Royals, Justin Dunn Agree To Minor League Deal

After 17 starts with the San Francisco Giants, Justin Verlander finally secured his first win by pitching five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing only one hit and leading the Giants to a 9-3 victory. The win breaks Verlander's 0-8 streak, the longest in franchise history, as San Francisco improves to 54-49 in the tight NL Wild Card race, aided by Rafael Devers' two home runs. Want More Context? 🔎

Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert achieved his first four-hit game in Triple-A, going 4-for-5 with a double and a key single that helped Syracuse win 8-4 over Omaha, raising his batting average to .246. Meanwhile, Double-A Binghamton saw Carson Benge and Ryan Clifford hit home runs, with Clifford notching two to reach 19 for the season, solidifying his status as a top prospect. Want More Context? 🔎

At Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani made history by tying a Dodgers record with his fifth home run in five games, hitting a 411-foot shot to give the team an early lead. The game culminated in a thrilling finish, as Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off hit in the ninth inning, leading to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins and allowing Ohtani to score the winning run. Want More Context? 🔎