The Milwaukee Brewers were shut out 3-0 by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, 24 hours after taking over the best record in Major League Baseball, as both of the sport’s leading teams lost on the same day.
The Angels hold the worst record in the majors. The Los Angeles Dodgers, level with Milwaukee at the top of the standings, trailed the Boston Red Sox in Sunday’s late game.
Which results mattered most?
The Chicago White Sox produced the day’s heaviest win among contenders, beating the American League East leaders Tampa Bay 9-1 to strengthen their position at the top of the Central. The Philadelphia Phillies completed a shutout double over Baltimore, winning 8-0 on Sunday after a 5-0 win on Saturday.
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| Angels v Brewers | 3-0 |
| White Sox at Rays | 9-1 |
| Phillies at Orioles | 8-0 |
| Tigers at Athletics | 11-0 |
| Reds v Pirates | 10-2 |
| Yankees at Cubs | 2-1 |
Detroit beat the Athletics 11-0 and Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 10-2. The New York Yankees edged the Chicago Cubs 2-1, and Seattle beat Minnesota 7-6. Atlanta beat Washington 4-2 and Houston beat Texas 7-3. Cleveland shut out Arizona 5-0, San Diego beat San Francisco 5-4 and Colorado beat Kansas City 8-1.
What happened in MLB on 2 August 2026?
On Sunday 2 August 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers lost 3-0 to the Los Angeles Angels, the team holding the worst record in Major League Baseball, one day after Milwaukee had taken over the best record in the sport. The Los Angeles Dodgers, tied with Milwaukee at the top of the standings, also trailed in their Sunday game against the Boston Red Sox. Elsewhere, the Chicago White Sox beat American League East leaders Tampa Bay 9-1, the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 for a second consecutive shutout in the series, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 11-0. The New York Mets lost 2-0 to Miami, extending a difficult season for a team sitting last in the National League East.
Where does this leave the divisions?
The National League Central and West remain the tightest at the top, with Milwaukee and Los Angeles separated by a single game in the loss column. Atlanta hold the National League East.
In the American League, Tampa Bay’s defeat narrowed the East, where the Yankees and Red Sox are both in contention. The Central remains the closest division in the sport, with the White Sox ahead of Minnesota and Cleveland, while Houston lead the West from Texas and Seattle.
The New York Mets lost 2-0 to Miami, a second defeat of the weekend, leaving them last in the National League East. The Seattle Mariners’ 7-6 win over Minnesota was the closest result of the day.
What comes next?
Milwaukee host Pittsburgh on Monday and the Chicago Cubs host the Dodgers, a series that carries direct weight in the National League standings. The Yankees host St Louis and Houston host Toronto. Tampa Bay travel to Colorado and Arizona host San Diego.
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