MLB Recap | Sunday, August 2, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Sunday, August 2, 2026, producing 119 total runs. 3 games were decided by one run.

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Phillies beat Orioles 8-0

Phillies 8, Orioles 0

The Phillies defeated the Orioles 8-0 on the road. Bryan De La Cruz homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Phillies to 59-53, while the Orioles fall to 54-58.

Braves beat Nationals 4-2

Nationals 2, Braves 4

The Braves defeated the Nationals 4-2 at home. The win moves the Braves to 67-45, while the Nationals fall to 55-58.

Cardinals erupt for 4 runs in the 9th to beat Blue Jays

Cardinals 5, Blue Jays 1

The Cardinals defeated the Blue Jays 5-1 on the road. A 4-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Matthew Liberatore delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. The win moves the Cardinals to 55-57, while the Blue Jays fall to 52-60.

Gavin Williams leads Guardians past Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 0, Guardians 5

The Guardians defeated the Diamondbacks 5-0 at home. Gavin Williams overpowered the lineup with 10 strikeouts across 5.2 innings. The win moves the Guardians to 57-56, while the Diamondbacks fall to 59-53.

Chase Burns leads Reds past Pirates

Pirates 2, Reds 10

The Reds defeated the Pirates 10-2 at home. Chase Burns delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Reds to 53-58, while the Pirates fall to 56-57.

White Sox erupt for 4 runs in the 9th to beat Rays

White Sox 9, Rays 1

The White Sox defeated the Rays 9-1 on the road. A 4-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Anthony Kay delivered 6.1 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 3 strikeouts. Everson Pereira drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the White Sox to 59-52, while the Rays fall to 65-46.

Sandy Alcantara leads Marlins past Mets

Marlins 2, Mets 0

The Marlins defeated the Mets 2-0 on the road. Sandy Alcantara delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Marlins to 58-55, while the Mets fall to 47-66.

Astros erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Rangers

Rangers 3, Astros 7

The Astros defeated the Rangers 7-3 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Astros to 58-55, while the Rangers fall to 55-57.

Yankees beat Cubs 2-1

Yankees 2, Cubs 1

The Yankees defeated the Cubs 2-1 on the road. The win moves the Yankees to 63-49, while the Cubs fall to 63-49.

Kyle Freeland leads Rockies past Royals

Royals 1, Rockies 8

The Rockies defeated the Royals 8-1 at home. Kyle Freeland delivered 9.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. Jake McCarthy homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Rockies to 45-67, while the Royals fall to 46-67.

Walbert Ureña leads Angels past Brewers

Brewers 0, Angels 3

The Angels defeated the Brewers 3-0 at home. Walbert Ureña delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. The win moves the Angels to 43-69, while the Brewers fall to 69-42.

Tigers erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Athletics

Tigers 11, Athletics 0

The Tigers defeated the Athletics 11-0 on the road. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Keider Montero delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 2 strikeouts. Eduardo Valencia drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Tigers to 54-58, while the Athletics fall to 45-67.

Padres beat Giants 5-4

Giants 4, Padres 5

The Padres defeated the Giants 5-4 at home. A 4-run 2nd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Padres to 58-54, while the Giants fall to 47-65.

Mariners walk off Twins in the 9th

Twins 6, Mariners 7

The Mariners defeated the Twins 7-6 at home. Colt Emerson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin. Stuart Fairchild scores. Victor Robles to 3rd. George Kirby controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 5 hits allowed and 3 strikeouts. Cal Raleigh homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Mariners to 55-58, while the Twins fall to 56-57.

Red Sox beat Dodgers 8-4

Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4

The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-4 on the road. A 3-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Red Sox to 60-51, while the Dodgers fall to 69-43.

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