Phillies 2, Padres 1 The Phillies avoided a possible three-game sweep with a 2–1 win. Cristopher Sánchez was outstanding over 7⅓ innings, while J.T. Realmuto delivered the go-ahead with a two‑out RBI double in the eighth inning (ESPN.com)
Pirates 2, Twins 1 The Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak, defeating the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday. The win came in the final game of a nine-game road trip for the Pirates. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the game tied 1-1, the Pirates loaded the bases against Twins closer Jhoan Duran thanks to three straight one-out singles. Spencer Horwitz followed with a sharp grounder to the right side of a drawn-in infield, driving in the go-ahead run. Pirates closer David Bednar then secured his 13th save of the season in the bottom of the ninth, preserving victory. (MLB)
Marlins 11, Orioles 1 Baltimore managed just five hits and failed to mount any threat until a lone run in the eighth, while the Marlins pounded out 18 hits. (MLB)
Brewers 8, Nationals 1 All-Star starter Freddy Peralta carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and rookie third baseman Anthony Seigler delivered his first career RBIs, while Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang popped back-to-back homers in an 8-1 win over the Nationals at American Family Field, capping a perfect homestand that gave Milwaukee a seven-game winning streak heading into the break. (MLB)
All‑Star Game Preview – Tuesday, July 15 at Truist Park, Atlanta
This year’s MLB All‑Star Game kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, closing out a festive week that includes the Home Run Derby Monday night and Futures Game Saturday ([CBSSports.com][3]).
The pitching matchup features Tarik Skubal for the American League and Paul Skenes for the National League. Both starters opened the 2024 game scoreless, and Skenes becomes the youngest pitcher in history to start consecutive All‑Star Games at 23 ([Diario AS][4]).
Expect one inning from each starter before MLB rotates in relievers. Additional intrigue comes from the debut of a robot umpire system with automated strike zone calls and live challenge review, a first for an All‑Star Game and potential sign of future officiating trends ([The Times of India][5]).
The AL, with four starters from Detroit alone, continues to dominate the Midsummer Classic, with 10 wins in the last 11 matchups. The rosters feature a mix of veterans like Aaron Judge and newcomers such as rookie SS Jacob Wilson of the A’s, who earned a starting spot with a .332 average and standout production with runners on base (mlb.com)
Ticket prices start around $363 and climb into the thousands for premium seats; TV coverage airs on FOX and Spanish-language outlets (mlb.com)
In golf, former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins aced the 12th hole in the celebrity‑style American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, winning a $325,000 Mastercraft boat in the process—an attention‑grabbing highlight of Saturday’s action. (the-sun. com)