As the Mets face the Braves in a three-game series starting Tuesday, key storylines include Pete Alonso’s pursuit of the franchise home run record, the Mets’ ongoing losing streak, and Kodai Senga’s search for consistency on the mound. Meanwhile, Braves rookie Drake Baldwin shines with impressive performances, and Carlos Carrasco returns to Citi Field, adding intrigue to the matchup.
The Yankees and Minnesota Twins kick off a three-game series at Yankee Stadium on Monday, with the Yanks facing late-inning struggles despite recent roster additions, particularly with Devin Williams' poor performance. Minnesota's rookie Luke Keaschall is on a hot streak, and All-Star Byron Buxton is expected to return during the series, adding depth to their lineup. Want More Context? 🔎
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Today in baseball, Cristian Javier returns to the mound for the Astros against the Red Sox after recovering from Tommy John surgery, crucial for bolstering Houston's rotation. Meanwhile, the Twins may activate Byron Buxton from injury as they face the Yankees, and the Brewers aim for their 10th consecutive win against the Pirates, led by Jose Quintana, after a perfect start to August. Want More Context? 🔎
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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia's late-game struggles contributed to a 5-4 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays, marked by three home runs from the bullpen in the final two innings. The defeat highlighted the team's ongoing bullpen issues, as they wasted a solid offensive performance and left 16 runners on base, raising concerns about their playoff readiness. Want More Context? 🔎
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