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Major League Baseball delivered another action-packed night on June 17, with dominant pitching performances, game-changing home runs and several teams putting up big offensive numbers.
From the New York Yankees continuing their power surge to the Baltimore Orioles riding a career performance from Kyle Bradish, fans witnessed plenty of standout moments around the league.
Here are 12 of the biggest performances from around baseball.
 Yankees power past their opponent
The Yankees received contributions throughout the lineup. Cody Bellinger opened the scoring with a home run, while Anthony Volpe added an RBI triple. Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as New York piled on runs in a convincing victory.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out hitters in bunches
On the mound, Shohei Ohtani continued to impress. The two-way star used a sharp breaking ball to record multiple strikeouts and keep opposing hitters off balance throughout his outing.
 Freddie Freeman changes the game with one swing
The Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in a tight contest before Freddie Freeman delivered a two-run homer. The blast flipped the score and gave Los Angeles a crucial advantage.
 Brewers erupt early
Milwaukee wasted little time getting started. Christian Yelich launched an opposite-field home run and the Brewers continued their first-inning dominance. The club built a large lead quickly and never looked back.
 Gunnar Henderson provides Orioles offense
Baltimore star Gunnar Henderson came through with a two-run homer that helped fuel the Orioles’ attack. The home run gave Baltimore an early lead and added support for an outstanding pitching effort.
 Kyle Bradish records a career-high 12 strikeouts
Bradish delivered one of the best starts of his major league career. The Orioles right-hander struck out 12 batters and worked deep into the game while limiting Seattle’s offense.
He surpassed his previous career high in strikeouts and controlled the game from start to finish.
 Giants launch back-to-back home runs
The San Francisco Giants displayed their power with multiple home runs. Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee went back-to-back in one game, while Willie Adames, Luis Arraez and Bryce Eldridge also contributed to another offensive outburst.
 Padres bats come alive
San Diego finally broke through offensively after a slow start to the series. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado helped spark a lineup that produced several key runs.
Mets pile on offense
The Mets generated consistent production throughout their lineup. AJ Ewing, Bo Bichette and Juan Soto helped drive in runs as New York built a commanding lead behind strong pitching.
Cubs continue home run barrage
Chicago received home runs from Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Seiya Suzuki added an RBI double as the Cubs overwhelmed their opponent with extra-base hits.
Eduardo Rodriguez reaches a milestone
Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez turned in another strong outing and earned the 100th victory of his major league career. The veteran left-hander became just the ninth Venezuelan-born pitcher to reach the milestone.
 Royals showcase impressive power
Kansas City put on a home run clinic. Carter Jensen, Lane Thomas and Michael Massey all went deep as the Royals continued their offensive surge with multiple long balls.
A night filled with standout performances
The evening featured dominant pitching, milestone achievements and plenty of home run power. Bradish’s career-best performance stood out on the mound, while offenses across the league combined for several memorable moments.
As teams continue pushing toward the heart of the season, performances like these could play a significant role in shaping playoff races in both leagues.
Source: MLB.com game highlights and broadcast recaps
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