MLB scores from Friday, September 18, 2026, included a difficult night for Toronto as the Blue Jays were beaten 7-1 by the Texas Rangers. The result was part of a 15-game schedule across Major League Baseball.
The Rangers built an early lead and held Toronto to one run. MLB’s official game page listed Texas ahead 4-1 after five innings before the Rangers added to the margin late.
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MLB scores for Friday, September 18
| Away team | Score | Home team |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 5-8 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Chicago Cubs | 4-6 | Cincinnati Reds |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 6-5 | Baltimore Orioles |
| Boston Red Sox | 4-2 | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Athletics | 3-5 | Cleveland Guardians |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 3-6 | New York Mets |
| Detroit Tigers | 11-8 | Chicago White Sox |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 1-7 | Texas Rangers |
| Seattle Mariners | 5-4 | Colorado Rockies |
| Atlanta Braves | 6-2 | Houston Astros |
| Washington Nationals | 9-1 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Minnesota Twins | 3-0 | Los Angeles Angels |
| Miami Marlins | 2-8 | San Diego Padres |
| New York Yankees | 9-2 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| San Francisco Giants | 2-8 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
The complete Friday scoreboard was published by MLB, including inning-by-inning results and team records.
Blue Jays lose on the road in Texas
Toronto’s offence managed one run and five hits in the loss, while Texas finished with seven runs and seven hits. The Rangers also benefited from a clean defensive performance, according to the official scoreboard.
The Blue Jays and Rangers were scheduled to continue their series on Saturday, September 19, with the next day’s MLB schedule already available through the league’s official scoreboard.
Other notable results
Guardians beat Athletics 5-3
Cleveland defeated the Athletics 5-3 after taking control in the middle innings. The Guardians entered the game with a winning record, while the Athletics remained below .500 in the standings shown on MLB’s scoreboard.
Dodgers defeat Giants 8-2
Los Angeles completed an 8-2 win over San Francisco. The Dodgers scored in multiple innings and limited the Giants to two runs in the interleague matchup.
Yankees score nine against Arizona
New York beat Arizona 9-2, one of the largest winning margins on the Friday slate. Washington also recorded a significant victory, defeating St. Louis 9-1.
Tigers and White Sox combine for 19 runs
Detroit outlasted Chicago 11-8 in the highest-scoring game of the night. The Tigers produced 11 runs while the White Sox answered with eight.
What fans should know
For Canadian viewers, the most relevant result was Toronto’s loss in Arlington. The Blue Jays’ next score and game status can be followed through MLB’s daily scoreboard, which updates scheduled, live and completed games.
Friday’s results also showed the variety of the late-season schedule, with close games such as Milwaukee’s 6-5 win over Baltimore and Seattle’s 5-4 victory over Colorado alongside larger-margin wins by the Yankees, Dodgers and Nationals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Toronto Blue Jays score on September 18, 2026?
The Blue Jays lost 7-1 to the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
Who won the Guardians game on September 18?
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 5-3.
Who won the Dodgers versus Giants game?
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-2.
What was the highest-scoring MLB game on September 18?
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-8 in a 19-run game.
Where can fans check the latest MLB scores?
The official MLB scoreboard provides scheduled, live and final game results.
Fact-Checked: Key scores and game details were checked against MLB’s official scoreboard and the league’s Blue Jays-Rangers game page.
Disclaimer: Scores and schedules can change during live play, while this report reflects completed games from September 18, 2026.