Baseball MLB Game Results — September 11, 2025

Thursday’s MLB action featured everything bettors love: extra-inning drama, pitching masterclasses, and statement wins from playoff contenders. Leading the charge on the betting board was James Anderson, who swept his 3-play card with pinpoint accuracy. Joining him in perfect territory were Kyle Buchman and Mario Deluca, each cashing a clean 2-0. All three rode a day full of low-scoring battles, key unders, and well-placed sides to cap off a lucrative Thursday night.

Below, we dive into the biggest matchups — game by game — highlighting the top performances and where the handicappers hit their marks.

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Handicappers Spotlight

Rank	Handicapper	Total Bets	Win %	Profit
1	James Anderson	3	100.00%	$300
2	Kyle Buchman	2	100.00%	$200
3	Mario Deluca	2	100.00%	$200

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners — Mariners Walk Off in 12-Inning Marathon

The Seattle Mariners emerged victorious in a back-and-forth 12-inning slugfest, edging the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 on a Harry Ford sacrifice fly. The walk-off came after multiple lead changes in extra innings and pushed Seattle into a tie atop the AL West standings with Houston.

Seattle jumped out early, scoring four in the second, led by J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez, who each knocked in two runs. But the Angels fought back, as Mike Trout ended his longest home run drought with a game-tying solo shot in the fifth, his 399th career blast. Matthew Lugo gave the Angels a 12th-inning lead, but Seattle’s answer came quickly as Jorge Polanco doubled in the tying run and rookie Ford delivered the finishing blow with his first career RBI.

Seattle’s bullpen held just long enough, with Jose Castillo earning the win. The win marks Seattle’s sixth straight, while the loss ends a two-game win streak for Los Angeles, who now sit further adrift in the AL playoff race.

Game Preview Section: Angels vs. Mariners

Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres — Vasquez Dominates in Padres Shutout

The San Diego Padres used a gem from Randy Vasquez to shut out the Colorado Rockies 2-0 at Petco Park. Vasquez recorded a career-high nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings, issuing no walks and allowing just four hits in a clinical outing.

San Diego got all the offense it needed in the third and fourth innings. Freddy Fermin’s single and a wild pitch set up Luis Arraez for an RBI single, and rookie Jackson Merrill added insurance with his 11th homer of the year. The Padres’ bullpen did the rest, as Jeremiah Estrada, Mason Miller, and Robert Suarez combined for three perfect innings to close out Colorado.

James Anderson nailed this pick with his play on Padres -1.5, reading both the pitching matchup and San Diego’s dominance over Colorado at home. The Rockies, meanwhile, dropped their sixth straight and continue to struggle offensively.

Game Preview Section: Rockies vs. Padres

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees — Judge Ties DiMaggio, Yanks Crush Tigers

The New York Yankees snapped out of an offensive slump in dramatic fashion, riding a two-home run night from Aaron Judge to rout the Detroit Tigers 9-3. Judge’s homers moved him into a tie with Joe DiMaggio for fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, making history as he led the charge in a crucial bounce-back win.

New York’s offense exploded after being outscored 23-3 in the first two games of the series. Giancarlo Stanton also went deep, Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a two-run single, and four other Yankees chipped in with RBI hits. Rookie Cam Schlittler delivered six strong innings on the mound, striking out seven and allowing just one run.

Mario Deluca cashed in on the Over 8.5 here, identifying a prime bounce-back spot for New York’s bats. The Yankees stay close in the wild-card chase, while the Tigers maintain a healthy lead in the AL Central despite the loss.

Game Preview Section: Tigers vs. Yankees

Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians — Kayfus’ Late Blast Lifts Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians rallied late to defeat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 behind a clutch two-run homer by rookie C.J. Kayfus in the eighth inning. The blast was just his third of the season and couldn’t have come at a more opportune time, propelling Cleveland to a key win in their postseason push.

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino opened the scoring with a two-run shot in the first, but Kansas City’s offense stalled from there. Guardians starter Gavin Williams held firm across six innings, and Cleveland chipped away, eventually breaking through in the eighth when Kayfus crushed a 425-foot missile to straightaway center.

