Yankees edge Braves 5-4
On August 8, 2026 the Yankees held off the Atlanta Braves, winning 5-4 at Yankee Stadium. Gerrit Cole struck out nine over seven strong innings, and New York’s bullpen preserved the lead as David Bednar closed it out for his 26th save. Attendance was 45,222.
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Tigers blank Giants 8-0
On August 8, 2026 Detroit routed San Francisco 8-0. The Tigers collected eight runs and 10 hits while holding the Giants to two hits. Jackson Jobe was credited with the victory and the Detroit pitching staff combined for the shutout in a one-sided afternoon game.
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Blue Jays win in 11 innings
On August 8, 2026 Toronto defeated Philadelphia 7-5 in 11 innings. The game extended into the 11th before the Blue Jays secured the walk-off victory; their bullpen and late offense combined to finish the extra-inning game and pick up the road win in a long afternoon contest.
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Alcántara, Marlins blank Angels 7-0
On August 8, 2026 the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-0. Sandy Alcántara delivered a strong outing while Xavier Edwards and Otto Lorena (Lopez) supplied key run-producing hits; Pete Fairbanks closed out the game to seal the shutout for Miami.
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A’s rally at Fenway, win 7-3
On August 8, 2026 the Oakland Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-3 at Fenway Park. Andruw Monasterio had a two-run single, Tyler Soderstrom homered (his 19th), and Hogan Harris recorded his 10th save as the A’s used timely offense and quality pitching to earn the road victory.
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