{"id":11983,"date":"2024-04-24T07:31:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T23:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=11983"},"modified":"2024-05-07T08:19:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:19:42","slug":"mlb-weekly-roundup-records-fall-and-surprises-abound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/baseball\/mlb-weekly-roundup-records-fall-and-surprises-abound\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Weekly Roundup: Records Fall and Surprises Abound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to another thrilling installment of our MLB weekly roundup, where we dive into the latest happenings across the diamond. From historic home runs to stunning pitching performances, let&#8217;s explore the highlights of the past week&#8217;s action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shohei Ohtani Makes History as Dodgers Dominate Mets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a commanding 10-0 victory over the New York Mets, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers etched his name into the record books with a milestone home run. Ohtani&#8217;s blast in the third inning marked his 176th career home run, setting a new MLB record for players born in Japan. The Dodgers&#8217; dominance was further highlighted by Andy Pages, who notched his first career home run, contributing to the team&#8217;s decisive win. Despite the victory, the Dodgers have faced challenges, winning just three games during their recent nine-game homestand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/baseball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baseball<\/a> expert picks, predictions, and tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mets vs. Dodgers Game Highlights (4\/21\/24) | MLB Highlights\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QaLvmt6AscY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guardians Sweep Athletics, Continue Strong Start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cleveland Guardians showcased their strength with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics, completing a three-game sweep. Will Brennan&#8217;s homer and Josh Naylor&#8217;s clutch double propelled the Guardians to their league-leading 16th win of the season. Pitcher Tanner Bibee delivered a solid performance, supported by a stellar bullpen effort as the Guardians asserted their dominance over the Athletics, who struggled to find their footing in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brewers Shut Out Cardinals in Sweep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milwaukee Brewers secured a clean sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-0 victory, powered by a strong pitching performance led by Colin Rea. Rea and the Brewers&#8217; bullpen held the Cardinals to just six hits, blanking their opponents and extending their winning streak to four games. Despite Cardinals&#8217; starter Sonny Gray&#8217;s impressive 12-strikeout performance, the team failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, resulting in their fourth consecutive loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A&#039;s vs. Guardians Game Highlights (4\/21\/24) | MLB Highlights\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BszzmlHmVUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yankees Edge Out Rays in Series Decider<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a tightly contested matchup, the New York Yankees emerged victorious against the Tampa Bay Rays with a narrow 5-4 win. Pitcher Luis Gil delivered a standout performance, striking out a career-high nine batters over 5 2\/3 innings, securing his first win since 2021. A timely two-run single from Alex Verdugo propelled the Yankees to victory as they continued their strong start to the season, winning six of their seven series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brewers vs. Cardinals Game Highlights (4\/21\/24) | MLB Highlights\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FN31_KJcLdY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orioles Blank Royals, Irvin Impresses on Mound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Baltimore Orioles secured a 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals behind a stellar outing from pitcher Cole Irvin. Irvin&#8217;s impressive performance saw him take a shutout into the seventh inning, stifling the Royals&#8217; offense and leading the Orioles to victory. Back-to-back homers from Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg provided early run support, setting the tone for Baltimore&#8217;s dominant performance. Despite Royals starter Seth Lugo&#8217;s efforts, the Orioles emerged victorious, winning the season series against Kansas City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rays vs. Yankees Game Highlights (4\/21\/24) | MLB Highlights\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wo9htm1KFW4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the MLB season progresses, each game brings new surprises and standout performances. Stay tuned for more thrilling action and memorable moments as the race for postseason glory heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orioles vs. Royals Game Highlights (4\/21\/24) | MLB Highlights\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SMLvrq_1HXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to another thrilling installment of our MLB weekly roundup, where we dive into the latest happenings across the diamond. From historic home runs to stunning pitching performances, let&#8217;s explore the highlights of the past week&#8217;s action. 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