Zack Wheeler pitched two-hit ball against the team that traded him, Michael Conforto homered and the New York Mets scored four times in the first inning Tuesday night on the way to a 6-1 victory over the staggering San Francisco Giants.
Hours after Matt Harvey returned from his three-day suspension with a string of contrite apologies, the banged-up Mets began moving on from their latest commotion. Despite all the injuries and turmoil, New York (16-16) has righted itself on the field by winning eight of 11 following a six-game slide.
Orioles 5, Nationals 4
BALTIMORE (AP) — Mark Trumbo singled in the tiebreaking run in the 12th inning, and the Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to six games.
Baltimore rallied from a late three-run deficit to complete a two-game sweep of its neighbor. The interleague series shifts to Washington for two games on Wednesday and Thursday.
Reds 5, Yankees 3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded during the latest big inning off CC Sabathia, and the Reds stopped the Yankees’ six-game win streak.
Sabathia (2-2) struggled for the fourth consecutive start, unable to get his fastball in the right spots until Cincinnati was in control. The Reds piled up six singles — most of them grounders through the infield — while scoring five runs in the second inning.
Indians 6, Blue Jays 0
TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Carrasco and two Cleveland relievers combined on a four-hitter, and Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer.
Lonnie Chisenhall reached base three times for the Indians, who scored more than three runs for the first time since a 12-4 win over Seattle on April 30.
Rockies 10, Cubs 4
Cubs 8, Rockies 1
DENVER (AP) — John Lackey struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and added an RBI single, helping the Cubs stop a four-game skid in the finale of a day-night doubleheader.
Lackey (3-3) allowed just four singles, a sharp contrast to his previous start at Coors Field, when he surrendered 10 runs on June 8, 2015.
In the opener, Colorado scored six runs in the third inning and Mark Reynolds homered for a fourth straight game. Antonio Senzatela (5-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball.
Royals 7, Rays 6
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered in the 12th inning, helping the Royals to the road win.
Moustakas connected against Diego Moreno (0-1), the eighth Tampa Bay pitcher, on a 1-2 pitch with one out. Moreno was promoted from Triple-A Durham before the game.
Mariners 10, Phillies 9
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Taylor Motter had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, Ben Gamel had four hits and the Mariners overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Phillies in Carlos Ruiz’s return to Philadelphia.
Cardinals 6, Marlins 5
MIAMI (AP) — Pinch hitter Dexter Fowler singled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, and the Cardinals rallied from a late four-run deficit for their fifth consecutive victory.
Astros 8, Braves 3
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa and Carlos Beltran hit consecutive homers off Bartolo Colon during Houston’s five-run first inning.
Twins 7, White Sox 2
CHICAGO (AP) — Hector Santiago beat his former team once again and Byron Buxton tied his career high with three hits, leading the Twins to the victory.
Rangers 11, Padres 0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rangers right-hander A.J. Griffin dominated his hometown Padres with a four-hitter for his second career shutout.
Angels 7, A’s 5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yunel Escobar hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, and Albert Pujols and Ben Revere added solo shots for Los Angeles as AL MVP Mike Trout missed his fourth straight game because of a tight left hamstring.
Tigers 7, D-Backs 3
PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton and James McCann homered, and Mikie Mahtook singled in two runs.
Dodgers 4, Pirates 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Austin Barnes doubled home the winning run with one out in the 10th against Daniel Hudson (0-2) as Los Angeles won its fourth straight. Pitcher Ross Stripling scored from first after pinch running for Yasmani Grandal, who led off the 10th with a single.
Los Angeles starter Julio Urias lost a no-hit bid when Andrew McCutchen doubled leading off the seventh inning.
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