MLB Recap | Sunday, August 30, 2026

14 MLB games went final on Sunday, August 30, 2026, producing 132 total runs. 3 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

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Marlins erupt for 6 runs in the 9th to beat Nationals

Marlins 6, Nationals 2

The Marlins defeated the Nationals 6-2 on the road. A 6-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Marlins to 69-68, while the Nationals fall to 65-74.

Braves walk off Rockies in the 10th

Rockies 2, Braves 3

The Braves defeated the Rockies 3-2 at home in 10 innings. Matt Olson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Mickey Moniak. Brewer Hicklen scores. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd. Tyler Mahle delivered 6.2 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Braves to 82-55, while the Rockies fall to 52-85.

Yankees erupt for 9 runs in the 8th to beat Red Sox

Red Sox 1, Yankees 16

The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 16-1 at home. A 9-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Will Warren delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 7 strikeouts. Austin Wells powered the offense with 2 home runs and 5 RBI. The win moves the Yankees to 78-59, while the Red Sox fall to 74-63.

Blue Jays erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Mariners

Mariners 0, Blue Jays 7

The Blue Jays defeated the Mariners 7-0 at home. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Max Scherzer controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 10 strikeouts. The win moves the Blue Jays to 68-70, while the Mariners fall to 64-73.

Parker Messick leads Guardians past Royals

Royals 1, Guardians 11

The Guardians defeated the Royals 11-1 at home. Parker Messick delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts. José Ramírez drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Guardians to 69-68, while the Royals fall to 62-76.

Dodgers erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Tigers

Dodgers 6, Tigers 1

The Dodgers defeated the Tigers 6-1 on the road. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Tyler Glasnow delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Dodgers to 82-55, while the Tigers fall to 63-73.

Rays walk off Padres in the 11th

Padres 4, Rays 5

The Rays defeated the Padres 5-4 at home in 11 innings. Jorge Mateo singles on a line drive to left fielder Samad Taylor. Kenny Piper scores. Chandler Simpson to 3rd. Jonny DeLuca to 2nd. Jonny DeLuca homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Rays to 82-54, while the Padres fall to 72-65.

Zebby Matthews leads Twins past White Sox

White Sox 1, Twins 5

The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-1 at home. Zebby Matthews delivered 8.1 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Twins to 65-72, while the White Sox fall to 72-64.

Rangers beat Brewers 7-4

Rangers 7, Brewers 4

The Rangers defeated the Brewers 7-4 on the road. Ezequiel Duran homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Rangers to 67-70, while the Brewers fall to 85-52.

Pirates beat Cardinals 5-4

Pirates 5, Cardinals 4

The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 5-4 on the road. The win moves the Pirates to 67-71, while the Cardinals fall to 68-70.

Astros beat Mets 6-3

Astros 6, Mets 3

The Astros defeated the Mets 6-3 on the road. The win moves the Astros to 69-68, while the Mets fall to 61-76.

Gunnar Henderson powers Orioles past Athletics

Orioles 8, Athletics 5

The Orioles defeated the Athletics 8-5 on the road. Gunnar Henderson powered the offense with 2 home runs and 5 RBI. The win moves the Orioles to 68-69, while the Athletics fall to 53-84.

Zack Wheeler leads Phillies past Angels

Phillies 5, Angels 2

The Phillies defeated the Angels 5-2 on the road. Zack Wheeler delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Phillies to 77-60, while the Angels fall to 52-85.

Reds beat Cubs 7-5

Reds 7, Cubs 5

The Reds defeated the Cubs 7-5 on the road. A 3-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Reds to 65-72, while the Cubs fall to 77-60.

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