Casey Mize Struggles in Padres Debut; Noah Cameron Shines for Royals

Casey Mize had a difficult start in his debut with the San Diego Padres, giving up eight earned runs over 3 1/3 innings in a game against the Diamondbacks. Acquired from the Detroit Tigers just before the trade deadline, Mize struggled after previously allowing seven earned runs in his last five starts with Detroit.

In contrast, Royals left-hander Noah Cameron delivered an impressive performance against the Twins, pitching eight innings and striking out nine while allowing only one run on two hits. Cameron has now achieved at least seven innings in three consecutive starts, permitting just five hits during that stretch.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves continued their winning streak, securing their seventh consecutive victory with a strong outing from Bryce Elder, who pitched seven innings. This win, combined with a loss by the Dodgers, positioned Atlanta favorably for a first-round bye in the postseason, leading Los Angeles by one game in the loss column.