MLB Recap | Sunday, August 23, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Sunday, August 23, 2026, producing 141 total runs. 3 games were decided by one run.

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Nick Martinez leads Rays past Orioles

Rays 3, Orioles 1

The Rays defeated the Orioles 3-1 on the road. Nick Martinez delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 4 strikeouts. The win moves the Rays to 77-53, while the Orioles fall to 63-68.

Phillies walk off Cardinals in the 9th

Cardinals 4, Phillies 6

The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 6-4 at home. Kyle Schwarber homers (39) on a fly ball to center field. Bryan De La Cruz scores. The win moves the Phillies to 73-58, while the Cardinals fall to 66-66.

Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-3

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 8

The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 8-3 at home. A 3-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Yankees to 74-56, while the Blue Jays fall to 64-68.

Marlins beat Nationals 6-2

Nationals 2, Marlins 6

The Marlins defeated the Nationals 6-2 at home. The win moves the Marlins to 67-64, while the Nationals fall to 61-71.

Nick Loftin powers Royals past Tigers

Tigers 7, Royals 11

The Royals defeated the Tigers 11-7 at home. Nick Loftin drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Royals to 58-74, while the Tigers fall to 61-69.

Athletics beat Astros 7-6

Athletics 7, Astros 6

The Athletics defeated the Astros 7-6 on the road. Brian Serven homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Athletics to 51-80, while the Astros fall to 65-66.

White Sox walk off Mets in the 9th

Mets 1, White Sox 2

The White Sox defeated the Mets 2-1 at home. Tristan Peters homers (9) on a fly ball to center field. The win moves the White Sox to 68-62, while the Mets fall to 59-72.

Cal Quantrill leads Rangers past Angels

Angels 3, Rangers 5

The Rangers defeated the Angels 5-3 at home. Cal Quantrill delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Rangers to 65-66, while the Angels fall to 52-79.

Guardians beat Rockies 7-2

Guardians 7, Rockies 2

The Guardians defeated the Rockies 7-2 on the road. Chase DeLauter collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Guardians to 65-66, while the Rockies fall to 50-80.

Jake Bennett leads Red Sox past Giants

Giants 4, Red Sox 5

The Red Sox defeated the Giants 5-4 at home. A 3-run 4th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Red Sox to 71-59, while the Giants fall to 52-78.

Blake Snell leads Dodgers past Pirates

Pirates 0, Dodgers 4

The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 4-0 at home. Blake Snell delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Dodgers to 80-51, while the Pirates fall to 63-69.

Ian Happ grand slam powers Cubs past Mariners

Cubs 19, Mariners 2

The Cubs defeated the Mariners 19-2 on the road. Ian Happ delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 3rd. The win moves the Cubs to 75-56, while the Mariners fall to 62-69.

Walker Buehler leads Padres past Twins

Twins 1, Padres 8

The Padres defeated the Twins 8-1 at home. Walker Buehler delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts. Fernando Tatis Jr. powered the offense with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Padres to 71-60, while the Twins fall to 63-68.

Diamondbacks erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Reds

Reds 3, Diamondbacks 5

The Diamondbacks defeated the Reds 5-3 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 69-62, while the Reds fall to 62-69.

Braves beat Brewers 4-2

Braves 4, Brewers 2

The Braves defeated the Brewers 4-2 on the road. The win moves the Braves to 76-55, while the Brewers fall to 81-50.

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