MLB Highlights: 2026-08-29

Cristopher Sánchez delivered a strong outing as the Philadelphia Phillies won 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels. The left-hander tossed 7.0 innings, allowing just 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 and surrendering 0 earned runs on 91 pitches. Sánchez kept the Angels off the board entirely through seven frames, mixing in 11 groundouts to limit damage. His performance helped secure the victory for Philadelphia in the contest.

Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The center fielder went 4-for-6 with 3 home runs, driving in 6 runs and scoring 4 times in the contest. His 13 total bases highlighted an explosive offensive showing that helped Chicago pull away for the lopsided victory.

Nolan McLean earned the win as the New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2. McLean worked 7.0 innings, allowing 2 hits and 3 walks with 4 strikeouts and 0 earned runs on 93 pitches. His effort kept the Astros to just 1 run through seven frames, supporting the Mets’ victory.

Blake Snell struck out 10 over 5.0 innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers. Snell allowed 3 hits and 3 walks while giving up 1 earned run on 99 pitches. Despite the strong strikeout total, the Dodgers were unable to secure the win in the tight contest.

Cade Cavalli turned in a sharp start as the Washington Nationals edged the Miami Marlins 5-4. Cavalli tossed 4.0 hitless innings with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks on 70 pitches. His scoreless outing helped set the tone for Washington’s narrow victory.

José Soriano picked up the win as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3. Soriano went 7.0 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts and 3 earned runs on 94 pitches. His effort proved enough to secure the victory for Toronto.

Merrill Kelly earned the win as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-1. Kelly worked 7.0 innings, allowing 2 hits and 4 walks with 7 strikeouts and 0 earned runs on 100 pitches. His strong outing helped Arizona cruise to victory.

Jake Bennett tossed a gem as the Boston Red Sox shut out the New York Yankees 6-0. Bennett went 6.0 innings, allowing 3 hits with 7 strikeouts and 0 walks or earned runs on 83 pitches. His scoreless effort backed Boston’s offensive output in the win.

Cal Quantrill took the loss as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3. Quantrill pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs with 8 strikeouts on 88 pitches. Despite the strikeout total, the Rangers fell in the contest.

Carlos Rodón suffered the loss as the Boston Red Sox blanked the New York Yankees 6-0. Rodón lasted 4.2 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk on 88 pitches. The Yankees were unable to overcome the deficit.

Carson Kelly went 2-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three runs scored and four RBI as the Chicago Cubs won 17-5 over the Cincinnati Reds. The catcher reached base three times and drove in four runs in the lopsided victory, finishing with a total of six bases.

Shane Drohan earned the win (7-5) after allowing one earned run on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk over 5.0 innings as the Milwaukee Brewers won 5-3 over the Texas Rangers. He stranded runners effectively despite two hit batters.

Foster Griffin allowed two earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 5.0 innings in a start for the Cleveland Guardians, who fell 8-3 to the Kansas City Royals. He kept the ball in the yard but surrendered three doubles.

Bailey Ober allowed one earned run on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 5.0 innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. He limited hard contact but took a no-decision.

Matt Wilkinson took the loss (0-2) after giving up two earned runs on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 6.0 innings as the San Francisco Giants fell 7-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He allowed one stolen base.

Shane Baz picked up the win (5-14) after allowing two earned runs on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks over 5.2 innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Athletics 5-3. He hit one batter and threw 84 pitches.

Keider Montero allowed one earned run on four hits with three strikeouts and one walk over 5.1 innings for the Detroit Tigers in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He stranded multiple runners and threw 73 pitches.

Martín Pérez allowed one earned run on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks over 5.2 innings for the Atlanta Braves in a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He threw 83 pitches and stranded several runners.

Max Fried allowed one earned run on three hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 3.2 innings as the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2. He kept the ball in the park aside from one home run allowed.

Seiya Suzuki went 3-5 with a home run, a walk, three runs scored and two RBI as the Chicago Cubs won 17-5 over the Cincinnati Reds. The outfielder reached base four times and finished with six total bases in the blowout.