MLB: Padres score 5 in 9th to edge Mariners, extend win streak to 7

Jackson Merrill’s two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres extended their winning streak to seven games with a dramatic 7-6 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Merrill lined a 2-2 fastball from reliever José A. Ferrer down the left-field line. Luis Campusano scored the tying run, and Ramón Laureano crossed home for the winning run after Randy Arozarena was unable to make a throw to the plate as the ball slipped from his hand.

The win went to Alek Jacob (1-0), who pitched two scoreless innings in his first Major League appearance of the season after being recalled Tuesday from Triple-A El Paso.

Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz (2-2) was charged with all five ninth-inning runs. Luke Raley finished with a four-hit performance, including a two-run home run.

In Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam, and the Dodgers completed a series sweep with an 8-2 win over the visiting New York Mets, who dropped their eighth straight game.

Hyeseong Kim, Teoscar Hernández, and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Dodgers, who improved to 10-2 since April 3 and 14-4 overall. Ohtani (2-0) allowed one run on two hits and two walks in a rare outing where he did not also serve as a hitter. It marked the first time since May 2021 that Ohtani pitched without appearing at the plate on the same day.

MJ Melendez recorded two doubles with an RBI for the Mets, while Clay Holmes (2-2) allowed two runs over five innings. New York managed just three runs in the three-game series.

In New York, José Caballero delivered a walk-off two-run double with one out in the ninth inning as the Yankees edged the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.

New York rallied after losing an early 3-0 lead built on a home run from Aaron Judge and a two-run single by Trent Grisham. David Bednar (1-2) earned the win after a scoreless inning of relief.

Mike Trout hit a two-run homer, while Logan O’Hoppe and Adam Frazier added solo shots for the Angels. Jordan Romano (0-2) allowed the decisive ninth-inning runs.

In Baltimore, Adrian Del Castillo drove in five runs, including a two-run home run in the 10th inning, as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Orioles 8-5 in extra innings.

Del Castillo also added a two-run triple and matched his RBI total from his first six games combined. Every player in Arizona’s starting lineup recorded at least one hit through nine innings, including Corbin Carroll, who singled twice.

Jeremiah Jackson homered and drove in three runs for Baltimore. Starter Kyle Bradish allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings.

In Pittsburgh, Carmen Mlodzinski tossed six shutout innings to lead the Pirates to a 2-0 three-hit victory over the Washington Nationals.

Marcell Ozuna and Nick Gonzales each drove in runs with first-inning singles. Mlodzinski (1-0) struck out five and allowed just two hits, while Dennis Santana earned his second save.

In St. Louis, Dustin May delivered six strong innings and Alec Burleson drove in two runs as the Cardinals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3.

May (2-2) allowed one run on six hits with four strikeouts. Nathan Church went 3-for-4 with an RBI double.

In Boston, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs as the Red Sox avoided a sweep with a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Connelly Early (1-0) earned the win after allowing one run on two hits in six innings. Andruw Monasterio collected three hits, while Roman Anthony and Isiah Kiner-Falefa added two hits each.

In Cincinnati, Sal Stewart hit two three-run homers to lead the Reds past the San Francisco Giants 8-3. Stewart now leads all rookies with seven home runs.

In Chicago, Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, and Shota Imanaga struck out 11 as the Cubs defeated the Phillies 11-2.

In Milwaukee, the Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays. William Contreras and Brice Turang drove in the decisive runs in the eighth inning.

In Detroit, Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead eighth-inning home run as the Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 win over the Royals.

In Atlanta, Bryce Elder pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Braves hit three home runs in a 6-3 win over the Marlins.

In Tampa Bay, Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley, and Jonny DeLuca all homered as the Rays defeated the White Sox 8-3.

In West Sacramento, Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson each hit key home runs to lift the Athletics past the Rangers 6-5.

In Houston, Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 in his season debut, and Yordan Álvarez homered to lead the Astros to a 3-1 win over the Rockies. -Field Level Media/Reuters