MLB Recap | Saturday, August 29, 2026

17 MLB games went final on Saturday, August 29, 2026, producing 145 total runs. 6 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

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Red Sox erupt for 4 runs in the 9th to beat Yankees

Red Sox 6, Yankees 0

The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 6-0 on the road. A 4-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Jake Bennett delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. The win moves the Red Sox to 74-61, while the Yankees fall to 76-59.

Yankees erupt for 5 runs in the 8th to beat Red Sox

Red Sox 2, Yankees 9

The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 9-2 at home. A 5-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Yankees to 77-59, while the Red Sox fall to 74-62.

Tigers walk off Dodgers in the 9th

Dodgers 1, Tigers 2

The Tigers defeated the Dodgers 2-1 at home. Kevin McGonigle singles on a fly ball to center fielder Enrique Hernández. Javier Báez scores. Gleyber Torres to 3rd. Hao-Yu Lee to 2nd. The win moves the Tigers to 63-72, while the Dodgers fall to 81-55.

White Sox beat Twins 3-2

White Sox 3, Twins 2

The White Sox defeated the Twins 3-2 on the road. Andrew Benintendi collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the White Sox to 72-63, while the Twins fall to 64-72.

Pirates beat Cardinals 6-2

Pirates 6, Cardinals 2

The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 6-2 on the road. Rafael Flores Jr. homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Pirates to 66-71, while the Cardinals fall to 68-69.

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

Reds 5, Cubs 17

The Cubs defeated the Reds 17-5 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the offense with 3 home runs and 6 RBI. The win moves the Cubs to 77-59, while the Reds fall to 64-72.

José Soriano leads Blue Jays past Mariners

Mariners 3, Blue Jays 4

The Blue Jays defeated the Mariners 4-3 at home. The win moves the Blue Jays to 67-70, while the Mariners fall to 64-72.

Lars Nootbaar grand slam powers Diamondbacks past Giants

Diamondbacks 7, Giants 1

The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 7-1 on the road. Lars Nootbaar delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 7th. Merrill Kelly controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 2 hits allowed and 7 strikeouts. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 73-64, while the Giants fall to 55-81.

Bryce Eldridge powers Giants past Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 2, Giants 7

The Giants defeated the Diamondbacks 7-2 at home. Bryce Eldridge drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Giants to 56-81, while the Diamondbacks fall to 73-65.

Nationals walk off Marlins in the 10th

Marlins 4, Nationals 5

The Nationals defeated the Marlins 5-4 at home in 10 innings. Dylan Crews singles on a line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Nasim Nuñez scores. José Tena to 3rd. Daylen Lile to 2nd. A 4-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Nationals to 65-73, while the Marlins fall to 68-68.

Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians

Royals 8, Guardians 3

The Royals defeated the Guardians 8-3 on the road. Josh Rojas drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Royals to 62-75, while the Guardians fall to 68-68.

Nolan McLean leads Mets past Astros

Astros 2, Mets 6

The Mets defeated the Astros 6-2 at home. Nolan McLean controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 2 hits allowed and 4 strikeouts. Jared Young collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Mets to 61-75, while the Astros fall to 68-68.

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

Padres 6, Rays 7

The Rays defeated the Padres 7-6 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Rays to 81-54, while the Padres fall to 72-64.

Braves beat Rockies 2-1

Rockies 1, Braves 2

The Braves defeated the Rockies 2-1 at home. The win moves the Braves to 81-55, while the Rockies fall to 52-84.

Brewers beat Rangers 5-3

Rangers 3, Brewers 5

The Brewers defeated the Rangers 5-3 at home. The win moves the Brewers to 85-51, while the Rangers fall to 66-70.

Orioles beat Athletics 5-3

Orioles 5, Athletics 3

The Orioles defeated the Athletics 5-3 on the road. The win moves the Orioles to 67-69, while the Athletics fall to 53-83.

Phillies erupt for 3 runs in the 10th to beat Angels

Phillies 4, Angels 2

The Phillies defeated the Angels 4-2 on the road in 10 innings. A 3-run 10th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Cristopher Sánchez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 2 hits allowed and 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Phillies to 76-60, while the Angels fall to 52-84.

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