Tuesday MLB scoreboard
Opening‑week skirmishes continued Tuesday: Marlins 9, White Sox 2; Pirates 8, Reds 3 — a mix of blowouts and early surprises. Close results included Phillies 3, Nationals 2 and Rangers 8, Orioles 5 as teams jockey for early‑season footing (X recap). (x.com)
Griffin Conine delivered a two‑run homer in the eighth after Miami opened a big fourth that began with Xavier Edwards’ single and Agustín Ramírez’s double, and Liam Hicks entered the day leading MLB with eight RBIs. (wtop.com) Marlins starter Janson Junk worked 4 1/3 innings with five strikeouts, while Chicago’s Erick Fedde threw 80 pitches over five innings and was charged with three runs. (espn.in) Oneil Cruz homered twice, finished with three hits and three RBIs, and Ryan O’Hearn’s three‑run shot in the second provided early separation for Pittsburgh. (espn.in) The Reds went 0‑for‑10 with runners in scoring position, and Cincinnati’s Pierce Johnson allowed a late insurance blast as Pittsburgh’s offense totaled four homers on the night. (redlegnation.com) Andrew Painter struck out eight in his major‑league debut over 5 1/3 innings (84 pitches), becoming the youngest Phillies hurler with at least eight Ks since Aaron Nola in 2016, and Jhoan Durán closed with a scoreless ninth for the save. (espn.com) Danny Jansen had three hits including a three‑run homer in the seventh for Texas, Jacob deGrom struck out seven but was chased after 4 2/3 innings, and Baltimore lifted Zach Eflin with elbow discomfort midgame. (espn.com.au)
