MLB Highlights: 2026-05-04

Payton Tolle delivered a gem for the Boston Red Sox in their 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers, going 7.0 innings while allowing just 1 hit, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, and fanning 8 batters on 83 pitches (71% strikes). He induced 4 fly outs, 5 ground outs, and scattered 9 air outs, with only 1 double against him. Tolle earned the win (1-1), facing 25 batters and picking up an RBI while keeping the Tigers off-balance throughout the tight contest.

Davis Martin was lights out in the Chicago White Sox’s 6-0 shutout victory over the Los Angeles Angels, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings with a career-high 10 strikeouts, no walks, and 5 hits allowed on 85 pitches (74% strikes). He generated 3 fly outs, 6 ground outs, 2 doubles, and dominated with precision, facing 25 batters in a complete game effort that secured his second win (5-1) of the season.

Trevor McDonald anchored the San Francisco Giants’ 3-2 triumph over the San Diego Padres, working 7.0 innings and surrendering 1 earned run on 2 hits, including 1 homer, with 8 strikeouts and no walks on 81 pitches (74% strikes). He pounded the zone with 10 ground outs, faced 24 batters including 1 hit batter, and earned the win (1-0) in a pitcher’s duel, also driving in 1 run.

Aaron Nola outdueled the opposition in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 1-0 shutout of the Miami Marlins, firing 6.0 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts, no walks, and 5 hits on 94 pitches (65% strikes). He caught 2 runners stealing, allowed 1 wild pitch, and mixed 5 fly outs, 5 ground outs effectively, earning the win (2-3) while keeping the Marlins hitless for extra bases in the low-scoring affair.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-3 win over the Houston Astros, going 6.0 innings with 8 strikeouts, 3 earned runs on 5 hits including 1 homer, and 1 walk on 95 pitches (68% strikes). Despite 1 wild pitch, he notched 2 RBI, faced 23 batters, and earned the win (3-2) in a strong outing balanced by the Dodger offense.

Michael Wacha steadied the Kansas City Royals in their 6-2 victory against the Cleveland Guardians, delivering 7.0 innings with 2 earned runs on 4 hits (1 double, 1 homer), 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts on 79 pitches (68% strikes). He tallied 2 RBI, mixed 5 fly outs and 7 ground outs with 11 air outs total, earning the win (3-2) in a controlled performance.

Janson Junk took the hard-luck loss (2-3) for the Miami Marlins in their 1-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, battling through 5.1 innings with 1 earned run on 5 hits (1 double, 1 homer), 6 strikeouts, and no walks on 92 pitches (70% strikes). He drove in 1 run but couldn’t overcome the Phillies’ pitching in the shutout, generating 6 ground outs and 3 pop outs.

Ty Madden kept the Detroit Tigers in the fight during their 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox, hurling 5.0 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts, no walks, and 4 hits on 81 pitches (62% strikes). Despite 1 stolen base against him, he induced 2 fly outs and 6 ground outs, facing 20 batters efficiently before the Red Sox offense prevailed late.

Munetaka Murakami torched the Los Angeles Angels in the Chicago White Sox’s 6-0 shutout win, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, 3 runs scored, 2 RBI, and 1 walk, boosting his OPS to 2.550 in the game with 7 total bases. He reached base 4 times in 5 plate appearances, leaving 2 on base, and powered the offense in the dominant victory.

David Peterson earned the win (1-4) in relief for the New York Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies, striking out 6 over 4.0 innings with 2 earned runs on 3 hits including 1 triple, no walks on 69 pitches (75% strikes). He added 2 RBI, faced 15 batters evenly with 3 fly, 3 ground, 3 air outs, helping secure the win.

Edward Cabrera took the mound for the Chicago Cubs and pitched 6.0 innings, striking out 8 while issuing 2 walks and allowing 9 hits, including 2 home runs and 3 earned runs on 89 pitches. He recorded 5 ground outs, 1 fly out, and 1 pickoff. The Cubs secured a close 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Aaron Judge powered the New York Yankees with a 2-for-4 performance, including a home run, a walk, and 4 RBI while scoring 2 runs. He grounded into a double play but left one on base. The Yankees dominated the Baltimore Orioles with a 12-1 victory.

Logan Gilbert earned the win (2-3) for the Seattle Mariners, going 6.0 innings and allowing 4 earned runs on 6 hits, including 4 home runs, with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks on 89 pitches. He induced 6 ground outs and 1 stolen base against. The Mariners edged the Atlanta Braves 5-4.

Nick Martinez picked up the win (3-1) for the Tampa Bay Rays, delivering 5.0 innings of work with 4 strikeouts, 1 walk, and just 1 earned run on 5 hits over 71 pitches with a 72% strike rate. He recorded 4 ground outs and 3 fly outs. The Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.

Trent Grisham contributed significantly for the New York Yankees, going 2-for-3 with 2 doubles, 2 walks, 1 RBI, and scoring 3 runs in 5 plate appearances. The Yankees crushed the Baltimore Orioles 12-1 in a lopsided affair.

Seiya Suzuki slugged a home run and went 2-for-3 with a walk and 3 RBI, scoring 1 run for the Chicago Cubs in their tight contest. The Cubs held off the Cincinnati Reds for a 5-4 victory.

Sean Newcomb was lights out in relief for the Chicago White Sox, throwing 2.0 perfect innings with 4 strikeouts on just 28 pitches, recording 2 pop outs and finishing the game. The White Sox shut out the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.

Luke Raley delivered a clutch 1-for-2 effort with a home run, a walk, and 3 RBI while scoring 1 run for the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners outlasted the Atlanta Braves in a 5-4 thriller.

Kyle Leahy earned the win (4-3) for the St. Louis Cardinals, pitching 5.1 innings with 5 strikeouts, 2 walks, 1 hit batsman, and 1 earned run on 6 hits including 2 doubles over 94 pitches. He got 7 ground outs. The Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3.

Juan Mejia fired 2.0 scoreless innings for the Colorado Rockies, fanning 5 batters without a walk or hit on 23 pitches with a 78% strike rate and 1 ground out. Despite the effort, the New York Mets won 4-2 over the Rockies.