MLB Highlights: 2026-05-25

Jacob Misiorowski picked up the win (5-2) as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. The right-hander worked 7.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 12 strikeouts and 1 walk on 96 pitches. He recorded 6 groundouts and 3 airouts while keeping the Cardinals off the board after the first inning. Misiorowski faced 24 batters and stranded multiple runners, delivering a dominant outing that improved his record and showcased elite swing-and-miss stuff with a 74% strike rate.

Jesús Luzardo earned the win (4-4) in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres. He tossed 6.0 innings, surrendering no earned runs on 4 hits while striking out 6 and walking 2. Luzardo induced 7 groundouts and 4 flyouts, hit one batter, and threw 104 pitches with a 62% strike rate. The outing kept the Padres scoreless through six frames and helped secure the clean victory for Philadelphia.

Nick Lodolo collected the win (1-1) as the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 7-2. Working 6.0 innings, he allowed 1 earned run on 6 hits, fanned 7 batters, and issued no walks. Lodolo recorded 8 groundouts and 2 airouts, hit 2 batters, and threw 98 pitches with a 66% strike rate. The performance helped Cincinnati pull away for the victory.

Emmet Sheehan started for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk. Sheehan generated 3 groundouts and 6 airouts while throwing 92 pitches at a 64% strike rate. His effort kept the Dodgers in control throughout the contest.

Ben Brown took the mound for the Chicago Cubs in their 2-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over 6.0 innings he allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, struck out 7, and walked 2. Brown posted 6 groundouts and 5 airouts, throwing 83 pitches with a 70% strike rate. The start helped keep Chicago competitive in a low-scoring affair.

Michael Wacha started for the Kansas City Royals in their 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees. He logged 7.0 innings, surrendering 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. Wacha recorded 7 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 93 pitches at a 63% strike rate. The outing kept the game close into the late innings.

Jack Perkins appeared for the Athletics in their 9-2 defeat to the Seattle Mariners. In 4.2 innings he allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits, struck out 7, and walked none. Perkins tallied 4 groundouts and 4 airouts on 63 pitches with a 68% strike rate. His brief outing limited further damage despite the final margin.

Merrill Kelly earned the win (5-3) as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2. He worked 7.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Kelly produced 6 groundouts and 10 airouts while throwing 96 pitches at a 67% strike rate. The start stabilized the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff.

Trey Yesavage took the loss (2-2) in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 8-2 defeat to the Miami Marlins. Over 6.2 innings he surrendered 5 earned runs on 5 hits, striking out 6 and walking 2. Yesavage posted 6 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 98 pitches at a 63% strike rate. The outing proved costly as Miami pulled away late.

Zebby Matthews suffered the loss (1-2) as the Minnesota Twins fell 3-1 to the Chicago White Sox. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. Matthews recorded 4 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 88 pitches at a 64% strike rate. The start kept the game within reach until the later stages.

Zack Littell earned the win, allowing 1 earned run over 7.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians behind his effort on the mound.

Shane McClanahan tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, striking out 3 and walking 2. The Baltimore Orioles won 9-7 over Tampa Bay Rays in his start.

Griffin Canning took the loss after 6.2 innings, giving up 3 earned runs including 2 home runs while striking out 5. The Philadelphia Phillies won 3-0 over San Diego Padres.

Anthony Kay picked up the win with 6.0 innings of work, allowing 1 earned run and 1 home run while fanning 5. The Chicago White Sox won 3-1 over Minnesota Twins.

Kyle Bradish worked 6.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run with 3 strikeouts. The Baltimore Orioles won 9-7 over Tampa Bay Rays.

Will Warren threw 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and 1 home run with 3 strikeouts. The New York Yankees won 4-3 over Kansas City Royals.

Curtis Mead went 2-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians.

Tatsuya Imai earned the win with 6.0 shutout innings, scattering no hits and striking out 2. The Houston Astros won 9-0 over Texas Rangers.

Luis García Jr. went 3-5 with a home run, a double and 4 RBI. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians.

Landen Roupp struck out 7 over 5.0 innings but took the loss after allowing 2 earned runs. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 6-2 over San Francisco Giants.