naylor nearly broke the scoreless tie with a double, but Ronald Acuña Jr.'s quick throw to first baseman Matt Olson nailed José Ramírez at the plate.The Guardians' win extends their record to 19-8, the best in the American League. The Braves, despite the loss, remain atop the National League East with a 17-10 record.

Carlos Rodon's dominant pitching and the New York Yankees' offensive explosion propelled them to a resounding 15-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Rodon, the 31-year-old left-hander, showcased his brilliance by allowing only two hits and one run through six innings. He struck out eight batters and walked just one, showcasing his exceptional control and command.The Yankees' offense erupted with four home runs, setting a season high. Alex Verdugo ignited the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning, giving New York an early 3-0 lead. Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo followed suit in the sixth inning with two-run shots, extending the Yankees' advantage to 11-1. Giancarlo Stanton capped off the home run barrage with a three-run blast in the ninth inning.Milwaukee's lone bright spot came in the first inning when Rhys Hoskins connected for a solo homer off Rodon. However, the Brewers' offense struggled to keep pace with the Yankees' relentless attack.Luke Weaver provided two scoreless innings of relief for the Yankees, while Milwaukee's Joe Ross allowed seven runs on eight hits in five innings.The Yankees' victory snapped a two-game losing streak and marked their highest run total and hit count of the season. They now hold a 20-10 record, while the Brewers drop to 16-14.

In a thrilling Saturday showdown at Globe Life Field, the Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious over the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, with an impressive 8-4 victory.Reds' ace Hunter Greene showcased his dominance on the mound, holding the Rangers to a mere one hit over seven scoreless innings. Greene's electric fastball and sharp breaking pitches kept the Rangers' batters at bay, striking out six and walking only one.At the plate, Jonathan India led the Reds' offensive charge with a four-hit performance, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning that extended Cincinnati's lead to 5-0. India's RBI singles in the second and fourth innings had already given the Reds an early advantage.Will Benson added another two-run homer for the Reds in the seventh, further solidifying their lead. The Rangers' lone hit off Greene came from Josh Smith's double in the fifth inning, but he was stranded at third base.Michael Lorenzen, the former Reds pitcher now with the Rangers, struggled against his old team, allowing five runs on six hits in six innings. Lorenzen struck out three and walked one.The Rangers' bullpen, which had been impressive in recent outings, faltered in the ninth inning. Brent Suter, who had pitched a perfect eighth, allowed six hits, including back-to-back homers by Davis Wendzel and Corey Seager. Alexis Díaz came on to record the final two outs and secure the save for the Reds.The Reds' victory marked their sixth win in their last nine games, while the Rangers suffered their second consecutive loss. The series finale on Sunday will feature Andrew Abbott on the mound for the Reds and Dane Dunning for the Rangers.

In a thrilling 11-inning battle at American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers emerged victorious over the New York Yankees, 7-6. Joey Ortiz played a pivotal role, driving in the winning run with a single in the 11th inning and finishing with a homer and four RBIs.The Yankees drew first blood in the opening inning when Juan Soto launched a solo homer off Colin Rea. Alex Verdugo extended their lead with a solo shot in the second. However, Ortiz responded with a two-run homer in the bottom half of the inning to tie the game.Blake Perkins gave the Brewers a 4-2 lead in the third with a two-run homer. Trent Grisham put the Yankees back in front with a three-run homer in the fourth.The Brewers chipped away at the deficit in the sixth when Gary Sánchez doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Ortiz. In the 10th inning, Giancarlo Stanton tied the game with a double.In the 11th, Owen Miller advanced to third on a fly ball, setting the stage for Ortiz's game-winning single. Jared Koenig earned the win with two innings of relief, while Michael Tonkin took the loss.