Acuña, Albies power Braves
The Braves rallied past the Cubs 6-3 on Sept. 15 as Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a two-run homer and Ozzie Albies delivered a go-ahead two-run shot in the seventh. Drake Baldwin added a two-run blast in the ninth and Raisel Iglesias closed for his 33rd save, sealing Atlanta’s victory.
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Tigers rout Blue Jays 10-1
Detroit pummeled Toronto 10-1 on Sept. 15, highlighted by Spencer Torkelson’s three-run home run and Max Clark’s two-run day including an RBI double and later an RBI single. Hao-Yu Lee added a solo homer, and the Tigers earned their sixth straight win behind timely hitting across the lineup.
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Giants top Cardinals 7-2
San Francisco beat St. Louis 7-2 on Sept. 15 as Bryce Eldridge’s two-run homer ignited the offense and Alec Burleson added a solo shot. The Giants pushed several runs in the third inning and held the lead the rest of the way, turning in a balanced performance from the bats and bullpen.
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Dodgers clinch 14th straight berth
The Dodgers officially clinched a postseason spot on Sept. 15 with a 4-1 win over the Reds. Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker homered and Tarik Skubal worked seven scoreless innings, sealing L.A.’s 14th straight trip to the playoffs — tying the MLB record for consecutive postseason appearances.
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Rockies rally to beat Padres 9-3
Colorado rallied for a 9-3 win over San Diego on Sept. 15. Cole Carrigg homered twice and finished with key RBIs, Ryan Feltner earned the victory, and the Rockies broke the game open with a multi-run sixth and seventh that turned a close contest into a decisive win.
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Rays place Wells on IL
The Rays placed reliever Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 15 due to right forearm tightness. The move was part of several roster adjustments before Tampa Bay’s series opener; Wells said he’s optimistic about returning in time to help in the postseason if recovery goes well.
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Nationals top Phillies 6-3
Washington defeated Philadelphia 6-3 on Sept. 15 as Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead solo homer and Brady House made a leaping defensive grab to preserve the win. The Nationals added runs later to secure a multi-run lead, with Lile’s homer providing the decisive edge in a lively late‑season matchup.
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