Phillies finish sweep of Rangers; MLB weekend sees walk-offs, milestones, and standout performances across key matchups.
Phillies Seal Sweep in Arlington
The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers on Sunday with a 4-2 victory at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Zack Wheeler’s seven strikeouts over five innings and a clutch solo homer from Edmundo Sosa turned an early deficit into a decisive series win.
Key Plays Shift Momentum
Trailing 2-0 after Joc Pederson’s first-inning homer, the Phillies responded with Bryce Harper’s RBI double in the fourth, Sosa’s game-tying shot in the fifth, and Weston Wilson’s go-ahead RBI single moments later. Brandon Marsh added insurance in the ninth before closer Jhoan Duran earned his 20th save.
Standouts Across the League
Elsewhere, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 7-1, highlighted by home runs from Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II. Detroit’s Kerry Carpenter powered the Tigers to a 9-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels with a three-run homer.
Walk-Offs and Late-Game Surprises
In Minneapolis, Luke Keaschall delivered a two-run, 11th-inning walk-off homer as the Twins beat the Royals 5-3. Milwaukee’s Isaac Collins stunned the Mets with a solo walk-off blast in the ninth, extending the Brewers’ winning streak to nine games.
Historic Moments on the Field
Houston’s Jose Altuve hit his 250th career home run as the Astros topped the Yankees 7-1. In San Francisco, Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore spoiled Justin Verlander’s 3,500th career strikeout by leading Washington to an 8-0 shutout of the Giants.
Canadian Connection
Canadian fans saw a highlight in Los Angeles, where the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a sweep against the Dodgers. Ernie Clement’s ninth-inning homer sealed a 5-4 win, with rookie Mason Fluharty earning his first career save by striking out Shohei Ohtani in a tense final frame.
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