Soto powers Mets
Juan Soto’s three-run homer and Brett Baty’s contributions helped the New York Mets rally past the Miami Marlins, 7-5, on Sept. 8. Soto’s 3-run blast key to the offense, Baty added a homer and a sacrifice fly, and Kodai Senga closed the game to notch the save.
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Yankees clinch streak
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Sept. 8 and secured their 34th consecutive winning season. Hunter Goodman’s two-run homer provided a key middle‑innings boost as the Yankees closed out a season milestone with the victory.
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Astros rally, Hader’s milestone
Houston edged Philadelphia 6-5 on Sept. 8 as Christian Walker’s three‑run homer and Jeremy Peña’s RBI double powered the offense. The game included a personal milestone: Josh Hader recorded his 250th career save to preserve the Astros’ narrow win late in the contest.
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Rays rout Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays crushed the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Sept. 8. Junior Caminero delivered a long solo homer and Yandy Díaz added a solo shot later; Liam Hicks supplied a two‑run blast earlier as the Rays built a decisive lead and closed out a dominant road win.
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Lara’s walk‑off
Milwaukee beat Chicago (NL) 4-3 on Sept. 8 after Jackson Chourio tied the game with a ninth‑inning homer and Luis Lara delivered the walk‑off in extra play. Chourio’s late blast forced extras and Lara finished the night with the decisive hit for the Brewers.
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Alcántara hits 200 IP
Despite the Miami Marlins’ 7-5 loss to the Mets on Sept. 8, starter Sandy Alcántara reached 200 innings for the third time in his career and his first 200‑inning season since 2022. The milestone stood out even in a game the Marlins couldn’t close.
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