MLB Highlights: 2026-05-13

Jacob Misiorowski was masterful in a no-decision, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, zero walks, and just four hits allowed on 93 pitches. The Brewers’ prospect induced 7 groundouts and fanned 10 Padres hitters at a 73% strike rate, but San Diego Padres won 3-1 over Milwaukee Brewers.

Dylan Cease delivered a quality start with 7.0 innings, one earned run, nine strikeouts, three walks, three hits, and a hit batter faced against the Rays. The Toronto Blue Jays won 5-3 over Tampa Bay Rays behind his strong outing on 99 pitches.

Shohei Ohtani (W, 3-2) was dominant, going 7.0 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, two walks, four hits, and one balk in the Dodgers’ 4-0 shutout win over San Francisco Giants. He threw 105 pitches with a 68% strike rate and 21 outs recorded.

Kyle Bradish (W, 2-5) was exceptional, limiting the Yankees to one hit over 6.0 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and three walks plus one double and one wild pitch. Baltimore Orioles won 7-0 over New York Yankees in his quality start on 100 pitches.

Sonny Gray (W, 4-1) worked 6.0 innings of one-run ball against the Phillies, allowing two hits including one home run, one walk, and six strikeouts on 78 pitches. Boston Red Sox won 3-1 over Philadelphia Phillies.

Ryne Nelson went 7.0 innings with three earned runs on four hits including one double and one homer, fanning eight with zero walks and one hit batter. Arizona Diamondbacks lost 6-5 to Texas Rangers despite his efficient 88-pitch effort.

Framber Valdez pitched 6.2 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits with seven strikeouts, two walks, one stolen base allowed, and one hit batter in a no-decision. Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 to New York Mets.

Shota Imanaga (L, 4-3) suffered the loss after 7.0 innings of two earned runs on five hits including one homer, six strikeouts, and zero walks on 96 pitches. Atlanta Braves won 4-1 over Chicago Cubs.

Parker Messick (W, 5-1) earned the win with 6.2 innings, two earned runs on four hits including one homer, seven strikeouts, three walks, and one sac bunt allowed. Cleveland Guardians won 4-2 over Los Angeles Angels.

Mickey Moniak exploded for 3-for-5 with a double, triple, homer for five RBI and one run scored in the Rockies’ rout. Colorado Rockies won 10-4 over Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by his extra-base fireworks and nine total bases.

Byron Buxton homered twice and collected 2 hits in 4 at-bats during the Minnesota Twins’ 5-9 loss to the Miami Marlins. He scored both of Minnesota’s runs, drove in 2 RBI, drew a walk, and struck out once, accumulating 8 total bases in 5 plate appearances. Despite Buxton’s power surge, the Marlins won 9-5 over the Twins.

Nick Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run, driving in 4 RBI and scoring twice as the Athletics defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2. Kurtz added 6 total bases in the victory, striking out once with no walks in 4 plate appearances. His performance helped Athletics (22-20, first in the AL West) beat St. Louis (24-18, third in the NL Central) 6-2.

Michael King pitched 5.2 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 in the San Diego Padres’ 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He induced 11 ground outs, faced 25 batters on 99 pitches (64% strikes), and limited damage despite 1 stolen base against. Padres won 3-1 over Brewers.

Max Meyer (W, 3-0) worked 5.2 innings, fanning 9 batters but allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits including 2 home runs and 3 doubles, with 2 walks in the Miami Marlins’ 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. He threw 96 pitches (61% strikes) to 27 batters, helping Miami (20-23, fourth in the NL East) defeat Minnesota (19-24, third in the AL Central) 9-5.

Andrew Painter tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run on 4 hits and 1 hit batter with 4 strikeouts and no walks on 62 pitches (74% strikes) in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 1-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He allowed 1 home run, faced 19 batters, and induced 6 ground outs and 4 fly outs as Boston won 3-1 over Philadelphia.

Reid Detmers (L, 1-4) pitched 5.2 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 6 hits including 1 home run, 2 walks, and 1 hit batter while striking out 6 in the Los Angeles Angels’ 2-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians. He threw 102 pitches (59% strikes) to 25 batters as Cleveland won 4-2 over Los Angeles.

Bobby Witt Jr. slugged a home run in a 1-for-3 outing with 2 walks and a strikeout, scoring twice and driving in 2 RBI during the Kansas City Royals’ 5-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox. He reached base 3 times in 5 plate appearances for 4 total bases. Chicago White Sox (21-21, second in the AL Central) won 6-5 over Kansas City Royals (19-24, fourth in the AL Central).

Kumar Rocker delivered 5.0 scoreless innings on 3 hits and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts, throwing 97 pitches (61% strikes) to 21 batters in the Texas Rangers’ 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He caught 1 runner stealing amid 1 stolen base, with 4 ground outs and 7 air outs as Texas won 6-5.

J.T. Ginn (W, 2-1) went 6.0 innings allowing just 1 unearned run on 9 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts on 95 pitches (66% strikes), catching 2 runners stealing in the Athletics’ 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He faced 25 batters with 6 ground outs and 6 air outs as Athletics beat Cardinals 6-2.

Daulton Varsho belted a home run and drew a walk in a 1-for-4 performance with a strikeout, scoring a run and plating 4 RBI in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-3 triumph over the Tampa Bay Rays. He tallied 4 total bases across 5 plate appearances as Toronto won 5-3 over Tampa Bay.