No shortage of suspense in closest day of games in nearly 37 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Monday's MLB games featured the closest combined run differential in nearly 37 years, with multiple one-run decisions and strong pitching performances.

• Monday's 12 MLB games had a combined run differential of 20, the smallest since August 6, 1989.
• Eight of the 12 games were one-run decisions, with three others decided by three runs or fewer.
• Pitching performances were strong, including Brandon Woodruff's 10-strikeout, six-inning shutout and Michael King's seven-inning scoreless game.