Cristopher Sánchez pitched a complete game, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, marking his ninth win of the season and the Phillies' fourth straight win, now holding the best record in baseball at 73-50. In another game, Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking three-run homer to help the Minnesota Twins secure a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers. This victory moved the Twins to 16 games over .500 for the first time since 2019, while the Rangers have lost 15 of their last 20 games. Santana's performance followed a clutch sacrifice fly in the previous game, showcasing his pivotal role in the Twins' recent successes.