Day in MLB

A busy July slate ended with the Chicago White Sox snapping the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-game winning streak via a 2-1 result, while the Philadelphia Phillies imposed a 13-0 drubbing over the San Francisco Giants. Other notable winners included the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves as teams jockeyed for midseason positioning. (Source: Reuters MLB roundup)

Leaders & Lowlights

– Adrian Houser’s seven innings and a one-run performance anchored Chicago’s victory and stood out among starting pitchers.
– Bryce Harper paced Philadelphia’s blowout with team leadership at the plate in a game that swung momentum in the NL East.

Why It Matters

Hot streaks define the narrative in July, but baseball’s long season gives teams room to recalibrate. The White Sox’s ability to beat a red-hot Blue Jays squad shows resilience; meanwhile, the Phillies’ offensive outburst signals their intent in the National League.