King, Machado power Padres
Michael King tossed six scoreless innings and Manny Machado collected four hits as the San Diego Padres defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 5-0, on Aug. 31, 2026. Xander Bogaerts’ two-run double ignited a four-run fourth, and Wandy Peralta closed out the shutout.
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Story’s extra-inning heroics
Trevor Story delivered an extra-inning walk-off to lift the Boston Red Sox past the Seattle Mariners, 9-8, on Aug. 31, 2026. Ceddanne Rafaela contributed a two-run single and later produced the game-tying sacrifice fly before Story ended the wild contest at Fenway Park.
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Jeffers’ two-shot day fuels Twins
Ryan Jeffers smashed two homers and the Minnesota Twins rolled to an 11-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31, 2026. Walker Jenkins hit his first career home run and the Twins’ offense produced big innings throughout; Tommy Nance closed the rout in relief.
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Vientos homers in Mets return
Mark Vientos homered in his first game back from the injured list and Robert Stock worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings to help the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2, on Aug. 31, 2026. Stock navigated a bases-loaded threat and the bullpen preserved the one-run margin.
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Angels rout Yankees behind Trout
Mike Trout’s two-run single highlighted a big fourth inning as the Los Angeles Angels pummeled the New York Yankees, 10-1, on Aug. 31, 2026. Christian Moore had an RBI double and later an RBI single in the outburst, and the Angels pushed a decisive lead early and often.
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Cubs erupt for 17 runs
The Chicago Cubs overwhelmed the Milwaukee Brewers, 17-3, on Aug. 31, 2026. Alex Bregman hit three home runs in the rout while Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly also went deep; Colin Rea worked the ninth inning to seal the lopsided victory.
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