Overview
- The Mets edged the Dodgers 4-3 in 10 innings when Francisco Alvarez’s leadoff double in the 10th set up Francisco Lindor’s RBI single after his leadoff home run tied the game earlier.
- The Mets lost Mark Vientos to a hamstring injury in extras and the Yankees placed closer Luke Weaver on the injured list with a similar strain, prompting Devin Williams to resume closing duties.
- Paul Blackburn returned from a yearlong absence by delivering five scoreless innings with three strikeouts and is expected to shift into a long-relief role.
- The Colorado Rockies ended a 22-series losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Marlins thanks to Hunter Goodman’s eighth-inning homer, with Victor Vodnik earning the win and Seth Halvorsen closing it out.
- The Red Sox dropped a 4-3 decision to the Angels in 10 innings despite Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run homer and went 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position, marking their 17th one-run loss of the season.