MLB Recap | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, producing 122 total runs. 2 games were decided by one run. 1 game went to extra innings.

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Carlos Rodón leads Yankees past Rays

Rays 0, Yankees 2

The Yankees defeated the Rays 2-0 at home. Carlos Rodón controlled the game with 8.0 scoreless innings, 3 hits allowed and 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Yankees to 90-66, while the Rays fall to 95-61.

Rays erupt for 3 runs in the 7th to beat Yankees

Rays 6, Yankees 1

The Rays defeated the Yankees 6-1 on the road. A 3-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Drew Rasmussen delivered 6.2 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 11 strikeouts. Yandy Díaz drove in 4 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the Rays to 96-61, while the Yankees fall to 90-67.

CJ Abrams powers Nationals past Tigers

Nationals 3, Tigers 1

The Nationals defeated the Tigers 3-1 on the road. CJ Abrams powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Nationals to 74-84, while the Tigers fall to 74-84.

Jared Jones leads Pirates past Cardinals

Cardinals 0, Pirates 2

The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 2-0 at home. Jared Jones controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit allowed and 9 strikeouts. The win moves the Pirates to 80-77, while the Cardinals fall to 76-81.

Phillies erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Brewers

Brewers 4, Phillies 6

The Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 at home. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Zack Wheeler overpowered the lineup with 11 strikeouts across 5.2 innings. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Phillies to 87-70, while the Brewers fall to 98-59.

Guardians beat Red Sox 3-2

Guardians 3, Red Sox 2

The Guardians defeated the Red Sox 3-2 on the road. Angel Martínez collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Guardians to 82-75, while the Red Sox fall to 84-73.

Brandon Williamson leads Reds past Braves

Reds 4, Braves 0

The Reds defeated the Braves 4-0 on the road. Brandon Williamson delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 2 strikeouts. The win moves the Reds to 73-84, while the Braves fall to 92-65.

White Sox erupt for 5 runs in the 7th to beat Royals

White Sox 14, Royals 11

The White Sox defeated the Royals 14-11 on the road. A 5-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Chase Meidroth drove in 5 runs to lead the offense. The win moves the White Sox to 81-76, while the Royals fall to 67-90.

Marlins erupt for 6 runs in the 12th to beat Cubs

Marlins 8, Cubs 2

The Marlins defeated the Cubs 8-2 on the road in 12 innings. A 6-run 12th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Marlins to 77-80, while the Cubs fall to 87-70.

Mets beat Rangers 6-3

Mets 6, Rangers 3

The Mets defeated the Rangers 6-3 on the road. A 3-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Mets to 72-85, while the Rangers fall to 78-79.

Michael Soroka leads Diamondbacks past Rockies

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 2

The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 7-2 on the road. Michael Soroka delivered 7.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 9 strikeouts. Nolan Arenado collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Diamondbacks to 83-74, while the Rockies fall to 57-100.

Athletics erupt for 4 runs in the 8th to beat Angels

Angels 7, Athletics 9

The Athletics defeated the Angels 9-7 at home. A 4-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Carlos Cortes homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Athletics to 62-95, while the Angels fall to 60-97.

Astros beat Mariners 7-0

Astros 7, Mariners 0

The Astros defeated the Mariners 7-0 on the road. Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Astros to 78-79, while the Mariners fall to 73-84.

Taj Bradley leads Twins past Giants

Twins 3, Giants 2

The Twins defeated the Giants 3-2 on the road. Taj Bradley delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Twins to 74-84, while the Giants fall to 65-93.

Dodgers beat Padres 7-0

Padres 0, Dodgers 7

The Dodgers defeated the Padres 7-0 at home. A 4-run 2nd inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Dodgers to 97-60, while the Padres fall to 87-70.

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