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The Seattle Mariners experienced a remarkable offensive surge in Detroit, scoring 35 runs, hitting 40 hits, and homering 11 times over a three-game series, including a historic 38 home runs before the All-Star break, led by standout performances from Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh, boosting their momentum heading into the break.
Tuesday night in MLB saw a historic offensive outburst, with 12 teams scoring 10 or more runs, tying an all-time record. This is the first time such a high-scoring night has been seen since 1894. The Minnesota Twins' 10-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners capped off the evening, making them the 12th team to reach double-digit runs. The record-breaking feat was achieved across four games, with both teams scoring 10 or more runs.
The Toronto Blue Jays scored 20 runs on 27 hits in a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, with all nine starters recording at least one hit. George Springer led the way, going 4-for-5 and falling a double short of the cycle. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to put the Blue Jays up by 16. The win ends a five-game losing streak for the Blue Jays and is their most important victory of the season so far.
Josh Palacios collected his first hit with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a key moment, sparking an offensive outburst that led to seven runs scored in the inning, with Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen exiting the game after just 3 ⅔ innings pitched, in what had become arguably his worst start of the season. Palacios finished the night 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored, helping the Pirates win 13-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies won 14-3 against the Cincinnati Reds, with a nine-run first inning that included a leadoff homer by Bryson Stott. The Phillies sent 13 batters to the plate in the inning and finished with a season-high 23 hits. Aaron Nola was the biggest beneficiary of the offensive outburst. The Phillies notched their biggest inning in four years.