MLB Sunday Recap: Ohtani Shines and Mets Break Streak
The day of Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Major League Baseball was full of action, with spectacular home runs, exciting comebacks, and memorable individual performances. Below, we present a summary of the most outstanding matches.
The New York Mets ended a seven-game losing streak by hitting seven solo home runs, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 11-4. Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Juan Soto were key figures in the Mets’ offense, who managed to tie for the top of their division.
In the Bronx, the Yankees also celebrated the victory, defeating the Baltimore Orioles by 4-2. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, securing the home win.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 9-3, thanks to a crucial home run by Wenceel Pérez. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners dominated the Chicago Cubs with a resounding 14-6, highlighting Cal Raleigh’s fourth home run in the series.
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the series against the Twins, winning 9-8 with a three-run homer by Brice Turang, despite Minnesota’s comeback attempt.
The highlight of the day was delivered by Shohei Ohtani, who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 13-7 victory over the Washington Nationals. Ohtani hit a two-run home run and a triple, marking a milestone by becoming the first player since 1901 to achieve multiple games with HR + triple + pitching start.
In San Francisco, the Giants took advantage of defensive errors by the Red Sox and home runs by Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores to secure a 9-5 victory. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians shut out the Oakland Athletics with a score of 3-0, thanks to an outstanding performance by Slade Cecconi, who pitched seven scoreless innings.
Featured Results of the Day
- Mets vs. Phillies: 11–4 (Soto, Lindor, Nimmo with key HRs)
- Yankees vs. Orioles: 4–2 (Chisholm Jr. with a double RBI)
- Tigers vs. Rays: 9–3 (Wenceel Pérez with a decisive HR)
- Mariners vs. Cubs: 14–6 (Raleigh with 4 HRs in the series)
- Brewers vs. Twins: 9–8 (Turang with a 3-run HR)
- Dodgers vs. Nationals: 13–7 (Shohei Ohtani with HR, triple and history)
- Giants vs. Red Sox: 9–5 (Flores and Yastrzemski with HRs)
- Guardians vs. Athletics: 3–0 (Slade Cecconi with 7 scoreless innings)
The 2025 season continues to offer unforgettable moments and unexpected twists in the fight for the postseason.
