Betts’ homer lifts Dodgers
Mookie Betts’ second-inning solo home run (21) provided the decisive blow as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on September 18, 2026. Jung Hoo Lee homered for San Francisco and Teoscar Hernández added an RBI single; Dodger pitching protected the late lead.
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Nola’s seven-scoreless gem
Aaron Nola tossed seven scoreless innings and carried a no-hit bid into the sixth as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 3-0 at Citi Field on September 18, 2026. Nola allowed three hits overall and continued a strong late-season stretch that bolsters Philadelphia’s push in the NL wild-card race.
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Frelick’s RBI wins Brewers
Sal Frelick’s RBI single in the top of the 10th produced the go-ahead run and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on September 18, 2026. Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer earlier for Milwaukee and William Contreras delivered an RBI double; Christian Encarnacion‑Strand’s ninth-inning sac fly had tied the game.
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Montes’ clutch homer
Lazaro Montes hit his first career go-ahead home run in the ninth and the Seattle Mariners edged the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on September 18, 2026. J.P. Crawford opened the scoring with a leadoff homer and Bryan Woo worked into the middle innings; Andrés Muñoz recorded the final strikeout to end the game.
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Rangers pull away in Arlington
The Texas Rangers built an early lead and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on September 18, 2026. Corey Seager had an RBI double in a multi-run second, Wyatt Langford added an RBI via walk and Jake Burger produced insurance runs later; Trevor Williams closed out the ninth to seal the win.
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Murakami’s big night
Munetaka Murakami’s first-inning home run and an eighth-inning triple powered the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win over Detroit on September 18, 2026, moving Chicago into a tie atop the AL Central. Murakami also made a key defensive play; Erick Fedde and the bullpen combined to preserve the lead.
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Reds place Julian Garcia on IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Julian Garcia on the 15-day injured list retroactive to September 17, 2026, with right elbow loose bodies, the club reported on September 18. The move opens a spot on the active roster as Cincinnati adjusts its pitching depth down the stretch.
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