The San Diego Padres dropped a critical game at a pivotal point in the season, sparking concern among fans. With a key pitcher unhappy with Mike Shildt and rumors of one All-Star possibly heading to the Dodgers, speculation about the team’s playoff future continues to grow.
The Boston Red Sox lost crucial ground in the playoff hunt after falling 5-3 to the Oakland Athletics. Nick Kurtz’s run during a critical third inning highlighted the momentum shift, cutting Boston’s lead over Cleveland to just 1½ games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers powered to a 13-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants, bringing them one step closer to securing their target in the standings. Yet questions loom, with an All-Star on the injured list and rumors swirling around Kyle Tucker’s potential arrival.
Aaron Judge matched the legendary Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list, delivering two blasts in a 9-3 triumph over the visiting Detroit Tigers. The win offered a crucial boost for New York in a three-game series featuring two American League playoff contenders.
