MLB Recap | Saturday, August 22, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Saturday, August 22, 2026, producing 123 total runs. 7 games were decided by one run. 1 game went to extra innings.

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Dylan Cease leads Blue Jays past Yankees

Blue Jays 4, Yankees 3

The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 4-3 on the road. Dylan Cease delivered 6.2 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Blue Jays to 64-67, while the Yankees fall to 73-56.

Logan Henderson leads Brewers past Braves

Braves 1, Brewers 4

The Brewers defeated the Braves 4-1 at home. Logan Henderson delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts. The win moves the Brewers to 81-49, while the Braves fall to 75-55.

Marlins beat Nationals 4-2

Nationals 2, Marlins 4

The Marlins defeated the Nationals 4-2 at home. The win moves the Marlins to 66-64, while the Nationals fall to 61-70.

Andrew Painter leads Phillies past Cardinals

Cardinals 3, Phillies 12

The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 12-3 at home. Andrew Painter delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. Bryce Harper homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Phillies to 72-58, while the Cardinals fall to 66-65.

Orioles walk off Rays in the 10th

Rays 2, Orioles 3

The Orioles defeated the Rays 3-2 at home in 10 innings. Dylan Beavers doubles (13) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Leody Taveras scores. The win moves the Orioles to 63-67, while the Rays fall to 76-53.

Ryan Johnson leads Angels past Rangers

Angels 3, Rangers 0

The Angels defeated the Rangers 3-0 on the road. Ryan Johnson controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 3 strikeouts. Zach Neto collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Angels to 52-78, while the Rangers fall to 64-66.

Athletics erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Astros

Athletics 4, Astros 3

The Athletics defeated the Astros 4-3 on the road. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Jacob Lopez delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Athletics to 50-80, while the Astros fall to 65-65.

Luis Robert Jr. powers Mets past White Sox

Mets 10, White Sox 5

The Mets defeated the White Sox 10-5 on the road. Luis Robert Jr. powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Mets to 59-71, while the White Sox fall to 67-62.

Michael Wacha leads Royals past Tigers

Tigers 1, Royals 3

The Royals defeated the Tigers 3-1 at home. Michael Wacha delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Royals to 57-74, while the Tigers fall to 61-68.

Tarik Skubal leads Dodgers past Pirates

Pirates 3, Dodgers 4

The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 4-3 at home. Tarik Skubal overpowered the lineup with 11 strikeouts across 7.0 innings. The win moves the Dodgers to 79-51, while the Pirates fall to 63-68.

Mariners walk off Cubs in the 9th

Cubs 4, Mariners 5

The Mariners defeated the Cubs 5-4 at home. Randy Arozarena homers (19) on a fly ball to center field. Leo Rivas scores. Randy Arozarena powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Mariners to 62-68, while the Cubs fall to 74-56.

Red Sox walk off Giants in the 9th

Giants 2, Red Sox 3

The Red Sox defeated the Giants 3-2 at home. Giants challenged (force play), call on the field was upheld: Wilyer Abreu reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Bryce Eldridge. Eli White scores. Nick Sogard to 3rd. Ceddanne Rafaela to 2nd. The win moves the Red Sox to 70-59, while the Giants fall to 52-77.

Reds beat Diamondbacks 11-5

Reds 11, Diamondbacks 5

The Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 11-5 on the road. JJ Bleday homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Reds to 62-68, while the Diamondbacks fall to 68-62.

Guardians beat Rockies 4-3

Guardians 4, Rockies 3

The Guardians defeated the Rockies 4-3 on the road. Jo Adell homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Guardians to 64-66, while the Rockies fall to 50-79.

Padres erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Twins

Twins 5, Padres 7

The Padres defeated the Twins 7-5 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Padres to 70-60, while the Twins fall to 63-67.

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