MLB Highlights: 2026-05-06

Paul Skenes (W, 5-2) delivered a gem, going 8.0 innings with 0 ER on 2 hits, 7 K and 0 BB while throwing 97 pitches (67% strikes) to just 26 batters. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 1-0 over Arizona Diamondbacks behind his strong outing, marking a complete-game caliber performance in a pitcher’s duel.

Nathan Eovaldi (W, 4-4) went 8.0 strong innings, allowing 1 ER on 3 hits including 1 HR, with 8 K, 0 BB and 1 HBP on 101 pitches. The Texas Rangers won 6-1 over New York Yankees, as Eovaldi improved to 4-4 with efficient command facing 27 batters.

Bryan Woo (W, 2-2) struck out 9 over 6.0 scoreless innings, scattering 1 hit and 2 BB on 98 pitches to 21 batters. The Seattle Mariners won 3-1 over Atlanta Braves, with Woo’s dominance key in limiting damage despite 4 pop outs.

Andy Pages went 3-5 with a trio of home runs for 6 RBI and 3 runs scored, powering the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 win over Houston Astros. His three bombs accounted for 12 total bases in 5 plate appearances, leaving 2 on base in a rout.

Jack Flaherty (L, 0-3) fanned 10 in 5.0 IP but allowed 2 ER on 3 hits and 1 BB plus 1 HBP and 1 SF, contributing to 4 runs in the Boston Red Sox’s 4-0 win over Detroit Tigers. He threw 96 pitches to 21 batters before exiting.

Shane McClanahan (W, 4-2) worked 5.2 scoreless innings on 2 hits including 2 doubles, 4 K, 1 BB on just 69 pitches with 10 ground outs. The Tampa Bay Rays won 3-0 over Toronto Blue Jays in the shutout victory.

CJ Abrams smashed 3-5 with 2 doubles, a home run for 5 RBI and 2 runs scored as the Washington Nationals demolished Minnesota Twins 15-2. His 8 total bases highlighted the offensive explosion in 5 plate appearances.

Matt Waldron (W, 1-1) earned the win with 5.0 IP, 1 ER on 2 hits including 1 HR, 7 K and 0 BB on 67 pitches (72% strikes) to 17 batters. The San Diego Padres won 5-1 over San Francisco Giants.

Zack Wheeler went 6.1 IP allowing 3 ER on 5 hits with 2 doubles and 1 HR, 4 K, 1 BB and 1 SB against on 98 pitches. The Philadelphia Phillies still won 6-3 over Athletics in the contest.

Michael Soroka (L, 0-3) pitched 6.1 IP with 1 ER on 7 hits including 1 triple and 1 HR, 6 K, 2 BB and 2 SB allowed on 93 pitches. Pittsburgh Pirates won 1-0 over Arizona Diamondbacks in the tight loss.

Walbert Ureña (W, 1-3) delivered a quality start in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. He worked 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits, with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. Ureña generated 8 groundouts and 3 flyouts, throwing 90 pitches (61% strikes) to 22 batters faced. His efficient outing limited the damage, supporting the Angels’ offensive outburst.

Adrian Houser (L, 0-4) took the loss as the San Francisco Giants fell 5-1 to the San Diego Padres. The starter pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 3 hits, with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk. He recorded 9 groundouts and 4 flyouts, throwing 74 pitches (68% strikes) over 23 batters faced. Despite the solid line, the Giants’ offense couldn’t support him in the defeat.

Brady Singer struggled in the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs, the first-place team in the NL Central at 25-12. He went 6.0 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 6 hits including a home run, with 6 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 1 hit batter. Singer faced 25 batters, throwing 96 pitches (63% strikes), but the Cubs capitalized with 1 stolen base against him.

Brandon Sproat impressed in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The starter pitched 4.0 innings, allowing 0 earned runs on 1 hit, with 5 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 1 hit batter. He faced 16 batters over 76 pitches (55% strikes), limiting damage despite 1 stolen base, helping the Brewers secure the win against the second-place Cardinals in the NL Central.

Sonny Gray (W, 3-1) was sharp in the Boston Red Sox’s 4-0 shutout win over the Detroit Tigers. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 0 earned runs on 4 hits, with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. Gray induced 9 airouts including 3 popouts and 3 lineouts, throwing 70 pitches (63% strikes) to 20 batters, preserving the scoreless effort through his start.

Brandon Young (W, 3-1) earned the win in the Baltimore Orioles’ 7-4 triumph over the Miami Marlins. He logged 6.0 innings, permitting 3 earned runs on 4 hits, with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. Young produced 9 airouts and 4 groundouts, using 93 pitches (67% strikes) against 25 batters, providing enough length for the Orioles’ victory.

Miles Mikolas (W, 1-3) dominated in the Washington Nationals’ 15-2 rout of the Minnesota Twins (16-21, fifth in AL Central). He pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits including a home run, with 3 strikeouts and 0 walks. Mikolas pounded the zone with 12 groundouts, throwing 74 pitches (70% strikes) in a no-walk gem that fueled the blowout win.

Cole Ragans kept the Cleveland Guardians off the board early in the Kansas City Royals’ matchup, but the Guardians won 3-1. The starter went 3.0 innings scoreless, on 1 hit with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Ragans threw 58 pitches (59% strikes) to 13 batters, generating 4 airouts and 4 groundouts in a brief but effective stint for the fourth-place Royals in the AL Central.

Brady House powered the Washington Nationals’ 15-2 demolition of the Minnesota Twins (16-21, fifth in AL Central). Going 2-for-5 with a double and home run for 3 RBI and 2 runs scored, House delivered 6 total bases without a strikeout. His extra-base hits, including the long ball, contributed significantly to the Nationals’ offensive explosion in their third-place NL East matchup.

Yerry De los Santos provided relief in the New York Yankees’ 6-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. The right-hander pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. He threw 54 pitches (70% strikes) to 12 batters, securing 4 groundouts and working efficiently despite the Yankees falling behind early in the contest.