Waldrep’s 7‑inning shutout
On Aug. 20, 2026, Hurston Waldrep turned in seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves edged the Chicago White Sox 1-0. Waldrep struck out seven and allowed four hits; Marcell Ozuna scored the game’s lone run on a fourth‑inning infield error, and Raisel Iglesias closed for his 21st save, Atlanta’s 10th win in 12 games.
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Bell’s homer, rookie reliever holds off Mets
On Aug. 20, 2026, the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 5-4 as Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs. Rookie reliever Cole Henry escaped a sixth‑inning jam to help preserve the win; Brad Lord worked five innings early and Jose A. Ferrer recorded the save in a close finish that snapped New York’s three‑game streak.
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Pivetta fans 10 in Padres’ 5-1 win
On Aug. 20, 2026, Nick Pivetta tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while allowing a leadoff homer, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1. Pivetta settled after the early long ball and combined with relievers on a four‑hitter; Fernando Tatis Jr.’s hustle and contributions helped San Diego snap a losing skid.
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Langeliers’ 10th‑inning blast lifts A’s
On Aug. 20, 2026, Shea Langeliers hit a two‑run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Oakland Athletics past the Minnesota Twins 4-2. The A’s had opened the scoring earlier and Minnesota rallied to tie before Langeliers’ 401‑foot shot finished the game; Michael Kelly earned the win and Tyler Ferguson recorded the save.
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deGrom reaches 2,000 K’s in Rangers’ win
On Aug. 20, 2026, Jacob deGrom struck out 10, allowed one hit and one walk in six innings and reached 2,000 career strikeouts as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0. Corey Seager’s opposite‑field homer and an eighth‑inning triple from Ezequiel Durán produced the runs; Jacob Latz closed for the save in a combined one‑hitter.
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