MLB roundup: Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle against Nationals

Rookie Weston Wilson achieved the remarkable feat of hitting for the cycle, while Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos launched consecutive home runs in the first inning, propelling the Philadelphia Phillies to a decisive 13-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at home on Thursday.

Wilson recorded a triple and a single in the fourth inning, smashed a solo home run in the seventh, and completed the cycle with a double in the eighth.

He is the first rookie in Philadelphia's history to accomplish this milestone. Johan Rojas contributed significantly with three runs batted in, and Trea Turner added a two-run double among his three hits.

Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (12-5) permitted two runs, one of which was earned, on three hits over six innings of work.

For the Nationals, Keibert Ruiz hit two solo home runs, as the team fell to a 1-6 record against Philadelphia this season. Mitchell Parker (6-7) was responsible for nine runs on ten hits in just over three innings pitched.

In another matchup, the Tigers triumphed over the Mariners with a score of 2-1. Javier Baez delivered a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning, enabling the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep of Seattle.

Baez's sixth home run of the season was only the third hit for Detroit in the game, marking his second hit of the contest. A combination of four Tigers pitchers limited the Mariners to a single hit. Shelby Miller (6-7) secured the victory, while Jason Foley closed the game in the ninth inning, earning his 16th save.

Mariners starter Bryce Miller was impressive, allowing only two hits and striking out nine batters over seven scoreless innings. Andres Munoz (2-4) was charged with the loss.

Orioles 5, Red Sox 1
Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins each hit home runs, while Zach Eflin delivered an impressive six innings, allowing only one run, as Baltimore triumphed over Boston in the opening game of a four-game series.

Colton Cowser and Henderson contributed two hits apiece for the Orioles, who secured their second consecutive victory, thereby tying for first place in the American League East with the New York Yankees, who were idle.

For the Red Sox, Wilyer Abreu, who also homered, and Ceddanne Rafaela each recorded two hits. Boston has now suffered two straight losses and six defeats in their last eight games.

Twins 3, Rangers 2
Carlos Santana provided a crucial tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, enabling Minnesota to secure a victory against Texas in Arlington, Texas. Willi Castro hit a home run, and Kyle Farmer contributed two hits for the Twins, who have emerged victorious in three of their last four games.

After Bailey Ober allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings, Jorge Alcala (3-3) earned the win, while Jhoan Duran secured his 17th save in the ninth inning.

Adolis Garcia recorded three hits, and Marcus Semien added two for the Rangers, who have lost four out of their last five games. Cody Bradford pitched six innings, giving up two runs, while Kirby Yates (4-2) was charged with the loss.

Giants 6, Braves 0
Logan Webb achieved his fourth consecutive victory, pitching 7 2/3 shutout innings, while Grant McCray notched his first two hits in the major leagues, including a home run, as San Francisco managed to secure a win in their four-game home series against Atlanta. Casey Schmitt also contributed with a home run for the Giants.

Webb (11-8) successfully kept the Braves scoreless for the second time in his last four starts, limiting them to just four hits and one walk, while striking out seven batters.

Braves starter Max Fried (7-7) was charged with three runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings, during which he issued three walks and recorded five strikeouts.