CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rendon homered and had four hits, including an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.Juan Soto added three hits and Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 in six innings, helping Washington finish off its first sweep of Chicago since September 2012. The Nationals outscored the Cubs 23-10 in a three-game series between the top two teams in the NL wild-card standings.Kyle Schwarber, Addison Russell and Victor Caratini homered for Chicago, which had won five in a row before Washington rolled into town. The Cubs fell 2½ games behind first-place St. Louis in the NL Central.The Nationals grabbed the lead for good when Howie Kendrick scored on Tyler Chatwood's wild pitch with Rendon at the plate in the 11th. Rendon then drove in Trea Turner with a single off Chatwood (5-2).Daniel Hudson (7-3) pitched two innings for the win.The Cubs played without Anthony Rizzo, sidelined by tightness in... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rendon homered and had four hits, including an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.Juan Soto added three hits and Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 in six innings, helping Washington finish off its first sweep of Chicago since September 2012. The Nationals outscored the Cubs 23-10 in a three-game series between the top two teams in the NL wild-card standings.Kyle Schwarber, Addison Russell and Victor Caratini homered for Chicago, which had won five in a row before Washington rolled into town. The Cubs fell 2½ games behind first-place St. Louis in the NL Central.The Nationals grabbed the lead for good when Howie Kendrick scored on Tyler Chatwood's wild pitch with Rendon at the plate in the 11th. Rendon then drove in Trea Turner with a single off Chatwood (5-2).Daniel Hudson (7-3) pitched two innings for the win.The Cubs played without Anthony Rizzo, sidelined by tightness in... [More]

Phillies sixth. Maikel Franco grounds out to shortstop, Jon Berti to Garrett Cooper. Aaron Nola called out on strikes. Cesar Hernandez singles to deep right field. Rhys Hoskins homers to left field. Cesar Hernandez scores. J.T. Realmuto pops out to shallow center field to Jon Berti.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 2, Marlins 0.Marlins sixth. Lewis Brinson strikes out swinging. Bryan Holaday doubles to deep left center field. Curtis Granderson pinch-hitting for Elieser Hernandez. Curtis Granderson walks. Jon Berti singles to right field. Curtis Granderson to second. Bryan Holaday scores. Starlin Castro doubles to deep left field. Jon Berti scores. Curtis Granderson scores. Garrett Cooper called out on strikes. Harold Ramirez flies out to deep center field to Scott Kingery.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 3, Phillies 2.

