MLB Daily Roundup: Records, Surprises, and Divisional Battles
The action in Major League Baseball on August 12th was full of emotions, with impressive records, memorable plays, and significant changes in the fight for supremacy in the different divisions.
Milwaukee Brewers: Absolute Domination
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their winning streak, demonstrating their prowess by decisively defeating the Pirates. This victory marked their second 11-game winning streak in just over a month, an achievement not seen in MLB since 2015.
- Sal Frelick shined with a home run and four times on base.
- Brice Turang hit his sixth home run of the month.
- Freddy Peralta (14-3) pitched six scoreless innings, solidifying himself as the first pitcher with 14 wins this year.
The Brewers (75-44) lead the National League Central with a 7.5-game lead and are aiming for their first 12-game winning streak since 1987.
Angelenos: A Historic Triple Killing
In an exciting encounter against the Dodgers, the Angels starred in the eighth triple play in the franchise’s history. The play occurred after a line drive by Shohei Ohtani, with Zach Neto catching the ball, stepping on second base, and throwing to first to complete the feat. It is the team’s second triple play in the last three years, and Ohtani became the second current Most Valuable Player to be the victim of such a play.
Rising Sailors
George Kirby pitched seven immaculate innings, allowing no runs, in the 1-0 victory over the Orioles, limiting the opposing offense to just three hits. Josh Naylor drove in the only run of the game.
With this triumph, Seattle added its tenth victory in the last 11 games, tying Houston at the top of the American League West.
Padres Tie with the Dodgers
San Diego achieved a 5-1 victory over the Giants, taking advantage of L.A.’s defeat in Anaheim to tie for the lead in the National League West (68-52). Jackson Merrill sealed the victory with a home run in the eighth inning.
Padres and Dodgers will face each other six times in the next 12 days, which promises an intense battle for the divisional lead.
