MLB Highlights: 2026-06-05

Drew Rasmussen delivered a dominant outing as the Tampa Bay Rays won 6-0 over Miami Marlins. The right-hander tossed 7.0 IP, allowing just 1 hit and 0 ER while striking out 9 and walking none on 87 pitches. Tampa Bay’s pitching staff combined with Rasmussen’s gem to shut down the Marlins completely in the contest.

Roki Sasaki turned in a strong start as the Los Angeles Dodgers won 1-0 over Los Angeles Angels. He worked 7.0 IP, surrendering 2 hits and 0 ER with 10 strikeouts and 2 walks on 98 pitches. The duel remained scoreless until the Dodgers pushed across the game’s lone run.

Reid Detmers kept the Los Angeles Angels in a tight pitchers’ duel despite the Los Angeles Dodgers winning 1-0. Detmers logged 6.0 IP, allowing 2 hits and 0 ER with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Angels offense was held in check throughout the low-scoring affair.

Willy Adames powered the San Francisco Giants to an 18-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He went 2-2 with 2 home runs, 2 walks and 4 RBI in the offensive explosion. Adames crossed the plate 4 times as the Giants bats erupted for 18 runs on the day.

Adley Rutschman delivered a near-perfect day at the plate as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 13-3. He finished 4-4 with 2 doubles, 1 home run, 1 walk and 5 RBI while scoring 4 runs. Baltimore’s offense rolled behind Rutschman’s big performance.

Matt Chapman drove in 8 runs to help the San Francisco Giants crush the Chicago Cubs 18-3. He went 2-3 with 2 home runs and 2 runs scored in the lopsided win. Chapman’s power surge was a key factor in the Giants’ 18-run outburst.

Luis García Jr. slugged 2 home runs and drove in 6 runs during the Washington Nationals’ 14-1 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He finished 2-6 with 2 runs scored in the offensive clinic. Washington’s bats overwhelmed Arizona throughout the game.

Foster Griffin earned the win as the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-1. He tossed 5.0 IP, giving up 2 hits and 1 ER with 4 strikeouts and no walks. The Nationals’ offense provided ample support in the lopsided victory.

Ryan Feltner took the mound for the Colorado Rockies in a 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed 1 hit and 1 ER across 6.0 IP while striking out 4 and walking 2. The Rockies bullpen was unable to keep the game close after Feltner’s departure.

Christian Scott picked up the win in the New York Mets’ 5-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres. He went 5.2 IP, allowing 3 hits and 0 ER with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. New York’s offense backed the strong start with timely hitting.

Mason Barnett allowed just 1 hit over 4.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks, surrendering 0 earned runs. The Athletics fell 5-1 to the Houston Astros. Barnett stranded an inherited runner and finished the outing with 64 pitches thrown.

Casey Schmitt went 4-6 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 18-3. He scored 3 runs in the contest and reached base safely in all six plate appearances.

Bryan Woo (L, 5-4) gave up 5 earned runs over 6.1 innings with 7 strikeouts but issued no walks. The Seattle Mariners lost to the Detroit Tigers 7-3. He allowed 9 hits and 1 home run on 90 pitches.

Framber Valdez (W, 3-4) tossed 5.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3. He also hit a batter and picked up the win.

Parker Messick (L, 6-2) worked 5.2 innings and surrendered 3 earned runs with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Cleveland Guardians fell 3-2 to the Texas Rangers. He allowed 2 home runs on 85 pitches.

Michael King (L, 4-5) pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 4 earned runs with 4 strikeouts and no walks. The San Diego Padres were shut out 5-0 by the New York Mets. He surrendered 2 home runs.

Zebby Matthews (W, 2-3) went 7.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs with 2 strikeouts and 4 walks. The Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3. He threw 100 pitches and stole a base.

Brandon Young (W, 4-1) allowed 3 earned runs across 6.1 innings with 4 strikeouts. The Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-3. He recorded 1 pickoff and threw 85 pitches.

Seiya Suzuki went 1-1 with a home run, 1 RBI and 3 walks as the Chicago Cubs lost 18-3 to the San Francisco Giants. He scored 2 runs and reached base four times in the game.

Robbie Ray (W, 4-6) tossed 5.0 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and 5 walks. The San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3. He threw 97 pitches and allowed just 2 hits.