MLB Recap | Saturday, September 12, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Saturday, September 12, 2026, producing 173 total runs. 7 games were decided by one run. 1 game went to extra innings.

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Tigers erupt for 7 runs in the 8th to beat Rockies

Rockies 7, Tigers 11

The Tigers defeated the Rockies 11-7 at home. A 7-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Hao-Yu Lee collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Tigers to 69-79, while the Rockies fall to 55-93.

Francisco Lindor grand slam powers Mets past Yankees

Mets 12, Yankees 2

The Mets defeated the Yankees 12-2 on the road. Francisco Lindor delivered the biggest swing with a grand slam in the 8th. The win moves the Mets to 69-79, while the Yankees fall to 85-63.

Cubs beat Pirates 4-3

Pirates 3, Cubs 4

The Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3 at home. The win moves the Cubs to 83-66, while the Pirates fall to 74-75.

Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-3

Orioles 3, Blue Jays 7

The Blue Jays defeated the Orioles 7-3 at home. Alejandro Kirk homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Blue Jays to 74-75, while the Orioles fall to 72-77.

Nationals walk off Angels in the 10th

Angels 5, Nationals 6

The Nationals defeated the Angels 6-5 at home in 10 innings. Harry Ford reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Zach Neto. CJ Abrams scores. Fielding error by shortstop Zach Neto. Andrew Alvarez controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Nationals to 69-81, while the Angels fall to 56-92.

Michael King leads Padres past Giants

Padres 7, Giants 6

The Padres defeated the Giants 7-6 on the road. The win moves the Padres to 80-68, while the Giants fall to 62-87.

Ranger Suarez leads Red Sox past Royals

Royals 1, Red Sox 5

The Red Sox defeated the Royals 5-1 at home. Ranger Suarez delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Red Sox to 81-68, while the Royals fall to 66-83.

Twins beat Guardians 4-3

Guardians 3, Twins 4

The Twins defeated the Guardians 4-3 at home. A 4-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Twins to 70-78, while the Guardians fall to 75-74.

Marlins beat Dodgers 4-3

Dodgers 3, Marlins 4

The Marlins defeated the Dodgers 4-3 at home. A 3-run 2nd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Marlins to 73-76, while the Dodgers fall to 90-58.

Ian Seymour leads Rays past Astros

Astros 2, Rays 3

The Rays defeated the Astros 3-2 at home. Ian Seymour overpowered the lineup with 10 strikeouts across 6.0 innings. The win moves the Rays to 89-59, while the Astros fall to 75-74.

Garrett Mitchell powers Brewers past Reds

Reds 9, Brewers 13

The Brewers defeated the Reds 13-9 at home. Garrett Mitchell drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Brewers to 93-56, while the Reds fall to 69-79.

Tyler Mahle leads Braves past Phillies

Phillies 2, Braves 12

The Braves defeated the Phillies 12-2 at home. Tyler Mahle delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 3 strikeouts. Michael Harris II homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Braves to 88-61, while the Phillies fall to 82-67.

White Sox beat Cardinals 6-5

White Sox 6, Cardinals 5

The White Sox defeated the Cardinals 6-5 on the road. A 3-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the White Sox to 76-72, while the Cardinals fall to 73-76.

Rangers beat Diamondbacks 6-2

Rangers 6, Diamondbacks 2

The Rangers defeated the Diamondbacks 6-2 on the road. A 6-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Rangers to 73-76, while the Diamondbacks fall to 79-70.

Mariners erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Athletics

Mariners 19, Athletics 1

The Mariners defeated the Athletics 19-1 on the road. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Bryan Woo delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 5 strikeouts. Cole Young drove in 5 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Mariners to 70-79, while the Athletics fall to 60-89.

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