Around the Horn

Around the Horn

Wednesday’s other MLB games

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Giants 5, Cubs 3

SAN FRANCISCO

Madison Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from a dirt bike accident, helping the Giants defeat the Cubs and complete a winning homestand for only the second time this season. Bumgarner (2-5) struck out seven, walked one and gave up five hits.

Nationals 10, Marlins 1

WASHINGTON

Ryan Zimmerman had four run-scoring hits, including two solo home runs, drove in five runs and became the franchise’s all-time RBI leader as the Nationals defeated the Marlins. Gio Gonzalez (10-5) allowed one run over seven innings after nearly tossing a no-hitter against the Marlins in his previous start.

Reds 8, Padres 3

CINCINNATI

Joey Votto extended his longest hitting streak of the season to 14 games, Stuart Turner hit his first major league homer, and the Reds beat the Padres. Votto had a double and a single off left-hander Travis Wood (2-4).

Phillies 3, Braves 2

ATLANTA

Odubel Herrera continued to feast on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies’ 3-2 victory that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season. Jerad Eickhoff (3-7) allowed two runs on nine hits in 62/3 innings.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Mariners 6, Athletics 3

OAKLAND, Calif.

Nelson Cruz homered twice, Kyle Seager also went deep off Jharel Cotton (5-9) and Seattle completed a two-game sweep. Emilion Pagan (1-2) pitched one-hit ball over 22/3 innings for his first big league win.

Angels 5, Orioles 1

ANAHEIM, CALIF.

After 10 seasons in the minors and playing in his first major league game, Cesar Puello singled in the go-ahead run and C.J. Cron added a two-run homer. Troy Scribner (2-0), making his second big league start, allowed one run and two hits in five innings.

Yankees 11, Blue Jays 5

TORONTO

Todd Frazier homered and had three RBIs, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius also went deep and the Yankees overcame a shaky start by Masahiro Tanaka to beat the Blue Jays. Rookie Garrett Cooper had four hits for the Yankees.

Red Sox 8, Rays 2

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Eduardo Nunez chased Jake Odorizzi when he lined a single off the pitcher’s foot, starting a five-run fifth inning for the Red Sox in a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays that extended Boston’s winning streak to a season-high eight.

White Sox 7, Astros 1

CHICAGO

Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs, Miguel Gonzalez tossed eight strong innings and the White Sox beat the Astros, their second straight win over the team with the best record in the AL. Leury Garcia and Yolmer Sanchez each had two-run singles.

INTERLEAGUE

Rangers 5, Mets 1

NEW YORK

Martin Perez (6-10) allowed three hits over eight innings, Joey Gallo hit his 32nd home run and Texas gained a two-game split. Texas took a 3-0 lead in the first against Rafael Montero (1-8) when the pitcher balked with Shin-Soo Choo taking a sizable and distracting lead off of third, and Gallo hit a two-run drive into the upper deck in right.

Cardinals 8, Royals 5

ST. LOUIS

Yadier Molina hit a grand slam one pitch after a cat ran onto the field in the sixth inning, helping the Cardinals rally to beat the Royals. The Cardinals loaded the bases off Royals relievers Brandon Maurer and Peter Moylan. Molina was at the plate, with two outs, when the cat came onto the field and ran toward the center-field wall.

Twins 4, Brewers 0

MILWAUKEE

Bartolo Colon pitched seven innings for his second consecutive win since joining the Twins, Brian Dozier added a home run, double and single and Minnesota beat the Brewers. Colon (2-1) scattered five hits, struck out five and walked one.

Associated Press