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BOSTON’S CHRIS YOUNG, right, is congratulated by Xander Bogaerts (2) after his three-run home run during the sixth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday.
BOSTON’S CHRIS YOUNG, right, is congratulated by Xander Bogaerts (2) after his three-run home run during the sixth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday.
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Chris Herrmann hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Tuesday night.

The surging Diamondbacks scored two in the eighth and one in the ninth to force extra innings. They have won four in a row and 13 of 15.

Rey Fuentes opened the Arizona 10th with a single and advanced on a sacrifice by pinch-hitting pitcher Zack Godley. Herrmann singled off Matt Bowman (1-3).

Diamondbacks closer Fernando Rodney (2-2) pitched a 1-2-3 10th inning for the win.

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Dodgers 4, Angels 0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda pitched four-hit ball over seven innings in a spot start, and Joc Pederson hit a three-run homer.

Maeda (6-3) was moved to the bullpen earlier this month, but filled in Tuesday to give the rotation an extra day of rest. He stuck out six and walked none.

Angels starter Jesse Chavez (5-8) was pulled in the sixth after getting into a jam, and Cody Bellinger greeted Jose Alvarez with an RBI single. Pederson hit his seventh home run two batters later.

Nationals 6, Cubs 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched six sharp innings, Trea Turner had four of Washington’s seven steals and the Nationals beat Jake Arrieta and the Cubs in a showdown of the past two NL Cy Young Award winners.

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Scherzer (9-5) struck out six, walked none and retired 16 of his final 17 batters.

Rangers 2, Indians 1

CLEVELAND (AP) — Adrian Beltre hit his 450th home run, a solo drive in the ninth inning off Cody Allen that lifted the Rangers to the road win.

Beltre drove the first pitch from Allen (0-4) into the leftfield bleachers. The third baseman moved into sole possession of 39th place on the career homer list.

Indians manager Terry Francona missed the game after his second trip to the hospital this month. Bench coach Brad Mills filled in for Francona, who is expected to return Wednesday. White Sox 4, Yankees 3

CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a game-ending, two-run single off Dellin Betances, and the White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak.

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Kevan Smith sparked the winning rally with a one-out walk. Betances (3-2) then walked Alen Hanson and hit Yolmer Sanchez, loading the bases.

After Melky Cabrera fouled out, Abreu hit a grounder into left field. Brett Gardner’s throw to the plate was high, and Hanson scored easily.

Marlins 6, Mets 3

MIAMI (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki had a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning to put Miami ahead, and Christian Yelich collected three hits for the Marlins.

Suzuki poked a pitch to the opposite field against Jerry Blevins for a 4-3 lead. The 43-year-old Suzuki leads the majors with 12 pinch hits.

Orioles 3, Blue Jays 1

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TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman won for the first time in four starts, Mark Trumbo hit an RBI double and Baltimore earned its third straight win.

The Orioles improved to 8- 2 against the Blue Jays this season. Toronto lost for the fifth time in seven games.

A’s 6, Astros 4

HOUSTON (AP) — Ryon Healy’s first career grand slam broke a tie in the sixth inning, and Oakland held on for its fourth straight win.

The score was 1-1 when Matt Joyce singled to start the sixth. Yonder Alonso drew a walk with two outs to load the bases and chase Mike Fiers (5-3). He was replaced by James Hoyt, who was greeted with Healy’s 18th homer — a full-count shot which landed in the second row of the seats in right field.

Phillies 8, Mariners 2

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SEATTLE (AP) — Maikel Franco and Arron Altherr homered for Philadelphia, and Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings.

Rays 4, Pirates 2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese misplayed a grounder at third base, allowing Steven Souza Jr. to score in the 10th inning and sending Tampa Bay to the victory.

With Souza at first base and no outs, Wilson Ramos hit a hard grounder off Felipe Rivero (3-2) that Freese missed while trying to backhand. Adeiny Hechavarria added a sacrifice fly, giving him two RBIs in his first game since being traded from the Miami Marlins on Monday. double in the ninth.

Tigers 5, Royals 3

DETROIT (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera homered for Detroit, and Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings.

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Verlander (5-4) was down 3-0 before getting an out, but didn’t allow another run as the Tigers won their second straight after an eight-game losing streak. He gave up nine hits, struck out six and walked one.

Reds 8, Brewers 6

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, helping the last-place Reds get the win.

Braves 3, Padres 0

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb struck out eight over six-plus innings for his first major league victory.

Atlanta has won eight of 10. Johan Camargo had a two-run double off the left field wall in the fourth to begin the scoring, and Atlanta added an unearned run in the eighth.


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