MLB Recap | Friday, September 18, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Friday, September 18, 2026, producing 145 total runs. 2 games were decided by one run. 1 game went to extra innings.

Reds beat Cubs 6-4

Cubs 4, Reds 6

The Reds defeated the Cubs 6-4 at home. A 3-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Reds to 72-82, while the Cubs fall to 85-69.

Pirates erupt for 3 runs in the 7th to beat Royals

Royals 5, Pirates 8

The Pirates defeated the Royals 8-5 at home. A 3-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Pirates to 77-77, while the Royals fall to 67-87.

Brewers beat Orioles 6-5

Brewers 6, Orioles 5

The Brewers defeated the Orioles 6-5 on the road in 10 innings. Jackson Chourio homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Brewers to 96-58, while the Orioles fall to 75-79.

Joey Cantillo leads Guardians past Athletics

Athletics 3, Guardians 5

The Guardians defeated the Athletics 5-3 at home. Joey Cantillo delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Guardians to 79-75, while the Athletics fall to 61-93.

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2

Red Sox 4, Rays 2

The Red Sox defeated the Rays 4-2 on the road. Roman Anthony homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Red Sox to 84-70, while the Rays fall to 93-60.

Mets beat Phillies 6-3

Phillies 3, Mets 6

The Mets defeated the Phillies 6-3 at home. Juan Soto homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Mets to 70-84, while the Phillies fall to 85-69.

Tigers erupt for 5 runs in the 8th to beat White Sox

Tigers 11, White Sox 8

The Tigers defeated the White Sox 11-8 on the road. A 5-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Hao-Yu Lee homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Tigers to 73-81, while the White Sox fall to 78-76.

Rangers beat Blue Jays 7-1

Blue Jays 1, Rangers 7

The Rangers defeated the Blue Jays 7-1 at home. A 4-run 2nd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Rangers to 77-77, while the Blue Jays fall to 76-78.

Mariners beat Rockies 5-4

Mariners 5, Rockies 4

The Mariners defeated the Rockies 5-4 on the road. A 3-run 1st inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Mariners to 72-82, while the Rockies fall to 56-98.

Tyler Mahle leads Braves past Astros

Braves 6, Astros 2

The Braves defeated the Astros 6-2 on the road. Tyler Mahle delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. Michael Harris II collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Braves to 90-64, while the Astros fall to 77-77.

Nationals beat Cardinals 9-1

Nationals 9, Cardinals 1

The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 9-1 on the road. A 4-run 3rd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Nationals to 72-82, while the Cardinals fall to 75-79.

Connor Prielipp leads Twins past Angels

Twins 3, Angels 0

The Twins defeated the Angels 3-0 on the road. Connor Prielipp controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 2 hits allowed and 8 strikeouts. Walker Jenkins collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Twins to 72-82, while the Angels fall to 59-95.

Padres beat Marlins 8-2

Marlins 2, Padres 8

The Padres defeated the Marlins 8-2 at home. Ty France homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Padres to 85-69, while the Marlins fall to 76-78.

Yankees beat Diamondbacks 9-2

Yankees 9, Diamondbacks 2

The Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 9-2 on the road. George Lombard Jr. homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Yankees to 89-64, while the Diamondbacks fall to 80-74.

Dodgers erupt for 5 runs in the 8th to beat Giants

Giants 2, Dodgers 8

The Dodgers defeated the Giants 8-2 at home. A 5-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Tyler Glasnow overpowered the lineup with 10 strikeouts across 6.0 innings. Mookie Betts powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Dodgers to 94-60, while the Giants fall to 64-90.

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