MLB Highlights: 2026-09-05

Drew Rasmussen delivered a strong outing as the Tampa Bay Rays won 6-3 over the Texas Rangers. The right-hander worked 7.0 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 3 hits while striking out 7 and issuing no walks. He kept the Rangers offense in check, scattering hits and inducing 11 fly outs. Rasmussen’s performance helped secure the victory for Tampa Bay in the contest.

Sonny Gray tossed 7.0 scoreless innings as the Boston Red Sox won 5-0 over the Baltimore Orioles. Gray scattered 3 hits, struck out 7 and walked 3 while allowing no earned runs. The outing supported Boston’s shutout victory and kept the Orioles offense quiet throughout the game.

Zack Wheeler earned the win as the Philadelphia Phillies won 4-2 over the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks. Wheeler’s dominant strikeout total helped limit Atlanta’s scoring chances in the victory.

Cade Cavalli took the mound for the Washington Nationals in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He worked 6.0 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits while striking out 8 and walking none. Cavalli’s effort kept the game close despite the final outcome.

Framber Valdez threw 7.0 shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers won 6-0 over the Cleveland Guardians. Valdez allowed 3 hits, struck out 3 and walked 1 while keeping Cleveland off the scoreboard entirely in the contest.

Jacob deGrom started for the Texas Rangers in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He pitched 6.0 innings, surrendering 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk in the outing.

Parker Messick took the loss for the Cleveland Guardians in a 6-0 defeat to the Detroit Tigers. He went 6.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits while striking out 12 and walking 2. Messick’s high strikeout total stood out despite the final result.

Riley Greene powered the Detroit Tigers to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians with a 4-for-5 performance that included 2 home runs and a double. He drove in 4 runs and scored 3 times while striking out once in the contest.

Jeffrey Springs earned the win as the Athletics won 6-2 over the Seattle Mariners. He tossed 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks while limiting Seattle’s offense effectively.

Carlos Rodón picked up the win as the New York Yankees won 5-1 over the San Diego Padres. He worked 5.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks to help secure the victory.

Yusei Kikuchi earned the win as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1. The left-hander tossed 6.0 innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 walks while striking out 6 and surrendering 0 earned runs on 89 pitches. Kikuchi induced 5 groundouts and 5 airouts, keeping the Pirates off the board through his outing. His performance helped secure the Angels’ victory in the contest.

Anthony Molina picked up the win in the San Francisco Giants’ 9-5 victory over the New York Mets. He worked 5.0 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts and no earned runs. Molina recorded 7 groundouts and 3 airouts while throwing 87 pitches in the start.

Braxton Ashcraft took the loss as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 6-1 to the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander pitched 5.0 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 earned runs with 9 strikeouts and no walks on 67 pitches. He had 3 groundouts and 3 airouts but was tagged for a home run in the outing.

George Kirby suffered the loss in the Seattle Mariners’ 6-2 defeat to the Athletics. He went 6.2 innings, allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 and walking 1 on 100 pitches. Kirby tallied 8 groundouts and 6 airouts but surrendered a home run during the start.

Tyler Glasnow took a no-decision in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals. The right-hander threw 6.0 innings, permitting 6 hits and 4 earned runs with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks on 96 pitches. He recorded 1 groundout and 9 airouts while allowing no home runs.

Rafael Devers went 2-4 with 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored to help power the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 victory over the New York Mets. His two long balls accounted for the majority of his production in the contest.

Taj Bradley earned the win as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-4. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 4 hits and 4 earned runs with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks on 80 pitches. Bradley notched 3 groundouts and 6 airouts while giving up 2 home runs.

Andrew Abbott received a no-decision in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He tossed 4.0 innings, surrendering 3 hits and 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts and no walks on 58 pitches. Abbott tallied 3 groundouts and 4 airouts while allowing 1 home run.

Kyle Schwarber went 2-3 with a home run, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored and 2 walks in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. His performance included a long ball that contributed to the team’s offensive output.

Griffin Conine finished 1-2 with a home run, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored and 3 walks to aid the Miami Marlins in their 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. His on-base skills and power helped keep Miami competitive in the game.