Ashcraft’s nine‑inning gem
The Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Aug. 13 as Bailey Ashcraft threw a complete game, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 10 across nine innings. The Pirates backed him with a barrage of extra‑base hits and homers, finishing with 16 hits and multiple RBI swings to seal a dominant road win.
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Muncy’s 3‑RBI blast
Max Muncy’s sixth‑inning three‑run homer proved decisive as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Aug. 13. Muncy’s drive (426 feet) provided the margin after a tight early game; the Dodgers’ starter worked six innings while the bullpen preserved the lead for the victory at Dodger Stadium.
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Montero tosses 6.1 shutout innings
Kade Montero delivered 6.1 scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers used a home run from Eduardo Valencia and a late RBI to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Aug. 13. Montero limited Cleveland to three hits while Detroit supplied timely offense, including the long ball and a key single to extend their run of strong pitching performances.
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Lopez fans nine in A’s shutout
Jacob Lopez fanned nine over seven shutout innings as the Oakland Athletics blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Aug. 13. Lopez allowed just four hits and no walks while Oakland’s lineup produced multiple RBI plays — including an RBI double and a sac fly — to build a comfortable lead and secure the club’s win.
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Schwarber powers Phillies in Iowa
At MLB’s Field of Dreams on Aug. 13, Kyle Schwarber homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1. Schwarber’s pair of homers extended his major‑league lead and provided the backbone of a convincing win in Dyersville as the Phillies combined big hits with steady pitching to take the unique neutral‑site game.
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Brewers fall despite Ortiz, Hamilton RBIs
Milwaukee scored twice in the fourth on an RBI by Ryan Ortiz and an RBI walk but couldn’t hold the lead, falling 4-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 13. The Brewers manufactured runs in a close game, but Max Muncy’s sixth‑inning homer ultimately swung the contest in Los Angeles’ favor.
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