MLB Results and Highlights – April 8, 2025

MLB Scores and Highlights – April 8, 2025

Baseball fans were treated to a full slate of exciting matchups across the league on April 8. From walk-offs to pitching gems, here's your complete breakdown of the day's MLB action.

⚾ Detroit Tigers Edge Out Yankees 5-4 at Comerica Park



• Final Score: Tigers 5, Yankees 4
• Win: T. Skubal (1-2) | Loss: C. Carrasco (1-1) | Save: B. Hurter (2)
• Top Performers:
• T. Skubal (DET): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 6 SO
• B. Hurter (DET): 3.0 IP, 2 H, 3 SO

⚾ Guardians Hold Off White Sox in Tight 2-1 Victory

• Final Score: Guardians 2, White Sox 1
• Win: E. Clase (2-0) | Loss: M. Clevinger (0-2)
• Top Performers:
• S. Smith (CHW): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 6 SO
• B. Lively (CLE): 5.0 IP, 2 H, 4 SO

⚾ Mets Crush Marlins 10-5 at Citi Field

• Final Score: Mets 10, Marlins 5
• Win: C. Holmes (1-1) | Loss: C. Faucher (0-1)
• Top Performers:
• C. Holmes (NYM): 5.1 IP, 10 SO
• P. Alonso (NYM): 2-4, 4 RBI

⚾ Cardinals Sneak Past Pirates 5-3 at PNC Park

• Final Score: Cardinals 5, Pirates 3
• Win: S. Gray (2-0) | Loss: P. Skenes (1-1) | Save: P. Maton (1)
• Top Performers:
• S. Gray (STL): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER
• B. Reynolds (PIT): 2-4, 1 HR

⚾ Nationals Stun Dodgers with 8-2 Win

• Final Score: Nationals 8, Dodgers 2
• Win: C. Poche (1-2) | Loss: J. Wrobleski (0-1)
• Top Performers:
• J. Wood (WAS): 3-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI
• C. Poche (WAS): 1.0 IP, 3 SO

⚾ Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park

• Final Score: Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 1
• Win: E. Lucas (2-0) | Loss: G. Crochet (1-1)
• Top Performers:
• E. Lucas (TOR): 5.1 IP, 8 SO
• G. Springer (TOR): 2-4, HR

⚾ Angels Outlast Rays 4-3 in Tampa

• Final Score: Angels 4, Rays 3
• Win: B. Burke (2-0) | Loss: P. Fairbanks (1-1) | Save: K. Jansen (3)
• Top Performers:
• S. Baz (TB): 7.0 IP, 6 SO
• K. Hendricks (LAA): 5.0 IP, 4 SO

⚾ Braves Rally Past Phillies 7-5 at Truist Park

• Final Score: Braves 7, Phillies 5
• Win: D. Hernandez (1-0) | Loss: O. Kerkering (1-1) | Save: R. Iglesias (1)
• Top Performers:
• K. Schwarber (PHI): 3-3, HR, 3 RBI

⚾ Royals Shut Down Twins 2-1 at Kauffman Stadium

• Final Score: Royals 2, Twins 1
• Win: J. Schreiber (1-0) | Loss: G. Jax (0-1) | Save: D. Lynch (1)
• Top Performers:
• C. Ragans (KC): 6.0 IP, 11 SO
• P. López (MIN): 4.2 IP, 6 SO

⚾ Cubs Take Down Rangers 10-6 at Wrigley Field

• Final Score: Cubs 10, Rangers 6
• Win: P. Hodge (1-0) | Loss: C. Martin (0-1)
• Top Performers:
• J. Taillon (CHC): 6.0 IP, 6 SO
• D. Swanson (CHC): 2-4, HR, 4 RBI

⚾ Brewers Dominate Rockies 7-1 at Coors Field

• Final Score: Brewers 7, Rockies 1
• Win: F. Peralta (1-1) | Loss: K. Freeland (0-2)
• Top Performers:
• F. Peralta (MIL): 5.0 IP, 6 SO
• J. Chourio (MIL): 2-5, 2 RBI

⚾ Diamondbacks Hold Off Orioles 4-3 at Chase Field

• Final Score: Diamondbacks 4, Orioles 3
• Win: M. Kelly (2-1) | Loss: C. Morton (0-3) | Save: J. Martinez (2)
• Top Performers:
• M. Kelly (ARI): 6.0 IP, 3 ER
• J. Martinez (ARI): 1.0 IP, 1 SO

⚾ Astros Defeat Mariners 2-1 in Close Contest

• Final Score: Astros 2, Mariners 1
• Win: R. Gusto (1-0) | Loss: J. Hahn (0-1) | Save: S. Okert (1)
• Top Performers:
• F. Valdez (HOU): 6.0 IP, 8 SO
• L. Castillo (SEA): 5.0 IP, 6 SO

⚾ Reds Blank Giants 1-0 at Oracle Park

• Final Score: Reds 1, Giants 0
• Win: N. Lodolo (2-1) | Loss: L. Roupp (0-1) | Save: E. Pagán (2)
• Top Performers:
• N. Lodolo (CIN): 6.0 IP, 3 H
• E. Pagán (CIN): 1.0 IP, clutch save

⚾ Athletics Overpower Padres 10-4 in Sacramento

• Final Score: Athletics 10, Padres 4
• Win: J. Springs (2-1) | Loss: D. Cease (1-1)
• Top Performers:
• J. Springs (OAK): 6.0 IP, 4 SO
• J. Bleday (OAK): 2-3, HR, 3 RBI