MLB Highlights: 2026-05-20

Kyle Harrison delivered a dominant outing, tossing 7.0 IP with 0 ER, 11 strikeouts and just 1 walk on 94 pitches. He limited the Chicago Cubs to only 2 hits as the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 5-0 victory.

Chris Sale earned the win with 7.0 IP, allowing 1 ER while striking out 8 and walking none. He helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the Miami Marlins 9-1 in convincing fashion.

Trey Yesavage tossed 6.0 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts and no walks, scattering just 2 hits. The Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1 behind his strong start.

Joe Ryan struck out 9 over 6.0 IP while allowing just 1 ER and no walks. His effort supported the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 win against the Houston Astros.

Tanner Bibee worked 8.0 innings, giving up only 1 ER on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Cleveland Guardians held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Shane Baz allowed 1 ER across 6.0 IP with 6 strikeouts against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Baltimore Orioles prevailed 5-3 in the contest.

Michael Wacha fanned 8 batters over 6.0 IP while surrendering 1 ER. Despite the solid line, the Kansas City Royals fell 4-3 to the Boston Red Sox.

Drew Anderson struck out 7 in 4.2 scoreless innings with 2 walks allowed. The Detroit Tigers dropped a tight 3-2 decision to the Cleveland Guardians.

Shohei Ohtani tossed 5.0 shutout innings with 4 strikeouts as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres 4-0.

Connelly Early worked 6.1 innings, allowing 3 ER with 5 strikeouts. The Boston Red Sox still managed a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Juan Soto delivered a massive performance as the New York Mets fell 8-4 to the Washington Nationals. The RF went 2-4 with two home runs and three RBI while scoring twice in the contest. Soto showed elite power, going deep twice and reaching a total of eight bases in just four at-bats. Despite the team loss, his contributions stood out in the 19.5 final score metric. Soto continues to post strong numbers in line with his 172.0 wRC+ projection.

Ketel Marte starred in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. He went 3-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored while drawing a walk. Marte reached base in all four plate appearances and posted seven total bases. His all-around effort helped Arizona pull away for the victory and earned him a strong 18.0 final score.

Randy Arozarena helped the Seattle Mariners edge the Chicago White Sox 5-4. He went 1-2 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and two stolen bases. Arozarena reached base three times and swiped two bags, showcasing speed and power in the victory that produced a 17.81 final score.

Jack Kochanowicz took the mound for the Los Angeles Angels in a 6-5 loss to the Athletics. The right-hander allowed three earned runs over six innings while striking out seven and walking four. He surrendered just three hits but issued four free passes in the 25-batter outing. Kochanowicz finished with a 17.33 final score despite the narrow defeat.

Sal Stewart powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. He collected four hits in five at-bats, including a home run and a double, while scoring three runs and driving in two. Stewart finished with eight total bases and posted a 16.5 final score in the convincing win.

Andrew Alvarez earned the save for the Washington Nationals in their 8-4 win over the New York Mets. The reliever worked four innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits while striking out five and walking one. He stranded runners effectively to close out the victory and posted a 15.05 final score.

Andrew Abbott picked up the win for the Cincinnati Reds in their 9-4 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies. The starter went 5.1 innings, allowing one earned run while striking out three and walking three. Abbott limited damage effectively and earned the decision in the 12.0 final-score outing.

Jarren Duran provided key offense for the Boston Red Sox in their 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. He went 2-5 with a home run, a triple, two RBI and one run scored. Duran finished with seven total bases despite striking out twice, helping Boston secure the narrow victory and a 14.14 final score.

Dominic Smith contributed in the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 rout of the Miami Marlins. He went 2-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored. Smith totaled seven bases and helped Atlanta cruise to the lopsided victory, finishing with a 13.96 final score.

Carmen Mlodzinski earned the win for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 7-0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals. The starter tossed five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out one. Mlodzinski kept the Cardinals off the board completely and secured the decision in the 13.91 final-score performance.