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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Red Sox Beat Rangers 4-3 in Eighth-Inning Comeback Recap
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 on September 18, 2026. Trevor Story’s eighth-inning homer secured the win.
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Braves Beat Astros 6-3, Clinch NL East; Drop Houston from Lead
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 on Saturday night to clinch the NL East and a playoff berth.
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Angels Walk Off Twins 5-4 in 10th; Series Lead
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in a 10th-inning walk-off thriller, taking a 1-0 series lead.
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Rays Beat Athletics 10-1: Tampa Bay Extends Win Streak to Six
Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Oakland Athletics 10-1 on Sept 17, extending their win streak to six and opening a five-game AL East lead.
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Yankees Beat Diamondbacks 9-2: Cole, Rice Lead Rout
The New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 on Sept. 19, 2026. Gerrit Cole earned a historic win while Ben Rice hit his 39th homer.
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Padres Beat Marlins 8-2, Tie for Top NL Wild Card
San Diego Padres defeated Miami Marlins 8-2 on September 19, 2026. Ty France’s homer powers SD into tie for NL wild card.
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Mariners Beat Rockies 5-4 on Montes’ Homer; Recap
Seattle Mariners defeat Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Lazaro Montes’ leadoff ninth-inning home run, keeping playoff hopes alive.
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Padres Beat Rockies 9-2: Bogaerts, Salas Lead NL West Push
The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Sept 17. Xander Bogaerts and Ethan Salas drove the offense in a decisive win.
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White Sox Beat Tigers 3-1; Murakami Homer Lifts Chicago
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Sept. 17, thanks to Munetaka Murakami’s 32nd home run.
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Phillies Beat Mets 3-0 in Shutout, Tie Cubs for Top Wild Card
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on September 17, 2026. Aaron Nola pitched seven shutout innings to secure a crucial wild card tie.
