The San Francisco Giants announced the selection of infielder David Villar to their active roster following a series of roster moves. Casey Schmitt was placed on the injured list due to a left oblique strain, which opened a spot for Villar. To create a position on the 40-man roster, the Giants transferred slugger Jerar Encarnacion to the 60-day injured list.
In a thrilling matchup, Clayton Kershaw outpitched Max Scherzer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, with Mookie Betts contributing a two-run homer and three RBIs. Kershaw (6-2) allowed one run over six innings, while Scherzer (2-2) gave up two runs; the game marked the end of Toronto's three-game winning streak. Want More Context? 🔎
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Clayton Kershaw led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing just one run while striking out Vladimir Guerrero Jr., marking a notable moment as he faced Guerrero's father earlier in his career. This matchup between Kershaw and Max Scherzer was their fifth as they both celebrated reaching 3,000 career strikeouts, showcasing their enduring legacies in MLB. Want More Context? 🔎
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After the Yankees acquired relievers at the trade deadline, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Devin Williams would remain the closer despite his struggles, which were highlighted in a 5-3 loss to the Astros where he allowed a two-run homer in the 10th inning. With this performance, Williams has given up 28 earned runs this season, surpassing his total from the previous three years. Want More Context? 🔎
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