MLB Highlights: 2026-05-12

Paul Skenes was lights out on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, firing 8.0 innings of scoreless ball against the Colorado Rockies. He permitted just 2 hits, fanned 10 batters without issuing a walk, and hit one batter while throwing 98 pitches with a 69% strike rate (68 strikes, 30 balls). Skenes earned the win in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 victory, scattering 7 groundouts, 2 flyouts, and 6 airouts over 26 batters faced, with 24 outs recorded.

Bailey Ober authored a complete-game shutout for the Minnesota Twins, blanking the Miami Marlins over 9.0 innings. He allowed only 2 hits, struck out 7, walked none, and induced 7 flyouts, 6 groundouts, and 14 airouts across 29 batters faced on 89 pitches (72% strikes). Ober secured the win in Minnesota’s 3-0 triumph, facing 29 batters and recording 27 outs without a single earned run.

MacKenzie Gore went the distance for 8.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk to pace the Texas Rangers past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4. He scattered 6 flyouts, 4 groundouts, and 15 airouts over 28 batters faced, throwing 95 pitches (66% strikes) and recording 24 outs. Gore picked up the win, surrendering 1 double and 1 home run in the victory.

Zack Wheeler delivered 7.1 strong innings, yielding 1 earned run on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks, earning the win as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1. He generated 7 flyouts, 8 groundouts, and 8 airouts across 27 batters faced on 87 pitches (66% strikes), with 22 outs recorded and 1 hit batter. Wheeler anchored the low-scoring affair for Philadelphia.

Bryan Woo struck out 9 over 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks to earn the win in the Seattle Mariners’ 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros. He threw 104 pitches (71% strikes), producing 5 flyouts, 2 groundouts, and 7 airouts against 24 batters faced with 18 outs. Woo contributed 2 RBI in the offensive outburst for Seattle.

Shane McClanahan fired 5.0 scoreless innings, scattering 1 hit with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk as the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6. He threw 80 pitches (65% strikes), inducing 4 flyouts, 3 groundouts, and 6 airouts over 18 batters faced for 15 outs. McClanahan set the tone early in Tampa Bay’s come-from-behind victory despite the no-decision.

Eury Pérez took the loss after 6.0 innings, charged with 3 earned runs on 3 hits, 8 strikeouts, and 3 walks plus 1 hit batter and 1 wild pitch as the Miami Marlins fell 3-0 to the Minnesota Twins. He threw 87 pitches (59% strikes), with 4 groundouts and 6 airouts over 25 batters faced for 18 outs, allowing 1 home run and opponent stolen bases.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto suffered the loss, giving up 5 earned runs on 6 hits including 3 home runs and 8 strikeouts with no walks over 6.1 innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the San Francisco Giants. He threw 93 pitches (71% strikes), recording 3 flyouts, 5 groundouts, and 6 airouts across 25 batters faced with 19 outs.

Randy Arozarena went 4-for-4 with a home run, 2 doubles, 1 stolen base, 4 runs scored, and 3 RBI plus 1 hit-by-pitch in 5 plate appearances, totaling 9 bases as the Seattle Mariners crushed the Houston Astros 10-2. His perfect day at the plate, including no strikeouts or walks, powered Seattle’s offensive explosion in the lopsided win.

Brayan Bello worked 6.1 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk as the Boston Red Sox dropped a 2-1 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies. He threw 88 pitches (68% strikes), generating 9 groundouts, 3 flyouts, and 5 airouts over 24 batters faced for 19 outs, contributing 1 RBI in the tight contest.

Will Warren (W, 5-1) earned the win in the New York Yankees’ 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander delivered 5.2 innings, surrendering 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 3 doubles, while striking out 6 and issuing 1 walk. He generated 5 fly outs, 7 ground outs, threw 96 pitches (65% strikes), and faced 24 batters. Warren avoided home runs, allowed 2 RBI, and recorded 17 outs with 1 wild pitch in a strong outing for the Yankees staff.

Freddy Peralta (W, 3-3) secured the win as the New York Mets dominated the Detroit Tigers 10-2. Peralta pitched 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits including 2 doubles and 1 home run, with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk. He threw 100 pitches (68% strikes), faced 25 batters, generated 4 fly outs and 2 ground outs, and permitted 1 stolen base and 1 sac fly in a quality start that powered the Mets’ offensive outburst.

Daylen Lile powered the Washington Nationals to a 10-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-for-5 performance, featuring two home runs for 9 total bases, 4 RBI, and 2 runs scored. The outfielder went 3-for-5 with no walks or strikeouts, leaving 1 runner on base in 5 plate appearances. Lile’s blast production, at 2.50 at-bats per home run, highlighted the Nats’ offensive attack in the decisive victory.

Luis García Jr. contributed significantly to the Washington Nationals’ 10-4 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds, smashing two home runs in a 3-for-5 effort with 9 total bases, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored. The second baseman posted a .600 average, 2.400 OPS over 5 plate appearances, with 1 strikeout and 1 runner left on base. His power display, matching 2.50 at-bats per homer, bolstered the Nationals’ rout.

Brandon Pfaadt delivered a scoreless 3 innings of relief in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. The righty fanned 5 over 11 batters faced, allowing 2 hits with no walks or earned runs. He threw 39 pitches (74% strikes), recording 2 fly outs, 2 ground outs, and 9 total outs to keep the game close before the Rangers pulled ahead.

Adrian Houser (W, 1-4) claimed the win despite the unusual team listing in the San Francisco Giants’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched 5.2 innings, yielding 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 homer, with 4 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman. Houser threw 91 pitches (57% strikes), faced 23 batters, induced 4 fly outs and 4 ground outs, with 1 sac fly and 2 RBI allowed.

Slade Cecconi fired 4 scoreless innings in the Cleveland Guardians’ narrow 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The starter struck out 7, walked 1, and scattered 5 hits including 1 double over 18 batters faced. He threw 89 pitches (66% strikes), notched 2 fly outs, 2 ground outs, and 12 outs total, preserving the lead in a tight contest decided by one run.

Shea Langeliers slugged a home run and double for 6 total bases and 3 RBI in the Athletics’ 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Batting 2-for-4 with 1 run scored over 4 plate appearances, the catcher posted .500 average and 2.000 OPS, though he struck out twice and left 1 on base. His extra-base hits provided a bright spot in defeat.

Walbert Ureña (L, 1-4) took the loss in the Los Angeles Angels’ 3-2 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians. The starter went 5 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 homer, with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. He threw 91 pitches (55% strikes), faced 18 batters, recorded 6 ground outs and 1 wild pitch, but couldn’t prevent the one-run setback.

Didier Fuentes (W, 2-0) picked up the win in the Atlanta Braves’ 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs with 3 perfect innings of relief, no hits allowed, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk. He faced 10 batters, threw 36 pitches (61% strikes), generated 3 ground outs and 1 fly out for 9 outs total, contributing to the Braves’ solid pitching effort in the win.