Alonso hits franchise mark
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a franchise-record 253rd, and the New York Mets routed the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Aug. 12, 2026. Alonso’s two long balls keyed a big night for New York’s offense as the Mets pulled away in the middle innings to secure the lopsided win.
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Marte’s ninth-inning blast
Ketel Marte hit a two-out, ninth-inning solo home run to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Aug. 12, 2026. Jalen Beeks worked 1 2/3 hitless innings and rookie Juan Morillo recorded his first big-league save; D-backs manager Torey Lovullo was briefly ejected in the game.
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Pasquantino’s five RBI night
Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Nationals 8-5 on Aug. 12, 2026, lifting Kansas City back to.500. Pasquantino opened the scoring with a sac fly and capped the night with an RBI double in the seventh as the Royals held the lead.
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Blue Jays reach 70 wins
Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered and the Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to reach 70 wins, beating the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Aug. 12, 2026. José Berríos allowed two hits in 5 1/3 scoreless innings as Toronto secured the milestone victory.
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Fermin backs Darvish
Freddy Fermin’s two-run homer provided the decisive offense and Yu Darvish struck out six without a walk over six innings as the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Aug. 12, 2026. Robert Suárez closed the game for his MLB-leading 33rd save as the Padres held on late.
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Kirby, Mariners blank Orioles
George Kirby pitched seven three-hit innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Aug. 12, 2026, extending their winning streak. Josh Naylor’s RBI single in the first provided the lone run; Kirby struck out seven and Andrés Muñoz worked the ninth for the save.
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