MLB Highlights: 2026-07-20

José Soriano allowed 2 earned runs over 7.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2.

George Kirby tossed 6.0 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk, helping the Seattle Mariners shut out the Cincinnati Reds 8-0.

Trea Turner went 3-5 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.

Michael Wacha allowed 1 earned run over 6.0 innings with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in the Kansas City Royals’ 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 2-4 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI in the New York Yankees’ 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Andrew Abbott gave up no earned runs across 6.0 innings with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks, though the Cincinnati Reds fell 0-8 to the Seattle Mariners.

Kyle Leahy allowed 1 earned run over 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Dylan Cease surrendered 3 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts, taking the loss as the Toronto Blue Jays fell 1-7 to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Shane Baz allowed 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 6 strikeouts as the Baltimore Orioles dropped a 5-6 decision to the Boston Red Sox.

Mookie Betts went 4-5 with 2 home runs and 3 runs scored in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 7-10 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Dillon Dingler delivered a standout performance, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6. The young catcher also scored three runs in the contest, showcasing power and plate discipline in a game where Detroit’s offense clicked at the right moments. His multi-hit, multi-home run effort helped power the Tigers past Chicago in a high-scoring affair.

Payton Tolle struck out nine over 5.2 innings but allowed four earned runs as the Boston Red Sox edged the Baltimore Orioles 6-5. The prospect showed swing-and-miss stuff with 88 pitches thrown, though the Orioles managed eight hits and a homer against him. Boston held on for the narrow win despite the starter not factoring into the decision.

Cristopher Sánchez earned the win (12-4) after tossing 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts and three earned runs allowed in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He threw 99 pitches and kept the ball in the park, helping Philadelphia secure the win on the road against a potent Dodgers lineup.

Jacob Misiorowski delivered four scoreless innings with six strikeouts in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 8-3 win over the New York Mets. The right-hander limited New York to four hits and did not allow a home run, keeping his pitch count efficient at 65 total. Milwaukee’s offense provided ample support in the comfortable victory.

Tanner Bibee picked up the win (4-9) with six innings of two-run ball, striking out five in the Cleveland Guardians’ 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins. He allowed six hits and one walk while inducing 11 fly-ball outs, keeping the Twins off the scoreboard after the early innings as Cleveland’s bats exploded for 13 runs.

Petey Halpin went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and three RBIs in the Cleveland Guardians’ 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The outfielder scored three runs and helped Cleveland’s offense put up a season-high run total against Minnesota pitching in a dominant home win.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice in a 3-for-4 night with two RBIs as the Houston Astros defeated the Miami Marlins 8-5. Alvarez scored twice and provided the power needed to keep Houston ahead in a game that stayed close until the later innings.

Bryce Elder earned the win (6-6) with six innings of two-run ball in the Atlanta Braves’ 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. He allowed two home runs but otherwise kept San Diego in check with 77 pitches and strong command, helping Atlanta secure a narrow road win.

Rhys Hoskins hit two home runs in a 2-for-5 performance that helped power the Cleveland Guardians to a 13-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He drove in two runs and scored twice, contributing significant power to an offensive outburst that overwhelmed Minnesota pitching throughout the contest.

Ronel Blanco struck out eight over 4.2 innings but surrendered four earned runs in the Houston Astros’ 8-5 win against the Miami Marlins. He allowed two home runs and walked three while scattering just two hits, showing swing-and-miss ability but struggling with command in the no-decision outing.