Overview
- The Yankees secured a 4-1 win over the Royals with four solo home runs and strong pitching from Carlos Carrasco and the bullpen.
- Jasson Domínguez delivered a pivotal three-run double in the Yankees' 4-2 victory in the second game of the series, highlighting their offensive resurgence.
- The Giants dominated the Phillies 10-4 in the series opener, fueled by home runs from Willy Adames, Mike Yastrzemski, and Tyler Fitzgerald, who came a single shy of the cycle.
- The Phillies responded with a 6-4 win in the next game, as Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered to cap a late-game rally.
- Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's scoreless streak ended after a six-run inning against the Giants, raising questions about the team's pitching consistency.