MLB Recap | Wednesday, August 5, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, producing 111 total runs. 5 games were decided by one run. 3 games went to extra innings.

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Blue Jays beat Astros 5-4

Blue Jays 5, Astros 4

The Blue Jays defeated the Astros 5-4 on the road in 10 innings. A 3-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Blue Jays to 54-61, while the Astros fall to 59-57.

Pete Crow-Armstrong powers Cubs past Dodgers

Dodgers 6, Cubs 7

The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 7-6 at home. Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the offense with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Cubs to 66-49, while the Dodgers fall to 69-46.

Rangers beat Giants 6-0

Giants 0, Rangers 6

The Rangers defeated the Giants 6-0 at home. A 4-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Rangers to 57-58, while the Giants fall to 48-67.

Rays beat Rockies 4-0

Rays 4, Rockies 0

The Rays defeated the Rockies 4-0 on the road. The win moves the Rays to 68-46, while the Rockies fall to 45-70.

Orioles beat Angels 5-2

Angels 2, Orioles 5

The Orioles defeated the Angels 5-2 at home. A 3-run 4th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Orioles to 56-58, while the Angels fall to 43-71.

Mets beat Guardians 6-5

Mets 6, Guardians 5

The Mets defeated the Guardians 6-5 on the road in 10 innings. The win moves the Mets to 49-66, while the Guardians fall to 57-58.

Reds beat Athletics 3-2

Athletics 2, Reds 3

The Reds defeated the Athletics 3-2 at home. The win moves the Reds to 55-58, while the Athletics fall to 45-69.

Nationals erupt for 6 runs in the 11th to beat Phillies

Nationals 10, Phillies 4

The Nationals defeated the Phillies 10-4 on the road in 11 innings. A 6-run 11th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. CJ Abrams collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Nationals to 56-60, while the Phillies fall to 61-54.

Cardinals beat Yankees 3-1

Cardinals 3, Yankees 1

The Cardinals defeated the Yankees 3-1 on the road. A 3-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Cardinals to 57-58, while the Yankees fall to 64-51.

Sonny Gray leads Red Sox past White Sox

White Sox 0, Red Sox 4

The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 4-0 at home. Sonny Gray delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Red Sox to 62-51, while the White Sox fall to 59-54.

Bryce Elder leads Braves past Marlins

Marlins 1, Braves 4

The Braves defeated the Marlins 4-1 at home. Bryce Elder delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 3 strikeouts. The win moves the Braves to 69-45, while the Marlins fall to 58-57.

Noah Cameron leads Royals past Twins

Twins 1, Royals 2

The Royals defeated the Twins 2-1 at home. Noah Cameron delivered 8.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Royals to 48-67, while the Twins fall to 56-59.

Kyle Harrison leads Brewers past Pirates

Pirates 2, Brewers 4

The Brewers defeated the Pirates 4-2 at home. Kyle Harrison overpowered the lineup with 10 strikeouts across 5.0 innings. The win moves the Brewers to 71-43, while the Pirates fall to 57-59.

Mitch Bratt leads Diamondbacks past Padres

Padres 4, Diamondbacks 10

The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 10-4 at home. Mitch Bratt controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 9 strikeouts. Tim Tawa collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 61-54, while the Padres fall to 59-56.

Bryan Woo leads Mariners past Tigers

Tigers 2, Mariners 4

The Mariners defeated the Tigers 4-2 at home. Bryan Woo controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 3 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. Julio Rodríguez homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Mariners to 56-59, while the Tigers fall to 55-59.

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