MLB Recap | Monday, August 3, 2026

8 MLB games went final on Monday, August 3, 2026, producing 89 total runs. 1 game was decided by one run.

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Derek Hill grand slam powers Phillies past Nationals

Nationals 3, Phillies 6

The Phillies defeated the Nationals 6-3 at home. Derek Hill delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 7th. The win moves the Phillies to 60-53, while the Nationals fall to 55-59.

Cardinals erupt for 7 runs in the 8th to beat Yankees

Cardinals 13, Yankees 7

The Cardinals defeated the Yankees 13-7 on the road. A 7-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Alec Burleson powered the offense with 3 home runs and 6 RBI. The win moves the Cardinals to 56-57, while the Yankees fall to 63-50.

Pirates beat Brewers 4-3

Pirates 4, Brewers 3

The Pirates defeated the Brewers 4-3 on the road. A 3-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Pirates to 57-57, while the Brewers fall to 69-43.

Cubs beat Dodgers 10-5

Dodgers 5, Cubs 10

The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 10-5 at home. Michael Busch homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Cubs to 64-49, while the Dodgers fall to 69-44.

Logan Webb leads Giants past Rangers

Giants 5, Rangers 1

The Giants defeated the Rangers 5-1 on the road. Logan Webb delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 8 strikeouts. Jung Hoo Lee powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Giants to 48-65, while the Rangers fall to 55-58.

Blue Jays beat Astros 3-1

Blue Jays 3, Astros 1

The Blue Jays defeated the Astros 3-1 on the road. The win moves the Blue Jays to 53-60, while the Astros fall to 58-56.

Junior Caminero powers Rays past Rockies

Rays 13, Rockies 9

The Rays defeated the Rockies 13-9 on the road. Junior Caminero powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Rays to 66-46, while the Rockies fall to 45-68.

Brandon Pfaadt leads Diamondbacks past Padres

Padres 1, Diamondbacks 5

The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 5-1 at home. Brandon Pfaadt delivered 6.2 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 3 strikeouts. Tim Tawa homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 60-53, while the Padres fall to 58-55.

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