MLB Highlights: 2026-09-22

Carlos Rodón delivered a dominant outing, allowing just three hits over eight scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. The New York Yankees won 2-0 over Tampa Bay Rays behind his effort. Rodón faced 25 batters, induced seven groundouts and seven airouts, and threw 96 pitches while maintaining a .680 strike percentage. His performance helped secure the shutout victory for New York.

Drew Rasmussen struck out 11 over 6.2 innings, allowing one earned run on one hit with three walks. The Tampa Bay Rays won 6-1 over New York Yankees in the contest. He generated six airouts and three groundouts while throwing 114 pitches at a .630 strike rate. Rasmussen’s command and swing-and-miss stuff kept the opposition off balance throughout his start.

Michael Soroka tossed seven innings of two-run ball with nine strikeouts and one walk. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 7-2 over Colorado Rockies. He allowed one home run and one double while inducing eight airouts and four groundouts on 93 pitches. Soroka’s ability to limit hard contact supported the Diamondbacks’ offensive output in the victory.

Jared Jones threw seven shutout innings, scattering one hit with nine strikeouts and zero walks. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 2-0 over St. Louis Cardinals. He recorded nine airouts and three groundouts across 86 pitches with a strong .730 strike percentage. Jones’ efficiency and command anchored the Pirates’ pitching effort.

Zack Wheeler fanned 11 batters across 5.2 innings while allowing three earned runs. The Philadelphia Phillies won 6-4 over Milwaukee Brewers. He permitted five hits and one walk, generating four airouts and two groundouts on 101 pitches. Wheeler’s strikeout total kept the game within reach for the Phillies bullpen.

Sean Manaea worked six innings, giving up two earned runs with nine strikeouts and two walks. The New York Mets won 6-3 over Texas Rangers. He allowed one double and induced six airouts and four groundouts on 99 pitches. Manaea’s nine punchouts helped stabilize the Mets pitching staff.

Taj Bradley allowed one earned run over six innings with six strikeouts and three walks. The Minnesota Twins won 3-2 over San Francisco Giants. He recorded seven airouts and five groundouts while throwing 104 pitches. Bradley’s outing kept the Twins in a tight contest that they ultimately won.

Janson Junk pitched five scoreless innings with six strikeouts and one walk. The Miami Marlins won 8-2 over Chicago Cubs. He tallied six airouts and three groundouts on 84 pitches. Junk’s clean outing helped set the tone for the Marlins’ offensive explosion.

Shota Imanaga allowed one earned run over five innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. The Miami Marlins won 8-2 over Chicago Cubs. He induced three airouts and four groundouts while throwing 91 pitches. Imanaga limited damage despite the final result.

Anthony Molina gave up two earned runs across six innings with six strikeouts and one walk. The Minnesota Twins won 3-2 over San Francisco Giants. He produced eight airouts and three groundouts on 85 pitches. Molina’s start kept his team competitive in a low-scoring loss.

Nick Martinez took the loss for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 2-0 defeat to the New York Yankees. He allowed 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings while striking out 7 and walking 1 on 94 pitches. The Rays managed just 5 hits against the Yankees pitching staff in the shutout loss.

Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-5 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBI as the Kansas City Royals fell 14-11 to the Chicago White Sox. His 5 RBI performance highlighted a high-scoring affair that saw both teams combine for 25 runs.

Randal Grichuk delivered a 4-5 day with a home run and two doubles, driving in 3 runs for the Chicago White Sox in their 14-11 win over the Kansas City Royals. He scored 4 times in the offensive outburst.

CJ Abrams homered twice in a 2-4 effort with 3 RBI, powering the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. His power display proved decisive in the low-scoring contest.

Parker Messick tossed 5.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts in the Cleveland Guardians’ 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He kept the Red Sox offense in check despite issuing a walk.

Andre Pallante suffered the loss for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 2-0 shutout defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He allowed just 1 earned run across 6.0 innings but received no run support.

Drew Anderson took the loss for the Detroit Tigers in their 3-1 defeat to the Washington Nationals. He allowed 3 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 5 strikeouts and no walks.

JR Ritchie struck out 8 over 5.0 innings but took the loss as the Atlanta Braves were shut out 4-0 by the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed 1 earned run while walking 3.

Max Fried was tagged with the loss for the New York Yankees in a 6-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays. He surrendered 4 earned runs across 6.2 innings with 4 strikeouts.

Kyle Stowers went 2-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, driving in 2 runs for the Miami Marlins in their 8-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. His extra-base hits helped fuel the offense.