Saturday’s MLB action delivered everything from edge-of-your-seat ninth-inning chaos to dramatic walk-offs and powerful grand slams. Let’s dive into the standout clashes from a packed day of baseball.
Phillies Withstand Late Marlins Surge in 11-10 Thriller
In Philadelphia, the Phillies outslugged the Marlins 11-10 in a game that nearly flipped in the ninth inning. Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, and Johan Rojas powered the hosts to what seemed like a comfortable lead, combining for ten hits and eight RBIs. However, things took a nerve-shredding turn as Miami mounted a furious six-run rally in the final frame, lighting up closer Jordan Romano. Dane Myers launched a three-run shot, and Liam Hicks added a two-run homer to push the Phillies to the brink, before Jose Alvarado came in to extinguish the fire and earn the save.
Taijuan Walker exited early with shoulder tightness, handing the win to Matt Strahm, who threw a clean fifth. Miami’s skid extended to five games, despite the valiant late effort.
Garcia’s Ninth-Inning Blast Stuns Dodgers
In Arlington, Adolis Garcia etched his name into the Rangers’ highlight reel, smashing a two-run walk-off homer to sink the Dodgers 4-3. Former Rangers closer Kirby Yates, now in Dodger blue, surrendered the game-winner after Josh Smith opened the inning with a double. Garcia’s fourth homer of the year turned Jacob Webb into the winning pitcher, as Texas secured its fourth win in five outings.
Shohei Ohtani remained absent for Los Angeles while on paternity leave, as the Dodgers’ four-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt.
Rays Rally Late, Walk Off Yankees in Extras
Tampa Bay broke their four-game losing run in style, mounting a furious ninth-inning comeback before Jonathan Aranda sealed a 10-8 win over the Yankees with a two-run homer in the 10th. The Rays erased a 6-4 deficit with four runs off closer Devin Williams, before Edwin Uceta earned the win in extra innings.
Aaron Judge put up three RBIs and Trent Grisham added a solo homer for New York, but the Rays’ persistence proved decisive.
Chapman’s Early Homer Helps Giants Edge Angels
Matt Chapman’s first-inning blast set the tone for San Francisco, who edged the Angels 3-2 in Los Angeles. Landen Roupp allowed two solo shots to Mike Trout but kept the rest of the lineup quiet, limiting the damage to just five hits. Willy Adames added a key RBI single in the third, enough to tip the scales as the Giants ended their mini-slump.
Trout’s two homers marked his second multi-homer game of the season, but the Angels’ offensive support fell short.
Torkelson Powers Tigers Past Royals
Spencer Torkelson’s three-run homer provided all the run support Detroit needed in a 3-1 win over the struggling Royals. Casey Mize was in fine form, tossing seven innings of one-run ball in his best outing since 2021. Freddy Fermin homered for Kansas City, whose losing streak grew to six games.
Verdugo Ignites Braves in Win Over Twins
In only his second game with Atlanta, Alex Verdugo made a big impression, collecting four hits and driving in the go-ahead run as the Braves edged the Twins 4-3. His RBI single in the sixth proved decisive, helping Atlanta secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Chris Sale racked up a season-high eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings, while Minnesota fell to Atlanta for the 10th consecutive time.
Severino Dominates as Athletics Stifle Brewers
Luis Severino lived up to his high-profile signing, delivering eight dominant innings in Oakland’s 3-1 victory over Milwaukee. Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers both went deep, and Mason Miller shut the door with a flawless ninth inning, topping 102 mph on his final pitch.
The Brewers’ three-game win streak ended as Chad Patrick was saddled with the loss.
Cubs Power Past Diamondbacks with Early Burst
Chicago used a four-run second inning, highlighted by back-to-back homers from Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch, to down Arizona 6-2. Busch and Kyle Tucker each drove in two runs, while Corbin Carroll stayed hot for the Diamondbacks, extending his hitting streak to 12 games.
Tellez’s Slam Headlines Mariners’ Extra-Inning Win
Rowdy Tellez returned to haunt his former club with a grand slam in the 12th inning, propelling the Mariners to an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays in Toronto. Ben Williamson added his first career homer earlier in the game, while Randy Arozarena chipped in with an RBI single.
Senga Silences Cardinals in Mets Shutout
Kodai Senga starred in New York’s 3-0 win over the Cardinals, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings and setting the stage for the bullpen to complete the shutout. Pete Alonso continued his red-hot run with two RBIs, as the Mets kept St. Louis off the board all evening.
Guardians Blank Pirates Behind Kwan and Manzardo
Cleveland made it two wins in a row by shutting out the Pirates 3-0, thanks to Steven Kwan’s consistency at the plate and a rare homer from Kyle Manzardo. Paul Skenes was solid in defeat, reaching the 200-strikeout milestone, but Cleveland’s bullpen combined with Ben Lively to stifle Pittsburgh.
Laureano Off the Bench, On the Board Twice in Orioles’ Win
Baltimore’s firepower proved too much for Cincinnati, as the Orioles launched five homers—including two off the bat of Ramon Laureano, who replaced the injured Heston Kjerstad early in the game. The Orioles overcame a pair of early deficits and snapped the Reds’ recent momentum, while Hunter Greene’s scoreless streak was snapped.
Red Sox Walk It Off in 10th Over White Sox
Triston Casas delivered the final blow in Boston’s 4-3 extra-inning win, driving in Alex Bregman with a walk-off single. Rafael Devers had earlier launched a three-run homer, and Garrett Whitlock secured the win with a scoreless 10th.
Crews, Gore Fuel Nationals in Wild Win Over Rockies
Washington edged Colorado 12-11 in a high-octane contest in Denver. Dylan Crews went deep twice and drove in four, while MacKenzie Gore struck out 13 over six strong innings. James Wood added a homer and four RBIs of his own as the Nats ended their two-game slide. Despite late fireworks from Mickey Moniak and Jordan Beck, the Rockies dropped their seventh straight.
Astros Edge Padres in Tight Interleague Clash
Houston rallied past San Diego 3-2, thanks to a sixth-inning blast from Christian Walker and a go-ahead RBI single from Isaac Paredes in the seventh. The Astros notched back-to-back wins for the first time this season, making the most of their few chances against a stingy Padres pitching staff.
From wild finishes to breakout performances, Saturday’s slate was a showcase of baseball’s flair for the dramatic. Stay tuned—April’s heating up, and so is the action.
