Dodgers snapped a protracted scoring drought with a 13-7 win over the Giants, flipping a 4-1 hole behind Hernández’s two-run double and Ohtani’s long homer as the lineup finally clicked in key moments.

A six-run fifth, highlighted by Conforto’s sac fly and Rortvedt’s two-run double, capped a comeback and showed two-strike hitting and patient at-bats unlocking the order, with Betts delivering an RBI single to seal the surge.

The relief came from a bullpen that steadied after early trouble, keeping LA 2.5 games up in the NL West as the club exhaled, Will Smith’s IL stint looming, and a potential turning point in sight for a team recalibrating its offense.

Mets chase a Wild Card amid streaks and a shifting late-season landscape as Phillies widen their NL East lead. Gilbert and Buttó bolster the Giants’ bid after a deadline swap with New York, while Lindor remains the Mets’ steadying voice. Winker’s season is over and Megill’s elbow hovers over rotation plans, making a 15-20 game finish pivotal for the Mets’ postseason hopes and fantasy implications.

Tampa Bay rallied to beat San Francisco 2-1 on Saturday, but the night’s defining moment wasn’t the winning run. Rays manager Kevin Cash was ejected in the eighth after voicing his displeasure at a close plate-call by Dan Iassogna. The Rays seized the opportunity in a tense eighth when Chandler Simpson, initially jawing at the strike, ripped a pivotal hit to keep the inning alive; Simpson later scored the go-ahead run as the Rays completed the comeback.

The late-game sequence centered on a 3-1 pitch from Jose Buttó that showed a bit low, but was ruled a strike, fueling Cash’s tirade and his exit to the clubhouse. While Cash watched from afar, the Rays’ offense did the rest, turning the moment into a morale-boosting win that keeps them within striking distance as they head into the next series.

José Buttó experienced a whirlwind of emotions after being traded from the Mets to the San Francisco Giants. Initially, he felt sadness but gradually accepted the trade, recognizing it as part of the business of baseball. The 27-year-old right-hander, who transitioned to a bullpen role with the Mets, had a solid career there with an 11-9 record and a 3.44 ERA. His manager praised his versatility and work ethic. Buttó made his Giants debut against his former team, where he faced Pete Alonso, who noted their previous encounter in spring training.

Justin Verlander also weighed in on the trade, recalling the Mets' decision to include outfield prospect Drew Gilbert, a significant piece in the trade that sent him to the Astros. Meanwhile, the Giants, who have been active in the trade market, opted to retain Verlander despite trading other key players. The Mets continue to monitor their pitching staff, particularly David Peterson, as they navigate a challenging season.