The Opener: Crow-Armstrong, Scherzer, Rays
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Key Points:
- The Yankees scored 16 runs against the Red Sox, highlighted by catcher Austin Wells hitting two home runs in a single inning off the bench, a first in MLB history.
- Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his strong performance with two home runs on Sunday, totaling five homers over two games, helping Chicago stay tied for the top NL Wild Card spot despite losing the series to Cincinnati.
- Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings, surpassing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry on the all-time strikeout list and solidifying his strong August performance with a 3.62 ERA.
- The Rays won their fourth straight game aided by a blown save from Padres’ Mason Miller, who allowed a game-tying home run after a misplayed catch, extending Tampa Bay’s AL East lead to four and a half games.
