The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.