MLB Highlights: 2026-09-23

Chris Sale delivered 5.2 innings with 1 ER, 10 strikeouts and 0 walks as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2.

Nolan McLean tossed 7.0 innings allowing 2 ER with 5 strikeouts in the New York Mets’ 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.

Trey Gibson worked 6.2 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks in the Baltimore Orioles’ 4-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Mason Adams allowed 0 ER over 6.0 innings with 8 strikeouts in the Colorado Rockies’ 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gerrit Cole struck out 8 over 5.2 innings in the New York Yankees’ 9-2 win versus the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sonny Gray pitched 6.0 shutout innings in the Boston Red Sox’s 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Aaron Nola recorded 8 strikeouts across 6.0 innings in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kevin Gausman allowed 2 ER in 5.2 innings during the Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up 2 ER over 6.0 innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-1 defeat to the San Diego Padres.

Matthew Liberatore allowed 1 ER in 5.2 innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.

Andrew Abbott allowed 2 earned runs over 7 innings with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk as the Cincinnati Reds fell 3-2 to the Atlanta Braves. He scattered 6 hits across 28 batters faced while throwing 100 pitches. Despite the solid outing, Abbott did not factor into the decision in the close contest.

Ben Rice went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs, a walk, and 2 RBI as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2. He scored twice and reached base four times in the contest. Rice delivered a strong offensive performance in the lopsided victory.

Foster Griffin allowed 1 earned run over 6 innings with 7 strikeouts and no walks, but took the loss as the Cleveland Guardians fell 1-0 to the Boston Red Sox. He gave up 10 hits across 28 batters faced while throwing 83 pitches. Griffin kept his team in the game despite the tough defeat.

Framber Valdez allowed 2 earned runs over 5.1 innings with 6 strikeouts and 3 walks, taking the loss as the Detroit Tigers fell 4-2 to the Washington Nationals. He faced 22 batters and threw 87 pitches in the outing. Valdez kept the damage minimal but did not earn the win.

Juan Soto went 1-for-2 with a home run, 3 walks, and 2 RBI as the New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2. He scored twice and reached base four times in the game. Soto’s patient approach and power helped power the Mets to victory.

Connor Prielipp allowed 2 earned runs over 5.1 innings with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks as the Minnesota Twins defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-2. He faced 22 batters and threw 77 pitches in the start. Prielipp helped stabilize the Twins’ pitching staff in the win.

Yainer Diaz went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, and 3 RBI as the Houston Astros fell 6-5 to the Seattle Mariners. He drove in three runs and scored once in the contest. Diaz provided a spark in the middle of the Astros lineup despite the narrow defeat.

Logan Henderson allowed 1 earned run over 5 innings with 3 strikeouts and 3 walks, earning the win as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. He faced 22 batters and threw 87 pitches in the outing. Henderson picked up his 11th victory of the season.

Ryan Gusto allowed 2 earned runs over 5.1 innings with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks as the Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2. He faced 23 batters and threw 83 pitches while picking up a hold in the close victory. Gusto kept the game within reach for the Marlins bullpen.

Ryan McMahon went 2-for-4 with a home run and 5 RBI as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2. He drove in five runs and scored once in the contest. McMahon’s big day at the plate helped power the Yankees to a comfortable win.