Cubs erupt 19-2
Chicago Cubs routed the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Aug. 23, 2026 at T‑Mobile Park, capped by a nine‑run eighth inning that included a grand slam. Aaron Civale earned the win in relief (4.0 IP, 0 ER) as multiple Cubs — including Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Carson Kelly — drove in big runs.
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Snell, Dodgers blank Pirates
Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Aug. 23, 2026. Snell earned the victory, while Los Angeles got insurance from timely offense — an RBI single by Alek Thomas and a Max Muncy groundout among the scoring plays — and Alex Vesia closed out the shutout.
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Red Sox complete sweep
Boston edged San Francisco 5-4 on Aug. 23, 2026 to complete a sweep at Fenway. Rookie Jake Bennett went seven innings, allowing three runs and striking out six to earn the win. Nick Sogard supplied key offense with a homer and double, and Aroldis Chapman recorded the save as Boston closed the homestand strong.
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DeLauter sparks Guardians
Cleveland beat Colorado 7-2 on Aug. 23, 2026 as Chase DeLauter delivered a three‑hit game, including two triples, and drove in two runs. Foster Griffin gave Cleveland length and Logan Allen finished to secure the win. The Guardians got timely hits from Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe en route to Coors Field victory.
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Marlins complete sweep
Miami beat Washington 6-2 on Aug. 23, 2026 to complete a three‑game sweep at loanDepot park. Joe Mack had a two‑RBI outing to spark the offense, and the club celebrated Tommy Hutton Day while rookie Jack Ralston made his MLB debut with two scoreless relief innings and two strikeouts.
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Phils’ six‑run 9th wins it
Philadelphia erased a 4-0 deficit and stunned St. Louis with a six‑run ninth on Aug. 23, 2026, winning 6-4. Edmundo Sosa ripped a three‑run double to spark the comeback and Kyle Schwarber then belted a two‑run walk‑off homer to seal the victory — a dramatic finish that extended Philly’s streak.
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Martinez gem, Rays win 3-1
Nick Martinez turned in six strong innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Aug. 23, 2026. Tampa Bay got timely offense and closer Bryan Baker worked the ninth to finish the game. The victory helped the Rays avert a sweep and keep momentum in the AL East race.
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Chisholm, Rice lift Yankees
New York beat Toronto 8-3 on Aug. 23, 2026 as Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and Ben Rice delivered a two‑run single in a three‑run sixth. Trent Grisham added a late solo homer, and New York’s pitching held enough to secure the margin; the win gave the Yankees a decisive finish to the series.
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