Marlins first. Jon Berti singles to third base. Neil Walker singles to right field. Jon Berti scores. Starlin Castro grounds out to shortstop. Neil Walker out at second. Harold Ramirez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Phillies 0.Phillies fourth. Corey Dickerson singles to left field. Jean Segura singles to left field. Corey Dickerson to second. Brad Miller called out on strikes. Scott Kingery homers to center field. Jean Segura scores. Corey Dickerson scores. Adam Haseley strikes out swinging. Zach Eflin singles to shallow center field. Cesar Hernandez walks. Zach Eflin to second. Rhys Hoskins walks. Cesar Hernandez to second. Zach Eflin to third. J.T. Realmuto walks. Rhys Hoskins to second. Cesar Hernandez to third. Zach Eflin scores. Corey Dickerson doubles to deep left field. J.T. Realmuto to third. Rhys Hoskins scores. Cesar Hernandez scores. Jean Segura walks. Brad Miller grounds out to shallow center field, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.6 runs, 5 hits,... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam off Hyun-Jin Ryu and added a solo shot to help the Yankees set a club record for homers in a month, and New York routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 Friday night in a matchup of the two teams with the best records in baseball.Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez and Gleyber Torres also homered as the Yankees ended a four-game skid. They have a major league-leading 57 homers in August, their most in any month.Starting on five days' rest, James Paxton (10-6) allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings to win his fifth straight start. He struck out 11 and walked none.Ryu (12-4) gave up seven runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings in his shortest outing since June 28.BRAVES 2, METS 1, 14 INNINGSNEW YORK (AP) — Billy Hamilton singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning for his first hit with Atlanta, and the Braves earned sixth straight win despite yet another sensational game by Jacob deGrom.The Mets tied a major league record by striking out 26 batters — including... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam off Hyun-Jin Ryu and added a solo shot to help the Yankees set a club record for homers in a month, and New York routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 Friday night in a matchup of the two teams with the best records in baseball.Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez and Gleyber Torres also homered as the Yankees ended a four-game skid. They have a major league-leading 57 homers in August, their most in any month.Starting on five days' rest, James Paxton (10-6) allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings to win his fifth straight start. He struck out 11 and walked none.Ryu (12-4) gave up seven runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings in his shortest outing since June 28.BRAVES 2, METS 1, 14 INNINGSNEW YORK (AP) — Billy Hamilton singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning for his first hit with Atlanta, and the Braves earned sixth straight win despite yet another sensational game by Jacob deGrom.The Mets tied a major league record by striking out 26 batters — including... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Hamilton singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning for his first hit as a Brave, and Atlanta beat the New York Mets 2-1 Friday night for its sixth straight win despite yet another sensational game by Jacob deGrom.The Mets tied a major league record by striking out 26 batters — including 13 by deGrom — but had their five-game winning streak end.At 21, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. became the second-youngest player with a 30-homer, 30-steal season. Only Mike Trout did it faster than Acuña.Hamilton's grounder off Jeurys Familia (4-2) was just out of reach for diving second baseman Joe Panik, allowing Tyler Flowers to score from third.DeGrom homered and struck out eight straight batters during one dominant stretch, pitching seven innings of one-run ball.Luke Jackson (7-2) pitched two scoreless innings to win. Mark Melancon delivered a 1-2-3 14th to close out the 4 hour, 37-minute game for his fifth save.MARLINS 19, PHILLIES 11MIAMI (AP) — Starlin Castro homered twice... [More]

Phillies first. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow infield. Rhys Hoskins hit by pitch. Cesar Hernandez to second. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left field. Rhys Hoskins to third. Cesar Hernandez scores. Corey Dickerson pops out to Neil Walker. Jean Segura lines out to first base to Garrett Cooper. Brad Miller walks. Scott Kingery triples to deep right center field. Brad Miller scores. J.T. Realmuto scores. Rhys Hoskins scores. Adam Haseley strikes out on a foul tip.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 4, Marlins 0.Phillies second. Vince Velasquez grounds out to shallow infield to Jorge Alfaro. Cesar Hernandez grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Garrett Cooper. Rhys Hoskins walks. J.T. Realmuto doubles to right field. Rhys Hoskins to third. Corey Dickerson doubles to deep right field, advances to 3rd. J.T. Realmuto scores. Rhys Hoskins scores. Fielding error by Brian Anderson. Jean Segura grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Garrett Cooper.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left... [More]

Braves second. Josh Donaldson reaches on error. Fielding error by Jon Berti. Matt Joyce singles to right field. Josh Donaldson to second. Adeiny Hechavarria singles to left field. Matt Joyce to third. Josh Donaldson scores. Rafael Ortega lines out to first base to Neil Walker. Adeiny Hechavarria doubled off first. Tyler Flowers strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Braves 1, Marlins 0.Marlins seventh. Brian Anderson singles to center field. Neil Walker singles to center field. Brian Anderson to second. Starlin Castro doubles to deep left center field. Neil Walker scores. Brian Anderson scores. Harold Ramirez flies out to center field to Ronald Acuna Jr.. Lewis Brinson grounds out to shallow infield, Mike Soroka to Freddie Freeman. Bryan Holaday grounds out to shortstop, Josh Donaldson to Freddie Freeman.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Braves 1.Braves eighth. Ozzie Albies lines out to second base to Isan Diaz. Freddie Freeman homers to center field. Josh... [More]

