MLB The Show 26 Moonshot Event Tips for Maximum Rewards

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The MLB The Show 26 Moonshot Event is a high-octane, home-run-filled experience designed to reward smart planning as much as strong hitting. If you want to stack up top rewards like 93 OVR Mural Series Mike Moustakas or the Deluxe Mural Pack, you need to go beyond just swinging for the fences. Here’s how to get the most out of every game.

Moonshot Event Rewards Overview

The Moonshot Event feeds into a structured Program that tracks your progress and milestones. Key rewards include:

10 Points: 10,000 XP
25 Points: 3x The Show Pack
50 Points: 93 OVR Mural Series Mike Moustakas
75 Points: Deluxe Mural Pack (Guarantees 1 Diamond)
100 Points: Bonus Repeatable Reward
Top Tips for Maximum Rewards
1. Build a Mission-Interconnecting Squad

Don’t just pick players to win games—pick them to hit multiple milestones at once.

Include Mural Series Players: You need 2,500 Parallel XP (PXP) with Mural Series cards in the event. Elite hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or players from the Deluxe Mural Pack are perfect.
Filter for Stats: If you’re grinding other programs simultaneously, structure your lineup to satisfy multiple XP goals—power hitters help rack up home runs, extra-base hits, and total player PXP all at once.
2. Exploit Pitching Discipline (The “Chase” Strategy)

Moonshot matches put elite batters against low-tier pitchers, and that’s your advantage.

Never Open in the Zone: Throw your first pitch off the corners and watch impatient hitters swing at bad pitches.
Exaggerate 0-2 Counts: When ahead 0-2, throw out-of-zone or dirt pitches. Many players will swing wildly, giving you easy strikeouts or weak contact.
Use High-Velo Common Pitchers: Even low-tier cards with fastballs, sinkers, or cutters can mess with hitters’ timing. Speed differential is key; the Zone PCI placement will throw them off.
3. Master Plate Patience

On offense, patience pays off as much as power.

Take the First Pitch: Let your opponent throw strikes while you wait for the perfect pitch. Common pitchers will eventually hang a curveball or walk you.
Stick to Normal Swings: Only use the standard swing (X on Xbox / Square on PlayStation). Power swings shrink your PCI and often turn potential home runs into easy fly-outs.
Directional Hitting Alternative: If the Zone PCI is tricky, switch to Directional Hitting and push the stick UP. Against common pitchers, this frequently triggers home run animations with minimal effort.
4. Stay and Grind Even in Blowouts

It’s tempting to quit when the game feels lost—but don’t.

Progress is based on stats, not wins. Home runs, hits, extra-base hits, and total PXP count toward unlocking top rewards.
Even if the score is 12-5, every run, hit, and home run gets you closer to Mike Moustakas and the Deluxe Mural Pack.

The Moonshot Event isn’t just about swinging hard—it’s about swinging smart. Build a squad that hits multiple milestones, manipulate opponents with disciplined pitching, and stay patient at the plate. Stick with it through the blowouts, and you’ll walk away with the best rewards MLB The Show 26 has to offer.