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American League

Astros 8, Yankees 1

HOUSTON

Yuli Gurriel finished a triple shy of the cycle, Carlos Correa tied a career-high with four hits and had three RBIs, and Houston handed New York its 14th loss in 19 games. Marwin Gonzalez hit a two-run homer in a three-run second off Luis Severino (5-4) as the Astros improved the best record in the major leagues to 56-27. Houston had 14 hits, including seven doubles, and went 6 for 17 with runners in scoring position.

Orioles 7, Rays 1

BALTIMORE

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, Kevin Gausman pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and Baltimore avoided a three-game sweep. Mark Trumbo also homered and Seth Smith had two RBIs for the Orioles, playing their final home game until July 14.

Royals 6, Twins 2

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Alcides Escobar had two hits and two RBIs and Scott Alexander picked up his first major league victory for Kansas City. The Royals have won 15 of 21 games to move a game above .500 and into a tie with the Twins for second place in the American League Central.

White Sox 6, Rangers 5

CHICAGO

Yolmer Sanchez hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth to rally Chicago past Texas. The Rangers had the bases loaded in the ninth, but David Robertson (4-2) struck out Carlos Gomez to end the game.

Red Sox 15, Blue Jays 1

TORONTO

Mookie Betts hit two home runs and matched a career-high with eight RBIs to help Boston rout Toronto.

Mariners 5, Angels 3

ANAHEIM, CALIF.

Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and James Paxton retired the first 16 hitters he faced in Seattle’s win over Los Angeles.

National League

Cubs 6, Reds 2

CINCINNATI

Jake Arrieta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings without allowing a stolen base, and Ian Happ homered twice in the ballpark where he played as a college star, leading Chicago past Cincinnati. Arrieta (8-6) was coming off a subpar performance that created friction and a surprise move.

Nationals 7, Cardinals 2

ST. LOUIS

Bryce Harper homered twice against Carlos Martinez, Max Scherzer struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings and Washington beat St. Louis. Harper also doubled and had four RBIs to pace Washington, which snapped a three-game skid and had lost five of seven.

Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 3

PHOENIX

Ketel Marte lined a run-scoring single in the ninth inning and Arizona overcame the first earned run allowed by Fernando Rodney in 21 games.

Padres 5, Dodgers 3

SAN DIEGO

Jhoulys Chacin pitched five scoreless innings, Manuel Margot homered and drove in two runs, and San Diego got a rare victory over the Dodgers. The Padres lost seven of the first eight meetings with the Dodgers this season but defeated Kenta Maeda (6-4) for the second time in 13 weeks.

Phillies 7, Mets 1

NEW YORK

Nick Pivetta allowed one hit in seven impressive innings for his second major league win, and Philadelphia stopped the New York Mets’ four-game winning streak.

Marlins 10, Brewers 3

MILWAUKEE

Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs — the second moments after having his bat thrown out for having too much pine tar on it — and Miami beat Milwaukee. The sticky situation began in the seventh, when Brewers second baseman Jonathan Villar had his bat tossed from the game for the same issue by plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.

Interleague

Braves 4, Athletics 3, 12 Innings

OAKLAND, CALIF.

Kurt Suzuki led off the 12th inning with his second home run of the game, helping Atlanta complete a three-game sweep. One inning after closer Jim Johnson got his sixth blown save, Suzuki lined a shot to left on a 3-1 pitch from John Axford (0-1).

Associated Press