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MLB's Early Season Momentum Swings Highlight Key Performances and Streaks

Phillies complete a sweep, Rays end their home slump, Royals and Cardinals extend win streaks, and standout individual and pitching efforts shape divisional races.

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DENVER, CO – MAY 09: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres high-fives Jackson Merrill #3 after scoring a run in the top of the first inning during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-6 extra-inning win, showcasing a resilient offense led by Bryson Stott’s three-run homer.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays ended their seven-game home losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, aided by Taylor Walls’ bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning.
  • Freddy Fermin’s walk-off single in the 12th inning secured the Kansas City Royals’ seventh consecutive win, continuing their dominant stretch with 16 wins in their last 18 games.
  • Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees hit three home runs, including a grand slam, in a career-best performance during a 10-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
  • Andre Pallante’s 7⅓ innings of two-run pitching helped the St. Louis Cardinals secure a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, extending their winning streak to seven games.