AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE

Yankees 4, Nationals 1

WASHINGTON

Ivan Nova pitched effectively into the eighth inning to win his fifth straight start, Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano hit solo homers and the New York Yankees beat Washington for their ninth consecutive victory. Nova (9-2) gave up seven hits in 72/3 innings, keeping him unbeaten in his last 15 road starts Granderson homered off Edwin Jackson (3-4) in the fifth to break a 1-all tie.

Orioles 2, Braves 0

ATLANTA

Wei-Yin Chen combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter and Baltimore continued its success in interleague play. The Braves, who have lost six of seven, were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since June 5-6, 2009. Jason Hammel threw a one-hitter in a 5-0 victory for the Orioles on Saturday night.

Rays 3, Marlins 0

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Alex Cobb pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and B.J. Upton hit a leadoff homer to lead Tampa Bay. Cobb (3-3), who lost his previous three starts, struck out a career-high 10 and walked only one. Joel Peralta worked a perfect inning and Fernando Rodney earned his 19th save, completing the two-hitter.

Tigers 5, Rockies 0

DETROIT

Max Scherzer (6-4) struck out 12 in eight dominant innings, rookie Quintin Berry had a career-high five hits and Detroit beat the staggering Colorado Rockies. Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each had an RBI double. Gerald Laird added three hits and Berry finished 5 for 5 to help the Tigers win their third straight series, all against National League teams.

Blue Jays 6, Phillies 2

TORONTO

Colby Rasmus hit a two-run homer, Brett Cecil won for the first time in almost a year and Toronto completed a three-game sweep of skidding Philadelphia. Rasmus went 3 for 4 with three RBIs. He also scored twice and came within a triple of the cycle.

Angels 2, Diamondbacks 0

ANAHEIM, CALIF.

Garrett Richards pitched four-hit ball into the ninth inning of his sixth career start, Albert Pujols homered and made two stellar defensive plays and the Angels beat Arizona for their 18th win in 24 games.

Twins 5, Brewers 4,

15 innings

MINNEAPOLIS

Denard Span had an RBI single with two outs in the 15th inning and the Twins rallied to beat Milwaukee in the longest game played at 21/2-year-old Target Field.

Mariners 2, Giants 1

SEATTLE

Justin Smoak’s one-out single in the bottom of the ninth scored pinch-runner Munenori Kawasaki from second when the throw home hit Kawasaki in the back, giving the Mariners a win over San Francisco.

Dodgers 2, White Sox 1, 10 innings

LOS ANGELES

Juan Rivera tied the score in the ninth with a sacrifice fly — three innings after the Dodgers had one taken away on an appeal play — and Dee Gordon singled home the winning run in the 10th to give Los Angeles a victory.

Royals 5, Cardinals 3, 15 Innings

ST. LOUIS

Yuniesky Betancourt hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 15th inning, lifting Kansas City over the Cardinals.

Rangers 9, Astros 3

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Ian Kinsler had a bases-clearing triple and Adrian Beltre hit a two-run homer in a seven-run sixth inning, lifting the Rangers to a victory over the Astros.

Padres 2, Athletics 1

OAKLAND, CALIF.

Clayton Richard pitched into the eighth inning for his second consecutive win and San Diego beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Reds 3, Mets 1

NEW YORK

Brandon Phillips hit a tiebreaking single and made a between-the-legs flip to start a flashy double play, leading Johnny Cueto and Cincinnati over the New York Mets for its sixth straight win.

Associated Press