Handed an extra inning game that nobody wanted to win, Carlos Santana did this
This was made possible by a key play earlier by Roberto Perez that kept the game tied. Perez was activated earlier in the day.
• Sandy Leon is tending to a family matter, so Beau Taylor will back up Roberto Perez. Greg Allen takes Oscar Mercado’s spot.
• Sandy Alomar is back managing while Francona has a medical prodedure
Around baseball
• MLB has started planning a possible postseason bubble
• The Washington Post takes a look at just how good Juan Soto is
• Matt Harvey is about to become one of Tom Hamilton’s favorite pitchers
• Kenta Maeda pitched 8 no-hit innings for the Twins.