Marlins’ Gordon torments Pirates
Major-league batting leader Dee Gordon tied a career high with four stolen bases, had two infield hits and scored twice Tuesday night, helping the Miami Marlins beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
Miami’s Brad Hand (4-3) pitched into the ninth inning. He came into the game 7-20 as a starter, worst among all active pitchers, according to STATS, but has won three of his past four starts.
A.J. Ramos came on with two on and no outs in the ninth and earned his 22nd save in 27 chances.
Gordon scored the Marlins’ first run and reached on a bunt single to begin their three-run sixth against Charlie Morton (8-5). Gordon turned two double plays at second base, including a nifty one started by third baseman Martin Prado.
Nationals 8, Padres 3 • Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits over six innings, Ryan Zimmerman hit a grand slam and Washington won at home for its third straight victory.
Rockies 5, Braves 1 • Chad Bettis pitched five solid innings in his return from the disabled list and Colorado scored four unearned runs to win at Atlanta. Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia made three errors.
Dodgers 5, Reds 1 • In Cincinnati, Justin Turner and Jimmy Rollins each hit a two-run home run as Los Angeles snapped a five-game losing streak.
Mets 6, Phillies 5 • Michael Cuddyer hit a go-ahead two-run, pinch-hit single in the sixth inning and Noah Snydergaard finally won on the road as New York earned its fifth straight victory.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Astros 15, Yankees 1 • Carlos Gomez and Evan Gattis both homered and drove in four runs, sending Dallas Keuchel and Houston to a blowout win on the road. Keuchel became the first 15-game winner in the American League.Angels 8, Tigers 7 • Albert Pujols homered and Los Angeles scored three times on wild pitches to win at Detroit.
Twins 11, Rays 7 • Brian Dozier, Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario all homered as Minnesota prevailed at Tampa Bay for its fifth straight win.
Blue Jays 6, Rangers 5 • Troy Tulowitzki had a game-tying single in the ninth inning before Adrian Beltre’s throwing error allowed another run to score as Toronto won at Texas.
Royals 3, Orioles 2 • Kendrys Morales hit a solo homer, Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer also drove in runs and Kansas City leaned on its bullpen for the final 10 outs to win at home.
White Sox 5, Red Sox 4 • Trayce Thompson hit a two-run double to left field in the seventh in a win for the host White Sox.
INTERLEAGUE
Indians 11, Brewers 6 • Cleveland’s Josh Tomlin shook off three home runs and lasted six innings to win his season debut at home.Associated Press
