MLB Recap | Friday, September 4, 2026

16 MLB games went final on Friday, September 4, 2026, producing 141 total runs. 8 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

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Brayan Rocchio grand slam powers Guardians past Tigers

Tigers 6, Guardians 7

The Guardians defeated the Tigers 7-6 at home. Brayan Rocchio delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 4th. The win moves the Guardians to 71-70, while the Tigers fall to 64-76.

Guardians walk off Tigers in the 10th

Tigers 3, Guardians 4

The Guardians defeated the Tigers 4-3 at home in 10 innings. Travis Bazzana singles on a ground ball to center fielder Max Clark. Brayan Rocchio scores. Travis Bazzana homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Guardians to 72-70, while the Tigers fall to 64-77.

Cooper Pratt powers Brewers past Reds

Brewers 10, Reds 7

The Brewers defeated the Reds 10-7 on the road. Cooper Pratt drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Brewers to 88-54, while the Reds fall to 67-74.

Braves beat Phillies 5-2

Braves 5, Phillies 2

The Braves defeated the Phillies 5-2 on the road. A 3-run 2nd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Braves to 84-57, while the Phillies fall to 79-62.

Jared Jones leads Pirates past Angels

Angels 0, Pirates 1

The Pirates defeated the Angels 1-0 at home. Jared Jones delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Pirates to 70-72, while the Angels fall to 53-88.

Ranger Suarez leads Red Sox past Orioles

Red Sox 1, Orioles 0

The Red Sox defeated the Orioles 1-0 on the road. Ranger Suarez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 5 hits allowed and 3 strikeouts. The win moves the Red Sox to 77-65, while the Orioles fall to 69-73.

Francisco Alvarez powers Mets past Giants

Giants 6, Mets 10

The Mets defeated the Giants 10-6 at home. Francisco Alvarez powered the offense with 2 home runs and 2 RBI. The win moves the Mets to 64-77, while the Giants fall to 58-84.

Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins

Cubs 6, Marlins 1

The Cubs defeated the Marlins 6-1 on the road. Shota Imanaga delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts. The win moves the Cubs to 80-62, while the Marlins fall to 71-71.

White Sox beat Twins 4-1

Twins 1, White Sox 4

The White Sox defeated the Twins 4-1 at home. The win moves the White Sox to 74-67, while the Twins fall to 67-74.

Rays beat Rangers 7-6

Rays 7, Rangers 6

The Rays defeated the Rangers 7-6 on the road. A 4-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Rays to 84-57, while the Rangers fall to 70-72.

Astros beat Diamondbacks 3-1

Diamondbacks 1, Astros 3

The Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 at home. A 3-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Astros to 73-69, while the Diamondbacks fall to 74-68.

Blue Jays beat Royals 9-2

Blue Jays 9, Royals 2

The Blue Jays defeated the Royals 9-2 on the road. A 4-run 1st inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Blue Jays to 71-71, while the Royals fall to 63-79.

Cardinals erupt for 3 runs in the 9th to beat Rockies

Cardinals 7, Rockies 6

The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 7-6 on the road. A 3-run 9th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Iván Herrera homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Cardinals to 71-71, while the Rockies fall to 54-87.

Padres walk off Yankees in the 10th

Yankees 2, Padres 3

The Padres defeated the Yankees 3-2 at home in 10 innings. Luis Campusano homers (6) on a fly ball to left field. Dustin Harris scores. The win moves the Padres to 74-67, while the Yankees fall to 80-61.

Blake Snell leads Dodgers past Nationals

Nationals 3, Dodgers 5

The Dodgers defeated the Nationals 5-3 at home. Blake Snell delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. The win moves the Dodgers to 84-57, while the Nationals fall to 67-76.

Athletics beat Mariners 7-6

Athletics 7, Mariners 6

The Athletics defeated the Mariners 7-6 on the road. A 5-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Athletics to 56-86, while the Mariners fall to 66-76.

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