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The Los Angeles Dodgers (74–57) avoided a road sweep and rebounded with a powerful performance, powered by Freddie Freeman’s pair of homers and Dalton Rushing’s go-ahead blast, to emerge tied atop the NL West. Now, they return home to host the Cincinnati Reds (68–63), who are fighting for their Wild Card lives just 1.5 games back. A look at the latest MLB final scores illustrates how thin the margins have become. The Dodgers come in with form, star-power, and home advantage. Expect L.A. to capitalize early and stay in command. Projected Score: Dodgers 5, Reds 3Pick: Dodgers MoneylineTotal Lean: Over 8.5 Runs

In a spectacle straight out of a movie, Cal Raleigh shattered two MLB records with a second-inning homer during an electrifying 11–4 win over the Athletics—fueling a T-Mobile Park crowd that chanted “MVP” long after his curtain call. Now, the Seattle Mariners (70–61) prepare for the first game of the inaugural Vedder Cup series against the San Diego Padres (74–57), a matchup defining contenders’ résumés—and playoff resumes. A peek at the most recent MLB outcomes shows just how razor-close the standings remain. Seattle brings the continuity, fan energy, and explosive bat of Cal Raleigh—along with home-field advantage in the Vedder Cup debut. Expect the Mariners to channel that heat into moving one step closer to AL playoff contention. Projected Score:

The Texas Rangers (66–66) return home to host the Los Angeles Angels (61–69) as All-Star Jacob deGrom prepares to take the mound after a needed break. Meanwhile, the Angels counter with José Soriano, hoping to ride his recent momentum. A look at this week’s recent baseball game outcomes demonstrates just how quickly fortunes shift in the playoff chase. The Rangers carry both the pitching edge and a more balanced lineup. In contrast, the Angels will need fireworks early. Expect Texas to maintain control and capitalize on home advantage. Model Projection: Rangers 5, Angels 3Pick: Rangers MoneylineTotal Lean: Under 7.5 Runs

The Milwaukee Brewers (81–50) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (64–67) in a pivotal four-game series opener. Brewers’ starter Brandon Woodruff—back from a rough outing but encouraged by his season-high 94 pitches—is set to anchor the rotation. Arizona counters with Eduardo Rodríguez, who’s looking to recapture his early-season form. A glance at the baseball game outcomes highlights just how tightly the wild card race is contested. The Brewers enter the matchup with the stronger all-around profile—pitching, batting, and home advantage give them a clear edge. Expect them to bounce back tonight with controlled, intelligent execution. Projected Score: Brewers 5, Diamondbacks 3Pick: Brewers MoneylineTotal Lean: Under 8.0 Runs