MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Mariners 7, Yankees 1

NEW YORK — Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners put an emphatic end to their nine-game losing streak. Suzuki had three hits to equal another record, Felix Hernandez outpitched a gimpy Roger Clemens and the Mariners beat the Yankees. Seattle trimmed New York’s wild-card lead to one game, winning for the first time since it beat Texas 4-2 on Aug. 24. The Yankees have lost three of their last four. Suzuki homered in the third inning to reach 200 hits for the seventh consecutive season, tying the AL mark. He also singled twice against Clemens (6-6). The major league record for consecutive 200-hit seasons is eight by Willie Keeler (1894-01). Suzuki matched the AL mark held by Wade Boggs (1983-89).

Red Sox 13, Blue Jays 10

BOSTON — The Red Sox survived another shaky outing by Daisuke Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka nearly gave away a nine-run lead, but Mike Lowell hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Red Sox. Boston, which opened a seven-game lead over the second-place Yankees, was ahead 10-1 before Toronto scored eight runs in the sixth and knocked out Matsuzaka (14-11), who had lost his previous three starts. The Japanese star has allowed 20 runs in his last 232⁄3 innings and gave up seven runs and 10 hits in 51⁄3 innings against the Blue Jays. The seven runs matched the most he’s allowed in his 28 major league starts, and his ERA has risen to 4.11 from 3.59 on Aug. 10.

Royals 8, Rangers 1

ARLINGTON, Texas — Zack Greinke allowed five hits in five shutout innings for his first win as a starter since April, Ross Gload homered and the Royals beat Texas. Featuring a fastball in the mid-to-high 90s, Greinke (6-5) struck out four without a walk in his 10th start of the season.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Mets 10, Reds 4

CINCINNATI — Pedro Martinez’s comeback was vintage — a victory and a little history, too. Back on the mound for the first time in almost a year, the right-hander got his 3,000th career strikeout and led the resurgent Mets to a win. The NL East leaders increased their lead to five games over the Phillies. Martinez (1-0), who had major shoulder surgery last Oct. 5, returned after just four rehabilitation appearances in the minors. The plan was to limit him to 75 pitches. He ended up throwing 76 in five innings. Martinez allowed three runs — one of them the result of center fielder Carlos Beltran’s error — and five hits, striking out four. When Adam Dunn grounded out to end a two-on threat in the fifth, Martinez pumped his fist. He was done, and his team was ahead. The three-time Cy Young winner fanned Aaron Harang in the second inning to become the 15th pitcher with 3,000 career strikeouts.

Braves 5, Phillies 1

ATLANTA — Lance Cormier kept the ball in the park, and the Atlanta Braves kept their record over .500. Cormier did not give up a home run for the first time in seven starts and Brian McCann hit a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning that lifted Atlanta to victory over Philadelphia. Cormier had given up 13 homers in 32 innings before Monday’s start. The Phillies are 1-3 since sweeping a four-game series from the New York Mets last week.

Padres 10, Diamondbacks 2

PHOENIX — Greg Maddux won for the first time in Phoenix and San Diego took a one-game lead in the NL West. Maddux extended his streak without a walk to 491⁄3 innings over seven starts, and improved to 2-10 lifetime against the Diamondbacks — and that doesn’t include two losses in the 2001 NLCS while with Atlanta. Brian Giles hit two of the Padres’ five home runs, and San Diego opened a one-game lead over Arizona, its biggest margin in the NL West since the All-Star break.

Nationals 6, Marlins 3

WASHINGTON — Jason Bergmann struck out nine and Wily Mo Pena homered to lead Washington over Florida. Austin Kearns went 3-for-4 with an RBI for the Nationals, who moved one game ahead of Florida at the bottom of the NL East. Washington won for the third straight time since losing seven in a row. Bergmann (3-5) gave up four hits, a walk and a run in seven innings to win for just the second time since May 14. His nine strikeouts were one fewer than his season high. Chad Cordero pitched the ninth for his 30th save.

Dodgers 11, Cubs 3

CHICAGO — Esteban Loaiza outpitched Carlos Zambrano in his Dodgers’ debut, helping Los Angeles stay within four games of the NL West lead. Loaiza allowed three runs in seven innings and James Loney backed him with three RBIs. Loaiza (1-0) was claimed off waivers from Oakland on Wednesday. He gave up nine hits, struck out three and walked one, throwing 96 pitches. He also hit a two-run single.

Rockies 7, Giants 4

DENVER — Chris Iannetta’s two-run triple highlighted a seven-run third inning and Colorado opened a crucial six-game homestand with a win over San Francisco. The Rockies moved within four games of Arizona in the wild-card race. They are five games above .500 for the first time since Aug. 15. Rockies starter Jeff Francis (15-6) went 52⁄3 innings, giving up three runs and nine hits. His 15 wins are the most by a Colorado pitcher since Shawn Estes had 15 in 2004.

Astros 9, Brewers 7

MILWAUKEE — The Brewers’ bullpen coughed up a three-run lead in the eighth inning. Astros rookie Hunter Pence hit a key two-run triple during the rally, and the Brewers had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Associated Press