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Walk-Off Drama and Dominant Pitching Define MLB's Opening Weeks

Rangers and Rays secure dramatic wins as Dodgers and Yankees face bullpen challenges early in the season.

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Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Adolis García's ninth-inning, two-run homer lifted the Rangers to a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Dodgers, tying their series 1-1.
  • Jonathan Aranda's 10th-inning walk-off homer capped the Rays' comeback win over the Yankees, snapping Tampa Bay's four-game losing streak.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a standout performance with seven scoreless innings and 10 strikeouts in the Dodgers' series-opening win over the Rangers.
  • Rookie Roki Sasaki pitched six solid innings for the Dodgers but remains winless after García's walk-off spoiled his outing.
  • Yankees closer Devin Williams allowed four runs in the ninth inning, raising concerns about his early-season struggles with a 9.00 ERA.