Willy Adames Ties Brewers’ Home Run Record; MLB Roundup: Brewers, Orioles, and Dodgers Win Big

Willy Adames homered for the fifth consecutive game, tying a franchise record as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 in their series opener on Monday. The Brewers, now 81-57, extended their recent success with additional home runs from Jackson Chourio, who hit a grand slam, and Rhys Hoskins. Freddy Peralta (10-7) pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and earning the win.

The Cardinals, falling to 69-69, saw Pedro Pages hit two home runs, but starter Andre Pallante (6-7) struggled, giving up five runs over five innings.

In other MLB action, the Baltimore Orioles crushed the Chicago White Sox 13-3. Gunnar Henderson, Cedric Mullins, and Austin Slater all homered for the Orioles, who improved to 75-62. White Sox starter Chris Flexen (2-14) took the loss, marking his 14th of the season.

The Minnesota Twins edged out the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4, with Trevor Larnach delivering a key three-run homer. Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson lasted only 3 2/3 innings, but Jorge Alcala (4-3) secured the win.

Luis Severino led the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox with seven solid innings of work. Mets pitchers have posted a 1.44 ERA during their current winning streak.

The New York Yankees topped the Texas Rangers 8-4, thanks to a strong performance by Gerrit Cole (6-3) and a 3-for-5 game by Gleyber Torres. The Rangers fell to 65-73, with Jack Leiter (0-2) taking the loss.

Shea Langeliers’ two home runs in the ninth inning gave the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners, despite a two-run homer from Cal Raleigh for the Mariners.

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2, with Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor homering. Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. sat out as the Royals extended their losing streak to six games.

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-6, led by Freddie Freeman’s two homers and Teoscar Hernandez’s 5-for-5 performance. Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty (11-6) earned the win.

Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres blanked the Detroit Tigers 3-0, moving into the National League’s top wild-card spot. Musgrove (5-4) delivered six strong innings.

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 5-3, snapping the Astros’ five-game win streak. Ty France and Santiago Espinal led the Reds with multiple hits and RBIs.

Finally, the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, with Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen hitting crucial home runs in the eighth inning. The Cubs’ Jameson Taillon (6-5) was dominant until the late collapse.