Lukes, Varland lift Blue Jays
Sept. 3 — Toronto beat Cleveland 6-3 in Cleveland. Nathan Lukes ripped a two-run double in the fifth to ignite a decisive rally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a sacrifice fly, and Louis Varland closed out the game for his 32nd save. Miles was credited with the win as Toronto collected a crucial late-season victory.
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Altuve’s two-run blast powers Astros
Sept. 3 — Houston defeated Chicago White Sox 6-2. José Altuve belted a two-run homer (his 15th) that sparked Houston’s offense, while Hunter Brown worked effectively and AJ Blubaugh closed the game. The Astros collected quality at-bats all night en route to the victory.
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Rutschman homers twice in return
Sept. 3 — Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore and homered twice in his first game back, giving the Orioles moments of momentum. Despite Rutschman’s two long balls, Boston edged Baltimore 6-5 when Aroldis Chapman closed the game. Rutschman’s return was a bright spot for the home club.
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Crow-Armstrong’s big homer lifts Cubs
Sept. 3 — Chicago beat Milwaukee 2-1 at Wrigley Field. Pete Crow-Armstrong clubbed a two-run homer that accounted for all of Chicago’s runs, and Ryan Rolison closed with a save to seal the one-run victory. The Cubs’ pitching and that long ball were enough to down the Brewers.
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Jensen’s power fuels Royals
Sept. 3 — Kansas City beat Miami 7-3. Carter Jensen ripped a two-run homer (his 22nd) in a big middle-inning swing and his season total is now tied for second among Royals rookies. Kansas City added timely hits and closed the game behind solid bullpen work to earn the win.
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Quantrill, Seager lead Rangers
Sept. 3 — Texas blanked Tampa Bay 6-0. Cal Quantrill spun seven scoreless innings and Corey Seager supplied a two-run homer to help build the lead. Quantrill’s strong outing and timely Rangers hitting combined to hand Texas a shutout win over a tough Rays lineup.
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Butler’s two-run hit lifts A’s
Sept. 3 — Oakland edged Seattle 5-4. Lawrence Butler delivered a two-run single that swung the game in Oakland’s favor; Zack Gelof homered earlier and Donovan Walton added a solo shot. The A’s bullpen held on in a one-run finish for a meaningful road victory.
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Pirates roll behind Triolo, Cruz
Sept. 3 — Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 5-2. Oneil Cruz’s plate appearance and subsequent scoring helped build an early lead, Jared Triolo added an RBI sac fly and Mason Montgomery closed to seal the win. The Pirates used small-ball and timely plays to take the game.
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