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MLB Highlights: 2026-08-02

August 3, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
7
Jacob Misiorowski
SP • MIL
7.0 IP, 10 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 H
Jacob Misiorowski took a hard-luck loss despite a strong outing, allowing just 2 hits and 2 earned runs over 7.0 innings with 10 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Los Angeles Angels won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers in the contest.
MLB Rank: #7
Proj: 2.56 ERA, 155 IP, 61 BB, 208 K, 12.1 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
67
Gavin Williams
SP • CLE
5.2 IP, 10 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 H
Gavin Williams earned the win with 5.2 scoreless innings, scattering 1 hit while striking out 10 and walking 1. The Cleveland Guardians won 5-0 over Arizona Diamondbacks behind his effort.
MLB Rank: #67
Proj: 3.52 ERA, 176 IP, 66 BB, 198 K, 10.1 K/9, 1.25 WHIP
869
Kyle Freeland
SP • COL
9.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Kyle Freeland threw a complete game, allowing 5 hits and 1 earned run over 9.0 innings with 8 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Colorado Rockies won 8-1 over Kansas City Royals in the victory.
MLB Rank: #869
Proj: 4.59 ERA, 177 IP, 44 BB, 136 K, 6.9 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
33
Chase Burns
SP • CIN
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Chase Burns picked up the win after 6.0 innings of 1-run ball, striking out 9 and walking 2 while allowing just 2 hits. The Cincinnati Reds won 10-2 over Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Rank: #33
Proj: 3.14 ERA, 162 IP, 55 BB, 189 K, 10.5 K/9, 1.16 WHIP
612
Matthew Liberatore
SP • STL
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 H
Matthew Liberatore tossed 6.0 shutout innings, giving up 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 7. The St. Louis Cardinals won 5-1 over Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB Rank: #612
Proj: 4.22 ERA, 149 IP, 49 BB, 136 K, 8.2 K/9, 1.31 WHIP
109
George Kirby
SP • SEA
7.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
George Kirby delivered 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts. The Seattle Mariners won 7-6 over Minnesota Twins.
MLB Rank: #109
Proj: 3.74 ERA, 186 IP, 40 BB, 166 K, 8.0 K/9, 1.20 WHIP
269
Griffin Jax
SP • TBR
5.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
Griffin Jax struck out 8 over 5.0 innings but took the loss after allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits. The Chicago White Sox won 9-1 over Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB Rank: #269
Proj: 3.30 ERA, 68 IP, 23 BB, 75 K, 10.0 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
636
Walbert Ureña
SP • LAA
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Walbert Ureña earned the win with 6.0 shutout innings, striking out 7 and walking 3 while allowing 3 hits. The Los Angeles Angels won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Rank: #636
Proj: 4.34 ERA, 152 IP, 82 BB, 125 K, 7.4 K/9, 1.56 WHIP
219
Sandy Alcantara
SP • MIA
6.0 IP, 5 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Sandy Alcantara tossed 6.0 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks on 4 hits. The Miami Marlins won 2-0 over New York Mets.
MLB Rank: #219
Proj: 4.11 ERA, 198 IP, 61 BB, 168 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.31 WHIP
1136
Colin Rea
SP • CHC
6.0 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 H
Colin Rea allowed 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk on 3 hits but took the loss. The New York Yankees won 2-1 over Chicago Cubs.
MLB Rank: #1136
Proj: 4.63 ERA, 163 IP, 52 BB, 125 K, 6.9 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
812
Peter Lambert
SP • FA
5.2 IP, 8 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Peter Lambert delivered 5.2 innings with 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts and 2 walks as the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 7-3.
MLB Rank: #812
Proj: 4.37 ERA, 149 IP, 54 BB, 133 K, 8.0 K/9, 1.36 WHIP
142
Gerrit Cole
SP • NYY
5.2 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 H
Gerrit Cole tossed 5.2 innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks to earn the win as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.
MLB Rank: #142
Proj: 3.77 ERA, 174 IP, 46 BB, 168 K, 8.7 K/9, 1.20 WHIP
540
Robert Stock
SP • BOS
5.0 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Robert Stock worked 5.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts and no walks but took the loss as the New York Mets fell to the Miami Marlins 2-0.
MLB Rank: #540
Proj: 3.98 ERA, 121 IP, 45 BB, 113 K, 8.4 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
1009
Keider Montero
SP • DET
6.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Keider Montero threw 6.0 scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks to pick up the win as the Detroit Tigers shut out the Athletics 11-0.
MLB Rank: #1009
Proj: 4.45 ERA, 147 IP, 46 BB, 117 K, 7.2 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
1489
Max Scherzer
SP • TOR
6.0 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Max Scherzer allowed 1 earned run over 6.0 innings with 5 strikeouts as the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1.
MLB Rank: #1489
Proj: 4.60 ERA, 145 IP, 48 BB, 129 K, 8.0 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
569
Anthony Kay
SP • NYM
6.1 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 H
Anthony Kay pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts to earn the win as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1.
MLB Rank: #569
Proj: 4.25 ERA, 154 IP, 57 BB, 132 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
87
Cade Cavalli
SP • WSN
6.0 IP, 3 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 H
Cade Cavalli gave up 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 3 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals’ 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
MLB Rank: #87
Proj: 3.52 ERA, 161 IP, 54 BB, 165 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.26 WHIP
643
Everson Pereira
CF • TBR
2/4 (.500), .500 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K
Everson Pereira went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and 4 RBI as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1.
MLB Rank: #643
Proj: 105.1 wRC+, 0.240/0.311/0.430, 24 HR, 10 SB, 74 Runs, 75 RBI
607
Tyler Stephenson
C • CIN
2/4 (.500), .500 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Tyler Stephenson finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk and 2 runs scored in the Cincinnati Reds’ 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Rank: #607
Proj: 102.8 wRC+, 0.243/0.322/0.404, 19 HR, 2 SB, 68 Runs, 69 RBI
251
Didier Fuentes
SP • ATL
2.0 IP, 4 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 H
Didier Fuentes tossed 2.0 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts to earn a hold as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2.
MLB Rank: #251
Proj: 3.46 ERA, 97 IP, 35 BB, 101 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.24 WHIP

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