Aug. 251922 — In one of the wildest games ever played, the Cubs beat the Phillies 26-23. The Cubs led 25-6 in the fourth inning, but held on as the game ended with the Phillies leaving the bases loaded.1934 — Detroit's Schoolboy Rowe won his 16th consecutive game with a 4-2 triumph over the Washington Senators. Rowe singled in the winning run in the ninth inning.1952 — Detroit's Virgil Trucks pitched his second no-hitter of the season, a 1-0 gem over New York at Yankee Stadium. The Tigers committed two errors and Trucks walked one batter and struck out eight. It was the last victory of the season for Trucks, who finished with a 5-19 record.1967 — Dean Chance of Minnesota pitched his second no-hitter of the month, defeating the Indians 2-1. Chance pitched an abbreviated five perfect innings against Boston on Aug. 6 for a 2-0 victory.1972 — Philadelphia Ken Reynolds tied a National League record with his 12th consecutive loss, 6-1 to Cincinnati, from the beginning of the season.1979 — California's... [More]

Marlins third. Elieser Hernandez called out on strikes. Jon Berti homers to center field. Isan Diaz grounds out to first base to Freddie Freeman. Brian Anderson singles to left field. Garrett Cooper grounds out to shallow infield, Dallas Keuchel to Freddie Freeman.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 1, Braves 0.Braves fourth. Freddie Freeman homers to left field. Josh Donaldson called out on strikes. Tyler Flowers strikes out swinging. Matt Joyce doubles to deep right field. Adeiny Hechavarria hit by pitch. Rafael Ortega walks. Adeiny Hechavarria to second. Matt Joyce to third. Dallas Keuchel strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Marlins 1, Braves 1.Braves fifth. Ronald Acuna Jr. flies out to right field to Brian Anderson. Ozzie Albies grounds out to shallow infield, Garrett Cooper to Tyler Kinley. Freddie Freeman homers to center field. Josh Donaldson lines out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Braves 2, Marlins 1.Braves... [More]

Marlins first. Isan Diaz singles to left field. Starlin Castro doubles to deep center field. Isan Diaz scores. Brian Anderson pops out to Daniel Murphy. Garrett Cooper grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Harold Ramirez walks. Martin Prado called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Jordan Yamamoto to Martin Prado to Garrett Cooper.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 1.Marlins fourth. Garrett Cooper doubles to deep right field. Harold Ramirez singles to right center field. Garrett Cooper scores. Martin Prado flies out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Jorge Alfaro strikes out swinging. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Rockies 1.Marlins sixth. Brian Anderson singles... [More]

Marlins first. Jon Berti homers to center field. Neil Walker strikes out swinging. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging. Garrett Cooper strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Charlie Blackmon walks. Trevor Story singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon to second. Nolan Arenado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Trevor Story out at second. Charlie Blackmon to third. Daniel Murphy out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Curtis Granderson. Nolan Arenado to second. Charlie Blackmon scores. Raimel Tapia walks. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 1.Rockies second. Ian Desmond flies out to left center field to Curtis Granderson. Tony Wolters flies out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson. German Marquez doubles to left field. Charlie Blackmon doubles to center field. German Marquez scores. Trevor Story homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Nolan Arenado strikes out... [More]

