Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update

July 21, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Daily MLB news. Game scores, highlights and general news

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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" here on Big Dill Sports. I’m your host, Dillon, and today we’ve got an exciting rundown of Sunday’s action-packed games on July 20, 2025. Grab a beverage, sit back, and let’s dive into all the highlights and headlines from across the leagues.

Starting off with the Milwaukee Brewers, who are on absolute fire! Extending their winning streak to ten games, they narrowly edged out the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–5. This victory not only completed a season sweep of the defending World Series champions but also marked Milwaukee’s best streak since 2021. Standout play came on the heels of Isaac Collins’ two-run single, breaking a sixth-inning tie, and giving the Brewers that much-needed edge.

Meanwhile, over in the American League, the Chicago White Sox snagged their first series sweep of the year with a 7–2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This win also tagged the Pirates with their 11th loss in 12 games. Thanks to Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman connecting for back-to-back homers right out of the gate.

Let’s talk pitching—Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels delivered a dominant performance against the Phillies. With seven innings of work, only allowing two runs and striking out five, he was instrumental in their 8–2 win. And Taylor Ward’s three-run double certainly didn’t hurt the cause.

And in Tampa, the Orioles snapped a four-game skid with a rain-delayed 5–3 victory over the Rays. Homers from Jackson Holliday, Alex Jackson, and Ryan O’Hearn helped seal the deal. A long wait thanks to Mother Nature didn’t seem to dampen their spirits.

Now flipping back to the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks continued their impressive homestand with a 5–3 win over the Cardinals. Eugenio Suárez was the big slugger here, notching his league-leading 35th homer. Meanwhile, Merrill Kelly kept the Cardinals largely at bay.

Lastly, let’s not forget about the San Diego Padres who made short work of the Washington Nationals with an 8–1 rout. A grand slam by Xander Bogaerts was a big highlight, making it his eighth career slam and first with the Padres. Nick Pivetta’s stellar six innings of one-run ball ensured the victory was never in doubt.

In standings news, the Brewers are now level with the Cubs atop the NL Central, both boasting a 59–40 record. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are facing some rough seas, having lost ten of their last twelve games.

Our big dill of the day, as you might've guessed, is none other than Eugenio Suárez for the D-backs. Back-to-back multihomer games, including a three-run shot and a solo blast against the Cardinals, have kept him front and center on the homer leaderboards. His power and consistency are nothing short of incredible.

Before we wrap up, a few noteworthy mentions: Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is uncertain for Monday’s opener after a hit to the wrist. Meanwhile, the Phillies are optimistic about Alec Bohm's upcoming return.

That’s a wrap for today’s episode of "Daily Double Play." Remember to subscribe to Big Dill Sports for your regular dose of MLB excitement. Thanks for tuning in, I’m Dillon, and until next time, stay sharp, stay passionate, and keep swinging for the fences!

## Overview

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Major League Baseball featured a blend of streak-extending triumphs and long-awaited series sweeps that carried significant implications across both leagues. The Milwaukee Brewers pushed their winning streak to 10 games by edging the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–5 at Dodger Stadium, completing a season sweep of the defending World Series champions and marking their best stretch since 2021 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401696402)). Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox secured their first series sweep of the year with a 7–2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, ending the Pirates’ 11th loss in 12 games ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696391)).

## American League Highlights

The Los Angeles Angels rode a dominant pitching performance to an 8–2 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies. Jose Soriano delivered seven strong innings, allowing just two runs and striking out five, while Taylor Ward’s three-run double in the second accounted for the bulk of the offense ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696389)). In Tampa, the Baltimore Orioles snapped a four-game skid with a rain-delayed 5–3 victory over the Rays. Jackson Holliday, Alex Jackson and Ryan O’Hearn each homered, and Trevor Rogers limited Tampa Bay to two runs over six innings in a game delayed 2 hours and 36 minutes ([espn.ph](https://www.espn.ph/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696390)).

The Minnesota Twins avoided a three-game sweep in Denver by defeating the Colorado Rockies 7–1. Royce Lewis hit two homers in his first career multi-homer game, and Joe Ryan fanned 11 over seven innings, combining for a 12-hit attack that featured six extra-base hits ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696400)). In Chicago, the White Sox’s Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman connected for back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning, propelling the Sox to a 7–2 win and their first series sweep of 2025 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696391)).

## National League Highlights

In Los Angeles, Isaac Collins snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single as the Brewers held off the Dodgers 6–5. Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer highlighted a late Los Angeles rally, but Abner Uribe induced a game-ending lineout from Mookie Betts to secure his sixth save and extend Milwaukee’s streak to 10 straight wins ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401696402)). The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their hot homestand with a 5–3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Eugenio Suárez belted his league-leading 35th homer—his second multihomer game in as many days—and Merrill Kelly held St. Louis to two runs over six innings ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696403)).

The San Diego Padres routed the Washington Nationals 8–1 in Washington, highlighted by Xander Bogaerts’ first-inning grand slam—the eighth of his career and first as a Padre—and Nick Pivetta’s six-inning, one-run performance ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696396)). In Chicago, the Cubs deployed five solo homers—including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 26th of the year—behind seven sharp innings from Shota Imanaga in a 6–0 blanking of the Boston Red Sox ([espn.ph](https://www.espn.ph/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696383)).

## Standings and Statistical Notes

• The Brewers improved to 59–40, matching the Chicago Cubs atop the NL Central, while Los Angeles fell to 58–42 in the NL West after dropping 10 of their last 12 games ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401696402), [espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401696402)).
• In the AL East, Baltimore’s win moved them to 44–54, one game behind Tampa Bay (52–48), while the Rays suffered their first home rain delay over 2 hours since inception of George M. Steinbrenner Field ([espn.ph](https://www.espn.ph/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696390)).
• Eugenio Suárez leads MLB with 35 homers and 85 RBI, and Joe Ryan’s 11 strikeouts marked his highest total since Atlanta’s All-Star Game appearance ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696403), [espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696400)).

## Player of the Day

Eugenio Suárez (ARI) delivered back-to-back multihomer games, launching a three-run shot in the first inning and a solo blast in the third against the Cardinals, extending his June-onward home run tally to 20 and solidifying his hold atop the NL in both home runs and RBI ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696403)). Royce Lewis (MIN) also impressed with his first career multi-homer game, accounting for all of Minnesota’s long balls and underscoring the Twins’ 12-hit performance ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696400)).

## Notable News and Injuries

• Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman exited in the sixth inning after being hit on the wrist by a Jose Quintana pitch; his status for Monday’s series opener at Minnesota remains uncertain ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401696402)).
• Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino was ejected for the first time in his tenure during the third inning after an argument over a non-strike call, marking a rare outburst in an otherwise calm clubhouse ([espn.ph](https://www.espn.ph/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696390)).
• The Philadelphia Phillies, despite being limited to two runs by Jose Soriano, are optimistic about the return of Alec Bohm in the upcoming series against Boston after a stint on the injured list ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696389)).

This robust slate of performances on July 20 underscored both the volatility and depth of talent across Major League Baseball as teams gear up for the stretch run toward the postseason.

Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update