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The San Diego Padres are heating up, and the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates might just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. On Sunday, San Diego will go for a three-game sweep at PNC Park and try to extend their winning streak to five games. Meanwhile, the Pirates are looking to avoid their fourth straight loss—and their ninth in a row against the Padres dating back to last season. Making his first major league start, Stephen Kolek will take the mound for San Diego, while Pittsburgh counters with left-hander Andrew Heaney, who’s looking to rebound after a rocky outing. To preview the betting angle and pitcher splits, visit the MLB Odds Page for the latest lines and analysis. With

The Red Sox aim to avoid consecutive series losses as Garrett Crochet takes the mound in Sunday’s rubber game against a Twins squad that evened the set with a 4–3 win Saturday. Minnesota thrives when reaching four runs, a threshold the club has met in each victory this season. Garrett Crochet (3–2, 2.05 ERA) delivered seven innings of two-run ball with six strikeouts in his last outing, answering a rough patch against Seattle by showcasing the control and aggression that have made him Boston’s ace. He’ll look to replicate that mastery against a lineup that battles through tight contests. Minnesota sits at 14–3 when scoring four or more runs but 0–17 when they don’t, highlighting the importance of timely hitting.

If the first two games of this weekend’s series between the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays are any indication, Sunday’s finale could turn into a home run derby. The teams have combined for six home runs so far, and with two of MLB’s most homer-prone starters taking the mound, the odds of more baseballs leaving the yard are high. Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee and Toronto’s Bowden Francis will start Sunday’s rubber match, and both have had their share of struggles keeping the ball in the park. For those following daily betting trends, visit the MLB Odds Page to track live updates and team movement. Francis has been particularly vulnerable at home. Entering the weekend, he led the entire league with

LA enters Sunday’s opener on a dismal 0-7-3 start, matching CF Montreal for fewest points in MLS. Their lone bright spot came in a 4-2 loss to Portland, when Christian Ramírez tallied his team-leading fifth goal and set up Marco Reus for a second. Despite flashes of offense, defensive lapses and shaky stretches have left Greg Vanney’s side searching for solutions. Sporting Kansas City, while only 2-7-1, has found a measure of consistency at Children’s Mercy Park. Dejan Joveljic has made this venue his personal highlight reel, netting all five of his goals here and continuing a run of 12 strikes in his last ten home MLS games. Interim coach Kerry Zavagnin will lean on that home advantage to contain