MLB Recap | Monday, August 31, 2026

12 MLB games went final on Monday, August 31, 2026, producing 113 total runs. 4 games were decided by one run. 1 game went to extra innings.

Giants beat Braves 7-3

Giants 7, Braves 3

The Giants defeated the Braves 7-3 on the road. A 4-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Giants to 57-81, while the Braves fall to 82-56.

Michael King leads Padres past Reds

Padres 5, Reds 0

The Padres defeated the Reds 5-0 on the road. Michael King delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 6 strikeouts. Manny Machado collected 4 hits in the win. The win moves the Padres to 73-65, while the Reds fall to 65-73.

Mets beat Rays 3-2

Mets 3, Rays 2

The Mets defeated the Rays 3-2 on the road. The win moves the Mets to 62-76, while the Rays fall to 82-55.

Red Sox walk off Mariners in the 10th

Mariners 8, Red Sox 9

The Red Sox defeated the Mariners 9-8 at home in 10 innings. Trevor Story singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Julio Rodríguez. Eli White scores. Caleb Durbin to 3rd. Jarren Duran to 2nd. The win moves the Red Sox to 75-63, while the Mariners fall to 64-74.

Nationals erupt for 4 runs in the 7th to beat Marlins

Marlins 3, Nationals 6

The Nationals defeated the Marlins 6-3 at home. A 4-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Daylen Lile powered the offense with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Nationals to 66-74, while the Marlins fall to 69-69.

Taj Bradley leads Twins past Tigers

Tigers 1, Twins 11

The Twins defeated the Tigers 11-1 at home. Taj Bradley delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. Ryan Jeffers powered the offense with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Twins to 66-72, while the Tigers fall to 63-74.

Cubs erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Brewers

Brewers 3, Cubs 17

The Cubs defeated the Brewers 17-3 at home. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Clay Holmes delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 8 strikeouts. Alex Bregman powered the offense with 3 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Cubs to 78-60, while the Brewers fall to 85-53.

Jacob deGrom leads Rangers past Athletics

Athletics 1, Rangers 8

The Rangers defeated the Athletics 8-1 at home. Jacob deGrom controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Rangers to 68-70, while the Athletics fall to 53-85.

Astros beat White Sox 6-3

White Sox 3, Astros 6

The Astros defeated the White Sox 6-3 at home. A 3-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Astros to 70-68, while the White Sox fall to 72-65.

Orioles beat Rockies 2-1

Orioles 2, Rockies 1

The Orioles defeated the Rockies 2-1 on the road. The win moves the Orioles to 69-69, while the Rockies fall to 52-86.

Angels erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Yankees

Yankees 1, Angels 10

The Angels defeated the Yankees 10-1 at home. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Walbert Ureña delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. Vaughn Grissom drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Angels to 53-85, while the Yankees fall to 78-60.

Phillies beat Diamondbacks 2-1

Phillies 2, Diamondbacks 1

The Phillies defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1 on the road. The win moves the Phillies to 78-60, while the Diamondbacks fall to 73-66.

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