Semien homers, Rangers win
Marcus Semien homered in his return and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings allowing two runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 on Aug. 17, 2026 at Rogers Centre. Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter each hit two-run homers and Corey Seager added a solo; Jake Burger exited with a sore left wrist.
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Westburg’s 5 RBI, Orioles rout
Jordan Westburg collected four hits and a career-high five RBI, including a three-run homer, and Dean Kremer tossed seven shutout innings as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Houston Astros 12-0 on Aug. 17, 2026. Westburg added RBI singles in the seventh and eighth to cap the big offensive day.
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Profar’s go-ahead shot
Jurickson Profar drilled a two-run go-ahead homer in the sixth as the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Aug. 17, 2026, completing a three-game sweep. Aaron Bummer, Dylan Lee and Pierce Johnson followed with scoreless relief and Raisel Iglesias converted his 19th save to seal the win.
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Vientos’ three-run blast
Mark Vientos belted a three-run homer to thrill the Little League crowd as the New York Mets beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 in the Little League Classic on Aug. 17, 2026 at Historic Bowman Field. Vientos’ shot provided a decisive cushion and the Mets held on for the win.
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Díaz and Lowe rally Rays
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 17, 2026. Justin Verlander had delivered seven scoreless innings before departing; José Buttó took the loss for the Giants.
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Bohm homers in return
Alec Bohm hit a three-run homer in his return from the injured list and Nick Castellanos added a homer as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Aug. 17, 2026. Aaron Nola allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his first appearance since May; Paul DeJong hit a three-run ninth for Washington.
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