MLB Today: A Short Recap of Each Game on May 5th

Hello Bleacher Report and welcome to my first daily recap. I will be writing these every once in a while to give an up-to-date summary of every game around the majors. So without further ado, let's begin!

Dodgers vs Cubs 

Chris Capuano got the job done in every way possible as he drove in two runs to go along with a stellar start. He got the win as the Dodgers continue to roll.

MVP of the Game: Chris Capuano - Starting Pitcher

Phillies vs Nationals

Gio Gonzalez was once again fantastic, and a home run by Jason Werth was more than enough as the Nationals' winning streak continued in the nation's capital.

MVP of the Game: Jason Werth (Honorable Mention: Gio Gonzalez)

Orioles vs Red Sox

O's drop a seven spot in the third as Jason Hammel mowed through the Red Sox lineup. Baltimore didn't let up and got a well-deserved win.

MVP of the Game: Mark Reynolds

Mets vs Diamondbacks

Johan Santana came in searching for his first win since 2010, and he left happy. Andres Torres continues his success, getting a pair of RBIs.

MVP of the Game: Johan Santana

White Sox vs Tigers

After a devastating loss last night, the White Sox came in to today looking for redemption. Down to their final two outs, Adam Dunn was able to get revenge, hitting a go ahead two-run shot off Valverde to take the lead for good.

MVP of the Game: Adam Dunn

Giants vs Brewers

Giants end their skid as Bumgarner does it on the mound and at the plate, connecting with an RBI double. The Brew Crew's injury woes took a turn for the worse, as Alex Gonzalez joined the long list of injured Brewers.

MVP of the Game: Madison Bumgarner

Pirates vs Reds

James McDonald was phenomenal, and Neil Walker backed him up with a two-run homer as the Pirates took one from the Reds. Alex Presley also hit a home run for the Pirates.

MVP of the Game: James McDonald

Astros vs Cardinals

The Astros somehow continue to win as their bats explode for ten runs. Chris Johnson once again showed off his power, connecting with a grand slam. After scoring an unearned run in the first inning, the Cardinal lineup was mowed down by Bud Norris.

MVP of the Game: Chris Johnson

Rangers vs Indians

After a double by Asdrubal Cabrera tied things in the 8th, the game went to extras tied at two. However, Adrian Beltre stepped up to the plate in the 11th and changed things with one swing of the bat. He went deep, hitting the go-ahead shot.

MVP of the Game: Adrian Beltre

Yankees vs Royals

After splitting the first two games of the four-game set, the Royal sent Felipe Paulino out to make his season debut against Hiroki Kuroda. Paulino certainly impressed management, carrying a NoNo for quite some time and going on to pitch 6 scoreless innings. The offense was lead by Alex Gordon and Billy Butler, going a combined 6 for 9 with 4 RBIs

MVP of the Game: Felipe Paulino

Athletics vs Rays

Both teams were home run happy, connecting with a combined 5 homers in this extra-inning affair. Gomes hit the game-winning shot in the 12th to seal the deal and hand the Rays a rare loss.

MVP of the Game: Johnny Gomes

Braves vs Rockies

After jumping out to an early 6-0 lead, partly due to a first-inning grand slam by Cuddyer, Jamie Moyer couldn't hold it. The Braves rallied back and went on to win 12-9.

MVP of the Game: Chipper Jones

Marlins vs Padres

In a matchup between two last-place teams, Mark Buehrle went all nine innings, allowing just one run on five hits. Giancarlo Stanton had a solo homer and Greg Dobbs drove in the go-ahead run as the Marlins won 4 to 1.

MVP of the Game: Mark Buehrle

Blue Jays vs Angels

Despite being without the slumping Albert Pujols, the Angels were lead by C.J. Wilson against the Jays. Wilson dominated a strong Toronto lineup, going 8 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs. Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout each added in homers as the Angels won 6-2.

MVP of the Game: C.J. Wilson

Mariners vs Twins

After a scoreless game through 5 1/2 innings, the Mariners dropped a two spot in the 6th and scored five in the 7th. King Felix was his usual self, going 8 innings and allowing just one hit the entire time.

MVP of the Game: Felix Hernandez

Position Player of the Night: Adrian Beltre. After sitting through ten innings, Beltre as called in to pinch hit in a big situation during the 11th inning. He certainly came through, smacking a 3-Run bomb to take the lead for good. 

Pitcher of the Night: Felix Hernandez. Facing off against a pretty stacked Twins lineup, Felix went to work. He was extremely successful, giving up just one hit and getting the win.