Extreme heat conditions affected multiple MLB players during recent games, leading to health concerns. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz experienced a bout of heat illness but remarkably went on to hit a two-run home run after recovering. Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners' Trent Thornton struggled with a heat-related illness, requiring assistance off the field after pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings. The temperatures soared to 92 degrees for the Reds and 94 for the Mariners, raising awareness of the impact of such conditions on players' performances and health.