MLB Highlights: 2026-06-28

Sonny Gray turned in a dominant start as the Boston Red Sox won 5-4 over the New York Yankees. The right-hander allowed just one hit across 7.1 innings while striking out nine and walking one on 97 pitches. Gray kept the Yankees off the board completely, finishing with a 0.00 ERA in the outing.

Drew Rasmussen earned the win (7-4) as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1. Rasmussen worked six innings, surrendering three hits and one walk while striking out five and allowing zero earned runs on 99 pitches.

Connor Prielipp helped the Minnesota Twins edge the Colorado Rockies 3-2. The lefty tossed six innings, striking out ten while issuing no walks and allowing six hits and two earned runs on 93 pitches.

Chris Sale took the loss (8-6) as the Atlanta Braves fell 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants. Sale went six innings, striking out ten and allowing eight hits and one earned run on 94 pitches.

Jack Flaherty kept the Detroit Tigers competitive in a 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros. Flaherty allowed just two hits over five innings, striking out nine while walking three on 94 pitches.

Luis García Jr. powered the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. García finished 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs scored in the victory.

Brandon Woodruff turned in a strong start as the Milwaukee Brewers fell 4-3 to the Chicago Cubs. Woodruff allowed just one hit over 5.2 innings, striking out six and walking two on 84 pitches.

Robbie Ray earned the win (7-6) as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2. Ray tossed eight innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out two on 95 pitches.

Kumar Rocker kept the Texas Rangers in a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Rocker allowed four hits across six innings, striking out five and walking one on 92 pitches.

Carlos Rodón held the New York Yankees in a 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Rodón allowed just one hit over five innings, striking out six while walking four on 96 pitches.

Emmet Sheehan delivered a solid outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing 5.0 innings while allowing just 1 earned run on 2 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander induced 6 groundouts and limited hard contact despite issuing a hit-by-pitch. His performance helped stabilize the Dodgers’ rotation in a tight contest against a divisional rival. Sheehan showed good command with 55 strikes out of 84 pitches and kept the Padres offense in check after the first inning. As a top prospect, this outing highlighted his ability to eat innings and keep runs off the board.

Ryan O’Hearn powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-for-5 day that included two home runs and 4 RBI. The first baseman drove in runs in multiple innings and scored three times himself while adding a strikeout. His power surge helped Pittsburgh pull away after an early back-and-forth battle. O’Hearn took advantage of Cincinnati pitching that struggled to keep the ball in the yard. As a prospect seeing time with the Pirates, this multi-homer performance underscored his ability to impact games with the bat.

Hunter Brown worked 6.0 innings for the Houston Astros in a 7-5 victory against the Detroit Tigers, surrendering 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. He allowed one home run but kept the Tigers from mounting a bigger rally. Brown generated 7 groundouts and 7 airouts while throwing 60 strikes. His effort gave the Astros a chance to rally late for the win. The outing reflected his growth in limiting damage despite not earning a decision.

Jesús Luzardo tossed 5.0 innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 5-4 win over the New York Mets, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits while striking out 6 and walking 3. He kept the Mets off the scoreboard after the opening frame and induced 7 groundouts. Luzardo’s pitch count stayed manageable at 96 total pitches with 62 strikes. The performance helped Philadelphia secure a narrow victory in a closely contested game.

Miguel Vargas went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and 2 walks in the Chicago White Sox’s 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. He scored twice and drove in 2 runs while drawing a pair of free passes. Vargas reached base four times and used his plate discipline to help set the table for Chicago’s offense. His extra-base hits provided key momentum in a one-run contest decided late.

Emerson Hancock lasted 5.2 innings for the Seattle Mariners in a 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, giving up 1 earned run on 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 3 walks. He allowed two stolen bases but limited the Guardians to a single run through his outing. Hancock threw 58 strikes out of 98 pitches and recorded 4 groundouts. Despite the defeat, his command kept Seattle within striking distance.

Tyler Phillips went 7.1 innings for the Miami Marlins in a 2-1 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits with 1 strikeout and no walks. He kept the Marlins in the game deep into the contest before taking the loss. Phillips generated 10 groundouts and limited extra-base damage aside from one home run. His pitch-efficient outing featured 63 strikes on 97 total pitches.

Mitch Keller earned the win for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 9-4 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds, working 6.0 innings and allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. He helped Pittsburgh build an early lead that the offense protected. Keller induced 8 groundouts and threw 50 strikes. The victory improved his record as he kept the ball in the park effectively.

Esmerlyn Valdez contributed a 3-for-4 line with a home run, a double and a walk to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cincinnati Reds 9-4. He scored twice and plated 2 runs while reaching base four times. Valdez’s extra-base production added to Pittsburgh’s offensive output in the victory. His performance provided timely hitting in support of the Pirates’ pitching staff.

Kyle Leahy earned the win for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins after tossing 5.0 innings of 1-run ball on 2 hits with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. He stranded multiple runners and limited Miami to minimal offense. Leahy threw 57 strikes out of 87 pitches and recorded 4 groundouts. The outing secured the narrow decision for St. Louis.