Benge sets Mets rookie mark
The Mets beat the Phillies 10-3 on Sept. 19 as rookie Carson Benge collected the hit that broke the franchise rookie hits record. Francisco Álvarez supplied a three-run homer and Tobias Myers worked the ninth to close out the New York victory.
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Acuña’s go-ahead grand slam
Ronald Acuña Jr.’s seventh-inning grand slam broke the game open and the Braves beat the Astros 6-3 on Sept. 19. Mike Yastrzemski later added a solo homer, and Raisel Iglesias recorded the final strikeout to seal Atlanta’s road victory.
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Dodgers pull away, win 10-4
The Dodgers beat the Giants 10-4 on Sept. 19 as Los Angeles produced a multi-run outburst late. Mookie Betts and Max Muncy drove in runs, Will Smith homered, Josué De Paula delivered a two-run single, and Seth Halvorsen struck out the final batter to end the game.
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Cole steady in 9-2 Yankees win
Gerrit Cole pitched effectively as the Yankees beat the Diamondbacks 9-2 on Sept. 19. The victory gave Cole the 162nd win of his career, the most for a pitcher who was selected first overall in the MLB Draft, while New York’s offense provided ample run support.
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Gasser’s gem lifts Brewers 1-0
Robert Gasser tossed seven shutout innings as the Brewers edged the Orioles 1-0 on Sept. 19. Trevor Rogers took the hard-luck loss despite eight innings and 10 strikeouts; Milwaukee’s victory matched the franchise record for wins with seven games remaining on the schedule.
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Rangers win 6-2; Jung homers
The Rangers defeated the Blue Jays 6-2 on Sept. 19. Josh Jung’s solo homer opened scoring for Texas, Wyatt Langford added an RBI double and the Rangers pulled away in the middle innings; Jacob Latz induced the final out to preserve the win.
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Palacios’ walk-off gives Rays 2-1
Richie Palacios ripped a walk-off single as the Rays beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Sept. 19. Brayan Bello struck out 11 to tie his career high, Jonathan Aranda homered for Tampa, and Palacios’ ninth-inning hit ended a tight, late-game duel.
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Trey Mancini retires
The Orioles’ transactions log on Sept. 19 lists first baseman Trey Mancini as retired. The move appeared among Baltimore’s roster updates on the team’s official transaction page posted that day.
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Nationals win 8-5 in extras
Washington outslugged St. Louis 8-5 in extras on Sept. 19. Jorbit Vivas delivered the go-ahead single in the 10th, José Tena had a two-run double earlier, and Dylan Crews contributed a sacrifice fly as the Nationals rallied for the road victory.
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