MLB results: Iván Herrera hits 16th home run as Leo Bernal extends streak and Miguel Amaya contributes

Panama’s Iván Herrera, Leonardo Bernal and Miguel Amaya stood out offensively for their Major League Baseball teams on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Herrera homered for the second consecutive game, launching his 16th home run of the season against Colorado Rockies starter Mason Adams in the top of the fifth inning. The blast drove in two runs and gave St. Louis a 3-0 lead. Herrera finished with two hits in five at-bats, one run scored and three RBIs, lifting his batting average to .248. The Cardinals ultimately lost 10-7.

Leonardo Bernal started at catcher and went 2-for-5 with a run scored. He raised his batting average to .350 and extended his hitting streak to five games. The streak began with his major-league debut on Tuesday, September 1.

Miguel Amaya also produced at the plate for the Chicago Cubs against the Miami Marlins. The catcher collected two hits in three at-bats and scored twice as Chicago won 6-5, moving his season average to .236.

Edmundo Sosa went hitless in four at-bats for the Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2. He played left field and saw his average fall to .234. José “Chema” Caballero went hitless in two at-bats for the New York Yankees against the San Diego Padres, but scored once and drew two walks in a 5-1 Yankees win. He played third and second base, and his season average stood at .235.