Braves blast; Mets dominate in the Bronx
Three high-scoring performances led the day, with Atlanta's 12-2 win, Milwaukee's 13-9 triumph and the Mets' 12-2 road victory setting the tone for September baseball.
Atlanta's hitters were merciless against Philadelphia, running up a 12-2 home win that was decided well before the final out. Milwaukee engineered an equally impressive offensive display, outlasting Cincinnati 13-9 at home in a back-and-forth contest. The day's third statement belonged to the Mets, who claimed a 12-2 road victory over the Yankees in a matchup that hinged entirely on offensive superiority.
Elsewhere, Detroit's bats dominated Colorado in an 11-7 home win, while Arizona defeated Texas decisively, 9-1, at home. San Diego outplayed San Francisco twice on the road, winning 7-6 and 7-5. Boston beat Kansas City 5-1, Toronto defeated Baltimore 7-3, and Washington outlasted the Angels 6-5, all at home.
One-run decisions marked the remainder. Tampa Bay defeated Houston 3-2, Miami beat the Dodgers 4-3, and the Cubs topped Pittsburgh by the same margin. The Twins split with Cleveland at home, winning 4-3 then losing 5-2, while the Cardinals split with the White Sox at home, falling 6-5 before winning 7-3. The Athletics rounded out the action with a 6-5 home victory over Seattle.