Bobby Witt Jr. shined for the Kansas City Royals, hitting a solo homer for his 100th run and securing a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He contributed a sacrifice fly and a double, raising his batting average to .333.
The Royals, seeking their first postseason appearance since 2015, achieved their first winning season since then by improving their record to 82-67.
Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox triumphed over the New York Yankees 7-1, driven by Rafael Devers' impactful fourth inning and Brayan Bello's strong start.
In another matchup, José Berríos led the Blue Jays to a 7-2 victory against the Cardinals, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 500th career RBI.
Additionally, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Mets 6-4, with Bryce Harper showcasing a stellar performance, while the Washington Nationals overcame the Miami Marlins 4-1, propelled by impactful contributions from Jose Tena and Patrick Corbin.