Both James Anderson and Kyle Buchman hit on this game — Anderson with the Under 8 and Buchman backing Cleveland on the moneyline. The double-cash made it one of the most profitable games of the night for sharp bettors.

Game Preview Section: Royals vs. Guardians

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Handicapper Spotlight — James Anderson Delivers a Flawless 3-0 Sweep

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Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays — Gausman Goes the Distance in Jays Shutout

The Toronto Blue Jays rode a dominant complete-game shutout from Kevin Gausman to blank the Houston Astros 6-0 at home. Gausman allowed just two hits over nine innings, striking out nine and walking only one in one of the most efficient outings of his career.

Offensively, Toronto took early control with help from a few Astros miscues. Davis Schneider homered and drove in two, while Addison Barger added two RBIs on a double and a sacrifice fly. The Jays extended their lead late against the Houston bullpen, sealing a win that brings them one step closer to clinching the AL East.

Mario Deluca hit again, this time on the Under 8.5, knowing Gausman’s track record in big spots. The Astros’ offense never got going, and Toronto’s pitching led the way to an easy win and a safe cash.

Game Preview Section: Astros vs. Blue Jays

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies — Luzardo Retires 22 Straight in Phillies Sweep

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 6-4 comeback win, powered by a dazzling performance from Jesus Luzardo. Despite a rocky first inning where he allowed four runs, Luzardo went on to retire 22 straight batters, striking out 10 and walking none across eight innings.

The Mets jumped on Luzardo early with RBI singles from Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos, followed by a two-run double from Starling Marte. But the offense completely dried up as Luzardo settled in. Meanwhile, Otto Kemp brought Philadelphia back with a two-run homer, and the Phillies took the lead in the sixth behind clutch hits from Nick Castellanos and Harrison Bader.

This was another showcase for the Phillies’ resiliency and another sign of the Mets’ late-season collapse, who have now lost six straight and are in danger of slipping out of wild-card contention entirely.

Game Preview Section: Mets vs. Phillies

Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins — Weathers Returns to Lead Marlins Shutout

The Miami Marlins blanked the Washington Nationals 5-0 behind five shutout innings from Ryan Weathers, making his first appearance since June 7. The young lefty was efficient and sharp, striking out four and walking none in his 68-pitch return.

Miami wasted no time taking the lead, as singles from Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramirez set the table for a sac fly by Heriberto Hernandez and an RBI single from Eric Wagaman. Wagaman later drove in two more with a double in the eighth to put the game out of reach. The Marlins’ bullpen did their part, tossing four perfect innings to close out the shutout.

Kyle Buchman was all over this one, nailing the Under 8, foreseeing the lack of offensive punch from both sides. With Weathers looking sharp and the Nationals continuing to flounder, this one went under without a sweat.

Game Preview Section: Nationals vs. Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox — White Sox Stay Hot, Down Rays Again

The Chicago White Sox continued their surprising late-season surge, taking down the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 at home. Shane Smith pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, and the White Sox offense came through early and late to secure the series win.

Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel each delivered two-run singles to spark the offense. Teel, coming off the bench as a pinch-hitter, extended his on-base streak to 20 games — one of the longest active streaks in the majors. Chandler Simpson had a four-hit night for the Rays, but Tampa couldn’t capitalize, going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

This loss drops the Rays deeper into the wild-card abyss, while the White Sox continue to play spoiler in a season where they’ve found life too late. Tampa’s postseason hopes now hang by a thread.

Game Preview Section: Rays vs. White Sox

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles — Beavers Delivers Again in Orioles Sweep

The Baltimore Orioles completed a tight three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-2 win at Camden Yards. Dylan Beavers broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh with a clutch infield single, his second straight walk-off-worthy moment of the series.

Both starting pitchers, Johan Oviedo and Cade Povich, were solid through 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates struck first, but Baltimore answered with RBIs from Emmanuel Rivera and Coby Mayo in the opening innings. From there, it was a battle of bullpens and execution, and Baltimore edged out the final key moment when Jackson Holliday scored on Beavers’ single.

James Anderson capped off his perfect 3-0 day with this Orioles moneyline play. His read on Baltimore’s form and home edge proved spot on, making this one of the sharpest sweeps across the card.

Game Preview Section: Pirates vs. Orioles

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