MLB roundup: Red Sox's Tanner Houck blanks Guardians to end team's losing streak

Tanner Houck delivered a three-hit shutout to aid the Boston Red Sox in snapping a two-game losing streak by securing a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.

Houck (3-1) recorded nine strikeouts and did not issue a single walk. This marked the first complete game of Houck's career and the first time a solo Red Sox pitcher achieved a shutout since Michael Wacha's blanking of the Los Angeles Angels on June 6, 2022.

Remarkably, the game concluded in a mere one hour and 49 minutes.

The Red Sox offense was limited to just five hits, with two coming from Connor Wong, including a home run, and two from Jarren Duran. On the other side, Guardians starter Ben Lively (0-1) surrendered two runs on three hits across five innings.

In another game, the Mariners triumphed over the Reds with a score of 5-1. Bryce Miller and three relievers combined to hold Cincinnati to just one hit, securing a three-game sweep for Seattle.

Cal Raleigh, Mitch Garver, and Josh Rojas each contributed solo home runs for the Mariners, who outscored the Reds 17-5 throughout the series. Miller (3-1) pitched six innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out seven.

For the Reds, Elly De La Cruz provided their sole run and hit with a deep shot. Andrew Abbott (1-2) pitched six innings, conceding two runs.

Lastly, the Mets completed a three-game sweep against the Pirates with a resounding 9-1 victory. Luis Severino and three relievers combined to limit Pittsburgh to just five hits.

Starling Marte and Harrison Bader both launched two-run homers, while Tyrone Taylor and Brandon Nimmo contributed two-run singles for the Mets, who have now won 10 out of their last 13 games. Severino (2-1) allowed an unearned run on five hits over six innings.

Bryan Reynolds managed to drive in a run for the Pirates with an infield single, but it wasn't enough as they suffered their sixth loss in the last eight games. Pirates starter Bailey Falter (1-1) gave up two runs in five innings.

The Orioles defeated the Twins 4-2 as Cedric Mullins hit a walk-off, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing a three-game sweep for Baltimore against Minnesota.

Baltimore's starting pitcher, Albert Suarez, delivered five 2/3 shutout innings, allowing only three hits in his first major league appearance in over six years. Craig Kimbrel (3-0) earned the win for the Orioles, who hit three home runs for the fifth consecutive game.

For the Twins, Austin Martin and Kyle Farmer each contributed an RBI. Griffin Jax (1-2) was charged with the loss.