The Beatline Blog
Game previews, instant postgame takeaways, and film-room analysis for every team — fresh every morning from our local experts.
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Padres Beat Diamondbacks 9-4: San Diego Clinches NL West
San Diego Padres beat Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on final day, securing 2nd seed. Arizona misses playoffs for 8th time in 9 seasons.
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Reds Beat Blue Jays 5-1: Bleday, Lowder Lead Win
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on September 26, 2026. JJ Bleday hit his 24th homer as Lowder secured the victory.
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Tigers Beat Pirates 4-3 in Verlander’s Farewell Recap
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sept. 26, capping Justin Verlander’s 21-year career with a victory.
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Indiana 47, Rutgers 15: Hoosiers Dominate for Perfect Record
No. 6 Indiana defeats Rutgers 47-15 in a dominant road win. Josh Hoover threw for 4 TDs as the Hoosiers improve to 5-0 and take sole possession of the Big Ten lead.
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Rockies Beat White Sox 9-6: Goodman’s Homers Snap Skid, Eliminate Chicago
The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-6 on Saturday night. Hunter Goodman hit two homers to end Colorado’s skid and dash Chicago’s AL Central hopes.
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Guardians Beat Royals 11-5, Clinch AL Central
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-5 on September 26 to clinch their third consecutive AL Central title.
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UNLV Beats Cal 39-31: Arnold’s 5 TDs Lead Rebels Past Short-Handed Bears
UNLV defeats California 39-31 in high-scoring affair. Jackson Arnold throws for 3 TDs and rushes for 2 as the Rebels improve to 3-2.
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Mets Beat Nationals 7-1 in NL East Finale Recap
The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Sept. 26, 2026, securing the series with homers from Ronny Mauricio and A.J. Ewing.
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Braves Beat Marlins 8-3 in Series Sweep Recap
Atlanta Braves beat Miami Marlins 8-3 on Sept 26, sweeping the series. Michael Harris II led with 4 hits as Atlanta clinches NL East.
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B Brewers Beat C Cardinals 3-2: Turang Homer Seals 102nd Win Recap
Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Brice Turang’s go-ahead homer, clinching their 102nd win and NL Central lead.