Marlins first. Jon Berti hit by pitch. Isan Diaz singles to left field. Jon Berti to third. Brian Anderson singles to center field. Isan Diaz to second. Jon Berti scores. Garrett Cooper strikes out swinging. Starlin Castro strikes out on a foul tip. Curtis Granderson flies out to deep left field to Kyle Garlick.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Dodgers 0.Marlins third. Jon Berti doubles to deep right center field. Isan Diaz walks. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging. Garrett Cooper walks. Isan Diaz to second. Jon Berti to third. Starlin Castro out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Garlick. Jon Berti scores. Curtis Granderson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers fifth. Kyle Garlick homers to center field. Walker Buehler strikes out swinging. A.J. Pollock grounds out to third base, Starlin Castro to Garrett Cooper. Justin Turner flies out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 2,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier clobbered a tying three-run homer and Michael Conforto lined a game-ending single as the New York Mets stormed back in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 Friday night for their seventh straight win.Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field. The Nationals hold the top spot in the NL wild-card race, and the Mets are 1½ games behind them.Mets rookie Pete Alonso homered in his fourth straight game, hitting his 38th of the season off Stephen Strasburg. J.D. Davis also connected.Doolittle (6-4) blew his fifth save in 30 chances.Luis Avila?n (3-0) got two outs for the win.INDIANS 6, TWINS 2MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning, José Ramírez had three hits and the Indians pulled into a tie with the Twins for the AL Central lead.Cleveland trailed Minnesota by 11½ games on June 3 before putting together a 41-16 run, the best record in the majors since June... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier clobbered a tying three-run homer and Michael Conforto lined a game-ending single as the New York Mets stormed back in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 Friday night for their seventh straight win.Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field. The Nationals hold the top spot in the NL wild-card race, and the Mets are 1½ games behind them.Mets rookie Pete Alonso homered in his fourth straight game, hitting his 38th of the season off Stephen Strasburg. J.D. Davis also connected.Doolittle (6-4) blew his fifth save in 30 chances.Luis Avila?n (3-0) got two outs for the win.INDIANS 6, TWINS 2MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning, José Ramírez had three hits and the Indians pulled into a tie with the Twins for the AL Central lead.Cleveland trailed Minnesota by 11½ games on June 3 before putting together a 41-16 run, the best record in the majors since June... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier clobbered a tying three-run homer and Michael Conforto lined a game-ending single as the New York Mets stormed back in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 Friday night for their seventh straight win.Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field. The Nationals hold the top spot in the NL wild-card race, and the Mets are 1½ games behind them.Mets rookie Pete Alonso homered in his fourth straight game, hitting his 38th of the season off Stephen Strasburg. J.D. Davis also connected.Doolittle (6-4) blew his fifth save in 30 chances.Luis Avila?n (3-0) got two outs for the win.INDIANS 6, TWINS 2MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning, José Ramírez had three hits and the Indians pulled into a tie with the Twins for the AL Central lead.Cleveland trailed Minnesota by 11½ games on June 3 before putting together a 41-16 run, the best record in the majors since June... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier clobbered a tying three-run homer and Michael Conforto lined a game-ending single as the New York Mets stormed back in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 Friday night for their seventh straight win.Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field. The Nationals hold the top spot in the NL wild-card race, and the Mets are 1½ games behind them.Mets rookie Pete Alonso homered in his fourth straight game, hitting his 38th of the season off Stephen Strasburg. J.D. Davis also connected.Doolittle (6-4) blew his fifth save in 30 chances.Luis Avila?n (3-0) got two outs for the win.INDIANS 6, TWINS 2MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning, José Ramírez had three hits and the Indians pulled into a tie with the Twins for the AL Central lead.Cleveland trailed Minnesota by 11½ games on June 3 before putting together a 41-16 run, the best record in the majors since June... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier clobbered a tying three-run homer and Michael Conforto lined a game-ending single as the New York Mets stormed back in the ninth inning to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 Friday night for their seventh straight win.Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field. The Nationals hold the top spot in the NL wild-card race, and the Mets are 1½ games behind them.Mets rookie Pete Alonso homered in his fourth straight game, hitting his 38th of the season off Stephen Strasburg. J.D. Davis also connected.Doolittle (6-4) blew his fifth save in 30 chances.Luis Avila?n (3-0) got two outs for the win.INDIANS 6, TWINS 2MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning, José Ramírez had three hits and the Indians pulled into a tie with the Twins for the AL Central lead.Cleveland trailed Minnesota by 11½ games on June 3 before putting together a 41-16 run, the best record in the majors since June... [More]

TORONTO (AP) — Brett Gardner lost his cool and the New York Yankees lost their nine-game winning streak, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 Friday night.Teoscar Hernandez homered twice, Danny Jansen hit a three-run drive and Randal Grichuk added a two-run shot. Toronto connected three times off homer-prone lefty J.A. Happ (9-7).Blue Jays rookie Bo Bichette went hitless for the first time in his 12-game career, ending a major league record streak that saw him hit at least one double in nine consecutive games. Instead of contributing with his bat, the 21-year-old shortstop bailed the Blue Jays out with his glove, making a run-saving catch on Did Gregorius' bases-loaded liner to end the fifth.Gardner was ejected and had to be restrained from going after home plate umpire Chris Segal in the fourth.Mike Tauchman and Mike Ford hit solo home runs for the Yankees, who have two or more homers in a season-high eight straight games.Blue Jays right-hander Sean Reid-Foley (2-2) allowed one run in five... [More]