MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O’s

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora’s Saturday firing, the Boston Red Sox won consecutive games for the first time since April 15 and 17. Early (2-1) worked 6 2/3 innings, surrendering two runs on four hits with a season-low one walk. He struck out four. Gunnar Henderson and Samuel Basallo each hit solo home runs for the Orioles, who lost 5-3. Kyle Bradish gave up three runs in five innings, while Braves pitcher Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings to earn his 150th career win, moving past Chuck Finley into 28th place on the strikeouts list. Atlanta became the first team to win 20 games since May 12 in their 41st game of 2025. The Phillies, ending a 10-game losing streak, lost 15 of their last 18 games. Meanwhile, Troy Johnston and Hunter Goodman helped Colorado sweep New York in a doubleheader. Toronto’s Jesus Sanchez homered and drove in three runs against Cleveland, while Tampa Bay’s Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda led the Rays to a sweep of Minnesota. Detroit rallied for an 8-3 win over Cincinnati, with Hao-Yu Lee and Spencer Torkelson contributing key hits. Washington’s Jose Tena hit a pinch-hit home run in the 10th inning to edge out the White Sox 2-1. Houston’s Spencer Arrighetti and Christian Walker helped the Astros win a three-game series against New York. Seattle’s Rob Refsnyder and Cal Raleigh gave the Mariners a sweep over St. Louis. Milwaukee’s Kyle Harrison pitched six innings of one-hit ball, striking out 12 to end a four-game skid. The Athletics beat Texas 2-1, with Carlos Cortes delivering a two-run triple. Arizona’s Ildemaro Vargas and Tim Tawa triggered a six-run seventh inning grand slam to help the Diamondbacks overcome a six-run deficit. Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in 13 games, and Justin Wrobleski pitched six scoreless innings for the Dodgers’ series win over Chicago. Lane Thomas hit a three-run walk-off homer for the Royals to complete a sweep of the Angels. Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the Giants to close out a winning homestand against Miami.