Smith’s three-run blast
Dominic Smith supplied the big blow for the Atlanta Braves on July 23, 2026, drilling a three-run home run in the seventh and finishing 1-for-3 as Atlanta edged the San Diego Padres 6-5. The homer provided the decisive margin and the bullpen preserved the lead; Smith was named Player of the Game.
Locklear’s big night in Arizona
Tyler Locklear erupted for the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 23, 2026, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI as Arizona topped the St. Louis Cardinals 10-6. Manager Torey Lovullo noted Locklear’s readiness after a late lineup call; the multi-hit night helped Arizona build an early, sustained advantage.
Larnach’s extra-inning heroics
Trevor Larnach came off the bench to deliver the go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on July 23, 2026. Larnach and Luke Keaschall delivered back-to-back RBI hits off Erik Sabrowski in extras, finishing a long, tense game and securing a series split.
Bieber’s steady seven innings
Shane Bieber steadied the Toronto Blue Jays on July 23, 2026, working seven innings while allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts and no walks as Toronto beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. Bieber induced ground balls and delivered an efficient start that helped snap the Blue Jays’ skid and stabilize the rotation.
Outman’s go-ahead three-run shot
James Outman delivered a dramatic go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on July 23, 2026. Outman’s long ball provided the decisive offense in a tight game and Detroit closed it out in the late innings.