Around the Horn

Around the Horn

Saturday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Red Sox 4, White Sox 1

BOSTON

Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit two-run homers, and Drew Pomeranz won a career-best fifth straight decision to help Boston beat Chicago. Pomeranz (11-4) gave up Tim Anderson’s homer on the second pitch of the game, but didn’t allow another run. Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth for his 26th save.

Orioles 5, Tigers 2

BALTIMORE

Welington Castillo hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, Adam Jones and Tim Beckham also hit solo shots, and Baltimore beat Detroit to end the Tigers’ four-game winning streak. Jonathan Schoop doubled in a run for Baltimore to increase his RBI total to 80, tied for the AL lead.

Blue Jays 4, Astros 3 10 innings

HOUSTON

Ryan Goins hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning, and Toronto rallied for a win over Houston. Goins hit the two-out single to left field off Francisco Liriano (6-7), and Rob Refsnyder touched home plate with his left hand just before Brian McCann tagged him. Ryan Tepera (6-1) threw two innings for the win, and Roberto Osuna got the last three outs for his 28th save.

Rangers 4, Twins 1

MINNEAPOLIS

Cole Hamels threw the 16th complete game of his career — his first in nearly two years — and turned in his most efficient start of the season to lead Texas past Minnesota. With Hamels dominating on the mound, Nomar Mazara’s first-inning, two-run homer off Kyle Gibson (6-9) was all the offense Texas needed to beat the Twins.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Dodgers 7, Mets 4

NEW YORK

Yasiel Puig hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the thundering Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times, rallying past New York. Chris Taylor, Justin Turner, Corey Seager and rookie Cody Bellinger also connected for the Dodgers, who are 43-7 since June 7. Los Angeles has won all but one of its last 13 games, upping the top record in the majors to an astounding 78-32.

Cubs 7, Nationals 4

CHICAGO

Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals. Kris Bryant and Jon Jay each added a run-scoring hit as the Cubs snapped a three-game losing streak. John Lackey (9-9) allowed three runs (two earned) and six hits in five innings to win his fourth straight start.

Cardinals 4, Reds 1

CINCINNATI

Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and Lance Lynn got past Joey Votto’s first-inning home run to win his fourth straight start as St. Louis beat Cincinnati. Lynn (10-6) retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced. The right-hander limited the Reds to three hits and a run with three walks and four strikeouts.

Braves 7, Marlins 2

ATLANTA

Mike Foltzynewicz had a career-high 11 strikeouts, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer and Atlanta beat Miami. Freeman hit his 20th homer and Brandon Phillips had a two-run single in a five-run seventh. Foltynewicz (10-6) struck out eight of the first 12 batters he faced. He allowed four hits and one run in 61/3 innings and did not issue a walk for the first time in 15 starts.

Rockies 8, Phillies 5

DENVER

Jon Gray pitched seven innings of one-run ball, Pat Valaika homered and Colorado rode a big early lead to a victory over Philadelphia. Gerardo Parra added three hits and two RBIs for the Rockies who won for the fourth time in five games. Gray (4-2) allowed six hits and struck out four, giving the Rockies a quality start.

INTERLEAGUE

Brewers 3, Rays 0

ST. PETERSBURG

Zach Davies gave up one hit in seven innings and Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay. It was the second straight shutout for the Brewers, who have given up only one run while winning three straight. Davies (13-5) walked two and struck out two.

Associated Press