MLB Highlights: 2026-05-03

Chase Burns put on a dominant performance for the Cincinnati Reds, firing 7.0 innings of scoreless ball with 7 strikeouts, 1 walk, and just 3 hits against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He generated 7 groundouts and 3 flyouts while throwing 94 pitches (63 strikes). Despite Burns’ gem, the Pirates eked out a 1-0 victory in a classic pitcher’s duel, leaving the young prospect without a decision. Burns faced 24 batters, allowing one stolen base but no extra-base hits.

Braxton Ashcraft matched his counterpart in a thrilling 1-0 Pittsburgh Pirates win over the Cincinnati Reds, delivering 7.2 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 4 hits. He induced 10 groundouts and threw 82 pitches (56 strikes, .680 strike rate). The Pirates’ bullpen preserved the victory, giving Ashcraft a no-decision in his strong start. He faced 27 batters, scattering 2 doubles but no homers, helping Pittsburgh improve in the low-scoring affair.

Kris Bubic (W, 3-1) led the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, working 7.0 innings and allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks. He pounded the zone with 63 strikes on 94 pitches and recorded 7 groundouts. Bubic’s strong outing earned him the win, driving in 1 RBI himself while limiting damage in a solid command display against Seattle’s lineup.

Logan Henderson (L, 0-1) took the tough-luck loss for the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-2 defeat to the Washington Nationals, striking out 8 over 6.0 innings while allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits and no walks. He threw 76 pitches (56 strikes, .740 rate) and fanned batters with precision, but a triple and stolen base contributed to the damage. Henderson drove in 2 RBI but couldn’t hold the lead.

Jack Leiter (L, 1-3) suffered the loss for the Texas Rangers in a 7-1 drubbing by the Detroit Tigers, fanning 10 over 6.2 innings but surrendering 5 earned runs on 5 hits, including a homer and triple, with 1 walk. He threw 100 pitches (73 strikes) and generated 5 groundouts, but the long ball proved costly as he drove in 4 RBI against. Leiter battled but couldn’t contain Detroit’s offense.

Clay Holmes (W, 4-2) earned the win for the New York Mets in a 5-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels, going 6.2 innings with 1 earned run on 4 hits, 6 strikeouts, and 3 walks. He threw 99 pitches (71 strikes) with 7 groundouts, providing stability in the victory. Holmes drove in 1 RBI and kept the Angels off-balance in the solid outing.

Matthew Boyd (W, 2-1) guided the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. He surrendered a homer and 2 doubles but drove in 2 RBI himself, throwing 94 pitches (65 strikes). Boyd’s effort helped secure the victory in a higher-scoring contest.

Mark Vientos powered the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels, going 2-for-4 with two homers, 2 runs scored, and 4 RBI. His blasts accounted for all 8 total bases in the game, providing crucial offense in the victory. Vientos left 2 on base but delivered in big spots, helping the Mets pull away late against the Angels.

Mickey Moniak homered twice for the Colorado Rockies in an 11-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves, finishing 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI, and a walk for an impressive 2.600 OPS. His long balls provided all the power in the game, generating 8 total bases. Despite Moniak’s efforts, Atlanta’s offense overwhelmed Colorado in the high-scoring defeat.

Tyler Mahle delivered 5.1 scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, striking out 5 with 1 walk and 4 hits. He threw 92 pitches (62 strikes) and induced 5 groundouts and 4 flyouts. Despite the quality start, the Rays scored late, leaving Mahle without a decision in the tight contest.

Jesús Luzardo earned the win (W, 3-3) for the Philadelphia Phillies, working 6.1 innings and allowing 2 earned runs on 8 hits, 1 double, 1 home run, 1 hit by pitch, with 0 walks and 10 strikeouts on 102 pitches (66 strikes, .650 strike percentage). He induced 5 groundouts, 2 fly outs, faced 27 batters. The Phillies won 7-2 over the Miami Marlins. Philadelphia Phillies (14-20, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (16-18, second in the NL East).