First Pitch - April 19th, 2026

☝️👇 3 Up, 3 Down
Ohtani extends his on-base streak to 50 in dramatic fashion, Skubal dominates with another 10-strikeout gem, and the Mets’ losing streak hits 10 as things continue to spiral.

💣 Yankees 13, Royals 4 — Bronx Bombers erupt for four homers in rout

🌧️ Rays 8, Pirates 7 (F/13) — Mullins plays hero in wild extra-inning marathon

🌉 Giants 7, Nationals 6 (F/12) — Chapman delivers late in gritty extras win

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🐐 Ohtani Extends On-Base Streak to 50 in Dramatic Fashion

Shohei Ohtani reached base with two outs in the ninth to push his streak to 50 games, tying for third-longest in Dodgers history.

🔥 Skubal Dominates: 10 Ks in Another Ace Performance

Tarik Skubal struck out 10 and silenced Boston’s lineup, continuing his run as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.

🚨 Mets in Trouble: Losing Streak Hits 10

Peralta kept them in it, but one swing flipped the game and extended a brutal stretch for the Mets.

Yankees 13, Royals 4 — New York breaks it open early and cruises behind four homers

The Yankees finally got a stress-free win, breaking out for a big offensive day and rolling past the Royals behind a dominant third inning and a strong start from Will Warren.

New York did most of its damage in the third, when Amed Rosario, Cody Bellinger, and Ben Rice all homered in a five-run frame to put the game out of reach early. Bellinger stayed hot later in the game, adding his second two-run shot in the sixth as the Yankees kept piling on.

That was plenty for Warren, who matched a career high with 11 strikeouts across seven innings while allowing just two runs and no walks. The Royals got a brief spark from Carter Jensen’s two-run homer in the seventh, but J.C. Escarra answered with a two-run triple in the bottom half as New York coasted to the finish.

📊 Notable Stats

Yankees

Cody Bellinger: 3-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R
Amed Rosario: 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
J.C. Escarra: 2-4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R
Ben Rice: 1-3, HR, RBI, R, 2 BB
José Caballero: 2-4, 3 R

Royals

Carter Jensen: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Michael Massey: 1-4, 2 RBI
Maikel Garcia: 1-4
Bobby Witt Jr.: 1-3
Jac Caglianone: 1-4, R

Rays 8, Pirates 7 (13 innings) — Mullins plays hero in wild, rain-delayed marathon

The Rays outlasted the Pirates in one of the craziest games of the season, surviving a rain delay and 13 innings before finally pulling out an 8-7 win.

Pittsburgh jumped out early behind two-run homers from Ryan O’Hearn and Marcell Ozuna, building a 4-0 lead before Tampa Bay stormed back. The Rays flipped the game in the fifth with a five-run rally, highlighted by a two-run double from Jonny DeLuca and an RBI single from Cedric Mullins.

From there, it turned into a back-and-forth battle. The Pirates tied it late on Nick Yorke’s RBI single, and both teams traded runs in extra innings, including a bizarre go-ahead run by Taylor Walls on a throwing error in the 11th. Pittsburgh answered again to extend the game, forcing a 13th inning showdown.

That’s when Mullins delivered the knockout blow, launching a two-run homer to put Tampa Bay ahead for good. The Pirates scratched one back in the bottom half, but Yoendrys Gómez shut the door to end the marathon.

📊 Notable Stats

Rays

Cedric Mullins: 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R
Jonny DeLuca: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Junior Caminero: 2-7, RBI, R
Jonathan Aranda: 2-4, RBI, R
Chandler Simpson: 2-7

Pirates

Ryan O’Hearn: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Marcell Ozuna: 2-6, HR, 2 RBI, R
Nick Yorke: 1-6, RBI, R
Konnor Griffin: 1-6, 2 RBI

Giants 7, Nationals 6 (12 innings) — Chapman delivers late as bullpen holds in extras

The Giants battled back from an early deficit and survived late drama, outlasting the Nationals in 12 innings behind a clutch hit from Matt Chapman.

San Francisco fell behind 5-1 early but chipped away, getting a big two-run homer from Heliot Ramos in the sixth to tie the game. Rafael Devers followed with an RBI single in the seventh to give the Giants their first lead.

Washington answered in the ninth on a two-strike RBI single from Brady House, forcing extras after a chaotic sequence at the plate. The Nationals threatened again in the 10th with the bases loaded and no outs, but Ryan Walker escaped the jam with three straight outs to keep the game alive.

After both teams traded scoreless frames, the Giants finally broke through in the 12th when Chapman lined an RBI single to put them ahead. Caleb Kilian shut the door with two scoreless innings, securing the gritty win.

📊 Notable Stats

Giants

Heliot Ramos: 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Matt Chapman: 2-6, RBI
Luis Arraez: 2-6, 2 R
Casey Schmitt: 2-6, 2B, 2 RBI
Drew Gilbert: 2-5, RBI

Nationals

James Wood: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Luis García Jr.: 1-3, 2 RBI
Brady House: 1-2, RBI
Jacob Young: 2-6
Daylen Lile: 2-6