Jakob Junis works scoreless ninth for fifth save

Hill capped off a five-run uprising in the ninth inning with a 441-foot (109.8-mph EV) two-run shot off of Gus Varland. He also struck out after entering as a pinch-hitter in the seventh. For the season, the 30-year-old outfielder is now hitting .250/.304/.442 with six homers and 13 RBI in 114 plate appearances between the Phillies and White Sox.

The star southpaw struck out six batters on the night while issuing one free pass. He served up a solo homer to Curtis Mead that ignited a four-run uprising in the first inning for the Nationals. They also scratched out a run in the third before Sánchez settled in. He got 17 swings and misses on 92 pitches in the game — eight on his devastating changeup — while posting a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll try to get back in the win column as he totes a 2.13 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 127/21 K/BB ratio (110 innings) into Tuesday’s showdown against the Pirates.

Mead opened the scoring in the contest as he ambushed a first-pitch sinker from Cristopher Sanchez for a 409-foot (107.5-mph EV) solo shot in the home half of the first inning. That would be his only hit in five at-bats. For the season, the 25-year-old infielder is now hitting .223/.325/.476 with the aforementioned 14 long balls and 39 RBI on the season.

Cavalli struck out seven batters on the night while issuing only one base on balls. All of the damage done against him came in his final inning of work on a two-run blast by Brandon Marsh. Cavalli then exited with a 5-2 advantage and in line for a victory, but the Nationals’ bullpen couldn’t hang on for him. He got 15 whiffs on 97 pitches in the ballgame, registering a CSW of 31 percent. He’ll bring a 4.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and an 89/29 K/BB ratio (83 1/3 innings) into Tuesday’s matchup against the Red Sox in Boston.

The game will be made up on July 23. Expect Thursday’s scheduled starters — Michael McGreevy and Zac Gallen — to pitch on Friday for their respective ballclubs.

The 33-year-old hurler really struggled in 13 appearances (12 starts) at Triple-A Omaha, posting a 9.43 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and a 40/26 K/BB ratio over 42 frames. It’s unclear if Sanchez plans to explore other opportunities or if he’ll consider hanging up his cleats.

The 34-year-old former closer had been with the Royals on a minor league pact. Jackson made 10 appearances during his time at Triple-A Omaha, posting a 5.27 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 16/4 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings. He’s now free to latch on elsewhere if he finds another worthwhile opportunity.

The 32-year-old hurler hasn’t pitched since he was released by the Blue Jays at the end of the 2025 season. He’ll report to the team’s spring training complex in Arizona where he’ll build up before presumably heading out to Triple-A Salt Lake. It’s a nice low-risk signing for the Angels as they could wind up with a viable bullpen arm out of it.

The Astros had done nothing against Troy Melton to that point in the game, as Melton had retired the first 16 batters that he faced in order before Trammell crushed an 0-1 fastball for a 422-foot (110.5-mph EV) solo shot that gave the Astros a lead they’d never relinquish. Trammell finished the night 1-for-2 and is now hitting .280/.337/.439 with two homers and nine RBI in 82 at-bats with the Astros this season.

Peña singled off of Troy Melton with two outs in the sixth inning but was left stranded there. He then led off the ninth with a single off of Kenley Jansen, swiped second base, took third on a ground ball and scored a valuable insurance run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Isaac Paredes. On the season, the 28-year-old shortstop is now hitting .290/.356/.450 with six homers, 19 RBI and eight stolen bases in 188 plate appearances.