MLB Recap | Wednesday, August 26, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, producing 133 total runs. 4 games were decided by one run.

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Freddy Peralta leads Rays past Tigers

Rays 3, Tigers 0

The Rays defeated the Tigers 3-0 on the road. Freddy Peralta delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 4 strikeouts. The win moves the Rays to 79-54, while the Tigers fall to 62-71.

Eduardo Rodriguez leads Diamondbacks past Cubs

Cubs 0, Diamondbacks 2

The Diamondbacks defeated the Cubs 2-0 at home. Eduardo Rodriguez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 2 hits allowed and 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 71-63, while the Cubs fall to 76-58.

Reds erupt for 7 runs in the 9th to beat Giants

Reds 10, Giants 9

The Reds defeated the Giants 10-9 on the road. A 7-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Héctor Rodríguez powered the offense with 2 home runs and 2 RBI. The win moves the Reds to 63-71, while the Giants fall to 54-79.

Guardians beat Angels 4-3

Guardians 4, Angels 3

The Guardians defeated the Angels 4-3 on the road. The win moves the Guardians to 68-66, while the Angels fall to 52-82.

Padres beat Pirates 3-0

Pirates 0, Padres 3

The Padres defeated the Pirates 3-0 at home. The win moves the Padres to 72-62, while the Pirates fall to 65-70.

Jesús Luzardo leads Phillies past Mariners

Phillies 6, Mariners 0

The Phillies defeated the Mariners 6-0 on the road. Jesús Luzardo controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 9 strikeouts. Kyle Schwarber homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Phillies to 74-60, while the Mariners fall to 64-70.

Marlins beat Red Sox 4-0

Red Sox 0, Marlins 4

The Marlins defeated the Red Sox 4-0 at home. Javier Sanoja collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Marlins to 68-66, while the Red Sox fall to 73-60.

Connor Norby grand slam powers Rockies past Nationals

Rockies 13, Nationals 1

The Rockies defeated the Nationals 13-1 on the road. Connor Norby delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 7th. Tanner Gordon delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Rockies to 52-81, while the Nationals fall to 62-73.

Yankees erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Astros

Astros 3, Yankees 9

The Yankees defeated the Astros 9-3 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Luis García Jr. collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Yankees to 75-57, while the Astros fall to 66-67.

Blue Jays beat Royals 3-0

Royals 0, Blue Jays 3

The Blue Jays defeated the Royals 3-0 at home. Nathan Lukes homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Blue Jays to 65-69, while the Royals fall to 59-75.

Brewers beat Mets 8-1

Brewers 8, Mets 1

The Brewers defeated the Mets 8-1 on the road. Brice Turang homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Brewers to 82-51, while the Mets fall to 60-73.

Braves walk off Dodgers in the 9th

Dodgers 5, Braves 6

The Braves defeated the Dodgers 6-5 at home. Ha-Seong Kim singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Teoscar Hernández. Lane Thomas scores. Austin Riley to 2nd. Sean Murphy collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Braves to 78-55, while the Dodgers fall to 80-53.

Brenton Doyle powers White Sox past Rangers

Rangers 4, White Sox 10

The White Sox defeated the Rangers 10-4 at home. Brenton Doyle drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the White Sox to 70-63, while the Rangers fall to 66-68.

Orioles beat Cardinals 8-7

Orioles 8, Cardinals 7

The Orioles defeated the Cardinals 8-7 on the road. Leody Taveras homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Orioles to 65-68, while the Cardinals fall to 66-68.

Athletics beat Twins 7-4

Twins 4, Athletics 7

The Athletics defeated the Twins 7-4 at home. A 4-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Athletics to 53-81, while the Twins fall to 64-70.

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