MLB Thursday Roundup: Brewers, Reds Win Big

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison struck out seven over five scoreless innings and Luis Rengifo drove in three runs Thursday as the Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-1, capping a successful 5-1 homestand that included a sweep of the New York Yankees and two wins over San Diego.

In Cincinnati, Chase Burns allowed two hits over six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, while J.J. Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs to lead the Reds to a 15-1 rout of the Washington Nationals, avoiding a sweep. Burns won his fourth straight decision, permitting just one earned run in his last three starts. Matt McLain and two others also homered for Cincinnati's four on the day against starter Foster Griffin, who surrendered nine runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez collected two hits and two RBI in his first major league appearance since June 2025 following elbow injuries, powering a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Ryan O'Hearn added a two-run homer and three hits as Pittsburgh took two of three to open a six-game homestand. Carmen Mlodzinski allowed two runs in five innings of relief.

The New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the...