MLB Highlights: 2026-05-05

Cristopher Sánchez (W, 3-2) delivered a gem for the Philadelphia Phillies, who won 9-1 over Athletics. He pitched 8.0 innings, allowing 0 ER on 3 hits and 1 HBP, with 1 BB and 10 strikeouts on 97 pitches (71% strikes). Sánchez faced 29 batters, inducing 9 groundouts and fanning 10 in a dominant outing backed by Phillies offense including Bryce Harper’s power display.

Shohei Ohtani (L, 2-2) took the tough loss as Houston Astros won 2-1 over Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani went 7.0 IP, allowing 2 ER on 4 hits including 2 HR, 1 HBP, and 0 BB with 8 K on 89 pitches (70% strikes). He faced 26 batters with 7 groundouts, but the two homers proved costly in the pitcher’s duel.

Brayan Bello (W, 2-4) earned the win as Boston Red Sox won 10-3 over Detroit Tigers. Bello pitched 7.0 IP, allowing 1 ER on 4 hits, 1 BB, and 7 K with 1 SB allowed and 94 pitches (70% strikes). He faced 25 batters, mixing 6 flyouts and 5 groundouts effectively in the Red Sox victory.

George Kirby delivered 7.0 solid IP but Seattle Mariners fell 3-2 to Atlanta Braves. Kirby allowed 2 ER on 5 hits including 1 double, 1 BB, and 5 K on 88 pitches (67% strikes). He faced 26 batters with 9 groundouts, but Braves edged out the win in a close contest against Bryce Elder.

Eduardo Rodriguez (W, 3-0) shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates as Arizona Diamondbacks won 9-0. Rodriguez went 7.0 scoreless IP, allowing 2 hits and 2 doubles, 3 BB, and 7 K on 103 pitches (63% strikes). He faced 26 batters with 8 groundouts, powering the Diamondbacks’ shutout victory.

Taj Bradley (W, 4-1) picked up the win as Minnesota Twins won 11-3 over Washington Nationals. Bradley threw 6.0 IP, allowing 2 ER on 4 hits and 2 doubles, 2 BB, 1 SB, and 8 K on 96 pitches (66% strikes). Strong effort supported by Twins’ big bats.

Bryce Elder struck out 9 over 6.0 IP as Atlanta Braves won 3-2 over Seattle Mariners. Elder allowed 2 ER on 2 hits including 1 HR, 3 BB, 1 SB, and 1 sac bunt on 93 pitches (67% strikes). Key outs helped secure the narrow victory against George Kirby.

Bryce Harper powered the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-1 win over Athletics with 3/4, including 2 HR for 9 total bases, 3 R, 3 RBI, and 1 BB in 5 PA. His blasts provided crucial offense behind Cristopher Sánchez’s shutout ball, helping Phillies improve against the AL West leaders.

Peter Lambert (W, 2-2) earned the win as Houston Astros won 2-1 over Los Angeles Dodgers. Lambert pitched 7.0 scoreless IP, allowing 3 hits including 1 double, 4 BB, 1 SB on 104 pitches (61% strikes). Solid control despite walks in the tight contest over Shohei Ohtani.

Pete Alonso sparked Baltimore Orioles to a 9-7 win over Miami Marlins, going 2/3 with 2 doubles for 4 total bases, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, and 1 K in 5 PA. His extra-base hits and patience at the plate fueled the high-scoring victory for the Orioles.

Jacob deGrom (L, 2-2) took the loss as the Texas Rangers fell 7-4 to the New York Yankees. He worked 6.1 innings, allowing 6 earned runs on 7 hits, including 2 doubles and 2 home runs, with 7 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 94 pitches thrown in the setback.

Stephen Kolek (W, 1-0) earned the win as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3. The starter went 6 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 4 hits, including 1 home run, with 3 strikeouts and no walks on 83 pitches, plus 1 wild pitch.

Kevin Gausman delivered a quality start but the Toronto Blue Jays lost 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays. He pitched 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits with 3 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 1 stolen base against on 96 pitches.

Drew Rasmussen helped the Tampa Bay Rays edge the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3. The starter tossed 6 innings, surrendering 3 earned runs on 7 hits, including 1 home run, with 5 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 1 stolen base allowed on 85 pitches.

Jameson Taillon contributed to the Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He went 5.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits, including 2 home runs, with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk on 100 pitches.

Andrew Abbott kept the Cincinnati Reds in the game with 5.2 scoreless innings, but they fell 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs. He allowed 4 hits, 4 walks, and struck out 4 on 98 pitches in a no-decision.

Samuel Basallo had a big night, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, 4 RBI, and 1 run scored to help the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Miami Marlins 9-7. He tallied 6 total bases and struck out once in 4 plate appearances.

Gavin Williams (L, 5-2) took the loss as the Cleveland Guardians lost 5-3 to the Kansas City Royals. He pitched 6 innings, giving up 5 earned runs on 8 hits, including 2 doubles and 2 home runs, with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks on 97 pitches.

Ceddanne Rafaela smashed a home run and drove in 4 RBI, going 3-for-5 with 2 runs scored as the Boston Red Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-3. He finished with 6 total bases, 1 strikeout, and 1 groundout into a double play.

Mike Trout was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, and 2 walks as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. He amassed 5 total bases in 4 plate appearances without a strikeout.