MLB Recap | Saturday, August 1, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Saturday, August 1, 2026, producing 131 total runs. 5 games were decided by one run.

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Blue Jays erupt for 3 runs in the 7th to beat Cardinals

Cardinals 1, Blue Jays 5

The Blue Jays defeated the Cardinals 5-1 at home. A 3-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Blue Jays to 52-59, while the Cardinals fall to 54-57.

Mariners walk off Twins in the 9th

Twins 3, Mariners 4

The Mariners defeated the Twins 4-3 at home. Cal Raleigh grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis. Randy Arozarena scores. Julio Rodríguez to 2nd. The win moves the Mariners to 54-58, while the Twins fall to 56-56.

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays past White Sox

White Sox 0, Rays 1

The Rays defeated the White Sox 1-0 at home. Drew Rasmussen delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 10 strikeouts. The win moves the Rays to 65-45, while the White Sox fall to 58-52.

Marlins beat Mets 6-2

Marlins 6, Mets 2

The Marlins defeated the Mets 6-2 on the road. The win moves the Marlins to 57-55, while the Mets fall to 47-65.

Pirates beat Reds 4-1

Pirates 4, Reds 1

The Pirates defeated the Reds 4-1 on the road. A 3-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Pirates to 56-56, while the Reds fall to 52-58.

Phillies erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Orioles

Phillies 5, Orioles 0

The Phillies defeated the Orioles 5-0 on the road. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Cristopher Sánchez delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 11 strikeouts. The win moves the Phillies to 58-53, while the Orioles fall to 54-57.

Astros beat Rangers 5-4

Rangers 4, Astros 5

The Astros defeated the Rangers 5-4 at home. The win moves the Astros to 57-55, while the Rangers fall to 55-56.

Diamondbacks erupt for 7 runs in the 7th to beat Guardians

Diamondbacks 12, Guardians 8

The Diamondbacks defeated the Guardians 12-8 on the road. A 7-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Geraldo Perdomo homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 59-52, while the Guardians fall to 56-56.

Braves erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Nationals

Nationals 3, Braves 8

The Braves defeated the Nationals 8-3 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Martín Pérez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Braves to 66-45, while the Nationals fall to 55-57.

Cubs erupt for 3 runs in the 7th to beat Yankees

Yankees 2, Cubs 5

The Cubs defeated the Yankees 5-2 at home. A 3-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. David Peterson delivered 6.1 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Cubs to 63-48, while the Yankees fall to 62-49.

Hunter Goodman powers Rockies past Royals

Royals 6, Rockies 12

The Rockies defeated the Royals 12-6 at home. Hunter Goodman powered the offense with 2 home runs and 5 RBI. The win moves the Rockies to 44-67, while the Royals fall to 46-66.

Padres walk off Giants in the 9th

Giants 5, Padres 6

The Padres defeated the Giants 6-5 at home. Jake Cronenworth singles on a line drive to center fielder Drew Gilbert. Xander Bogaerts scores. Fernando Tatis Jr. to 3rd. Freddy Fermin homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Padres to 57-54, while the Giants fall to 47-64.

Ceddanne Rafaela powers Red Sox past Dodgers

Red Sox 3, Dodgers 2

The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 3-2 on the road. Ceddanne Rafaela powered the offense with 2 home runs and 2 RBI. The win moves the Red Sox to 59-51, while the Dodgers fall to 69-42.

Brewers beat Angels 3-1

Brewers 3, Angels 1

The Brewers defeated the Angels 3-1 on the road. The win moves the Brewers to 69-41, while the Angels fall to 42-69.

Framber Valdez leads Tigers past Athletics

Tigers 8, Athletics 6

The Tigers defeated the Athletics 8-6 on the road. Kevin McGonigle collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Tigers to 53-58, while the Athletics fall to 45-66.

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