MLB Scoreboard: Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians Dominate April 9 Action
The 2026 MLB season continued its early-season momentum on Thursday, April 9, with a slate of games featuring high-scoring outbursts and dominant pitching performances. The Washington Nationals delivered the most explosive offense of the day, while the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres secured decisive victories to bolster their standings.
Key Takeaways from April 9
- Biggest Win: The Washington Nationals crushed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6.
- Shutouts: The Boston Red Sox (5-0 over Milwaukee) and San Francisco Giants (5-0 over Philadelphia) both recorded shutouts.
- Pitching Standouts: T. Rogers (Toronto) and M. Gage (San Francisco) both maintained perfect 0.00 ERAs.
Game-by-Game Results
National League Highlights
The Washington Nationals dominated the St. Louis Cardinals in a 14-6 victory. M. McGreevy earned the win (1-1, 2.16 ERA), while M. Mikolas took the loss, dropping to 0-3 with a 12.41 ERA. In other NL action, the San Diego Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2, led by M. King (1-1, 3.24 ERA). The Pirates’ J. Lawrence suffered the loss (0-1, 9.53 ERA).
The San Francisco Giants secured a clean sheet against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0. M. Gage earned the win (1-0, 0.00 ERA), while A. Nola took the loss (1-1, 3.63 ERA). Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Houston Astros. M. Lorenzen (1-1, 9.00 ERA) took the win, and Z. Agnos earned the save.
American League Highlights
The Cleveland Guardians showed no mercy to the Kansas City Royals, winning 10-2. J. Cantillo earned the win (1-0, 2.45 ERA), while C. Ragans took the loss (0-3, 5.91 ERA). M. Festa secured the save for Cleveland. The Boston Red Sox also enjoyed a dominant night, shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 behind S. Gray (2-0, 2.76 ERA).
In a tighter contest, the Toronto Blue Jays edged out the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. T. Rogers earned the win (1-0, 0.00 ERA), B. Casparius took the loss (0-1, 7.36 ERA), and J. Hoffman earned his second save of the season. The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-0, with M. Gore (2-0, 2.76 ERA) earning the win and C. Winn recording the save.
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3. K. Bradish earned the win (1-2, 5.27 ERA), and R. Garcia closed it out with the save. Finally, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-2, with G. Holmes (1-1, 2.55 ERA) taking the win over R. Detmers (0-1).
Full Results Table: April 9, 2026
| Away Team | Home Team | Score | Winning Pitcher | Losing Pitcher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Padres | Pittsburgh Pirates | 8-2 | M. King | J. Lawrence |
| Kansas City Royals | Cleveland Guardians | 2-10 | J. Cantillo | C. Ragans |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Boston Red Sox | 0-5 | S. Gray | S. Drohan |
| Baltimore Orioles | Chicago White Sox | 5-3 | K. Bradish | L. Sims |
| Seattle Mariners | Texas Rangers | 0-3 | M. Gore | B. Woo |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Toronto Blue Jays | 3-4 | T. Rogers | B. Casparius |
| Houston Astros | Colorado Rockies | 1-9 | M. Lorenzen | A. Blubaugh |
| Philadelphia Phillies | San Francisco Giants | 0-5 | M. Gage | A. Nola |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Washington Nationals | 6-14 | M. McGreevy | M. Mikolas |
| Atlanta Braves | Los Angeles Angels | 8-2 | G. Holmes | R. Detmers |
FAQ: April 9 MLB Performance
Which team had the highest score of the day?
The Washington Nationals had the highest score, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6.
Who recorded a shutout on April 9?
Both the Boston Red Sox (against the Brewers) and the San Francisco Giants (against the Phillies) recorded shutouts.
Which pitchers maintained a 0.00 ERA?
T. Rogers of the Toronto Blue Jays and M. Gage of the San Francisco Giants both held a 0.00 ERA following their performances.
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