AROUND THE HORN Sunday’s other games

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Diamondbacks 8, Astros 1

HOUSTON

The Houston Astros lost in their first game under interim manager Tony DeFrancesco as Aaron Hill homered twice to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a win and a sweep.

Nationals 5, Mets 2

WASHINGTON

Bryce Harper homered and tripled, and Danny Espinosa also homered to lift the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets. Gio Gonzalez (16-6) pitched into the sixth inning, allowing one run and seven hits.

Dodgers 5, Braves 0

ATLANTA

Chad Billingsley combined with two relievers on a three-hitter to win his sixth straight start, Luis Cruz homered for the second game in a row and the Dodgers beat Atlanta. Mark Ellis drove in four runs, three with a bases-loaded double in the ninth.

Reds 5, Cubs 4

CINCINNATI

Xavier Paul led off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit triple and Ryan Hanigan followed with a single, lifting the Reds. Paul lined the first pitch from Shawn Camp (3-6) over first base into the right-field corner. Hanigan hit the next pitch to left-center over the drawn-in Chicago outfield.

Padres 7, Giants 1

SAN DIEGO

Clayton Richard pitched eight sparkling innings, Cameron Maybin drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres snapped a five-game losing streak by beating San Francisco.

Rockies 3, Marlins 2

DENVER

Jordan Pacheco homered among his three hits as the banged-up Colorado Rockies slowed down Giancarlo Stanton and beat Miami. Stanton went homerless for the first time in seven games at Coors Field. On Saturday night, he became the first player in big league history to homer in his first six games in a particular park, the Marlins said in citing the Elias Sports Bureau.

Phillies 8, Brewers 0

MILWAUKEE

Kyle Kendrick pitched three-hit ball for eight innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Milwaukee after waiting out a rare rain delay at Miller Park. The game was held up for 7 minutes when showers popped up in the first inning with the retractable roof still open.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Orioles 7, Tigers 5

DETROIT

Nate McLouth hit a go-ahead, two-run triple and the Orioles rallied to beat the Tigers. McLouth, Nick Markakis and Mark Reynolds each had two hits for the Orioles, who have won five of seven, including the last two of the key weekend series at Detroit.

Royals 5, White Sox 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

Jeremy Guthrie flirted with a no-hitter, Salvador Perez drove in three runs and Kansas City completed a three-game series sweep of the AL Central leaders.

Rangers 11, Blue Jays 2

TORONTO

Michael Young hit a three-run homer and a two-run double to power Texas to the victory. David Murphy also connected and doubled twice and Geovany Soto had three hits as baseball’s highest scoring offense passed 600 runs for the season.

Rays 8, Angels 3

ANAHEIM, Calif.

Matt Moore shrugged off home runs by Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to win his fourth straight decision, and the Rays completed a four-game sweep of the fading Angels.

Mariners 5, Twins 1

SEATTLE

Michael Saunders hit a two-run homer, Blake Beavan pitched into the sixth inning and Seattle picked up its fifth straight victory. Seattle completed a three-game series sweep and has won 12 of 13 at Safeco Field. Minnesota lost its fifth in a row.

Yankees 4, Red Sox 1

NEW YORK

Ichiro Suzuki homered twice and Hiroki Kuroda pitched eight innings of four-hit ball to lead New York past Josh Beckett and Boston.

Associated Press