Dylan Cease delivered a stellar performance, pitching into the ninth inning as the San Diego Padres defeated the Houston Astros 4-0.

Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Donovan Solano each hit home runs in the eighth inning, contributing to the win that keeps the Padres ahead in the NL wild card race.

The Astros fell short despite Framber Valdez's solid outing, marking a significant victory for San Diego.

In a decisive performance, Ronel Blanco pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, completing a three-game sweep.

Jason Heyward contributed significantly with a home run and three hits, while Jeremy Peña added two hits and two runs as the Astros extended their winning streak to four games, maintaining a solid lead in the American League West.

The Angels, in contrast, faced their fifth straight loss, struggling offensively and in pitching, while notable performances came from Taylor Ward and rookie Eric Wagaman.