MLB Recap | Thursday, August 6, 2026

11 MLB games went final on Thursday, August 6, 2026, producing 118 total runs. 4 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

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Angels beat Orioles 4-1

Angels 4, Orioles 1

The Angels defeated the Orioles 4-1 on the road. Zach Neto homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Angels to 44-71, while the Orioles fall to 56-59.

Reds beat Athletics 6-5

Athletics 5, Reds 6

The Reds defeated the Athletics 6-5 at home. The win moves the Reds to 56-58, while the Athletics fall to 45-70.

Mets erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Guardians

Mets 13, Guardians 6

The Mets defeated the Guardians 13-6 on the road. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Luis Torrens homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Mets to 50-66, while the Guardians fall to 57-59.

Brewers beat Pirates 5-2

Pirates 2, Brewers 5

The Brewers defeated the Pirates 5-2 at home. The win moves the Brewers to 72-43, while the Pirates fall to 57-60.

Cubs walk off Blue Jays in the 11th

Blue Jays 2, Cubs 3

The Cubs defeated the Blue Jays 3-2 at home in 11 innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong steals (29) 3rd base. Seiya Suzuki steals (2) 2nd base. Throwing error by catcher Brandon Valenzuela. The win moves the Cubs to 67-49, while the Blue Jays fall to 54-62.

Tigers erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Mariners

Tigers 11, Mariners 0

The Tigers defeated the Mariners 11-0 on the road. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Framber Valdez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 5 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. Dillon Dingler homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Tigers to 56-59, while the Mariners fall to 56-60.

Phillies beat Nationals 7-3

Nationals 3, Phillies 7

The Phillies defeated the Nationals 7-3 at home. A 3-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Phillies to 62-54, while the Nationals fall to 56-61.

Red Sox walk off White Sox in the 13th

White Sox 11, Red Sox 12

The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 12-11 at home in 13 innings. Caleb Durbin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tristan Peters. Nick Sogard scores. Wilyer Abreu to 2nd. A 3-run 4th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Red Sox to 63-51, while the White Sox fall to 59-55.

Ronald Acuña Jr. powers Braves past Marlins

Marlins 3, Braves 11

The Braves defeated the Marlins 11-3 at home. Ronald Acuña Jr. powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Braves to 70-45, while the Marlins fall to 58-58.

Twins erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Royals

Twins 4, Royals 3

The Twins defeated the Royals 4-3 on the road. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Twins to 57-59, while the Royals fall to 48-68.

Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Padres 5, Diamondbacks 1

The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1 on the road. The win moves the Padres to 60-56, while the Diamondbacks fall to 61-55.

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