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Roman Anthony, in only his second MLB game for the Boston Red Sox, made an immediate impact by hitting a double that drove in two runs and securing the game-winning hit in a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, with his family in attendance at Fenway Park.
Texas won a dramatic 2-1 game against Texas Tech in the WCWS, with Reese Atwood hitting a crucial double after a controversial call and an attempted intentional walk, bringing Texas closer to their first championship.
In a thrilling postseason game at Boshamer Stadium, North Carolina's Alex Madera hit a game-winning single against reigning national champion LSU, who had fought back from a 3-12 SEC record to compete in the Chapel Hill Regional losers' bracket. The game showcased the excitement and drama of college baseball, with a lively crowd adding to the intense atmosphere.
The Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs were embroiled in a ninth-inning controversy when home plate umpire Chad Fairchild missed a foul ball, allowing the Cubs to score a run and take the lead. Despite the Rangers' frustration, the game went into extra innings after a game-tying homer by Travis Jankowski. Ultimately, the Rangers won in the 10th inning with a walk-off hit by Jonah Heim, securing a victory after a contentious ninth inning.
In his first MLB at-bat since 2021, Jahmai Jones delivers a game-changing three-run double, helping the Milwaukee Brewers come back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 8-6. Jones, who recently joined the team after being signed as a free agent, had been playing in Triple-A after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The win marks the Brewers' largest comeback victory of the season and keeps them tied for first place in the National League Central.
Alex Verdugo couldn't stop swearing in a postgame interview after delivering the game-winning single in the Red Sox's 5-4, 10-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins. Verdugo's hit barely stayed fair, and he had to wait for the review to confirm Boston's win. The game featured a late rally by the Red Sox, including a key pinch-hit by Reese McGuire and a heads-up play by Kiké Hernández. Chris Sale had a strong performance but received a no-decision.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 7-4 on Tuesday night with a walk-off three-run home run by Ke'Bryan Hayes in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Astros had tied the game in the top of the ninth, but the Pirates responded immediately with the game-winning hit.