Luzardo’s 12‑K shutout
Jesús Luzardo threw a complete-game shutout and struck out 12 as the Phillies beat the Braves 1-0 on Sept. 7, 2026. Kyle Schwarber’s solo homer in the eighth provided the game’s lone run. The contest lasted 1 hour 51 minutes — the fastest nine-inning game this season and the Phillies’ quickest since July 4, 1989.
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Tong fans seven in return
Jonah Tong struck out seven in his return to the Mets’ rotation and New York defeated Miami 9-4 on Sept. 7, 2026. Tong’s whiff-heavy start set the tone while the Mets’ offense produced multi-run frames to build a decisive lead in the middle innings and cruise to the victory.
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Mayo’s 2‑HR breakout
Coby Mayo hit two homers for his first career multi-homer game as the Orioles beat the Guardians 6-4 on Sept. 7, 2026. Mayo’s long balls keyed Baltimore’s offense while Trevor Rogers worked 7.1 innings with six strikeouts; Josh Walker closed and recorded his first big-league save.
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Chourio’s 8th‑inning heroics
Jackson Chourio ripped a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth and finished the game with a remarkable sliding catch as the Brewers beat the Cubs 4-3 on Sept. 7, 2026. Chourio’s late-game bat and game-ending grab turned a close contest into a Milwaukee triumph.
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Ballesteros’ first 3‑hit game
Moisés Ballesteros collected his first career three‑hit game, including a solo homer, as the Red Sox defeated the Angels 5-2 on Sept. 7, 2026. The rookie’s double, single and long ball highlighted Boston’s offense while the staff held L.A. to two runs.
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Tigers edge Twins 5‑4
Detroit edged Minnesota 5-4 on Sept. 7, 2026. Troy Melton was credited with the win while Joe Ryan, returning from the injured list, struck out seven in a strong outing but took the decision. The back-and-forth game featured several lead changes before Detroit held on for the one-run victory.
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Ribalta to 15‑day IL
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Orlando Ribalta on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 4, 2026, with right-forearm inflammation. The move was announced Sept. 7 and will sideline the reliever while the club manages bullpen workload during a stretch of late-season games.
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Giants option Roxby to Triple‑A
The San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Braxton Roxby to Triple-A Sacramento on Sept. 7, 2026. The roster move sends the right-hander back to the minors as the club adjusts its pitching depth late in the season; the transaction was posted on the player’s official team record that day.
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