MLB Highlights: 2026-09-26

Jonah Tong delivered a strong outing as the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1. The prospect struck out nine over five innings while allowing just one earned run on three hits and one walk. He showed good command despite hitting one batter and uncorking a wild pitch, finishing with 87 pitches. Tong’s performance helped stabilize the Mets’ pitching staff in the victory.

Jeremy Peña powered the Houston Astros to a 13-2 win over the Athletics. He went 4-for-6 with two home runs and four RBI, scoring four runs in the process. Peña’s big day at the plate included 10 total bases and helped the Astros offense explode for 13 runs.

Hayden Wesneski earned the win as the Houston Astros defeated the Athletics 13-2. He tossed seven innings, allowing one earned run on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Wesneski induced 10 groundouts and threw 82 pitches in the strong outing.

Brayan Rocchio starred in the Cleveland Guardians’ 11-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and three runs scored. Rocchio’s 10 total bases paced the Guardians’ offensive attack in the win.

Hunter Goodman delivered a power display as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-6. He went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI while scoring twice. Goodman’s eight total bases helped fuel the Rockies’ offense in the win.

Michael Wacha took the loss as the Kansas City Royals fell to the Cleveland Guardians 11-5. He allowed two earned runs over 6.1 innings with four strikeouts and one walk. Wacha surrendered two home runs and two triples in the outing.

Ronny Mauricio homered twice in the New York Mets’ 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals. He went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored. Mauricio’s power surge produced eight total bases in the victory.

Rhett Lowder earned the win in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. He tossed six shutout innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two. Lowder threw 79 pitches and kept the Blue Jays off the scoreboard.

Tanner Bibee picked up the win as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-5. He worked six innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and one walk. Bibee also hit a batter in the outing.

Yordan Alvarez contributed to the Houston Astros’ 13-2 win over the Athletics. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI while scoring twice. Alvarez’s six total bases helped power the Astros’ offensive explosion.

Justin Verlander threw 5.1 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Detroit Tigers won 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Patrick Bailey went 2-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The Cleveland Guardians won 11-5 over the Kansas City Royals.

Quinn Mathews pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks (L, 2-4). The Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 over the St. Louis Cardinals.

A.J. Ewing went 1-3 with a home run, 1 walk and 3 RBI. The New York Mets won 7-1 over the Washington Nationals.

Junior Caminero went 2-3 with a home run, 1 walk and 2 RBI. The Tampa Bay Rays won 12-1 over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kyle Harrison tossed 2.0 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and 1 hit batter (W, 11-5). The Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Blake Snell worked 4.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers won 4-3 over the San Francisco Giants.

Kade Anderson pitched 3.1 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Seattle Mariners won 8-4 over the Los Angeles Angels.

Nathan Eovaldi allowed 1 earned run over 4.1 innings with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Texas Rangers won 6-2 over the Minnesota Twins.

Jack Perkins gave up 6 earned runs over 5.0 innings with 9 strikeouts and 3 walks (L, 3-13). The Houston Astros won 13-2 over the Athletics.